Maintenance & Repairs - October 2007

The water in my home is barely working above a trickle...Some people suggested that its a water main break or something but I dont know. Its my boyfriends fathers home and he said this has never happen in 18 years...Did I do something wrong? Like is a drain clogged or something? We called the water company already we just dont know

2007-10-06 12:41:10 · 6 answers · asked by Nikki 2

2007-10-06 12:31:32 · 5 answers · asked by tas 1

2007-10-06 10:24:32 · 1 answers · asked by Zaidy 1

I have a craftsman 6.5 push mower it wont start?

Ihave put fresh gas in it
I put new spark plug as well as a new air filter and new oil....
IT seems not to be getting gas i cleaned the carb check to see if the gas tube flows gas right in to the carb just flows good..

How ever when i put starting fluid in it she starts right up then dies it seems not to be getting gas what can it be????????

2007-10-06 09:51:26 · 5 answers · asked by goochie1234 1

A few days ago my wife woke me up with news that the lights were out in both the fridge and freeze in our 7 year old Frididaire side by side. I found the breaker tripped, reset it, and went about my day. Today several days later I've noticed that the ice maker isn't working. I removed the unit from the freezer and it had ice cubes in the mold (not a water supply problem). I thawed out the mold and examined the mechanical parts - everything looks ok - nothing broken, I could even turn the gear in the direction of the arrow and it moved. The freezer is as cold as it normally is. What else could be the problem? My guess is that the motor has burnt up and when it did it caused the breaker to trip, but I'm no expert on these things. If that's the case, would I be better off replacing the entire ice maker or replacing individual parts? Any thoughts would be most appreciated! Thanks.

2007-10-06 09:14:42 · 3 answers · asked by Crox Trader 2

I would like REAL WORLD EXAMPLES. Like if you own a brownstone, or are a landlord. What does it cost to heat your brownstone BY OIL ANNUALLY?

2007-10-06 09:05:29 · 2 answers · asked by sircarpediem 3

While cleaning the underside of my lawnmower the other day, I tilted it to the wrong side - with the air filter facing down. Some oil came out through the air filter, so I had to replace that, but the engine does not start. Does anyone know what part(s) need(s) to be replaced/cleaned ?

2007-10-06 08:47:07 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

We Previously have a Prima 3400 XL. Now It turns on and off on the GFCI.

Its feature:
Filter pump with a flow at 3 head of 1000gph makiit suitable to run filters of up to 2500 gallons capacity - max flow 1800gph and max head 15

The pump was run dry when there was a blackout of electricity. Any suggestion for a pump that can handle some solids (fine leaves) and does not die when the water is out. Perhaps turns off automatically when there is no water.

The pump is for a cascading waterfalls about 500 gallons water in it. 30 feet in length. Around 3 feet vertical height from the top to the bottom of the stream.

High efficiency is a plus coz it runs 24/7

2007-10-06 08:39:23 · 2 answers · asked by Benjie C 1

My chainsaw chain broke. I got another but I cannot put it on. For some reason it doesn't fit. It is the right size.
Help.

2007-10-06 08:35:05 · 7 answers · asked by DLA 4

2007-10-06 08:24:23 · 4 answers · asked by designer77 1

he water softner system cost around $500 at Lowes and with installation and everything it will roughly be $1000 (including reverse osmosis filteration).

On the other hand, we had a representative from GE-Aqua-pure selling water softner+osmosis system with installation for $2900. He claims the system is better than HomeDepot and other places. Does anyone has experience to share with water softners. Thanks

2007-10-06 08:17:39 · 2 answers · asked by Amit Gupta 1

The toliet in question is in my basement, hasen't been hooked up in years, and has a rusted metal flange on it, i've bought a new flange, but after some inspecting it was brought to my attention that the old rusted flange was *leaded* in whatever that means. For the most part the flange is still in place, but unfortantly the little *hooks* that hold the bolts are rusted, is there any type of cement, or glue that could be used to hold these down, the toliet only has to be used for one night, and please don't say *call a plumber* if i could i would have already.

2007-10-06 07:18:30 · 4 answers · asked by iceheart834 1

The health dept. is evaluating/testing ALL septic tanks in the county. They want to be sure they are not dumping inappropriate waste into nearby streams and properly function. The health dept guy wants me to show him where the "effuent pipe" or distal most terminal/run-off pipe is "after" the septic bed. He wants to collect a sample of the water from that point. The system is 18 years old and trouble-free. I am not the original owner I live in a woods that includes heavy brush. I can't locate this point. There was a diagram drawn in the records but no measurements. I have been studying the ground and pushing a steel rod into the ground. for two weeks. I have dug up a couple of indentations and what might seem like soft spots. I even tried "brass rods" to see if they will cross. I am running water (with a hose) in the bed system (after the tanks) to see if I can find a wet area. How am I going to locate this ...any ideas ??? Thanking you in advance!

2007-10-06 07:01:34 · 4 answers · asked by Steve 6

from the casing without having to pull up the pvc it's in (casing).

2007-10-06 06:54:54 · 4 answers · asked by laurasnoopybart 1

2007-10-06 06:15:51 · 3 answers · asked by Charlesjulian N 1

It usually clicks when I try to light to stove tops and then the flame comes. The oven is also not going on.

Any ideas what could have happened?

Please be specific because I have no idea about any of this stuff.

2007-10-06 05:38:08 · 4 answers · asked by AntDU 5

2007-10-06 05:18:17 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-06 05:17:50 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

We bought our house 20 years ago. At that time the ceilings were spackled and painted with oil paint. Now the ceilings of almost every room are showing cracks. Why is this, and how can it be repaired.

2007-10-06 04:59:07 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a leak that comes and goes in the room above. I've fixed the leak but it left it's mark.

The mold is coming thru the last paint job from the last leak.

2007-10-06 03:36:05 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

started to do my washing and ten minutes in to the cycle the washing machine stopped and started to flash f 11 in the digital display box .what does f 11 mean please help

2007-10-06 03:25:54 · 6 answers · asked by havit 1

I have a garbage disposal that don't work. I think the motor is burnt out. I was wondering if anyone knew how hard it was to just take the disposal out and replace it with regular pipe. Is this something that I could do myself or would I have to hire a plumber. Any advice would be a big help. Thanks in advance to all who will take time to pass their advice on.

2007-10-06 03:24:37 · 5 answers · asked by rdrogers517 2

I am in NY and would like to get rid of my oil tank. Who would I call to take care of it; I don't want to do it myself.

2007-10-06 02:44:19 · 4 answers · asked by misymagicg 2

i have a zippo lighter but i took an old flint out to check it and I put it back in but it got stuck in the tube about half way down...how can i get it out (i've already tried banging the bottom against a hard surface, so dont say that please)


Please answer as best you can

Thank You!

2007-10-06 02:37:13 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

My existing oven is fitted with a cable and plug, new one needs to be hardwired. It says in the instructions for the new oven not to use cable and plug.

The socket is a dedicated one for the cooker and has it's own breaker on the distribution unit.

Can I simply remove the socket behind the oven and use a length of the correct cable to connect the oven to it? (using the correct connectors obviously).....Or do I need some kind of device with a fuse in it?

2007-10-05 23:35:44 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

one 'column' off the bulb was flickering slightly when the switch was off.
i thought this might be a faulty bulb so changed it but the new one also does the same thing.
is this dangerous?
any ideas?

thanks in advance

2007-10-05 22:50:46 · 7 answers · asked by aberdeen302004 3

2007-10-05 20:34:44 · 3 answers · asked by J. K MD 1

weaken the structure
require an equipment ground
be an electrical hazard


The internal area of 2- inch IMC is?


the same as the internal area of 2 inch EMT
less than the internal area of 2 inch rigid metal conduit
greater than the internal area of 2 inch rigid metal conduit

2007-10-05 20:31:40 · 5 answers · asked by janvincent21 1

How much parts and labor included would it cost to replace a 2.5 ton central a/c unit? I would like a name brand unit. Price range please.

Thanks

2007-10-05 17:36:29 · 4 answers · asked by momof2crazykids 2

I have been looking for a Gutter Guard that Actually works can anyone help me please...

2007-10-05 17:17:52 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous