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Forum: Lighting, Light Fixtures, Ceiling and Exhaust Fans
11-15-20, 08:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 148
Posted By egruber

Nobody can help me on this one? Thats unusual...

Nobody can help me on this one? Thats unusual for this forum where people are very helpful.
Forum: Lighting, Light Fixtures, Ceiling and Exhaust Fans
11-12-20, 11:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 148
Posted By egruber

Are fan down rods and light kit mounts standard??

I have a basic 52 inch white Lowe’s Harbor Breeze fan mounted on a 3 foot down rod with a basic light kit. I want to replace it with a similar white Hunter fan. Are the down rods and light kit mounts...
Forum: Toilets, Sinks, Showers, Dishwashers, Tubs and Garbage Disposals
10-11-20, 10:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 141
Posted By egruber

Thanks for the suggestions

Thanks for the suggestions
Forum: Toilets, Sinks, Showers, Dishwashers, Tubs and Garbage Disposals
10-11-20, 08:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 141
Posted By egruber

Restore black toilet bowl finish?

We bought a house with a black Kohler toilet. It’s a good toilet except that the finish on the inside of the bowl looks very dull and unsightly. Maybe it’s just more noticeable because it’s black....
Forum: Thermostatic Controls
09-24-20, 06:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 297
Posted By egruber

I actually tried that. I don’t think it’s a...

I actually tried that. I don’t think it’s a program issue. I think it’s the design of the thermostat. I tried to call Trane today. They won’t even talk to consumers.
Forum: Thermostatic Controls
09-24-20, 11:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 297
Posted By egruber

Here is a link to the 624 which is essentially...

Here is a link to the 624 which is essentially the same except for the WiFi capabilities. I couldn’t find the 724 either. Look at page 12 where it talks about placement on the wall.
...
Forum: Thermostatic Controls
09-24-20, 06:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 297
Posted By egruber

If the thermostat is set for 78 and the room temp...

If the thermostat is set for 78 and the room temp is 78 but the thermometer on the unit reads 80, it will start the ac even though not needed.

The customer service phone provided is only for the...
Forum: Thermostatic Controls
09-23-20, 06:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 297
Posted By egruber

Trane XR724 Unreliable Room Temp reading

My two new Trane AC systems came with two of these very high tech Trane XR724 thermostats. But both have a very low tech problem. For some reason, the room temp shown is often not accurate. I have...
Forum: Heat Pumps and Electric Home Heating
09-14-20, 09:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 404
Posted By egruber

Were you able to speak to your colleague from...

Were you able to speak to your colleague from Trane?
Forum: Heat Pumps and Electric Home Heating
09-07-20, 04:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 404
Posted By egruber

Thanks. Much appreciated.

Thanks. Much appreciated.
Forum: Heat Pumps and Electric Home Heating
09-07-20, 03:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 404
Posted By egruber

So here is an update. Trane tech support did not...

So here is an update. Trane tech support did not suggest replacing the mechanical valve. Instead, they asked my installer to move a part that he referred to as a muffler from the outside compressor...
Forum: Heat Pumps and Electric Home Heating
08-14-20, 06:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 404
Posted By egruber

Thanks for clarifying. I spoke to my installer...

Thanks for clarifying. I spoke to my installer and was told my unit had a mechanical valve and they would follow up with Trane tech support. Is it your opinion that this valve should be replaced?
Forum: Heat Pumps and Electric Home Heating
08-14-20, 06:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 404
Posted By egruber

If it’s a valve in the Freon line, I don’t...

If it’s a valve in the Freon line, I don’t understand why I didn’t hear it with the old unit.

is it a difficult fix? Are you no longer suggesting the EEV in the air handler?
Forum: Heat Pumps and Electric Home Heating
08-14-20, 05:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 404
Posted By egruber

Pete....that’s interesting. We have two new air...

Pete....that’s interesting. We have two new air handlers and only one of them is causing a noise. I will ask my installer about replacing the EEV board. An HVAC guy on another forum suggested that.
Forum: Heat Pumps and Electric Home Heating
08-14-20, 09:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 404
Posted By egruber

New Trane A/C high pitched sound after shut off?

We just replaced our old Trane central AC with a new one. When it cycles off, I hear a high pitched sound in our bedroom that lasts for a couple of minutes and then stops. My installer said that’s...
Forum: Indoor and Outdoor Insect and Pest Control
06-11-20, 04:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 345
Posted By egruber

I don’t think they bite. Maybe something else

I don’t think they bite. Maybe something else
Forum: Indoor and Outdoor Insect and Pest Control
06-11-20, 12:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 345
Posted By egruber

What insects are these?

These tiny insects appeared on the inside of my window in Arizona. They look like tiny ants but seem to be able to hop. They tend to appear in the mornings and it just started a few days ago. Never...
Forum: Ponds, Fountains and Water Gardens
02-13-20, 11:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,373
Posted By egruber

Wow. That’s clever. Do you moonlight as McGuyver?

Wow. That’s clever. Do you moonlight as McGuyver?
Forum: Ponds, Fountains and Water Gardens
02-13-20, 11:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,373
Posted By egruber

The water feature is about 8 ft by 5 ft. It’s...

The water feature is about 8 ft by 5 ft. It’s installed like a pool. A pump and filter is located on the other side of the house. I have one of those basket filters for leaves and stones already....
Forum: Ponds, Fountains and Water Gardens
02-13-20, 07:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,373
Posted By egruber

Thanks for the suggestion. I’ll have to look for...

Thanks for the suggestion. I’ll have to look for that attachment and give it a try.
Forum: Ponds, Fountains and Water Gardens
02-09-20, 11:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,373
Posted By egruber

Thanks! I will take a look

Thanks! I will take a look
Forum: Ponds, Fountains and Water Gardens
02-08-20, 05:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,373
Posted By egruber

Remove sand from water feature

We live in the desert and have a water feature that accumulates sand. Today, I brush the sand to the drain so it gets trapped in the filter. I then have to remove the filter and hose it out.

Is...
Forum: >Electric< Small Kitchen and Home Appliances
01-01-20, 09:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,032
Posted By egruber

All done

I took it to the vacuum repair store. The guy just took a screwdriver and popped off the old one. The new one just snapped on. I had thought that would work. I was just too afraid to try it myself...
Forum: >Electric< Small Kitchen and Home Appliances
12-23-19, 10:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,032
Posted By egruber

I looked at the video but that vacuum is...

I looked at the video but that vacuum is different and I’m afraid to just pull it up that way. The little protruding plastic clip that keeps the caster on might snap off and then the replacement...
Forum: >Electric< Small Kitchen and Home Appliances
12-23-19, 04:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,032
Posted By egruber

I received the part today. It looks like it just...

I received the part today. It looks like it just snaps on through the hole in the center...except I can't figure out how to release the old one to remove it. I'm afraid I'll break the plastic post if...
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