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DIY Home Repair Forum: HVAC Yesterday, 07:42 PM
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Posted By kok328
if your system does not have a condensate...

if your system does not have a condensate collector box/pump (not all systems do) then the problem of standing water would strictly be in a clogged condensate line.
DIY Home Repair Forum: Roofing and Siding Yesterday, 11:51 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 115
Posted By kok328
What is on the roof (corrugated panels, asphalt...

What is on the roof (corrugated panels, asphalt shingles, EPDM)?
How many rows of 'cross-block' are beyond the first set?
Were the old panels ventilated?
DIY Home Repair Forum: HVAC Yesterday, 07:23 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 177
Posted By kok328
Is there noticeable build up of ice on the line...

Is there noticeable build up of ice on the line set outside by the compressor?
Is the compressor running?
By 'no cold air coming out', do you mean there is no air or there is air but, not cold?
DIY Home Repair Forum: General Home Improvement Discussion 05-22-2013, 04:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 236
Posted By kok328
Call a contractor in your area and see if it...

Call a contractor in your area and see if it possible to 'mud jack' the garage slab and get an estimate of cost for the job. Otherwise, your looking at having the slab removed and re-poured.
DIY Home Repair Forum: Electrical and Wiring 05-22-2013, 08:00 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 286
Posted By kok328
drewdin, oldognewtrick is correct, sorry I was...

drewdin, oldognewtrick is correct, sorry I was at a lack of words for my inquiry.
If the trolley won't operate to re-engage the release mechanism, then you will have to manually lift the door so...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Electrical and Wiring 05-21-2013, 02:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 286
Posted By kok328
It's not the sensors. They only prevent...

It's not the sensors. They only prevent accidental closure. Take the cover off the operator and inspect the nylon gears. Most likely you will see they have worn out and are striped, evidenced by...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Electrical and Wiring 05-20-2013, 04:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 266
Posted By kok328
Not knowing if this circuit is already GFIC...

Not knowing if this circuit is already GFIC protected, blindly instructing to install an GFIC outlet is probably not the best advise.
I also don't know if these connections were stuffed into the...
DIY Home Repair Forum: HVAC 05-19-2013, 07:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 411
Posted By kok328
A lot of people ask for HVAC help but, when asked...

A lot of people ask for HVAC help but, when asked to perform a few preliminary test to help us narrow down the problem, they become overwhelmed and disappear.
Based on the information we were able...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Walls and Ceilings 05-18-2013, 04:48 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 246
Posted By kok328
If that hallway header is running parallel with...

If that hallway header is running parallel with the attic rafters then chances are pretty good that the header is not load bearing.
Sometimes just out of habit, they will frame in the opening as if...
DIY Home Repair Forum: HVAC 05-18-2013, 04:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 411
Posted By kok328
Ricky, I would have to agree but, under a...

Ricky, I would have to agree but, under a private message the OP has indicated that he had the air handler portion replaced and that when he manually engages the contactor, the fan will come on. I...
DIY Home Repair Forum: HVAC 05-16-2013, 01:57 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 242
Posted By kok328
Galaga1. Please don't private message me...

Galaga1. Please don't private message me questions. Not that I mind it's just so that we keep everything above the board so that other can reference these threads and possibly learn from our...
DIY Home Repair Forum: HVAC 05-16-2013, 06:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 411
Posted By kok328
Yes the safety switch (service switch/disconnect)...

Yes the safety switch (service switch/disconnect) should be on.
You should have 240VAC to the L1,L2 lugs of the contactor.
You should have 24VAC to the coil lugs of the contactor.
With 24VAC to...
DIY Home Repair Forum: HVAC 05-15-2013, 08:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 411
Posted By kok328
Stupid question but, is the circuit breaker "on"...

Stupid question but, is the circuit breaker "on" for the outside unit?
Does the compressor come on but, not the fan?
Do you have a volt/ohm meter to perform some simple tests that will allow us to...
DIY Home Repair Forum: General Appliance Discussion 05-14-2013, 06:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 313
Posted By kok328
Is there a list of trouble codes on any of the...

Is there a list of trouble codes on any of the panels that explains what 4 blinks indicate?
DIY Home Repair Forum: Electrical and Wiring 05-14-2013, 06:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 477
Posted By kok328
Any particular reason you just don't go wireless...

Any particular reason you just don't go wireless with a router?
DIY Home Repair Forum: Plumbing Forum 05-13-2013, 02:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 174
Posted By kok328
Well, not exactly the same problem. When my...

Well, not exactly the same problem. When my valve shuts off, it's off. However, on occasion, it will run for a second to refill the tank just a little bit. I haven't actually sat there and watch...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Plumbing Forum 05-13-2013, 09:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 174
Posted By kok328
Toilet Fill Valve

About a month ago I replaced my horizontal float toilet fill valve with the vertical style fill valve. It's a Fluidmaster style where the float runs up/down the body of the fill valve. Several...
DIY Home Repair Forum: HVAC 05-12-2013, 07:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 249
Posted By kok328
It might be the capacitor, you will need a...

It might be the capacitor, you will need a volt/ohm meter capable of reading capacitance to determine the health of the cap. It might also be a locked up/stuck compressor. Sometimes you can give...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Plumbing Forum 05-11-2013, 10:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 329
Posted By kok328
Looks like the flange has a crack where it meets...

Looks like the flange has a crack where it meets the pipe. However, this isn't as big a problem as it seems as the was ring will cover the crack. It's the bolt holes that are the important part and...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Plumbing Forum 05-11-2013, 10:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 268
Posted By kok328
The bottom portion of the heater "burner...

The bottom portion of the heater "burner compartment" has rusted and the weight of the water caused it to collapse.
DIY Home Repair Forum: Plumbing Forum 05-10-2013, 08:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 268
Posted By kok328
Rust is the culprit here. Very surprised that it...

Rust is the culprit here. Very surprised that it is not leaking.
DIY Home Repair Forum: Cleaning 05-09-2013, 12:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 305
Posted By kok328
I was going to suggest car was but, then...

I was going to suggest car was but, then remembered Rain-X. Not sure if it will work, I don't think anything really keeps an outdoor horizontal surface clean.
DIY Home Repair Forum: General Home Improvement Discussion 05-06-2013, 06:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 331
Posted By kok328
Personally, I'd pass. Too many newer homes on...

Personally, I'd pass. Too many newer homes on the market in turn-key condition to compromise with something this old. You get what you pay for.
DIY Home Repair Forum: HVAC 05-04-2013, 06:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 221
Posted By kok328
You will need a volt/ohm meter capable of testing...

You will need a volt/ohm meter capable of testing capacitance. If you don't have one, perhaps your local supply house may be able to test it for you. Otherwise, as previously mentioned, they are...
DIY Home Repair Forum: HVAC 05-03-2013, 07:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 221
Posted By kok328
I've seen motors like this last for years in this...

I've seen motors like this last for years in this condition. If the motor is running ....well, if it aint broke then don't fix it. How does it feel & sound when you spin it by hand? Test the cap...
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