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06-06-20, 11:27 AM
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Posted By Lonestarguy

Carpet Grass or Centipede or Other?

I'm in North Central Texas, DFW area. Brown sandy soil where I live. Used to have a good St. Augustine yard but hot dry summers and potentially too much shade from numerous large oaks and possibly...
03-17-19, 07:04 AM
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Posted By Lonestarguy

Thanks again. Yes, I sprayed along the bottom of...

Thanks again. Yes, I sprayed along the bottom of the garage wall adjacent to the pantry but will also spray in the adjoining room, where all the food happens to be, albeit a few feet away from the...
03-16-19, 11:17 AM
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Posted By Lonestarguy

Thanks PABugman... good stuff. The shelves are...

Thanks PABugman... good stuff. The shelves are all wood but doesn't mean no cracks. Originally, they were up on some of the shelves but nothing for a few weeks.. We are reluctant to spray the shelves...
03-16-19, 06:20 AM
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Posted By Lonestarguy

Angry Sawtooth Grain Beetles - questions

Hi... so, several weeks ago (10-12 maybe) we encountered an 'invasion' of saw-tooth grain beetles in our pantry. We removed everything, thoroughly went through all the items and disposed of anything...
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Posted By Lonestarguy

Okay thanks again for your feedback. Isn't the...

Okay thanks again for your feedback. Isn't the leaning tub still a problem? Like the snubber (and springs) is an issue? And again, I think maybe the noise is so loud and ugly and apparently there is...
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Posted By Lonestarguy

Thanks pugsl. It squeals loudly during spinning...

Thanks pugsl. It squeals loudly during spinning and a short squeak when it stops. I also just found out it squeals super loud during the wash cycle as well. Does that change the diagnosis? Can I...
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Views: 571
Posted By Lonestarguy

Noisy spin cycle and tub question

Aging Maytag MAVT446AWW makes horrific squealing noise when spinning with nothing in it. Additionally, the tub, when pushed to one side or the other, stays there. (I have a video that shows these...
Forum: Water Heaters
12-19-18, 08:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,385
Posted By Lonestarguy

Yes, correct about checking the amperage at the...

Yes, correct about checking the amperage at the elements. I wish I would have. Unfortunately, I didn't take my ameter when I went the first time and did the majority of the work. I was going to take...
Forum: Water Heaters
12-17-18, 07:39 AM
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Views: 1,385
Posted By Lonestarguy

UPDATE: Thanks to everyone who responded. OK,...

UPDATE: Thanks to everyone who responded.
OK, well, even tho it appeared that it worked properly (switched between upper and lower thermostats) with the original lower thermostat, it didn't heat up...
Forum: Water Heaters
12-15-18, 05:56 AM
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Posted By Lonestarguy

Please explain the technical reasoning for that....

Please explain the technical reasoning for that. I did see the dip tube, covered with sediment, going down into the water after the water had drained past the top element. I guess you are thinking it...
Forum: Water Heaters
12-15-18, 05:36 AM
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Views: 1,385
Posted By Lonestarguy

Thanks. As for the bottom of the tank being...

Thanks. As for the bottom of the tank being colder, I know the cold water settles but sooner or later the edge of both elements should be pretty much equally warm to the touch (as they are in my on...
Forum: Water Heaters
12-14-18, 08:36 PM
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Views: 1,385
Posted By Lonestarguy

Question Stumped by water heater issue

Hi... My daughter's electric HWH was/is only providing limited hot water. (I have do have a technical background so I'm not at a total loss here knowledge-wise.)
To cut to the chase, I drained the...
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