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GOOD comic for the group
Based on personal experience, and numerous discussions here on AHR, I think y'all will appreciate this one: http://comics.com/arlo&janis/2011-01-19/ Welcome to GoComics.com, the world's largest comic...
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Garage Door Opener defunct
My old garage door opener seems to have bit the dust today. It's a Sears 1/3 HP model 139.663900, serial number E-154271, circa mid- to late '80s. When I tried to open the door this morning, it...
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50 year old house.. Wood doors need to be repained. need to remove paint,, advice on sanding etc
Hi I am going to repaint a wood bathroom door in a 50 year old house. The doors are in really good condition. I would like to remove the paint from the door... I have a sander but whenever I use it...
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Heat pump troubleshooting
My last heating bill was excessively high and I am trying to figure out what is going on. I have two heat pumps. The first unit is a 3 ton Goodman (seer 13) that produced a delta T (air duct outlet...
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Yard Man Snowblower Update
Thanks to everyone who helped me with tips on getting my snow blower fixed. I found an authorized dealer who works on this model, and it was a simple fix. I needed a new V belt at the cost of $13.50....
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Loss of Pressure on Hot Side of Moen Sink Faucet: New Issue
Another puzzle: On reassembling the faucet (Moen 1225 Cartridge) and turning on the water for the first time by lifting the handle, I notice that the spout moves upward about 1/8" leaving a...
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13 years ago
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Hot Tub Motor Rating for Amperage
A friend is having trouble with a GFCI breaker tripping when he turns on the swtich for his whirlpool tub. It's not a "new" problem as it's been happening since he moved in 5 years ago. (This is the...
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Ge Spacemaker Microwave repair or replacement?
I have one of these guys and it has served me very well for probably 15+ years, so I have no quarrel with it. From the manual, the model number is a JVM 250 BVC or JVM 250 WVC (probably a white or...
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13 years ago
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Uh, fun ..............
Did some work today on a metal awning, measurements, about 15' x 15'6". Cut the sheets 16', and will trim in place to mate to gutter. Tomorrow, I'm going to have to put up the topmost purlin,...
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Need Help Identifying Wall Toggle Switches
These may date back to the 60's not sure, and they may be discontinued as I can't find them anywhere on the Net. I have an electrical box with three small wall toggle switches rated 10 amps each. Mine...
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Loss of pressure on hot side of single handle Moen sink faucet: Solved
Well...sort of. At least the problem no longer exists. I removed the stop valves, checked both them and the flexible tubing to the Moen and could not find any evidence of blockages. Still, I replaced...
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Kenmore HE washer
I have a Kenmore HE washer that is approximately 4 years old. I have never had a problem with it until now. While the washer is off and not being used, water is leaking into the machine. Does anyone...
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13 years ago
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Dishwasher leak
I have a leaking dishwasher (bottom left front) and have no clue if it's a gasket or not. Can anyone offer advice or recommend someone I could call for help? Thanks. Val
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What is this called? It's not really flex duct
I was in an appliance parts store and they had several pieces of heating duct in the corner, including a piece that I will need two of. This place doesn't sell the stuff. It was just stored there. It...
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Clearing a Drain?
The drain in my shower is REAL slow. I tried using the standard drain cleaning chemicals, but they didn't do much to improve it. I'd like to auger or snake it out, but the opening is real small. Too...
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