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    How to clear a slow laundry tub drain

    I did a search for "slow drains" but didn't find anything specific to laundry tubs (or trays). Mine has slowed to the point that the output of the washer is filling the thing almost to the point of overflowing. It then takes hours for the water to drain out of the tubs. (This is a dual tub...
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    Stripped screw in ceiling box

    Thanks guys...it took a lot of sweat and cursing ;) but I finally was able to pull down on the screw head with enough force that the threads engaged and I could remove it with the biggest, heaviest-duty screwdriver I had. olddog -- good point, thanks for the reminder. I also used my test...
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    Stripped screw in ceiling box

    I thought this would be a simple job... I'm trying to replace a ceiling light fixture and all went well until I attempted to remove an old screw that is located where the bracket for the new fixture will attach. At first, it wouldn't turn at all. I gave the screwdriver a gentle whack with a...
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    Window a/c in vinyl windows

    Uh...okay, I guess. I'm trying to picture what a swing chain looks like. It would attach from the top of the window, outside, extending down to the top rear of the a/c unit? And what secures the upper sash to keep intruders from raising it, popping out the a/c and gaining entry to the house...
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    Window a/c in vinyl windows

    I am curious as to how you would install -- or maybe I should say if you would install -- a window air conditioner in a double hung vinyl window. Installation instructions for practically all the ones I've looked at online (GE, Frigidaire, Whirlpool, etc.) use the standard method of drilling...
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    lux air furnace

    Sounds strangely familiar. I had a similar problem with my Luxaire, except once in a while the inducer fan would run and turn off before the ignitor even got a chance to heat. Other times, it would do what you describe. My furnace guy sent out two different technicians who tried swapping...
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