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Door has to be Pushed Hard to Latch
If you have an exterior door that requires a shoulder to force it to latch, you may want to spend a little time to fix…
Wobbly Ceiling Fan Caused by Loose Box?
A ceiling fan that wobbles when you turn it on is very frustrating. Most people will simply buy a balancing kit and attempt to balance…
Water Heater Recirculation Pump Problems
A customer installed a water heater recently, and the installation went great. However, after the installation it takes a long time for the hot water…
Can I Repair a Broken Toilet Seat?
The question of whether or not a toilet seat can be repaired is a little silly; of course you can. The real question is…
Replace a Hollywood Light Fixture
I got a call from a customer who wanted to replace their Hollywood light bar. These folks liked the light fixture, but felt it was…
Old Shower Diverter Valve
A customer called asking for help on an old shower valve. He has three handles: one for the hot water, one for the cold, and a middle…
Swamp Cooler Spider Replacement
If you notice that an area of the pads is dry, check to see that you have a full flow of water coming from the…
Variable Speed Pool Pump Estimated Payback
A variable speed pool pump can dramatically cut your energy usage. When compared with a single stage pump (like I have), the savings are dramatic.…
Can’t Find My Water Heater Anode Rod
A water heater anode rod sits inside the water heater where it contacts the water. They will be located at the top of the tank…
Door Hitting Strike Plate When it Closes
If you have a door problem the troubleshooting should be pretty clear. In this case, the door was hitting the strike plate when it closed.…