Electrical outlet mystery
I recently plugged a carpet cleaner on one of my bathroom outlet. When I switched the power on the cleaner, it only turned on for about a second a...
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over 11 years by TIM THE BOILER MAN
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Light Bulbs stuck
How can I remove an entire light bulb that is "stuck"- not just part of it? Is there anything I should do to prevent this from happening in the fu...
over 11 years by DH
2
answers946
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Problems with Garage Door
Hi! We have been having problems iwth our garage door ever since we moved into our new (but old) home. (1) It makes a lot of squeaking noise - I ap...
almost 12 years by rpxlpx
1
answers1021
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Can't replace light switch plate b/c of 'frozen' screw...
We just moved into a used home and I want to replace the light switch plates and plug plates (because they were incredibly used/dirty). There were ...
almost 12 years by rpxlpx
2
answers1070
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light switches
I am trying to switch my light switches from dimmer switch and timer switch to regular switches I bought the switches but it seems thaat when I wen...
almost 12 years by rpxlpx
1
answers676
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Installing new outlet on shared wall
Hello,I want to install a new outlet in bedroom. The wall I want to put it on is shared with another bedroom that has an outlet. I want to instal...
almost 12 years by Christopher Sparks
4
answers296
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About Electrical Switches...
Ok, Señor Handiman, here are dos situaciones:Número Uno: There's 3 electrical 2-plug-in outlets in my room (where U plug electrical appliances -...
almost 12 years by rafirod
6
answers248
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installing new light fixture
I just purchased a new ceiling light fixture to replace one that looks to be about 15-20 years old. When uninstalling the old one, there is one wh...
almost 12 years by Matches
1
answers578
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Intercom Doorbell?
My home office is in an old building with an awkward security system. Visitors (such as clients and important deliveries) have to be instructed to ...
almost 12 years by Jay J
1
answers713
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simple inexpensive alarm for shed
After my shed was broken into recently I'm looking for a simple (loud) alarm that runs on 120v AC and can handle "outdoor" conditions - and also in...
almost 12 years by rpxlpx
3
answers818
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Neon circuit tester help
I was testing the grounded receptacles in my house recently, and in one case, I got a strange result from my neon circuit tester. When I test betw...
almost 12 years by Lawrence
4
answers1084
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220V Outlets
I've got a 220V, 5HP (peak) compressor that pulls 15A max. I need to wire it in but it has a 3-prong plug. I was thinking of wiring in 12-3 BX as...
almost 12 years by Lawrence
2
answers1066
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Cost to install outlet
What is an average price to install an outlet for a new hot water heater? How about "regular" 3-prong outlets in bedrooms? We have a list (9-10) ...
almost 12 years by Lawrence
2
answers159
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How many wires through holes in framing?
I am running new sheathed electrical cable to a new service panel in the garage. How many wires (mostly 12gage) can I put through holes in the fra...
almost 12 years by Christopher Sparks
6
answers1234
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Question about getting estimates
We need to have some electrical work done in a house we are buying. I want to get several estimates. Is it inappropriate to have more than one es...
almost 12 years by Christopher Sparks
2
answers187
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3-Way Switch Help
I need help with changing out three 3-Way switches in an older home. All switches control the same upstairs hallway lights. The switches are curre...
almost 12 years by Lawrence
2
answers451
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How long should it take?
Hi, We are looking to build a new house and one of the options we're considering is going with a modular construction. THey are telling me that eve...
almost 12 years by Lawrence
3
answers292
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FLEX wiring
We have a 1926 house with knob and tube wiring. Since other kinds of wiring have been grafted onto this wiring, we're having the whole place rewir...
almost 12 years by Lawrence
4
answers1076
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Old Wiring
Hi,I have an old fixture in the Kitchen that needs to be replaced. It's a pull chain light on the old knob and tube system. The fixture and wir...
almost 12 years by Lawrence
2
answers995
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dishwasher with plastic stuck to heating coil...HELP!
Of all the darn things, the removeable plastic cup from the top of my Cuisinart food processor fell onto the floor of my dishwasher, (White Westing...
almost 12 years by Matches
1
answers766
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