Maintenance & Repairs - August 2007

Ok. I changed the bulbs, didn't help. One tube flickers about half lit, the other not at all. I was told the problem is probably the ballast. I'd prefer to fix it myself rather than whine to some man to feel sorry for me. Thanks.

2007-08-14 21:24:42 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

the unit have faded off ,its an old unit,but it still works fine,i need to replace the front of the ac and but need to find the serial number and its not there any more

2007-08-14 20:51:24 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-14 18:16:41 · 6 answers · asked by kate 1

Okay, so my AC went out yesterday. I called a handyman today and he supposedly fixed it. I know he changed the connector for the AC and re-filled the freeon. The unit is about 8 years old.

In any case, the temperature was in triple digits all day today in Dallas, and is 91 degrees right now. My thermostat is set at 72 degrees (i have a digital one so I know exactly what temp to set it to).

However, the temperature keeps hovering around 76-75 degrees. The unit has been running for about 12 hours now, and it still hasn't cooled down to 72 degrees. Like I said, the temp right now is 92 degrees outside. Do you think it's a problem with my unit or is this expected?

2007-08-14 18:09:08 · 4 answers · asked by shahaly 2

My home AC has a short-circuit. I would like to know if I could replace the 3 AMP fuse with a 5 AMP fuse? Any harm/overheating?

Thanks!

2007-08-14 17:16:15 · 14 answers · asked by bt 1

I bought a lava lamp two days ago, and at that time it was working fine. But today, i turned on the lamp and waited for the "lava" to heat up and start floating. however, within 10 minutes, the "lava" part just detached from bottom of the lamp and the whole thing was like solid wax and not liquid. Is this normal or is there a problem?

2007-08-14 16:44:45 · 3 answers · asked by hello. 1

2007-08-14 16:00:10 · 8 answers · asked by Janet O 1

The waterfalls pump motor has a humming sound eventhough I cleaned the debri on the intake and installed a filter on the intake. What can be done to fix this

2007-08-14 15:15:20 · 5 answers · asked by Benjie C 1

Does anyone know what the beady little things are in tapioca pudding? I have always wondered what it was.

2007-08-14 15:13:11 · 4 answers · asked by Blondie 1

I work in construction, recently I have been doing a little work on the side. I have a small job to look at tomarrow, it is installing three porch posts on a newly built home. the job is so easy since I do it so much at my everyday job. I have no idea what to charge, any suggestions?

2007-08-14 15:05:52 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is it bad to use a toaster for a heater?
ya every friday night and saturday night, i go into my closet and turn on the toaster like six times. then it gets nice and hot like a sauna. the toaster has plastic on it and it gets really hot. but i do this to enjoy the warmth and to celebrate the long weekend. is this okay? i love to celebrate and enjoy the weekend. i also lay down by it and hug my minnie mouse stuffed animal and talk to myself. lol hahahahha

2007-08-14 14:35:08 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

In just the last few days the floors running from the kitchen, through the dinning room, and into the family room have warped like crazy. A few weeks ago, we started using our roof-top swamp cooler again, but would that cause such a serious problem? Anyway, I need to get them fixed FAST. We are scheduled for a home inspection on the 31st to get our Fostering License, and these roller-coaster floors are not going to cut it! I know from previous floor repairs in other parts of the home that the walls are built on top of the floor boards, so I don't think I can just pull up the boards that are warped without having to take walls down - which is impossible! Please help! Any ideas for a quick and easy cheap repair would be helpful. Other than running away screaming, I just don't see what can be done!

2007-08-14 14:20:27 · 6 answers · asked by thelofings 3

We recently bought a new house trailer, and on the window was a piece of white colored tape. It had been there for months I assume, because now, I can't get the tape residue off the window! Its like baked on from the sun always shining on it. Anyway, I've tried lighter fluid, and nail polish remover, and nothing seems to even slightly get it off. Any ideas?! Thanks in advance...

2007-08-14 14:05:34 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-14 13:44:29 · 2 answers · asked by MATHEW M 1

It is due to the leakage from my bathroom. I know the first thing is to repair the leak and then brush off the fungus. But how to make sure that it will not grow again? Are there any fungicides available for this purpose?

2007-08-14 12:31:19 · 4 answers · asked by rlm 1

Is it a special bulb? What is it called?

2007-08-14 12:29:01 · 10 answers · asked by ? 3

it is a relatively old well that has always had problems with sand. but usually only if we used a lot of water, but now it is just full of sand all the time. what can i do to fix this? thanks

2007-08-14 12:09:05 · 6 answers · asked by Edi 2

2007-08-14 12:00:46 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

sewer/ smelly water is backing up into our shower and toilets, we called a plumber and he said the reason it was doing that is because concrete was poured on the pipe and for sum reason we have to dig till we get to the pipe what do we do from there? we really don't wanna get a plumber cuase it will cost 2,000 dollars or more

2007-08-14 11:48:10 · 5 answers · asked by Dez 1

I purchased a fisher paykel refrigerator and it does not cool properly. It goes all the way to 50 degrees at times. I have set the temperature to the coldest setting and makes no difference. The dealer brought me another one and it is the same thing. Does anyone have consumer complaints or reports on this refrigerator?

2007-08-14 11:20:46 · 2 answers · asked by melodi1 6

I'm 16
I charge $10 half hour w/ a $15 Minimum
Or if someone has a site that they can link me to w/ a flyer, I would gladly appreciate it?

2007-08-14 10:22:09 · 3 answers · asked by butanebird91 3

and i have run the filter for over 24hours and it too small to go through the filter and out that way.

is there a way that i can clean up my pool WITHOUT having to buy a pool vaccuum?

and if i HAVE to buy a pool vac what are some INEXPENSIVE brands and models that work but aren't expensive AT all!!!!!



THANKS SOOOO MUCH 4 UR HELP I REALLY APPRECIATE IT!

2007-08-14 09:48:33 · 9 answers · asked by stay^influence+bollywood gal 3

2007-08-14 08:36:12 · 6 answers · asked by annie 2

Hi, I am trying to plug in my washing machine and have noticed that my plug has a shape (4 prongs + 1 ground prong in the middle) that doesn't fit into the outlet on the wall (3 holes + 1 ground prong). Does anyone know where to find an adapter?

2007-08-14 08:20:47 · 8 answers · asked by will e 1

I am trapped in a dark room with no electricity and I lick the wall mold for my daily meal. Dont worry I still say grace before meals. I need to escape but I only have a few things in this room.

The items are:
3 quetips
A flash light with no battery
1 battery
windex
a couple of porno magz.
a picture of Britney Spears (before her head was shaved)

using these items can anyone suggest an escape method?

Last thing I remember before finding myself in this room is eating these weird looking mushrooms off of a tree near a swamp.

2007-08-14 08:12:42 · 3 answers · asked by Naked*fatman 1

i was wondering if a gas lawn mower is a better value or if a electric mower is just as good and easy to use? i am leaning towards the electric mower so can any one give me any info or a site where i can compare the 2 with pros and cons

2007-08-14 07:47:14 · 11 answers · asked by madmicjama 2

it is a magtag electric, and it heats up, dumbles but the cothes don't dry. Is there suppose to be air blowing? how can I fix it.

2007-08-14 07:45:20 · 5 answers · asked by tigerbabe1375 1

Dad died 2 yrs ago and before he died, he told me not to let a heavy tractor, combine or other stuff into the driveway because its over a septic system. He says there is a concrete slab over the top of it.
I have no idea how big it is or where it is. How can I figure this all out and get it filled in? How much $$ do you think it cost?

2007-08-14 07:07:54 · 6 answers · asked by happydawg 6

2007-08-14 06:56:24 · 8 answers · asked by Melissa L 2

We live in a 3 story condo that has radiant heat in the celings. This past winter, even with the thermostat turned up to over 80degrees on teh 1st floor, the temperature wouldnt get above 67. The third floor was the only room which ever felt warm. Also our electric bills were over $400 a month!!
We also have central air conditioning and would like to find out more about adding onto it so it can also heat. I think it would be more efficent for our condo.
Can someone tell me if this is possible and estimated costs?
I assume I would have to contact an HVAC professional.
All of the duct work is done, so i think its just a matter of installing a heating element?

Thanks!!

2007-08-14 06:15:00 · 9 answers · asked by jennadeangelis 1