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Two Stage Heat Pump is only using Stage 2
After switching over from Heat to Cool for the season my Two Stage heat pump goes directly to Stage 2 without even trying stage 1. The outdoor temp was around…
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My replacement clothes drier thermostat’s blades are too wide for the leads running to it
I'm replacing a thermostat on my dryer. I thought I was all set but when I went to attach the female leads on the two wires running into the…
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Best approach to reconnect a leaky in-line water filter (tape and dope)?
I have one of those $30 GE in-line water filters. One of it's compression fittings is leaking...probably too fast for calcification to seal it. (about a drip per second, not…
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Can I use this 3/4″ compression fitting with my in-line water filter?
I have one of the $35 GE in-line water filters installed on the 3/4" water line just after it enters the house. When I recently changed it's cartridge filter it…
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What grade power cord/s to get for my portable generator.
I am looking to find a primary power cord for my modest emergency generator. I have one now, but it's a friend of mine's on borrow and I'd like to…
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Can this home water shut off valve be rebuilt?
Before I replace the entire valve, I am wondering if this old valve can be rebuilt? It is the main water shut off for a home. It was installed around…
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Can the wiring to a water heater be extended via a junction box? It needs another 2-3 at least.
The existing wiring to a proposed new water heater will come up about 2-3 feet short. The way it's currently run it offers zero slackage to work with. There is…
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Heat Pump fan turning very slowly
My heat pump compressor fan is spinning at about 1-3 rotations per second, and that’s only after I nudge it to get it started. I noticed this the first day…
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Water Heater installation surprises 40 gal electric.
I'm trying to anticipate as many water heater installation surprises as I can. I haven't called the building department yet because I want to know enough to ask the right…
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Needing a method to channel a slow water leak along basement floor
It's from a slow leaking water heater. Problem is there's only about 3 inches to work with between the WH and the stud walls which are now wicking up the…