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Furnace Keeps Running and Running
Asked by B.W. from Pittsburgh
on January 14, 2011
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My gas furnace has just started to keep running and running even after it is way warmer in the house than the thermostat is set for. Has anybody had this happen to the...
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- I agree with the other moms. Replacing the thermostat will cost like $40 at Walmart. They're easy to switch out. If that doesn't take care of it, then you may have ...
- This happened to me when I was living in my old apt. There is a switch on the furnace itself. Try turning it off there, leaving it off for 5-10 minutes and turning i...
- Have you tried replacing the thermostat? They cost between $20 to $50ish and are very easy to install.
Heater Stopped Working
Asked by A.R. from Dallas
on January 22, 2007
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I need an HVAC person today! Does anyone know a good company that is honest? I woke up this morning to an ice cold house.
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- We recommend Collin Air located in Plano. Bryan is the owner. They have replaced all of our units and furnae is a fair guy, always on time and good followup. Then n...
- My neighbor owns a heating & cooling company. I trust him completely and have been most impressed with the men he has sent to my home. They have done a lot of work f...
- Call Brent Rogers ###-###-####. He works for himself, and is very honest and reliable.
Advice About a Repair Situation
Asked by B.. from Dallas
on August 3, 2011
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So, our air conditioning went out yesterday. It was 110 degrees. The guy came out, did some stuff, said he needed to order a coil, he'll call us tomorrow and come bac...
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- Ohhhhkay. As a manager of a whole crew of construction guys, I may be able to offer some perspective here. Chances are quite slim, what with the center-of-hell type we...
- I would call them in the morning and ask if she can answer your question ~ was the part ordered. If the answer is yes, see if she can give you a "ball park" idea of h...
- Report them to the Better Business Bureau or small business government department and make a complaint. Or tell them, if they do not finish the job, you are reporting...
Need to Replace My AC Unit at Home - Seeking Recommendations
Asked by J. from Houston
on June 2, 2008
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We need to replace our home A/C unit and we have recieved several quotes ranging from $1500-$3000. Has anyone had good/bad experiences with AC companies in the Spring...
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- You should call Reese Air conditioning in Conroe. They are really good and have very reasonable prices. Here's their info: 905 E Semands St Conroe, TX 77301 ###-...
- We have used Charlie's Air Conditioning & Heating for years and have always been pleased. They have given good advice and made repairs only when needed. We have refe...
- Hi.there J. i just got my ac replaced in my home and i used aaa a/c doctor in tomball they go all over to work and i have not had any problems with my unit it works gr...
Lennar Home with Poor Ventilation
Asked by S. from Dallas
on December 10, 2007
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We have a two-story Lennar home that was built in 1999. We have TERRIBLE ventilation. If you close a bedroom door, it's almost as if the ventilation to that room sto...
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- Our home is the same way. We had a heating and air guy come out and look at it and asked him about it. The houses are made to keep ALL the doors open all year round. A...
- Call the air conditioning company that installed your equipment and see if they can help. Make sure there was aload calculation done on your home. There should be stic...
- We have a Highland Home built in 1992 and had a similar problem. We had a H/AC person come and take a look.....sure enough, the vents to those rooms were too small fo...
Emergency Fund / Home Equity
Asked by S.G. from Washington DC
on October 24, 2011
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Just wondering if it's my husband that thinks we need to have all this extra cash or if everyone else is like this as well. We have 6 month emergency fund and savings ...
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- Trust me, I'd love nothing better but to stay at home. My husband would love for me to stay at home as well. However, I'm wondering how long you'd be out of work. G...
- One simple question to ask....are you purchasing the home on both your incomes or his income alone? In other words if he makes 100,000 a year the mortgage should be no...
- Hi, S.: First things First. I see a power struggle going on between you two. Sit down and discuss the issues and make a decision that both of you can agree o...
What Items Does Your Pto Pay For??
Asked by L.O. from Detroit
on April 17, 2012
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I have a kindergartener... so I am new to the world of school. I went to my second PTO meeting last night and finally got to ask a few of my questions... The PTO bu...
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- I used to teach school and my husband would have a fit each time I would spend out of our pocket to provide supplies for my classroom. If I didn't there were no s...
- I think all of those things you mentioned sound reasonable. Our child's field trip is to the circus this week, that is a lot more than $8, and the school is covering i...
- You are in your first year of PTO. It is a good idea to observe your first year. You can certainly ask for a treasurer's report and read it. The PTO is importan...
Two Story vs One Story
Asked by P.O. from Harrisburg
on May 19, 2011
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Which house do you prefer to live in and why? I am trying to figure out the pros and cons of each and anxiuos to hear your stories to help make a decision. Thanks.
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- I'm in a two story now, and while it is nice to have the separation, I hate lugging laundry and toys up and down the stairs all day long. If I could move again, it wo...
- This is probably weird and paranoid, but I prefer two-story. My dad traveled a lot for work when I was young and I remember him walking us through scenarios if someth...
- We have a 2 story with the kids' bedrooms upstairs and the master on the main. I didn't think I would like it, but now I love it! It is nice that the kids are in bed...
How Much Does It Cost per Month to Maintain a Pool?
Asked by S.S. from Dallas
on September 10, 2010
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Hi ladies, we are in the process of buying a house and found a few that we love that have pools. What are we looking at as far as monthly costs to maintain it, or payi...
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- We have a 20,000 gallon, in-ground, vinyl liner pool. It is not very big for an in-ground pool, it is only 8ft in the deep end. I would say it is about +/- $50 a month...
- Just like yardwork, there are services that can do it for you or it's cheaper to do it yourself. Videos about pool maintenance are also available for easy learning. ...
- I have went through 3 pool guys and finally am happy with the one we have, he comes every week and cleans it really well. backwashes it, checks all the parts, does all...
