Maintenance & Repairs - November 2007

I just moved into a 'new' old house this fall and am having trouble with my heat. The Heater in the basement is making a loud banging noise at the top of the heater where a pressure release valve appears to be. This happens when the furnace is at 150F and around 10 PSI. It looks like the valve is releasing pressure then slamming shut. Because the pressure gauge drops from 10 to 0 in time with the banging. Is this a defective valve? Other problem?

When I open the valve, the banging stops, but the temperature rises dramatically, and steam is released. Then after a few minutes the banging starts up again.

I don't have any bleeder valves on the ends of the baseboards it appears to be a continuous system, so there may be air in the pipes, but I am not sure how to get it out?

Please help its driving us crazy.......

2007-11-27 16:22:37 · 3 answers · asked by ɹɐǝɟsuɐs Blessed Cheese Maker 7

So I have tried everything! New soap, the soap in the packets, jetdry. *sigh*

What is happening is that the dishes are not getting that clean. The dishwasher leaves little pieces of crud on the dishes. Which amazes me because I always clean the dishes super well by hand before loading. And it is also leaving white (soap?) residue on my dishes. My glasses are chalky white! Can this be fixed by me (a generally non-handy-gal) or am I doomed for another? I really want to try and fix it myself, it is only 2 years old.
Thanks all!!!!!!

2007-11-27 16:04:24 · 3 answers · asked by Gwen J 1

also when their ac keeps trippn the breaker?

2007-11-27 15:52:41 · 7 answers · asked by kio 1

I have a new cement block house. I only want to insulate it from the OUTSIDE not the inside. Nothing I have found is good enough because either it requires re-caulking or could break or could mold, etc. I have decided that the only way to insulate it without maintenance is to build a cement wall to surround my house with an air pocket between the 2 walls as the insulation. The two walls cant mold or if they do it really does not matter or can be easily cured. My question is this......

What kind of R value do I get if my house is 8 inch cement block with......say..... a 4 or 6 inch air pocket with a 4 or 6 inch block wall as the outside? In other words, my 8 inch block wall would be surrounded by an air pocket held in by a second thinner block wall. HELP!

2007-11-27 15:45:53 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

each time it seems to get louder and louder. I haven't replaced anything and have had no work done on the plumbing recently at all. thanks in advance for any responses.

2007-11-27 14:34:35 · 7 answers · asked by shroom61 1

Hello, after heavy rain my basement has started to take in some water. Its an older stone basement. Any tips to help seal the leak would be much appreciated.

2007-11-27 14:28:39 · 8 answers · asked by debhosc 1

i need to know what is a very good heat source to research on! any good suggestions?

2007-11-27 14:25:32 · 7 answers · asked by some random guy! 1

the main pipe to the well feeds into the holding tank. The flow is really slow, old timers have said they shoot a .22 bullett down the pipe.

2007-11-27 14:15:10 · 3 answers · asked by Smelly Johnson 1

This problem starting happening about 1 week ago... It seems when I start my dryer & maybe the washer all my computer equipment in my office Resets? I do have a power backup on some of the equipment .. However I don't have everything on a backup... But forget about the stuff on backup cause I know that I can put all the stuff on the backup but what can I do to prevent this from happening? It never happened before, and I haven't added anymore equipment to my office power plugs?

2007-11-27 13:35:24 · 5 answers · asked by Brian R 2

The outlet is a standard wall outlet. I was wondering if there was a converter or adapter. Also, electric dryer uses 220 plug.

2007-11-27 13:19:19 · 8 answers · asked by teo_chewguy 1

The doors to two of the bedrooms in our house squeak very loudly. I have a little sister (18 months) and when my mother or I open the door to check on her it wakes her up or disrupts her sleep. Plus, its incredibly annoying!

2007-11-27 13:10:42 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I had an inducer motor go bad and I called a repair man. He came out and told me that an inducer motor and the installation would cost me $800. He apologized and told me that it was because the replacement part was so expensive. Something didn't sound right to me so I told him I would think about it. He charged me $50 for the service call.

I bought the same part online for less than $80 and installed it myself in 15 minutes. I was happy that my furnance was fixed and that I didn't have to pay so much, but now I am angry that I paid $50 for the honor of them coming out and trying to rip me off. What should I do? Report them to Better Business Bureau? Do I have enough to charge them with fraud? Thanks!

2007-11-27 12:54:50 · 8 answers · asked by Brad J 3

i am finally finished with my heat system. it's a hot water solar collector, with a heat exchanger from the woodstove. it then travels thru the concreet slab for heat. the problem is that i'm getting mixed messages from people about what type of anti freeze to run in it. the solar pannels will be turned off at night and will get very cold. i was told that i need some special fluid for the system at $ 22.00 per gallon. i need 30 gallons! my origanal plan was to get some recycled anti freeze from a local auto salvage. any thoughts? thanks john

2007-11-27 12:49:49 · 3 answers · asked by johnhassay 2

for some reason the water pipes or something starts making this noise like it's shaking and it hums too. I have to immediately turn off the water. Why is this? People tell me it has something to do w/ hot water heater. Our hot water heater is about to explode too, why is that? What can I do? What's going on w/ shaking pipes and almost exploding water heaters?

2007-11-27 12:26:13 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

The compartment it fits inside a door that is on the outside of the mobile home. I looked out there and I don't see a size of the one that is there.

2007-11-27 11:50:52 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

In this rainy season, my garage often gets wet because of the cars. I've got to sweep every time our family cars come in. There are several shelves in the garage which I'm afraid the water might ruin them. So what do you do if your car brings water into the garage? Thanks for any suggestion.

2007-11-27 11:49:07 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I live in Michigan and am trying to sell my old home. I want to turn down the furnace as far as safely possible without having to worry about bursting pipes. It is a two story with a michigan basement. How low can I turn it? 58 degrees okay???

2007-11-27 11:30:13 · 11 answers · asked by marius1997 2

My husband and I were replacing the fixture in our dining room, and when we started to attatch the mounting bracket, we found that the screw hole on the electrical box was stripped. I'm guessing the only way to fix that is to replace the entire box, but we don't want to tear up the ceiling. Any suggestions?

2007-11-27 11:24:03 · 3 answers · asked by lissachck 3

I have purchased my first property and faced with a small budget i bought a victorian terrace in need of a total refurb, rather than a plasterboard box with underground parking.

I am trying to find out what size the mains water connection will take as currently i have a 7lb lead pipe coming in and would like to remove it back to the water meter. which brings me to my next question how easy is it to connect to the water mains/meter, do i require any special joints?

Many thanks for any help.

Si

2007-11-27 11:23:36 · 12 answers · asked by Simon B 1

Is the disposer wont work now or is there need to replace it. or what does (zzz...) sound mean. it is even not draining the water atleast. pls let me know the idea to fix and i cant effort on it to any plumber.

2007-11-27 11:05:42 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

We have an used refrigerator/freezer. It has been working fine for us, until recently. The freezer doesn't seem to be reaching 0, and I have it turned all the way down to the coolest setting. Popsicles and ice cream won't stay frozen, but the meat that is already in there is still frozen, as well as the ice cubes. Is this something that can be fixed, or should I just start looking for a new one?

2007-11-27 10:57:20 · 6 answers · asked by Cyndi B 2

or a ball of paper on fire and toss it in right as I turn the stove on, hungery college students need their pizza

2007-11-27 10:30:58 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Any Ideas??

2007-11-27 10:14:38 · 4 answers · asked by FINFan 1

We have an old oak floor in our entry and dining room that is not sealed. But it is designed with beveled edges which I hate. Can this floor be sealed? If it is sealed will the dips between each board still be there collecting dirt? Are there other alternatives short of ripping it out and starting over?

2007-11-27 09:59:51 · 1 answers · asked by momto8kiddos 3

2007-11-27 09:52:56 · 3 answers · asked by Jim F 1

Hard glossy plastic or coaster glass for example.

2007-11-27 09:43:33 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-27 09:20:32 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

do not know if they turned water off at some point
when we turn taps at sink on, noise lessens but does not stop

2007-11-27 06:39:25 · 5 answers · asked by sim w 1

I know there is a reason......?

2007-11-27 05:52:47 · 5 answers · asked by Mrs. Whoami 1

2007-11-27 05:51:20 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous