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Digital thermostat operation

Hi all, This may have been covered before, but I found nothing in a search. I had to replace an old thermostat last yea...
5 comments posted 18yrs
posted by bejay53
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by bejay53

Dryer problem

My dryer is getting hot but, the clothes are not drying as they used to. It's up to two hours to dry a fairly small...
22 comments posted 18yrs
posted by cbachmann
22 comments posted 18yrs posted by cbachmann

Heating/Cooling Recommendations...

Ok, current situation, >50 years old oil furnace, and large air handler >30 years old, and new 5 ton compressor outside...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by aprestwood
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by aprestwood

Coating poured concrete basement walls (pics)

http://s214.photobucket.com/albums/cc269/zulmira1/ I have a poured concrete foundation and I get a good amount of moist...
6 comments posted 18yrs
posted by dcatoni1
6 comments posted 18yrs posted by dcatoni1

HEATILATOR Fireplace - Main Burner did not work

I have a HEATILATOR Fireplace. The pilot frame works fine. When I turn on the wall switch, the main burner does not com...
2 comments posted 18yrs
posted by lisahopes2000
2 comments posted 18yrs posted by lisahopes2000

Wood Plate for Mounting Elec Boxes on Masonry

I tore off my wood paneling in order to insulate the block with rigid foam panels. The electricians who recessed the me...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by jc_va
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by jc_va

Gas Furnace flame color & efficiency

Hi All, With heating season starting in my area, I was changing the filter. Started the furnace to check the flame. Fla...
5 comments posted 18yrs
posted by Me
5 comments posted 18yrs posted by Me

Framing Question

I'm going to frame a knee wall in the kitchen. Do I need to remove the flooring and attach the plate to the subfloo...
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by shiver
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by shiver

Adding water to small bar in garage conversion

Hello, We're converting our garage into a family/game room, and we'd like to add a small bar with running water...
12 comments posted 18yrs
posted by samalex
12 comments posted 18yrs posted by samalex

not able to measure oil tank..

I asked my oil company if they could measure to see how much heating oil I have left in my underground 550 gallon tank....
9 comments posted 18yrs
posted by john111111_2654spammenott
9 comments posted 18yrs posted by john111111_2654spammenott

miller furnace won't start

I'm trying to get a furnace to kick on. I bled the line and everything but the reset button won't start the fur...
3 comments posted 18yrs
posted by Chris.Roser
3 comments posted 18yrs posted by Chris.Roser

ShopVac Deal

Home Depot are selling a Ridgid 12gal/5.5HP shopvac for $29. The web site says on-line only and sold out. However, I ju...
8 comments posted 18yrs
posted by malch
8 comments posted 18yrs posted by malch

Sealing heating ducts

Last weeks Ask This Old House episode had an item about sealing heating ducts. They mentioned that you shouldnt use use...
15 comments posted 18yrs
posted by drwho
15 comments posted 18yrs posted by drwho

Deduct Meter

Where can I find a water Deduct Meter in Columbus, Ohio? Thanks.
4 comments posted 18yrs
posted by fishingrod45
4 comments posted 18yrs posted by fishingrod45

bathtub refinish

Refinishing a bathtub,tile, Formica, atc. This finish is very durable it can last more then 20 years with same care. I...
0 comments posted 18yrs
posted by david
0 comments posted 18yrs posted by david