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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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Water pump, running correctly?? [26 articles]
Few weeks ago I had to replace the pressure switch on our water pump because it would run around 120PSI non-stop. So I installed the new pressure switch (40/60). I set it to turn on at 40PSI and ...
Freezer too cold [10 articles]
---MIKE--- - 2009-09-22 10:55:00 [In: Appliances | Kitchens | ]
I have a 6 month old Whirlpool refrigerator. It is a low end model with
the freezer on top. There is only one control for both the top and
bottom. The freezer gets down to -30 degrees F. while th...To Pump or Not to Pump [23 articles]
Wayne Boatwright - 2009-10-05 21:10:00 [In: Appliances | Bathrooms | Kitchens | Plumbing & Water Supply | ]
We have a three year old home with a new three year old septic system. We
live in the AZ desert with typical desert soil. There are only two adult
permanent residences and the occasional visitor...Disable venting for 'over the range' microwave [7 articles]
amateur_handman - 2009-06-15 11:32:00 [In: Appliances | Carpentry | ]
I would like to install an 'over the range' microwave under the
cabinet, in an area that is not over the range. Because we will not
need the venting, can the venting be turned off?
I am not sure ...Maytag washer disassembly? [5 articles]
If there's a better forum to ask these questions, just say the word. Maytag LSE7800 over & under (all-in-one) washer / dryer. What panels are to be removed to access the washer pump and such? ...Keeping Washing Machine from Freezing [6 articles]
VaTreeFarmer - 2009-09-20 01:18:00 [In: Appliances | Garages, Workshops & Sheds | ]
My Virginia tree farm near the Blue Ridge Parkway is remote and has no
grid power. I currently only work it on weekends. My agricultural well
is generator operated. I use large pressure storage tank...Underperforming toilet. [34 articles]
The toilet at our camp is not flushing properly. When flushed, the bowl will rise, but the whirlpool will not form. After a few minutes, the water level will fall but the bowl is never flushed. ...Is This Electrical Problem Dangerous? [11 articles]
Restless - 2009-06-23 02:30:00 [In: Appliances | Basements & Crawl Spaces | Electrical & Wiring | Kitchens | Walls & Ceilings | Windows & Doors | ]
Small, old fashioned basement refrigerator that requires periodic
defrosting. The fridge has worked great for 25 yrs. but almost from
the beginning, the light inside flickers and then goes out, or ...Dead Siemens bottom oven [5 articles]
Hi all, previously posted in uk.diy then found this more suitable group so apologies if you've seen this elsewhere. I have a Siemens HB91554GB/01 double electric oven, maybe 8/9 years old. Th...refrigerator: compressor noise [3 articles]
George - 2009-06-23 17:36:00 [In: Appliances | Kitchens | ]
A couple of months ago, we bought a Whirlpool top-freezer 'fridge.
Recently, it's developed a vibration noise, when the compressor is
running. It's not OMG-loud or anything, but it's quite noticeab...Difference between downspout crimper and duct/stove pipe crimper? [3 articles]
Larry Dawson - 2009-06-25 10:10:00 [In: Appliances | Heating, Cooling & Ventilation | Kitchens | Plumbing & Water Supply | ]
I'm redoing a couple of our downspouts to accommodate rain barrels. I
can't find a downspout crimper locally. Guy at Menards insisted the
duct/stove pipe crimper they have is the same thing. It ap...Weather station [42 articles]
Ed Pawlowski - 2010-01-31 21:55:00 [In: Appliances | ]
I bought an indoor/outdoor weather station. The brand is Accurite.
It is a nifty setup that has outdoor remote sensors for temperature,
humidity, wind speed, wind direction, gives indoor temperatu...auto shutoff or just compressor off.. two kenmore models (7800 vs 6000 btu)
markm75 - 2009-06-25 12:48:00 [In: Appliances | ]
I found this 7800 btu model: http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_04276081000P?mv=rr#specificationsAnchor
And this 6000 btu model ($50 more):
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_04275062...Refrigerator condenser [3 articles]
Hipupchuck - 2009-06-25 17:59:00 [In: Appliances | Energy Efficiency | Heating, Cooling & Ventilation | Kitchens | ]
Shouldn't the refrigerator condenser be outside? Or at least the back of
the fridge sticking outside for greater efficiency and not heating up
the house in the summer.
...Home sewer pipe relining [10 articles]
mm - 2009-07-07 00:13:00 [In: Appliances | Basements & Crawl Spaces | Bathrooms | Plumbing & Water Supply | ]
Is home sewer pipe relining a good idea? As opposed to trenching and
laying in a new sewer pipe.
Does it really last 50 years like the plumbing companies that do this
claim?
The drain is supp...