Maintenance & Repairs - October 2007

I've emptied and sponged out the tank. The instructions then said for me to undo a nut or something under the toilet. There is a white one above a metal pipe, but it is on so tight. I can't use a wrench I have because it is too long. Help please!

2007-10-20 13:38:17 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Years ago, before they put in the sewers, the shower smoked, but now it acts like a regular old grandma shower. I've purchased a couple of shower heads that promised more fire power, but alas, that magic massage has eluded me. Help!!

2007-10-20 13:32:45 · 7 answers · asked by guapa 2

Sometimes the fan will start. Other times it will just hum when I power it on. If I turn the power off and then manually rotate the fan a quarter turn or so, it will then start when I apply power. Does this point to bad brushes, a bad starting capacitor, or something more serious?

2007-10-20 13:29:09 · 10 answers · asked by bobby 1

it still leaks about a drop per every 6-7 seconds and i cannot get it stopped.i went to the hme improvement astore and they said there was no adhesives available to stop it that dried in a few minutes.i have a sponge under the toilet to catch the drips.is there any epoxy or plummers clay available that you canput around the top of the tank to stop it for good?i did exactly what the instructions to reinstall the new ball and pivot recommended.i have a porclean toilet resevoir.

2007-10-20 13:15:15 · 3 answers · asked by mike 1

i have insulated my water pipes and water heater. should i insulate any of the furnace duct work?

2007-10-20 13:01:02 · 6 answers · asked by m t 1

I am not sure if the part that I am talking about is exactly the pilot, but I am talking about the part that looks like the top of a candle, it burned out, how do I replace it? Thanks in advance.

2007-10-20 12:29:51 · 2 answers · asked by Oli-NYC 6

2007-10-20 10:45:13 · 4 answers · asked by Matrixdude 1

I have a Vax Rapide Deluxe which was working up to 5 mins ago!! Its not letting the water out when i pull the trigger but everything else is ok!

All i did was empty the dirty water and put the dirty water tank back on but now the water with the cleaning fluid isn't coming out.......

What have i done?!?!?!?!?

PLease help!!

2007-10-20 10:31:50 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

how do i get the hair out of the bottom of my oreck rechareable electribroom???

2007-10-20 09:59:58 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-20 09:16:36 · 2 answers · asked by M R 1

As stated I live in Guatemala and have a toilet clug. The pumbing system is not an American "S" shape and a snake will not work here. The plumbing has a 2 inch opening. I have tried the plunger, bleach and just giving it time to break down; nothing works. Is there a chemical drainer that will work? My plummer is afraid to use a "liquid drainer" type of solution, because he says it will melt the PVC piping. Is this true?

2007-10-20 08:23:29 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

what is a good reasonable tool list, that is most of what you need in your tool belt for rough frame construction. Without getting it too heavy.

2007-10-20 08:13:14 · 4 answers · asked by perryfd23 1

its italian leather it was purchased in 2000 and the moving company put a whole in the back of it. we filled a damage form and they are aware of it. this happened the end of june and still nothing has been done. what do you fill is a far compensation.

2007-10-20 07:55:45 · 3 answers · asked by mysco2001 1

2007-10-20 07:43:13 · 1 answers · asked by pcskd 1

my home was constructed recently unfortunately the rcc roof is leaking the local enginner suggested for one more layer of cement still there is leakage specially with continuous rain on keen observation there are some small cracks i want your valuable suggestions

2007-10-20 07:11:32 · 3 answers · asked by Bal N 2

pedestal bathroom sink

2007-10-20 07:01:09 · 6 answers · asked by Samtheroofer 1

washer will not agitate or spin. triac appears to have broken up. piece on top the chip is blown away. how do I find a replacement without the number?

2007-10-20 06:55:19 · 2 answers · asked by panther 2

There are 2 wires from the bulb holder but several wires in the ceiling rose. In the UK.

2007-10-20 06:37:06 · 5 answers · asked by Uchimataman 1

I have a 1200 sq. ft house with vaulted ceilings and I need to remove the acoustic ceiling, whats the easiest way? the house is fully furnished. If I hire someone to do it what would be a resonable amount to pay?

2007-10-20 06:29:39 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-20 04:47:21 · 3 answers · asked by mick t 1

preparing to switch a heatexchanger in an industrial bakers aid oven. I saw some blue substance around the gas line at the joints of the gas line...what is it, and where can I get some?

2007-10-20 04:07:22 · 3 answers · asked by geezaboo24 2

The electrical receptacle is on a plasterboard wall, the back of which is in a closet. I want to place another electrical recptacle in that closet, and would like to use the electrical connection that is already on the wall.

Thus, I would have 2 electrical receptacles back to back.

Can this be done? I'm fairly handy, and can do it myself with a little help from my friends.

2007-10-20 03:41:28 · 8 answers · asked by nathan_strahl 1

How can I check to know it is a two stage furnace and how can I make the two stage feature work. Thank you

2007-10-20 00:53:27 · 3 answers · asked by RT 1

we had a kitchen floor put in, but the guys rushed at the end and put the fridge and oven on it before it was fully dry. So now we have a few tiles that are loose, and the grout between them is starting to crack. Do I need to replace the thin-set underneath these tiles or can I just regrout around them? Or would a grout sealer do the trick? Thanks for your thoughts.

2007-10-20 00:33:20 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-19 23:31:28 · 2 answers · asked by howard c 1

Recently replaced the mechanical parts on one of the toilets in our house it seems to be working fine but there is not enough water in the bowl after it flushes, is there a way to adjust the water flow to the bowl?

2007-10-19 23:31:08 · 3 answers · asked by darrinolah 2

In an apt the tubs glazing has big area coming off requiring a new glazing The apt's give many health warnings as to how long to stay out and turning off all computers as the fans may be absorbing fumes etc has me wondering if its worth ithe risk Normally its done when in empty units.

2007-10-19 23:04:32 · 1 answers · asked by FoudaFaFa 5

My house is in a highly humid city. Also there are no external cracks on the floor despite the "pop" sounds. What could be the reason for this and how can it be fixed as it disturbs our sleep in the night.

2007-10-19 22:32:33 · 5 answers · asked by Orange tee 1

Is it posible to "break" a dishwasher and a refrigerator enough that they would have to be replaced, but it would need to be done in such a manor that the repair man could not be able to tell it was done on puropse.

2007-10-19 21:13:42 · 8 answers · asked by hamsandwich81 1

well n ot sure if this is the right section to ask this but i didnt know where else to put it...why do i have so many cockroaches in my house they come alot alot at night not during the day but at night what should i do or use to get rid of them FOR E VER!! im sick of them!!

2007-10-19 19:20:03 · 5 answers · asked by carlitos310 2