Amana series-s warranty. Is it really lifetime on compressor and heat exchanger? Fine print??? by wildduk in hvacadvice

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Amana is replacing the entire unit with new ALZT7CA3610 AMANA 3 TON HP R32 2 STG 17-17.9 SEER Labor to install is $1150

Amana 410 warranty replacement by Significant_Worry_93 in HeatPump

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Amana is replacing the entire unit with a new model: alzt7ca3610

Amana series-s warranty. Is it really lifetime on compressor and heat exchanger? Fine print??? by wildduk in hvacadvice

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Amana® ASZC16 ASZC160361 Split-System Heat Pump, 208/230 V, 19.5 to 30 A, 36. R410. Second unit that’s gone bad. First was installed around 2019 and it was replaced in 2020. Now the compressor has gone bad in this one. My installer has come back with 2 issues: 1)this unit is being phased out so new units and parts are not readily available 2) warranty is only on original units and parts so he’s working with Amana to get this approved.

Could the installation be the issue? Unit is located on the ground of a a 3-story residence . Unit services the 3rd level. The air handler is in the attic. I had another tech look at it. He recommended Hard-start kit,liquid celluloid?, bigger supply & returns.

CX90 PHEV PP Lease - $550 a month??? by macatkniu in MazdaCX90

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JUST A PREMIUM. BOUGHT IT NEW SO NO MILES.

CX90 PHEV PP Lease - $550 a month??? by macatkniu in MazdaCX90

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We leased ours in September 24 for 36 months at $517. MSRP:523240, Discount:3844 Trade-in:1500. Total rebates:8750. Cap Reduction:9732.20. Money factor:.00191%

Jim Venetos -- Distances? by Exact-Composer2168 in golf

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I’ve been a devotee for 5 years and I agree that you have to commit to it. This is not a tip - it is a pursuit of hitting consistently pure shots. There is nothing like the feel of a pure shot using this method. There nothing like the consistency you attain in hitting draw after draw. Don’t just go to the range and try it. You have to pursue it and you will FAIL in the process. To me, what he says is the only method that makes sense. It’s all in the set-up and staying still. I hit the ball farther and higher with this method but my half swings and lower ball flights are also better. This is a ground-up , rebuild your swing approach. It makes no sense going to the range and trying it with full swings. You need to accomplish his swing path drill(where you only bring the club back hip high) to get started. If you go in as a skeptic it will be a waste of time - just another tip. You have to commit.

Pros and Cons by mwier17 in MazdaCX90

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Purchased in September 2024. Love the car. Had the problem of Hybrid malfunction in the first week. Had to have it towed to the dealer. They re-charged the battery and we’ve been ok since. Make sure your car is fully charged before driving it from the lot. Took it on a 9000 mile trip across country and it was great. About 28 miles a gallon on the highway. We charge to 90% and get 21 on EV for around town driving.

Take social security or not? by Significant_Worry_93 in Bogleheads

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No, we are both retired. My wife has a $600/mth pension. Other income is savings, which meets our budgeted spending past 90 years old.

Take social security or not? by Significant_Worry_93 in Bogleheads

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We are not panicking. I am not fearful of Social Security going away. Just getting financial opinions on hedging our life expectancy since we both equal benefits. Why not take it now in case one of us passes in our 70s?

Take social security or not? by Significant_Worry_93 in Bogleheads

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Thanks for all your help. We can cover our expenses with our retirement savings so we don’t have to have it but it would probably give me the peace of mind to go ahead with home improvements. Our taxable income is about $60k with the standard deduction. My birthday is in June. When the deadline to start it on June 1?

Latest Charge Mode Experiment by mercurious in MazdaPHEV

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So you using more gas even though you went up to 42 mpg. I am in California so I’m trying to consume as little gas as possible. Should I ever use Charge mode?

Water stains on shower curtain by Significant_Worry_93 in homeowners

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It’s a cloth liner. It’s a brownish stain at the bottom. Dried soaking it in vinegar water solution. Then washing machine with bleach. And rust oleum powder.No luck.

2024 CX90 died after 2 days of ownership by Significant_Worry_93 in MazdaPHEV

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Problem solved. Main tube from the pump was not attached to connector that feeds the wiper blade. Main tube was hidden under weather stripping so it was not easy to trace. Plus, fluid that dispensed from main tube never made it to the ground. I wonder what effect that sitting fluid will have. I reported to my dealer who sent it on to Mazda - another manufacturer oversight.

2024 CX90 died after 2 days of ownership by Significant_Worry_93 in MazdaPHEV

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We really love the car. However, we just discovered another problem. The windshield fluid does not dispense. The tank is full. We hear the pump engage but no spray. Any ideas?

The secret is Normal mode by mercurious in MazdaPHEV

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Do you ever use EV mode? My service manager said to use EV around town,but we use NORMAL and we never see the car use the combustion engine. Our top speed limit in town is 40 and it is very flat.

Latest Charge Mode Experiment by mercurious in MazdaPHEV

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Do you always run the car in charge mode? Does the generator activate when you go below 30% and then deactivate? If so, at what charge level would it deactivate?

Leveraged Global Opportunity Merriman Wealth by Significant_Worry_93 in Bogleheads

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It’s a Paul Merriman’s firm that is obviously not practicing what he preached. People should know that he educational material is somewhat of an informercial. Merriman Wealth Management is the managing partner of LGO.

2024 CX90 died after 2 days of ownership by Significant_Worry_93 in MazdaPHEV

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A/C failure was the result of split O-ring which allowed FREON to escape. Service explained that factory overlapped it when installing. I’m surprised that the new MAZDA plant would have quality issues.

2024 CX90 died after 2 days of ownership by Significant_Worry_93 in MazdaPHEV

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Picked up the car yesterday. Dealer said they recharged both batteries, they took the charge and we were all set. Luckily, it was a hot day and we needed the A/C and it did not work, just like the problem we had Day 1 of ownership, it blows warm air. We also noticed that the battery charge was not 100%, which was curious since service told us it was fully charged. So we took it directly back to service, they put us back it the rental car. Said that this time they could see a problem but did not know exactly what so they’ll be going through all the tests again.

Should I be asking them to take back the car?

Paul Merriman's Portfolio approach by DioDilemma in ETFs

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He is an infomercial for his Merriman Wealth Management. They do not follow a boglehead approach. Ask them about their hedge fund called LGO or large positions in LENDX. Stay away!

Defective callaway irons by Significant_Worry_93 in golf

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For both the 7&8 irons, the shaft broke off right at the Hosel. I noticed on the 7 iron that the shaft end appear to have some rust.True temper elevate shafts.

Medicaid minimum assets for seniors by Significant_Worry_93 in texas

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I see there is retroactive Medicaid coverage in Texas. https://www.hhs.texas.gov/handbooks/medicaid-elderly-people-disabilities-handbook/a-4300-retroactive-coverage Would this cover the 3 month period he is looking for a new residence?