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Forum: Pick-Up Trucks, Large Passenger and Cargo Vans, Campers, Trailers, RV's and Motor Homes
08-06-08, 06:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,328
Posted By gmt560

Follow up

Wow, amazing to see this information still on here. Follow up on this vehicle. Still in the driveway. 50k miles on it and the ping is gone.

Had a GM factory guy in Flint, MI who was an...
Forum: Wells, Sump Pumps and Septic Sewage Systems
08-06-08, 09:52 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 966
Posted By gmt560

Septic water in yard - new home

New home. 1 yr old. Septic water percolating to yard and running off. Asked Builder about it. He says it was too thin in the drainage area and dumped 5 yards of top soil on the drainage. Graded...
Forum: Air Conditioning and Cooling Systems
07-30-06, 11:03 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,123
Posted By gmt560

Lennox Air Handling Unit

Lennox CBS18-41-3P S/N 5192G7634 Heat Pump circa 1992 best guess.

Cooling problem. Has a leak in the "coil" per our Technician causing the refrigerant charge to leak entirely in 3-4 weeks. Been...
Forum: Air Conditioning and Cooling Systems
07-23-06, 08:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,286
Posted By gmt560

Find a freon leak

What's the best way to find a freon leak. I have service reps add about 4 lbs every summer because the estimate they give me to find the leak in the thousands.
Forum: Gas and Oil Home Heating Furnaces
12-07-05, 09:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 14,595
Posted By gmt560

Have not called for service yet. I'm game to try...

Have not called for service yet. I'm game to try a few things first if you have some suggestions. If it gets too complicated I'll have the pros come out and take a look.
Forum: Gas and Oil Home Heating Furnaces
12-06-05, 04:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 14,595
Posted By gmt560

Thanks for inquiring. Here's what I know. ...

Thanks for inquiring. Here's what I know. Furnace is Lennox Pulse 21. Model is G21Q4-80-1. S/N is 5892G09188. Probably about 12-15 years old. Existing furnace in house when I purchased a year...
Forum: Gas and Oil Home Heating Furnaces
12-05-05, 08:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 14,595
Posted By gmt560

I'm having the same problem...burners kick on but...

I'm having the same problem...burners kick on but no blower. My blower will run when I change the switch on the thermostat from "auto" to "on". Naturally I need it to run in "auto" Any ideas what...
Forum: >Electric< Large Kitchen and Home Appliances
12-02-04, 06:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,170
Posted By gmt560

GE Ice Dispenser quit working

I have a GE side-by-side TFX27ZPBAA that quit dispensing ice recently. The auger just quit turning.

I disassembled the assembly and took it out of the fridge. I suspect the issue is with the ice...
Forum: >Electric< Large Kitchen and Home Appliances
09-25-04, 07:16 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,173
Posted By gmt560

Water inside side-by-side fridge

GE side by side TFX27ZPBAA. Approx 5 years old. Previous owners of home left behind. Freezer works great. Fridge side on coldest setting (9) yet much condensation inside. Water is forming and...
Forum: Ducting, Air Circulation and Ventilation Systems
06-07-04, 08:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,647
Posted By gmt560

2 story - Basement cold, upstairs hot

I've balanced the ducts best I can. I've sealed just about every joint on my basement ductwork that I can with duct tape. I just find it incredibly difficult to keep the upstairs cool.

I...
Forum: >Gas< Kitchen Appliances, Dryers and BBQ's
12-15-03, 06:49 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,039
Posted By gmt560

Gas Oven will not ignite

14 year old Tappan 30 Series 2249-23-03. Stove-top burners work fine. Sometimes oven catches and heats...most times it just smell of gas. Should it fire it works great. This just started about a...
Forum: Pick-Up Trucks, Large Passenger and Cargo Vans, Campers, Trailers, RV's and Motor Homes
08-23-03, 02:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,328
Posted By gmt560

Update on this truck: The dealership is...

Update on this truck:

The dealership is still telling me there's nothing they can do about the pinging. I live in Southeastern Michigan and used some connections to get 2 Powertrain Engineers to...
Forum: Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
08-02-03, 05:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,310
Posted By gmt560

I had the same issue in my 97 Grand Am with the...

I had the same issue in my 97 Grand Am with the notorious 2.3 Quad 4...it was the head gasket and the sweet smell is characteristic of radiator coolant. You'll know when that gasket really goes. It...
Forum: Pick-Up Trucks, Large Passenger and Cargo Vans, Campers, Trailers, RV's and Motor Homes
08-02-03, 05:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,328
Posted By gmt560

Unhappy 2003 Silverado smells, pings

2003 Chevy Silverado Ext Cab Short Bed
5.3L V8 w/Automatic Trans with 5100 miles on OD. Had it 6 mos.

Engine in this truck has performance issues I have never experienced on a Chevy truck...
Forum: Electrical - AC & DC
03-27-03, 05:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,594
Posted By gmt560

Treadmill making electrical smell

Have a 10 year old Vitamaster Treadmill that still works great other than an "electrical" smell that develops after 15 minutes of usage. Just started in the last year and from my past experience it...
Forum: Paneling and Trim
02-09-03, 05:58 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,394
Posted By gmt560

Vinyl siding rattles

The vinyl siding on my 4 year old home rattles tremendously when the wind blows hard. Worst side is just opposite the guest bedroom. Any tips on what can be done to keep it from rattling?
Forum: Gas and Oil Home Heating Furnaces
03-04-02, 07:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,638
Posted By gmt560

FJRACHEL: You are right on the money. The...

FJRACHEL:

You are right on the money. The blinking LED indicates a trouble code. Book reveals it is infact ignition lock. Troubleshooting it I ruled out the easy root causes and none were it. ...
Forum: Gas and Oil Home Heating Furnaces
02-23-02, 12:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,638
Posted By gmt560

House resides in suburban residential area and...

House resides in suburban residential area and uses natural gas. Thanks by the way. Would the condition you described be usual in a 3 yr old furnace?
Forum: Gas and Oil Home Heating Furnaces
02-23-02, 07:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,638
Posted By gmt560

Furnace wont kick in.

Details:
- 3 yr. old Bryant 383KAV Upflow furnace
- Honeywell electronic thermostat (fresh batts) sends "heat" signal but furnace will not do anything.
- Only happens at night meaning we wake up...
Forum: Basements, Attics and Crawl Spaces
01-14-02, 06:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,816
Posted By gmt560

One more question regarding vapor barrier......

One more question regarding vapor barrier... Owens-Corning rolled insulation for usage between 16" on center studs (eg. basement wall) says it has a "vapor barrier" on the packaging. Is this...
Forum: Plumbing and Piping
11-11-01, 01:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,011
Posted By gmt560

I want to put a slop sink in my basement and am...

I want to put a slop sink in my basement and am wondering about the drainage options. Albeit not the best option, is it acceptable to place the sink close to the sump pit and let it drain into there...
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