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Where do I find the control dial to lower the temperature on a home water tank heater?
I sure hope you don't kill any relatives for the insurance money after posting this request. Even if you are bllnd you can find...
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How do ovens work?
dont ask how just apreciate that ovens arent crap like toasters
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Where can you find a parts diagram for a Mr Heater portable buddy heater?
http://www.mrheater.com/upload/newsletter/73432CAL%20MH9B_eng.pdf Scroll down to Page 7.
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Value of nippon gakki yamaha grand piano g2 1028025?
I just bought one at 4k today... I felt it was a great deal. It is a 1980 Yamaha G2, with 2 pedals. I did some research online...
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Is it advisable to have the furnace blower fan set to the on position at all times?
No it is not advisable. Put it on AUTO. The furnace will decide when it is practical to turn the fan on. Really. Answer No it...
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How-to relplace kerosene heater wicks?
I changed the wick on a corona sx2e kerosene heater it was not a simple task, since i did not have the manual; here is how to do...
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Can you use top loading detergent for front loading washers?
While that sounds as an agreeable proposition to use half the quantity as you would for a top loader, it still is advisable not...
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Why doesn't my garage freezer work in the winter?
you need the temperature in a freezer to be colder that its' surrounding area for it to work properly
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What year was the model 6235 singer sewing machine made?
I bought mine in 1986.
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How do you use your 4 qt Mirro pressure cooker?
All pressure cookers operate by the same principle; heat produces steam in an closed container which raises the boiling point to...
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Why are AC condensers black or grey?
the paint is cheaper
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How does a 240v water heater thermostat work?
Most home hot water heaters have both an upper thermostat and heating element, and a lower thermostat and heating element. First...
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Is it safe to run your furnace all night?
If your furnace is opperating correctly and the vent is in good opperating condition, You can run the furnace non stop forever.
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Why would every other circuit breaker in the main panel not work?
Off hand I say one side of the main breaker needs reset or that supply line is open from the street pole supply to the panel. You...
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How do you clear a garbage disposal after you hit the red button?
Disposals have a 3/4 nut in them to use a socket wrench on a extender bar to free up a stuck motor/trash ect,
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What is the useful life of a home air conditioning compressor?
About 15 years
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What are advantages and disadvantages of vacuum oven?
Advantage: Clean burn-off and evaporation of unwanted materials Disadvantages: Difficult to handle and maintain. Materials...
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What were appliances like in the 1950s?
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Where is your house phone?
Inside my house.
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What are the dimensions of a 20 pound liquid propane tank?
the one I have here has a guard ring on top that is 6 7/8 in diameter an 4" tall. the main tank body is 12 1/4 " in diameter and...
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Why does your hot water tank keep blowing the pilot out when it shuts off?
If it is windy outside, you may be getting just enough of a breeze to blow out the pilot light -even though the covers are shut....
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How do you shower?
eat soap. put water in your mouth. repeat until teeth are brushed
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How do you reset the code of a chubb black box safe?
Ring a locksmith if its locked. If its open press the p button then input your new code, input your new code again and it will...
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Can you increase the voltage from 110v to 120v in a house to operate an appliance that needs 120v to operate properly?
A solution may be a constant voltage transformer. They are designed to maintain a constant voltage, as their name implies. A...
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Where is there a free game that you can design a house?
Better Homes & Garden's website (bgh.com) has a page called their Tools page. The link to it is at the bottom of their...
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Does Riddex work for ants?
I have (2) pluged in right now.......... oh look there goes another ant and look, I see his brother. I hope this helps you out.
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Are electric candle warmers safe to be left overnight?
Its never a good idea to leave things of this nature un-attended, candle warmers, steamers, potpourri pots, etc., most are made...
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What would cause an Inglis Washing Machine to drain water onto the floor unless it's agitating or spinning?
overfilling
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How to charge a Cougar cordless hammer drill EH057272?
I HAVE SENT TWO BACK TO PRICE DROP T.V YOU DOT SEEM TO BE ABLE TO CHARGE THEM UP I HAVE SENT TWO BACK TO PRICE DROP T.V YOU DOT...
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Why was dryer invented?
To easily dry clothes and stuff.
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Where can you find an owners manual for a Royal Chef wall oven?
Call Royal Chef they'll send you one
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Why is your HVAC unit outside freezing in the winter?
Your unit is freezing up out side like a block of ice? if so then obviously you have a heat pump.. what is happenong is your...
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How does an electric fan work?
An electric fan is an electric motor with a fan blade attached to the rotating shaft. As the motor spins, the fan blades rotate....
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Can a wet extension cord connection drain electrical current?
Yes and after long enough it will get worse and worse until it creates a carbon path for more current flow and sooner or later...
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How do you fix a ground wire that ripped out of the base of your new light fixture A few strands from the ground wire are still showing.?
If it was a new light fixture, surely the best thing to do is to take it back to the place where you bought it and get it...
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How do you repair a sewage ejector float?
Normally you just replace it as it is not cost effective to replace the switch or float assembly
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How much is a 1950's Frigidaire refrigerator worth?
It totally depends on what you have. Everything produced in the 1950's was hierarchical. If you drove around in a Cadillac you...
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What is the average weight of a refrigerator?
400 pounds.
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What are house hold objects made out of zinc?
I have a kitchen zinc and another zinc in my bathroom.
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What are fun things to bring to a sleepover?
first of all bring essentials like an air bed ( if you have one)or a sleeping bag you want to be as comfy as possible. then a...
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How do you install a belt on a Kirby vacuum cleaner?
When removing the power head, it is important to always detach the belt by turning the face piece toward the red arrows. Once...
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What is a multistage heating and cooling system?
In a single-stage system your air is either on or off. Meaning the system outputs a set amount of heat/air per hour, operating...
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How does the body flange from a garbage disposal connect to the disposal?
With the Allen key supplied with the disposal
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Was the television the popular appliance in 1950?
yes it was. It was somthing almost all American homes had.
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Where can you find parts for a Royal Chef Wall Oven?
Probably right in your neighborhood. Type in your search engine: appliance parts and city? Have fun!
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How do you remove the back of a Kenmore washer?
A 5/16 nut driver/
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How do I stop motor humming on ceiling fan?
Turn it off...
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How do you replace a thermal coupler on a hot water heater?
The part will unscrew off the end of the line by rotating it counter-clockwise. To install, rotate clockwise.
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Can you use 8 three wire for a 50 Amp breaker to an oven range?
No .
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1 horsepower equals how many watts?
746
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Where cAN i Donate furniture in NJ?
Hi, Where can I donate a coach and love seat in the middletown/ highlands area. thanks
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Why doesnt my Whirlpool washer agitate or spin?
As a Whirlpool service technician to answer your question one would need to know the age of your washer, as design has changed...
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Is it dangerous to put plugs in wall sockets when they are switched-on English sockets?
This question may be asking if it is safe to plug things into mains wall sockets if they have been left switched on with nothing...
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Which of the following cools the air in a household refrigerator?
D: Absorption of the heat from the air due to evaporation of the liquid refrigerant. THE BOOK DOSNT ALWAYS EXPLAIN WELL YOU...
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Would 240 volts 60 Hz appliances work on 120 volts 60 Hz?
for USA, Canada and countries using similar 60Hz mains supplies In general the answer has to be: "Not if they have been...
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Havac coil trouble shooting?
can a unit catch fire if a variable speed motor was replaced by a universal evaporative motor ??
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Is a 115 Volt circuit the same as a household plug-point for an air conditioner?
for USA, Canada and countries using similar 60Hz mains supplies As you asked this question here the best advice anyone can give...
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Replacement oven has a red black and combo white ground The house wire is type NM 8-2 w ground Does the house wire need to be replaced?
Depends on the maximum current (Amps) needed by the new oven... Best to ask a licensed electrician for an expert opinion. Such...
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Dryer got wet during basement flood it is working but not heating to dry clothes?
the heat sensor is probably shorted out it's a cheap part that you can replace yourself.
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Can you plug a high power 240 Volt appliance such as a clothes dryer into a 120 Volt outlet?
for USA, Canada and countries using similar 60Hz mains supplies If they are appliances that have to use a lot of power, like...
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Can you plug a 230V 50Hz appliance into a 240V 60Hz outlet?
In general the answer has to be: "Not if it has been designed and wired to run only on the 50 Hz mains frequency system that is...
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The neighboorhood power went down from 220V to 110V all the power trucks have now left how do you know if you have 220V coming in or not No Multimeter?
Most residential homes are fed with 220-240V AC 1 phase. If you lost a phase only 1/2 the circuits in your house would work Any...
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How do you remove melted aluminum from an electric glass stove top?
ONLY TO BE DONE BY A RESPONSIBLE ADULT CHILDREN - PLEASE DON'T TRY TO DO THIS BY YOURSELF! TAKE GREAT CARE TO BE WELL...
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Kenmore washer just fills with water it does not advance TO cycle?
It could be a problem with the belt. Call Sears and have someone come out to diagnose; it may cost you some money to do that, but...
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Famous technologist and their contributions?
what are your contributions.
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What is the average power consumption of a refrigerator?
My side-by-side fridge, which is about 8 years old, uses 70 watts on average. When the compressor is actually on, it draws about...
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What is the best washing machine brand?
I think everyone should know that the BEST WASHER that money can buy is MIELE. They are a family company,built the world's first...
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Troubleshooting a in sink erator model 5-75 that is powered but not turning?
Try using a standard allen wrench/hex key. Look for the correct size in the center of the unit, underneath the sink. Insert key,...
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Air conditioner vs dehumidifier?
A humidifer can only add water to the air in a room. An air conditioner can do a lot more than that, it can: chill or cool the...
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When were Windsor B sewing machines made?
From 1900-1936
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Why does your dehumidifier ice up?
There is a good thread on this here: http://askville.amazon.com/dehumidifier-ice/AnswerViewer.do?requestId=3485726
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When was the light bulb invented and by whom?
Thomas Edison the year of 1879!!
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How likely could an electric oven start a fire if left on?
Since an electric oven is designed for long periods of being hot I would guess quite unlikely. There could be a higher...
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What is an Ott light?
An Ott light is a proprietary fluorescent bulb and/or lamp which produces something approaching a natural daylight spectrum. (See...
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What is the best refrigerator on the market?
after 30+ years of marriage we are getting to build a new home and what we put into this home will be the last we can do,so we...
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How long should you wait before you have hot water since you reset the water heater and reset the breakers?
As you say you had to reset the circuit breakers, the water heater's heating element may have "died" by shorting to Ground or...
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How do you keep flys away with household things?
There used to be a 'sticky strip' of flypaper that you could hang inhouse rooms--particularly kitchens. They being conspicuous...
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What are some good energy efficiency tips?
Some good things that you can always do about energy efficiency is turning off any unused electronics. Also, there are some...
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How do you find instructions for skyscan atomic clock model 87315?
How to set day to english
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What is the seer rating and date of manufacture of a Goodman model ckl18-1 serial 0404002009 air conditioner?
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Looking for kenmore air conditioner instruction manual for model number 580.71122100?
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Where can I get an instruction manual and software for a Tajima embroidery machine tmex-c901?
Have you asked at a local store which sells sewing and embroidery machines? Have you searched for the manufacturer's web site...
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What is wrong with ceiling fan that blades do not turn but the motor hums?
A possible reason is that the start-and-run capacitor on the fan motor has developed a fault, meaning it has gone wrong and...
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How long should you wait before connecting a new refrigerator?
If you have bought a new refrigerator you can plug it in, set the temperature control to "normal" and switch it on as soon as you...
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What does f3 mean on an oven?
If the make and model number of the oven had been given in it, this question would be much easier to answer. If you don't have...
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Can you connect 3 wire to 2 wire House wire has black white and ground Appliance has black red white and ground wires?
for USA, Canada and countries using similar 60Hz household electricity supplies Just by asking this question that shows you are...
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What is insulation contact recessed lighting?
It is a recessed light designed not to over heat or start a fire when it is installed in a space that is insulated.
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How do you clean a washing machine that is 19 years old and looks clean but doesn't smell clean inside?
Run a cycle with a bunch of vinegar OR baking soda..
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What would cause plumbing to stop?
If you mean "Why does the water from the supply pipe stop flowing?" it is best to check with your local water supply utility...
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I bought a frigidare upright freezer FFU14FC4CW1 5 years ago in the the last 5 months it has stopped cooling and lost the food. Should I buy another freezer. The whirlpool EVL201NXRQ any problem-?
I bought the EVL201NXRQ recently and it works fine as a freezer and has some good features, BUT it should be placed in a...
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60 watt light bulb uses how many watts per hour?
A 60 Watt light bulb uses 60 Watts of power in a period of one hour or 60 Watts in one minute or 60 Watts in one second or 60...
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How do you measure wiring insulation resistance?
It is done with an instrument called a megohm meter or megger. On the whole megger testing is non destructive. What happens is a...
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How do you remove alot of tar from the inside of my dryer?
It is just a painted metal, or bare metal surface so get a bottle of tar remover from the auto parts store like you would use on...
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How do you install a flat screen tv on the wall?
Very carefully and with some help. #1 read the installation instructions. 2 read them again
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What is the temperature of a red hot iron?
In the range of 200 to 300 degree centigrade
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Which type of solder must be used when installing lines on a WH?
Only non acidic core and non resin core solder may be used. 2mm to 4mm solid solder is recommended.
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How old is your maytag model A212?
Mine is 20 years old and it just died 3 days ago. Not worth fixing, so I'm buying another one.
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What is the difference between an inverter and a generator?
what is the difference between Inverter generator and regular generator
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How much does it cost to run a dishwasher?
Im wondering the same thing We just realized after our dishwasher quit working that our water bill was $20 less per month. Can...
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What is the correct order for expressing height width depth?
x, y, z
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