Recent content by NYCGeordie

OK, good news on this problem at least - checked it out again last night and found someone had switched the 24v wires to the solenoid (solenoid actuation can only be by DC current as AC would produce a magnetic field that switched poles at the same frequency as the AC input). They are connected...

Glenn, Thanks for your quick reply and suggestions. I'll be having another look after work tonight (and I'll remember to take my glasses with me this time). Used to work on electric typewriters and photocopiers so the burned wire thing is pretty well burned into my brain. The ides that...

Help!, Just closed on a house (it was a foreclosure so no guarantees or warranties on anything) and I'm working through all the things that need fixed. This house has a York AC unit outside with an air handler in the crawlspace. Airhandler seems to be working fine from the thermostat in both...

Thanks for the advice, got some more info when the inspector finally called me back (I'd queried his comments about the HVAC not working). Had a nice chat with the guy and it seems he doesn't think things are that bad, he suggested repairing the wall/ceiling cracks and then waiting a month or so...

OK, sorry, I should have added that the Home inspection also has these comments : "Rear door is out of square or plumb with the frame. Condition appears to be related to drop in supporting floor level." and for the Kitchen "Floor is sloped and uneven. Additio nal supports may be required...

I'm hoping to close on a house in 10 days time and then the fun starts (lots of DIY ahead for me!). One of the 'problems' I'm hoping to resolve is something the Home inspection brought up, and I'm thinking I may need to jack up and replce shims in the crawlspace. This is what the inspector...