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    Failed Air Conditioner

    Yes, it is indeed a mini-split unit. I am quite sure he did not replace any parts - he was tinkering with some sort of fuse panel (I assume) out on the balcony as well as the circuit breaker panel in my apartment. In any event, problem solved.
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    Failed Air Conditioner

    The problem was solved by a technician who arrived much sooner than expected. He spoke almost no english, so I could not get an explanation. I will try to mark this thread as "solved" if that can be done. Thanks,
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    Questions re Winder A/C Unit

    While I just posted something about a problem I'm having with an air conditioner at home, this post is about an entirely different issue. I am giving a friend of mine an old window unit that I have in storage and have not used for about 10 years. I'm not sure whether it still works and my first...
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    Failed Air Conditioner

    Hello, I live in a high-rise rental unit and have an air conditioner system that includes a big fan unit on the balcony outside and an outlet for the cold air mounted high up on the wall (inside, obviously). It is controlled by a remote control. I woke up this morning to find the air...
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    Removing Recessed Light from Ceiling

    Thanks for the suggestion however I cannot find the name of the manufacturer.
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    Removing Recessed Light from Ceiling

    I will try, thanks for the suggestion.
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    Removing Recessed Light from Ceiling

    Hello. I am trying to remove this light from the ceiling. Note the three tabs separated by 120 degrees - am I supposed to"press" them as part of the removal process? That does not seem very practical, not least since I have only 2 hands and there are 3 tabs. Note, also, that the white ring...
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