Maintenance & Repairs - December 2007

2007-12-27 08:48:56 · 7 answers · asked by Jen S 1

2007-12-27 08:48:47 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-27 08:47:06 · 9 answers · asked by R K 7

We have a septic tank and use RIDX monthly in the toilets, but is it safe to use in the bathtub drains to remove hair?

2007-12-27 03:35:35 · 7 answers · asked by bob B 1

We just bought a condo built in the 80s, yesterday I heard a crackling/whirring noise and found smoke coming out of the fuse box in the hallway, of course in a panic I unscrewed the whole thing not realizing all I needed to do was pull the knob and remove the fuses.These fuses go to the A/C -heater, the ones I took out were 1 use fuses so I went to Home Depot asked and got the primo Fusetron FRN-R-40 250 V, same numbers as the 1 use fuses, however I was paranoid all night and didn't run the heater. This a.m I did and remaining paranoid, kept feeling the box and the fuses were hot.
My questions are-are they suppose to feel hot?
The previous fuses were in when we moved in and worked 2 months we have been here and do I need an electrician?
Thanks!

2007-12-26 23:59:23 · 5 answers · asked by aries32460 1

when this happens there is no electricity available in the entire house. we turn the mains switch back on but it happens again within half an hour

2007-12-26 22:28:46 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Home inspection 4 times a year
light bulb replacement
dryer vent cleaning
garaged cleaned
Video tape home contents
misc things senors want

2007-12-26 16:14:43 · 4 answers · asked by alaguy757 1

I have a 2 foot fixture with two 20 watt fluorescent lights.
Ive been wondering if I can put a 400 watt bulb in it. Do they make 400 watt 2 foot bulbs or would i have to get a bigger fixture?
Electricians welcomed to answer.

Also is it a fire hazard to do this? I mean putting a 400 watt in a two foot fixture.

2007-12-26 15:42:16 · 3 answers · asked by chris r 1

Well when i first moved in The hot water in the shower was fine and laster at least 2 people or a good long hot shower. Then one day it stopped running hot for so long. It runs hot long enough to take a QUICK shower. Just wanted to know if there is something I can do to fix it or if it needs repair. Thanks

2007-12-26 15:32:08 · 14 answers · asked by BurlopKing 2

I need to know who I can contact to get the landlord to replace the broken furnace. He has stopped returning phone calls and have had no heat for over a week. What can I do? I can't install a new furnace myself. Please help!

2007-12-26 15:19:37 · 8 answers · asked by Kim 1

the handle and stem turn but won't water shut completely off. This just started happening this evening - it was fine earlier today. Not sure what to do

2007-12-26 15:04:32 · 4 answers · asked by novicediy715 1

i just got back from friggin nj and am trying to wash our laundry. the drier was working fine but it sounded like it got all balled up inside so i opened the door to separate everything and when i closed the door and hit start again it didn't work. i know nothing about driers at all. i tried the circuit breaker and unplugging it and running it in various cycles but that's about all i can figure to do. should i just by a new drier? ours seems pretty old ... came with the house and the previous owners had 4 kids. should i just replace the washer too if i do the drier. it works fine but i guess a new one would be nice.

2007-12-26 14:47:52 · 4 answers · asked by oh so blue 3

Would pouring battery acid down my bathtub drain help clear out whatever has built up in it thats keeping it from draining properly?

2007-12-26 14:32:11 · 9 answers · asked by m_hohmann 2

2007-12-26 14:21:09 · 2 answers · asked by COREY B 1

2007-12-26 14:11:03 · 3 answers · asked by alex 1

my girlfriends cat poked a hole in my air mattress. i covered it with duct tape, but i dunno how long it will hold. any suggestions

2007-12-26 13:49:07 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

All of the sudden I don't hardly have any hot water. Just enough to take maybee a 2 minute shower. This is with only the hot water faucet turned on, not the cold, and the water is not super super hot like it normally would be with just the hot water faucet turned on, just warm enough to shower. And then after the 2 minutes it quickly gets colder and colder and then its gone. Coincidently, this started as soon as it got really really cold outside, which is what makes me wonder if my water heater is broken or if it is something else. The energy guide sticker on it is dated October 1988 so it is really old..... Should I just replace it or could it be something else? I dont want to replace it and still not have hot water. I have 4 kids in the house!

2007-12-26 13:28:12 · 1 answers · asked by Afton 2

I purchased a wine fridge. The front had to huge strips of tape keeping the door closed in the box, when I removed it, I now have stringy, sticky residue on the glass. I've tried scrubbing with soapy water, tried nail polish remover, and alcohol. Help me please
thanks
Chris

2007-12-26 13:07:43 · 9 answers · asked by chris s 3

2007-12-26 12:48:59 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

each panel how many kilowatts does each panel put out X how many panels to run a house

2007-12-26 12:47:24 · 6 answers · asked by Ed M 2

I put some clear cilicone caulk over it with that work? It is a long crack and I know it leaked. Is that the best solution?

2007-12-26 12:25:02 · 5 answers · asked by NiceGuy2008 1

While cleaning the oven, the tempered glass cracked on my oven. We're having people over, and I'm curious if we can cook in it for one night. Anyone know if that'd be okay?

2007-12-26 12:16:52 · 7 answers · asked by Jeff K 2

I live in an apartment on the 3rd floor. I want to use the mtce department as a last resort as they can come into my apt w\out me being there.

2007-12-26 11:02:58 · 11 answers · asked by waxanne46 2

I was trying to bake something in my oven, so I turned it on and set the temp. I waited for it to heat up since the 'on' light was on, and it worked earlier today. When I opened it up, however, I noticed that I couldn't hear it turning on and that it wasn't heating up. I have a gas-powered Whirlpool oven that I have no idea how to fix, but before I hire someone to look at it, I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on what to check or what may be wrong.

2007-12-26 11:02:44 · 11 answers · asked by Nikita R 2

right now the stem wall has been poured and it seems smaller than I thought it would be. My builder tells me that it will seem even smaller after it is framed. Is this true?

2007-12-26 11:01:52 · 8 answers · asked by ralphy 1

Water entered the electrial connection for an over head light (chandelier). Subsequently, the dimmer failed but continued to work as a switch with maxium lighting. Replaced the dimmer with another. After two days the dimmer no longer works on the replacement. No blown circuit breakers. We also heard earlier two sort of buff noises and two of the chandelier sockets are dead. Any answers would be appreciated.

2007-12-26 10:41:51 · 3 answers · asked by John third 1

put into choke and prime but doesn't stay running

2007-12-26 10:30:47 · 4 answers · asked by GORMAN D 1

2007-12-26 10:20:22 · 3 answers · asked by crtidwell3 1

We had a leak with our hot water heater. Some water may have squirted into the furnace. Now, when we turn the heat on, the furnace burners turn on then quickly turn off again. We used a heat gun to dry the electronics in the back of the furnace, but we still have this problem. Does anybody know what is wrong? Thanks

2007-12-26 09:27:43 · 10 answers · asked by DeltaJuliet 2

I just moved into a 3 bedroom mobile home. My power bill is $164.00. I was shocked!!! I'm used to it being under $100.00. I have not done anything special or had any guests over. I try to keep my heat on (auto 70) degrees. Does anyone have any energy saving suggestions or tips to save???

2007-12-26 08:59:46 · 6 answers · asked by deadbeat 1