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Why does my furnace thump?

Why does my furnace thump? This noise is typically caused by dirty burners. Once the burners are finally able to ignite, there is a larger volume of gas present, so the banging noise you hear is the sound of this gas finally igniting. If you believe your furnace suffers from dirty burners and delayed ignition, call for furnace repair right away. Why does my air vent rattle? Air vents can also make rattling noises when small items are inside them, such as nails or toys. This type of noise can also occur when you have a supply register that has...

Lifehacks

Does garage door need to be on GFCI?

Does garage door need to be on GFCI? Yes, even though it is not readily accessible, a garage door opener outlet must be GFCI protected. In the past, the NEC had exceptions for certain receptacles and outlets. Why does my garage GFCI keep tripping? If the GFCI detects a ground fault leakage of 5mA it will trip. This leakage is caused by a hot wire touching the ground somewhere on the electrical line such as an appliance or even the outlet itself. This can be caused by water, wires touching, dust or debris, etc. This is the most common problem...

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Can a power surge damage a hot water heater?

Can a power surge damage a hot water heater? A power outage on its own will never harm a water heater. However, when the power comes back, a sudden voltage surge can fry the water heater. This will happen only if the circuit breaker does not work. Other than that, your local plumber or plumbing company should be able to take care of any water heater problems. Will a gas heater work without electricity? A gas furnace uses the burning of natural gas to create the heat that then goes through the ventilation system. It's like an old-fashioned stove this...

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What do you do if glass goes down the drain?

What do you do if glass goes down the drain? You can do this by using an Allen wrench (aka hex key) to wiggle the hole at the bottom of the disposal (under the sink). Another option is using a broom handle or similar object to insert into the drain (above the sink) and push the blades around a bit. Then give the drain another pass with the vacuum. Can small pieces of glass go down the sink? No, this will not endanger your septic system. The shards of glass are small, and will sink to the bottom of the...

Q&A

Why is my Kenmore side by side not making ice?

Why is my Kenmore side by side not making ice? When the Kenmore Elite refrigerator is not making ice, it could be due to the water filter, according to Repair Clinic. The water filter can get clogged with hard water deposits and other impurities that flow from the water lines. How do you unfreeze a Kenmore ice maker? A more convenient option is to use a hairdryer to quickly thaw the lines.Confirm first that your ice maker is not malfunctioning.Wait two hours so that the water has time to freeze and dispense the ice.Unplug your refrigerator to turn off the...

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How do you get the musty smell out of an air conditioner?

How do you get the musty smell out of an air conditioner? Combine one part bleach with three parts water in the bucket to deal with any mold or mildew. Turn the power to the unit off. Any type of maintenance starts with safety and when working with a residential air conditioning system, it's best to turn it off at the source. Why does my window air conditioner smell sour? An air conditioner with a sour smell is likely suffering from an issue involving its condensation removal system. Condensation is a byproduct of the cooling method inside the air conditioner...

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Do Chamberlain remotes work with Wayne Dalton?

Do Chamberlain remotes work with Wayne Dalton? Chamberlain and LiftMaster manufactures universal products to work with a variety garage door openers. Genie and Overhead door (Intellicode) Wayne Dalton (Using a 372.5MHz only) How do you program a Wayne Dalton Quantum remote? Try your remote controls. Press the PROGRAM button located on the garage door motor head unit once. The PROGRAM STATUS light on the motor head unit will turn on and remain lit for one minute, indicating that it is ready to learn the Transmitter code. Press the button on transmitter. How do you program a universal remote to a...

Miscellaneous

Can deck posts be 10 feet apart?

Can deck posts be 10 feet apart? When building your deck frame, the maximum spacing of Deck Posts for should be no further than 8 feet apart. How far can deck extend from house? This framing style is called post and beam, and the overhang is a cantilever. Now your deck can extend 17′ out: a 14′ span from house to beam plus a 3′ cantilever. How many 2x6 do I need for a 8x10 deck? You will also need eight 2-by-6 beams for your joists, which have to be at least 8 feet long. Finally, for the decking surface,...

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Will any remote work with a garage door opener?

Will any remote work with a garage door opener? Universal garage door remote controls are available that you can program for use with most brands of newer garage door openers. If you have a newer garage door opener but you are unsure of the exact model, a universal remote will probably do the trick. Are Genie and Chamberlain remotes compatible? Any of the Genie Universal Remotes can control the most popular brands of garage door openers and gate receivers such as Genie®, Overhead Door®, Chamberlain®, Linear®, Wayne Dalton®, plus many more! Overtime, we will implement additional manufacturers which means the...

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What is a standpipe drain?

What is a standpipe drain? A standpipe is an open-ended, metal pipe that can be screwed into a basement floor drain to permit the flow of water back up as high as necessary, thereby delaying or preventing a basement flood. Note that "standpipe" often refers to a wide variety of mechanisms but this article refers to standpipes found in basements. How do you unclog a standpipe drain? How To Unblock a Washing Machine StandpipeStep 1 – Remove the drain hose. Step 2 – Try a garden hose. Step 3 – Snake the pipe. Step 4 – Run water. Step 1...