Maintenance & Repairs - December 2007

2007-12-11 06:34:01 · 3 answers · asked by nuke 1

Plastic covering or installation

2007-12-11 06:32:44 · 3 answers · asked by Kym 1

the whole frame and sprayed WD40 before putting it back together. Would that stop the sqeaking? Granted it's not very expensive but I cant buy a new frame now. Does anyone think this will work or have any other ideas?

2007-12-11 05:49:40 · 5 answers · asked by mommyof2 3

We have a cooker which comprises of a main oven, a top oven/grill and four hobs on top. we just turned the oven on to cook dinner and something shorted out all the other electrical appliances in the house except the lights. When we turned the trip switch back on the cooker seemed ok at first but now we discover it won't heat up. It's a fan assisted oven and makes the right noise and the light at the front comes on to say it's heating up but the oven itself just doesn't heat up. The grill and hobs work fine.
Does anyone know what the problem might be and how it can be fixed?
Is it likely to be a blown fuse? Or are we looking at having to buy a new cooker?
Please help if you can. Thank you.

2007-12-11 05:45:16 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

It is not as bad as "popcorn" texture but it is still a problem?

2007-12-11 05:42:57 · 3 answers · asked by yuvid6 4

My houses water only stays hot 5 minutes at a time and then take a half hour to heat up again.

2007-12-11 04:24:08 · 3 answers · asked by cherriwaves 3

2007-12-11 03:43:37 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Just inherited a large safe that is about 4X2 or something (very big).

Cant take it to a lock smith because its HUGE and I dont want tp pay for it in case there is nothing inside!

What is the easiest way to open it up.. keeping in mind that I dont care if I destroy the safe.

Drilling?

Thanks

2007-12-11 03:41:15 · 9 answers · asked by pillsbury09mn 1

2007-12-11 03:05:24 · 3 answers · asked by SANJEEV M 1

Just bought a house and the kitchen had new cabinets, counters & appliances installed two years ago. Flooring was replaced too, but it’s some kind of cheap laminate nastiness that wasn’t installed well and needs to be replaced. We’ll have a pro floor installing buddy helping us, but much of the prep will be done ourselves.

Here are the issues

Cabinets were installed right over top of old tile so we need to remove that to install a new backsplash (most is behind cabinets, but some visible to right of ovens and at backsplash level). Any suggestions on how to do this? We’ve discussed taking off countertop, but we would also have to unhook in-counter gas stove.

Secondly, the flooring will be replaced by ceramic tile. We have a lose kick plate that allowed us to see that 1)thankfully, crappy floor isn’t under cabinets, but 2) old linoleum wasn’t take up so it IS under the cabinets. :-( How should we deal with that? We may have to install new sub floor to accommodate the new tile

2007-12-11 02:58:25 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-11 01:03:41 · 4 answers · asked by victorm5250 1

2007-12-10 16:58:33 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-10 16:47:34 · 2 answers · asked by Mike D 2

There is a strong gas smell coming from my water heater when it turns on to heat the water in the tank. Is this normal? Should I be worried? I don't smell anything when it is resting (not heating water).

2007-12-10 16:27:07 · 5 answers · asked by Sweet! 3

My garbage disposal started leaking and there was a huge puddle under the sink. The back wall is soaked and actually moves if you push it. I'm not sure what to do! We've got a bucket under the garbage disposal and will have maintenance come and fix it, but until then the area underneath the sink is soaking wet and I'm not sure how to dry it out properly. I don't want it to mold, etc!

2007-12-10 15:49:23 · 6 answers · asked by Rainier 5

do smoke detectors wear out?

2007-12-10 14:43:41 · 11 answers · asked by Ken A 1

2007-12-10 14:20:10 · 7 answers · asked by karen 2

My old water heater is leaking water from somewhere. It is a slow leak but puddles the water up. Is there anything that I should know before install it?

2007-12-10 13:40:39 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

My furnace is a gas hot water system. Lately when it comes on I can hear some water running in the baseboards . It does it for maybe 2 minutes. Seems to be heating ok but wondered if this is normal?

2007-12-10 13:35:21 · 5 answers · asked by Mrs. Fuzzy Bottoms 7

We recently installed a new corner shower unit ( 3 pieces) and used a GE silicone kitchen/bath caulk. The caulk has begun splitting and cracking and it's leaking all over the place. Any ideas of what type of caulk to use to ensure our adhesion to the tub and the shower floor are durable? Also, when pressure is added to the floor or base of the unit, it too leaks. The drain in the middle, could that be siliconed as well to ensure the weight of the "showerer" is not causing the compression of the shower floor to allow for water to leak?>

Thanks!

2007-12-10 13:12:36 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is propane bad for you???

2007-12-10 12:54:36 · 9 answers · asked by limegreen 2

We just moved into our new home about 4 months ago. We have a GE Profile Built in Microwave. There is a metal square "plate" on the right side wall of the microwave. Somehow it has gotten a small hole in it and whenever we turn on the microwave, there are major sparks. Do you think I need a new microwave (which is about $450 new ) or do you think this is repairable by sears? I don't want to waste a $60 home service fee if I need to just get a new one. Thanks!!

I am also a mother so I NEED a microwave for bottles and quick lunches.

2007-12-10 12:51:28 · 6 answers · asked by Stephanie S 3

if I turn the fan to on it will blow. The main burner is not lighting, any thoughts?

2007-12-10 12:25:18 · 14 answers · asked by jlah_lover 2

it has an electric pilot?

2007-12-10 11:53:58 · 8 answers · asked by Bessie 2

Its at least 50 yr old. Metal cable w/ 2 wires inside. The internal wires are wrapped in a woven cloth like material. Each wire is encased in a rubber coating. The rubber coating seems brittle to the touch.

2007-12-10 10:57:15 · 18 answers · asked by D_Stephens1 1

I bought a Hamilton Beach BrewStation plus. The instructions say to unplug it after every use. But that means I have to reprogram the darn thing every time. Why would I have to do that? Cant I just leave it plugged in? It has an automatic shut off...

2007-12-10 10:39:31 · 11 answers · asked by MonkeyMama 6

I recently took a heavy picture off of my wall and it left a gigantic whole in the wall! How do I get rid of the whole-is it possible?

2007-12-10 10:26:50 · 9 answers · asked by littlemissmay 4

2007-12-10 10:15:28 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I rent a place with hydronic heat.
Gas furnace, single pipe loop with radiators
tapped off, cartridge type circulator pump.
The pump became noisy, and the system was
'short cycling` and not heating effectively.
No air when bleeding the radiators.
Thinking the problem was the circulator, I
drained the system and checked the pump.
It looked fine, so I refilled the system and turned
it back on. It now works properly.
Why?????

2007-12-10 10:05:40 · 4 answers · asked by Irv S 7

I have a dewalt 3/8 drill. I noticed today that theres a dewalt 3/8 drill/driver at the local hardware store. When does a drill become a driver? My drill has a button marked 1and a 2 on a button on the top of the drill. You can increase the torque by turning a ring on the drill near the chuck.
Just interested to know if there's any real difference.
thanks

2007-12-10 08:20:26 · 5 answers · asked by telwidit 5