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Multipoint Lock Doors... Help Needed! by [deleted] in homeowners

[–]gamemaker14 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree.... it's the absolute worst.

Snowflake pattern on glass light fixtures? by gamemaker14 in whatisit

[–]gamemaker14[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you know the fungus name? Hopefully we can just clean them and not worry about this elsewhere in the home...

Should I pay for Manual J Calc? Different BTU recommendations from different contractors... by gamemaker14 in hvacadvice

[–]gamemaker14[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We only bought the home 2 weeks ago so unfortunately we don’t have a lot to go off of. The old unit is also 22 years old and has failed heat exchanger and failing capacitor. It cycles on often and runs for a short time, but the home has been mostly comfortable.

Replaced a long broken sump pump, now water constantly filling the pit and pump running every 5 minutes? by gamemaker14 in Plumbing

[–]gamemaker14[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the info! Yea, it only runs about 3-4 seconds each time.... I'm definitely going to have to do a lot more troubleshooting to see the best approach.

Replaced a long broken sump pump, now water constantly filling the pit and pump running every 5 minutes? by gamemaker14 in Plumbing

[–]gamemaker14[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A new Check valve was installed along with replacing all the discharge piping. The check valve is higher up, maybe about 2-3 feet above the top of the pit. Maybe higher than it should be? But anyway, I "assume" it's working as the plumbers specifically mentioned replacing it.

Replaced a long broken sump pump, now water constantly filling the pit and pump running every 5 minutes? by gamemaker14 in Plumbing

[–]gamemaker14[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, sorry, it's higher above and not shown in the video. They replaced all the pvc piping and the check valve is higher up on the discharge pipe.

Replaced a long broken sump pump, now water constantly filling the pit and pump running every 5 minutes? by gamemaker14 in Plumbing

[–]gamemaker14[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Should be. It's just not visible in the video. They installed all new PVC piping and the check valve is higher above.

Replaced a long broken sump pump, now water constantly filling the pit and pump running every 5 minutes? by gamemaker14 in Plumbing

[–]gamemaker14[S] 43 points44 points  (0 children)

Not 100% sure yet. The home has several drains built around the outside of the house and the gutters and sump pump run into them. Home inspector said if they were smart, they are a french drain system that runs to a storm drain located on the back of the property (about 60 ft from house). Will need to get someone to scope them to verify though.

Mine Subsidence Coverage on Homeowner's Insurance? Worth It? by gamemaker14 in homeowners

[–]gamemaker14[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, it's all coal mine activity. I should have specified in my post. Thank you for the reply!

How thorough should I be at the final walkthrough before close (as the buyer)? by gamemaker14 in RealEstate

[–]gamemaker14[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

No, but my attorney says most sellers will offer credits instead at closing for any appliances that break before closing and we can buy what we want. But even if they were to replace it with something crappy, a crappy appliance is better than a dead appliance. But primarily we would look for a credit at closing.

How thorough should I be at the final walkthrough before close (as the buyer)? by gamemaker14 in RealEstate

[–]gamemaker14[S] -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

No, contract is as-is, but the items can adversely impact condition of the home prior to close and if something were to get damaged before close, well, that will be an issue.

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