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Sorry I forgot to post that information. It's...

Sorry I forgot to post that information. It's MAH2400AWW
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Whoops, I can partially answer part of my own...

Whoops, I can partially answer part of my own question. I got a cloth and flashlight and once I got the 1/3 cup or so of water out I could see the clogged up drain. Using a rag and a bit of bleach I...
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Maytag/LG 2400 Front Loader door seal

We've had this washer for about 12 years and it's always been a champ, perfect size for the two of us. We've had an issue with water and gunk build up at the inside the grey door seal. Usually I...
11-30-16, 11:45 AM
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Being a Realtor can be very lucrative, BUT, like...

Being a Realtor can be very lucrative, BUT, like any other SALES work it usually takes a while to build up some clientele and a reputation. I've been a real estate investor for almost 40 years;...
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Yep, got that. What about the hole at the 6:00...

Yep, got that. What about the hole at the 6:00 o'clock? There was a small rubber plug, kind of conical shape. Kind of like the red and blue cap over the set screw, except it's black rubber?

Maybe...
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Thanks pjmax. I had watched that video. I've...

Thanks pjmax. I had watched that video. I've still got a problem about the rubber going into the hole at the 6 o'clock position. I thought I had it in wrong but maybe I just did something wrong when...
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Posted By stewieG

Delta kitchen faucet problem

I have a delta, single handle kitchen faucet and I screwed something up. I thought I had the water all the way off but when I removed the large nut there was enough pressure to spit all, or most of...
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Just to update and say thanks; I purchased a...

Just to update and say thanks;

I purchased a new (adjustable height) ballcock assembly. Looking closely at it the threaded portion does not appear to be any longer than the original, the washer...
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Thanks. Since the new valve solved it the other...

Thanks. Since the new valve solved it the other time this happened I had I would do that. Had lots of stuff to do last night but will do that this morning.
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Nope, I had already tried that. Like I said, I've...

Nope, I had already tried that. Like I said, I've done many of these but the last few years it hasn't worked.
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Why the heck can't I make this replaced riser NOT LEAK

Let me start by saying I've replaced a LOT of risers and done other toilet repairs, I used to have 16 rent houses. But I must have gotten really stupid lately. About 3:00 I noticed a smallish puddle...
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No exposed shackle! That's the term I was trying...

No exposed shackle! That's the term I was trying to think of. The closest locksmith to my house is about 30 miles away so I'm going to gather information and I'll be in their general neighborhood...
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Not a door knob but a padlock type queston

Help,

Without getting into too much detail here is my problem. Our small, 23 homes neighborhood has a gate into an adjacent golf course, NOT at the main entrance but on the 2nd fairway. For...
06-26-13, 04:32 PM
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Removing adhesive residue from vinyl window frame

When we bought our present home the previous owner had put this "shrink-to-fit" plastic film over the glass (actually plastic) block windows in both bathrooms. I guess it was somewhat effective in...
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Painting wooden stairs

We have 3 wooden stairs coming into our house from the garage. They take a bit of wear, get wet etc. I sit on them to change from my street shoes to my golf shoes and vice-verse so often bits of...
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Posted By stewieG

OK, thanks for your help. I tested it as per your...

OK, thanks for your help. I tested it as per your rec and the switch is bad. I ordered the new one and it should arrive next week so I can close on the sale of this house.

Thanks again. This site...
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Thanks PJMaxx, Is there a test I can run on...

Thanks PJMaxx,

Is there a test I can run on the safety sensor? Ohm check etc. I'm not at the house and there isn't an appliance repair outfit nearby (small town 50 miles from Austin) but I can...
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OK, I got the correct model; JKP 14 WP There...

OK, I got the correct model; JKP 14 WP

There is 240 at the wall connection but I would have needed a second person to help me balance the unit to read voltage at the back of the oven.

I did...
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My wife wrote down the number and we're both in...

My wife wrote down the number and we're both in our 60s and our eyes aren't the best. I'm heading there in a few minutes so I'll double check it. There is power at the connection between the oven and...
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Posted By stewieG

GE electric wall oven

I'm selling one of my former rentals and the buyer's inspection came up the "the oven isn't working, nothing happens when the bake or broil switch is pushed". I finally got to the house today and the...
02-03-13, 12:39 PM
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Posted By stewieG

House pre-sale inspection; Oven

The other day I wrote about a few inspection items and got a quick response but I missed this one on the initial reading of the report. The inspector wrote up that "nothing happens when the bake or...
01-27-13, 08:53 AM
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Posted By stewieG

Thanks Chandler, I received a PDF of the...

Thanks Chandler,

I received a PDF of the inspection report this AM but for some reason I can't copy pix from it??? Doesn't matter as I can see in the picture of the dryer plug that the plug was...
01-26-13, 04:53 PM
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Posted By stewieG

Some questions on handling sales "inspection" write ups.

I'm selling a former rental that's located several hundred miles away. Many of the write ups are minor "handy-man" type things that I'll either pay too much to have done, or do myself when in the...
05-02-11, 12:05 PM
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I can't post pictures but matching the granite...

I can't post pictures but matching the granite won't be a problem as we're removing, not adding any counter.

I actually talked to two people that do granite counter tops and a guy from the cabinet...
04-29-11, 11:41 AM
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Posted By stewieG

Changing a right angle kitchen to a straight line

We really love our house, location, layout, baths, bedrooms etc. But, the kitchen leaves something to be desired. On the outside wall where the sink is they only came 24" right of the sink, and then,...
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