Maintenance & Repairs - December 2007

I have a 15 year old gas furnace and a 15 year old programmable Honeywell thermostat, with heat and air.
The furnace is randomly failing to come on (heat or fan), until I turn the master furnace switch off then on. Even if I set the thermostat temp above the current temp.
The furnace then ignites normally, runs till the house reaches the thermostat temperature, then shuts off normally.
The repair man could find nothing wrong. He was a good knowledgeable guy but because when he was here everything worked, he had to leave without fixing anything. He checked limits, CO2, etc. All was fine. NO cracks, etc.
There is a hum from the furnace when it wont start. I then turn off the master and the hum goes away. Switch on, furnace starts.
Anyone have any theories? Could it possibly be the thermostat?

2007-12-01 10:57:45 · 7 answers · asked by cornmanz 1

The globe is very flush and does not have much area to grab. Here is a link to a photo. http://www.hamptonbay.com/Product.aspx?pid=2a23ce2c-5c68-44f8-b830-ddd98b797cdf&cid=791128
It is just stuck.

2007-12-01 10:40:55 · 2 answers · asked by P Diddy 1

My favourite sweater was put into a washer on hot water and now it is completley shrunk. It doesn't fit at all. Can you please tell me a good way.. any suggestions...ways that work to unshrink a wool sweater. Please help. Thanks a bunch!

2007-12-01 10:33:13 · 4 answers · asked by Sandra 2

2007-12-01 10:30:34 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-01 10:13:09 · 1 answers · asked by mZ.kNOWLEDAbLE 1

Apparently we had an old boiler so he had to buy one.

2007-12-01 10:11:43 · 2 answers · asked by BusinessMind 2

I have a lighted nativity scene just a couple seasons old with a small section that no longer lights. It is the very last of the rope which is soldered into the power cord.

2007-12-01 10:10:15 · 1 answers · asked by Merry 1

The light bulb is still broken but I got most of it out.

2007-12-01 10:04:34 · 10 answers · asked by elphaba_of_shiz 1

It is a ceiling light that is part of a fan. My husband and I have both seen it happen. The lightswitch is off but it makes a "pop" sound and flashes deep blue for a split second.

Any ideas?

2007-12-01 09:42:38 · 3 answers · asked by happy face 2

The wires providing electric to the house are showing. they run underground to the house and then through a conduit to the meter. I think there is too much wire showing to just throw dirt on it and have it look right so it appears a new, longer conduit is needed. The guy from the electric company said it was my responsibilty since it was connected to the house. Was he just saying that since it was friday night or is that the case? Isn't everything up to the meter their responsiblity since they'd have to shut off the electric to remove the wires and put a new conduit on?

2007-12-01 09:36:34 · 5 answers · asked by Gary L 1

2007-12-01 08:31:35 · 6 answers · asked by lal 1

works great with no problems....any brands to stay away from?

2007-12-01 08:01:17 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Can i use my regular jack in place of my scissors jack. I know where to place the the scissors jack on my car. However, it's broke. I have a regular jack. Can i use it instead even though it won't grab the metal tight? SHould i make a puck like piece and etch a line in for the thin metal?

2007-12-01 07:57:15 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

It's snowing in Chicago! I need to figure out what i can do in order to keep it proteted from getting damaged. Any help?

(its in the window)

2007-12-01 07:37:11 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-01 07:30:07 · 5 answers · asked by gilbert y 1

My landlord is worried that it might come crashing through the floor. Any website references would be helpful. Thank you.

2007-12-01 07:12:18 · 11 answers · asked by Jennifer R 3

I do FIOS installs for Verizon and I have tried everything to get the fiberglass out of my pours after work. I live in FL so a long sleeve shirt and pants are out of the question. I have tried baby powder, really hot showers to open the pours then cold water afterwards, a pumice stone nothing seems to work. Please help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2007-12-01 07:06:47 · 11 answers · asked by wayno0520 1

Okay, I just wanted to share this with the masses. Last night I tried Liquid Plumber, Drano and another Lowe's off-brand. I called my home warranty company and they suggested this home remedy. It worked amazingly! First take a cup of salt and cup of baking soda and put them into the drain. Try first to make sure most of the dirty water is removed from the basin of the sink. They immediately pour into the mix a cup of vinegar. Any vinegar will do. Wait for 15 minutes. Not much happened after that except for a little fizzing. After 15 minutes pour a bunch of boiling water into the sink and watch after the garbage disposal is turned on and the clog is torn free. Don't bother wasting your money like I did on the chemical solutions. The house sinks and you end up ruining your work shirt. Anyway, I hope you remember this one.

2007-12-01 07:00:38 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I love my non-stick pan, but recently, I've noticed that it's starting to stop being non-stick, and just cooking an egg on it is turning out to be a pain. It's really frustrating.

I've only been using this pan for about 8 months, so I need to know if this is the average lifespan of a non-stick pan, or if it's possible to make it last much longer than that.

I've followed the rules that you should let the pan cool first before soaking it in water for cleaning, and that it should be cleaned with a soft sponge to avoid scratching the surface. I've also only used wooden utensils with the said pan, so what am I doing wrong that's causing my pan to become useless so quickly?

I'll be buying a new pan soon, and I'd really like it to last much longer than its predecessor did... :(

Thanks! ^_____^

2007-12-01 05:59:24 · 5 answers · asked by ksolaris 3

any hazards? or is it straight forward rubber o ring type seal replacement?

2007-12-01 05:40:09 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi am an American service member living in Germany. Last summer I discovered that some of my shoes had mildew in them. (new shoes) I took them out cleaned them and left them out. Later I found some of my clothes as well were mildew. Can some one tell me how to get rid of this problem??? I have Asthma and it bothers me a lot. My schrank is next to an outside wall, there is nothing wet inside or damp. Please help me. Thanks and Happy Holidays to all.
A soldier in Deutchland

2007-12-01 05:30:32 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

We have an underground oil tank.

2007-12-01 04:52:30 · 2 answers · asked by christian j 2

I live in Brooklyn, NY and I need it fixed soon. Does ikea provide repair services or do I have to seek repair service elsewhere?

2007-12-01 04:11:46 · 3 answers · asked by di12381 5

Could this window unit be used to replace a through-the-wall heat pump unit?

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_04275184000P?keyword=air+conditioner

2007-12-01 03:51:50 · 5 answers · asked by bomowashere 1

2007-12-01 03:28:35 · 4 answers · asked by sparky 1

Hi, im based in Middlesbrough Uk. Have bought a house in august with a garden shed and have just noticed the shed is leaking on the 2 outer edges of the roof. What is the best thing to do to sort it out? I can do light diy eg painting, fixing shelves and jobs around the house but not sure if this would be too big a job to attempt.
Can anyone recommend a good value company to get in?
Thanks

2007-12-01 03:11:12 · 6 answers · asked by MysticMaiden2000 3

Outside unit is a ten year old Trane xl1200 heat pump. Indoor air handler has bitten the dust. Looking at one for 3.5 ton 13 Max SEER. So far I have check out Goodman, Amana, Trane, and Carrier. Just want to know what others think. Thanks

2007-12-01 02:31:44 · 2 answers · asked by Dechman 1

2007-12-01 02:21:33 · 18 answers · asked by mad&sad 2

2007-12-01 02:20:37 · 4 answers · asked by Gemma B 1

2007-12-01 00:36:18 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous