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Alt.Home.Repair - Home Improvement Usenet Group
Alt.Home.Repair is a worldwide Usenet news group that is used to discuss various aspects of Home Improvement.
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range/vent hood [2 articles]
Edee em - 2010-01-28 22:34:00 [In: Appliances | Kitchens | ]
Looking for a range hood to vent outside. Bombarded by all the different
types/names out there, I do have a height restriction so I am looking for a
model that is in the 4-5" height range. The ...
Range problem [8 articles]
I have a Jenn-Air downdraft electric stove. I posted earlier asking about the element arcing and blowing up (thanks for all the replies). I ordered the replacement element but when I installed i...Wood splitting smile [3 articles]
Stormin Mormon - 2010-01-29 09:50:00 [In: Appliances | Energy Efficiency | Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Kitchens | ]
After ice storm 1991, a couple friends of mine put in a wood
burning stove. There was another storm, a micro burst that
blew down a lot of trees. Can't remember what year. But, I
hate to see goo...Kenmore Canister Vac. Swivel Problem
George - 2010-01-31 20:00:00 [In: Appliances | ]
Kenmore canister vacuum: 116.228.12204
The swivel (8195133) broke. I got a new one (part no. is now
KC92PCREZ000) from Sears.
But the wand release (pedal 8195108) won't fit on the new swivel.
Anyo...Pellet stoves? [31 articles]
Friend has been extolling the virtues of a pellet stove owned and operated by his relative. He says that it uses about one bag of pellets per-day; which cost about $5-$6 per bag. $150 to $180 per...How do I clean a continuous cleaning oven? [40 articles]
mm - 2010-02-05 09:51:00 [In: Appliances | Cleaning & Sanitizing | Electrical & Wiring | Health & Safety | ]
How do I clean a continuous cleaning oven?
What do I have to do to clean an electric oven after I have sprayed it
with a fire extinguisher, one that sprays the white powder?
If I miss any of it...GFCI outlet question. [44 articles]
willshak - 2010-02-24 14:27:00 [In: Appliances | Basements & Crawl Spaces | Electrical & Wiring | Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Kitchens | Windows & Doors | ]
Would a GFCI outlet work as an overload breaker?
I have a refrigerator and chest freezer in my attached garage along with
the garage door opener and an outside outlet box. All are on one
circuit....No COLD water in washing machine? [37 articles]
LouB - 2010-02-08 11:47:00 [In: Appliances | ]
Friend says she now can not get cold water from her machine.
Since she is renting I am hoping there is an easy(?) fix:-))
Any ideas?
Real ideas not idiotic remarks, thanks
Lou
...Kenmore washer mystery [6 articles]
Bryce - 2010-02-06 12:17:00 [In: Appliances | Laundry Rooms | ]
Sears Kenmore Heavy Duty automatic clothes washer, m/n
7114803G. Vintage 1972. Harvest Gold. A bell-shaped
plastic chamber mounted near the bottom of the enclosure
accepts drain water from th...Dishwasher upper spray arm not turning despite water flowing [91 articles]
Usenet - 2012-04-01 16:50:00 [In: Appliances | Driveways & Walkways | Kitchens | Walls & Ceilings | Windows & Doors | ]
Hi,
I have a Beko "DE 2541 FX" slimline dishwasher. The upper arm is
not turning/spinning/rotating, even though water pours out the spray
arm's holes.
I have thoroughly cleaned th...Karma [5 articles]
Higgs Boson - 2010-02-08 10:10:00 [In: Appliances | Bathrooms | Kitchens | Pest Control | Plumbing & Water Supply | ]
Several kitchen plumbing problems: 1. replace leaking faucet;
2.repair/replace dishwasher; 3. ditto disposal.
Ewww! Priority is faucet; don't want rot, etc. problems below the
sink. Bought fa...GE Dishwasher pumps out, but no internal circulation/washing [3 articles]
My son-in-law just called me and said their dishwasher is acting up. It is a GE "Quiet Power 3", about 3 years old. It will fill, go thru the washing cycle without any noise from the pump, and the...Frigidaire Double Wall Oven [2 articles]
a12vman - 2010-02-11 23:25:00 [In: Appliances | Walls & Ceilings | ]
I have an ancient Frigidaire double wall oven Model #RBE-97K. The upper
will no longer heat at all. If I turn the dial the red light doesn't even
come on(no heat from either Bake or Broil). Howev...Really dumb electrical question. [27 articles]
I have a Federal Pacific Stablock type panel in my home. I am running in a new dedicated 115V circuit for my whirlpool as part of the bathroom renovations. I have a 220v 20A GFI stcu in the panel be...Oster microwave problems [9 articles]
auggie - 2010-02-10 00:08:00 [In: Appliances | ]
hello, just joined hoping to find some help, i have a 1.1 oster
convection microwave and for some reason if it runs more the 5 min it
cuts out and i have to wait 30-40 min then it comes back on. the...