Maintenance & Repairs - August 2007

2007-08-07 21:18:44 · 2 answers · asked by quidwai 4

I am moving into an apartment and my leasing office is holding on to our paperwork for getting our utilities turned on. How long should I give the utilities companies to turn everything on before I move in?

2007-08-07 20:29:59 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Our carpet was never replaced before we moved in, we have a screen door that has been broken forever and we want to ask our landlord to put in a new, working screen door and new carpeting (We've been here for more than 5 years and the carpets are so worn out and have a bunch of stains from the old tenant) but can he charge us to get these done?

2007-08-07 19:45:43 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just purchased an old converted corner grocery store in New Orleans Garden District. It has no heating system. I will be forced to use window units without heaters until i can get central air and heat installed which unfortunately will not be this year.

what is a safe way to heat my home?

2007-08-07 19:37:21 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

That well does not work he had it looked at and Its no good I told the guy to tell the owner and he said ok. well no problem but how long does he have to give me a new or working DISHWASHER?

2007-08-07 19:32:07 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

his is no joke!! My bathroom sink has been clogged for a while. 2day, I accidentally got a hair clip (like this: http://www.flashsales.com/images/scunci/... --except bigger)
stuck in the already-clogged sink!! In the process of trying to get it out with tweezers & scissors, it got even more stuck--i can't even reach it, and neither can the scissors......it's really stuck.
How do I get it out!?!?!?! I don't really want my parents to know!!
HEEELLLLPPPP!!!!

worst case scenario, how much would a plumber cost!!????

2007-08-07 19:12:28 · 7 answers · asked by ♥Charming's Princess♥ 3

I cleared the f-1 blinker, and it has gone off two more times. It is 2 am and the beeper went off again- with F-1 blinking.

2007-08-07 19:04:25 · 1 answers · asked by northville 5

I am renovating my basement and putting in a nice home theater. I have a room with two light switches, one controls recessed lighting on each side of the room. I am looking for a brand of dimmer switch that I can use 1 remote control to control both light switches (independently). I am having a hard time finding such an item, but it can't be that rare! Ideally, I'd like to program my logitech harmony remote control to control both light switches. I have heard of people doing this, but I don't know what brand of switches I can use! There are many brands that 1 remote controls 1 switch, but I have 2 switches right next to each other (dual-gang box) that control different sides of the room. HELP!!!

2007-08-07 16:20:44 · 1 answers · asked by shektbg 2

I only get shocked by the water in the kitchen sink. I have a gas water heater. I also had an electrician put in a grounding rod. What else could it be?

2007-08-07 16:16:16 · 8 answers · asked by JOHN B 1

I have water gathering between mine & my neighbors house against my foundation, hurting the wood I need to direct it to the street but a french drain will not take away enough water, what is the best way to direct the water away

2007-08-07 15:35:31 · 3 answers · asked by christian girl 47 2

when I press the button, it makes a humming noise like it is working, but the inside doesn't spin. It is a Magic Chef Dryer about 7 years old. Should I call someone or is it time for a new dryer?

2007-08-07 15:33:37 · 4 answers · asked by Jenny 2

2007-08-07 15:30:37 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I took off the back panel to check the fuse...anyone know where it is? It's not obvious to me...and I can't find the owners manual - Whirlpool model #LEC9000PW0

2007-08-07 15:23:05 · 7 answers · asked by annie 3

My mother wants to give me a gift card for a maid service (I am pregnant and shouldn't be lifting more than 15# or bending a lot) but I looked at them and I just don't think that they are going to do anything I can't do with a little help from hubby and older child.

And I found a lot of very negative reports about them online anyway.

So does any one have personal experience with any of the big maid services?

2007-08-07 14:04:43 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a Magic Chef dishwasher. The model number is DU2J. I believe that it was built around 1999.

It leaks in the front. It does not seem to leak anywhere else. My plumber said that the dishwasher is level and believed that it needs a seal on the door.

The dishwasher washes beautifully. The exception--the leaking in the front.

The appliance man says that the seal is just fine. He tested the dishwasher for a few minutes and it did not leak. He said that I was using the wrong dishwasher detergent.

Well, I bought Cascade 2 in 1 Action pads. He suggested them and said that the machine should work fine.

Well, it is still leaking. Any suggestions

2007-08-07 13:50:59 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

The receptacle is recessed and tight for my hand to get a good grip on the bulb. The socket turns with the bulb when I try to get it out.

2007-08-07 13:39:58 · 7 answers · asked by just_curious 1

I grabbed my cell phone immediatly once the whole thing fell into the water. It was already messed up, my screen was blank white before, but I was able to make calls but I could see who was calling nor look at any of my menues. Now I cant get it to come on, the battery was already charged.SOmeone help,it's a razor.

2007-08-07 13:37:57 · 23 answers · asked by mskjkj 2

I put 1 gallon of bleach per week.. use all the chemicals they tell me to.. keep the ph right... and every 2 weeks or so it looks like a SWAMP!! Help me please..

2007-08-07 12:08:01 · 8 answers · asked by kellieanne h 4

My water heater is leaking from a plastic cap all around the top. It is causing a puddle on the base of the heater. Do I have to replace it? It is a 10 year old electric Ruudglas Master water heater.

2007-08-07 12:05:39 · 9 answers · asked by derekwong10 1

My buddy and I got this pop machine and we want to use it for an extra beverage cooler in the garage, but there is something wrong with it.

Here's what does work:
The buttons make the mechanism in the door trip
The chutes can be activated by pushing down the spring inside the machine.
The refrigeration unit works fine.

So the problem lies between the common switch in the door that the buttons activate and the actual chute release modules.

Any idea what I can try? Anyone with expertise that can IM with me to give me ideas.

I'm handy, I just don't know much about these machines.

Any suggestions of something to look at would be helpful.

Thanks!

2007-08-07 11:55:08 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

bleach was spattered on off white carpet...

2007-08-07 11:44:38 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Where is a good place to buy a fire extinguisher for your home?

2007-08-07 11:36:24 · 10 answers · asked by danman4472 2

My A/C unit outside has dampness around it. I live in the South where summer temperatures approach 100 almost daily. I had the unit "serviced" in May by someone, who works as the maitenance person for an apartment complex. He is also the person who installed this unit two summers ago.
The unit is cooling fine, but all of this dampness concerns me....is this normal or is something leaking that I should look into. When he serviced the unit, he said it was 2lbs. low on freeon(spelling?), I thought this was strange for a new unit? Is it?

2007-08-07 11:32:30 · 5 answers · asked by crimsonrhapsody1913 1

going 3 stories up to see if i need to run the water pump or not is quite a trouble for me can someone let me know how i can make a simple gadget myself either 12volt or 220volt to know at ground level about the state of water in the tank.

2007-08-07 11:15:43 · 4 answers · asked by amraza50 2

I just popped a fuse which had a microwave and toaster oven plugged in to it, the whole circuit has test/reset outlets installed and on the fuse box nothing is popped, what should i do, i've tried resetting the outlets but they just don't please helppp

2007-08-07 10:57:49 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-07 10:54:56 · 4 answers · asked by rpforte@rogers.com 1

We we just bought a 1960's house that has bates in the attic that have about had it. The bates have paper backing. Can we put blown in over the top of the bates. I'm hoping to DIY. Thanks for your help.

2007-08-07 10:52:21 · 4 answers · asked by miketheparrothead 1

2007-08-07 10:28:32 · 2 answers · asked by robert 2

The dryer's model number is " DG350RXW2 ".

The "O" above is a zero, not the letter "o".

The serial # is XD404416xxx. Again, the "0" is a zero, not the letter "o".

Can you identify this dryer, and you can you provide any information on its date of manufacture, etc.? I need to know because I might need to order some parts for it. Thanks to all those who can really help here.

2007-08-07 10:24:48 · 5 answers · asked by Paul Hxyz 7

2007-08-07 10:10:44 · 2 answers · asked by Jimmy S 1