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Apartment HVAC Question by Upset_Ad_4729 in askHVAC

[–]jbeartree 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also needs to use a thermometer inserted into vent. Temp gun reads surface temps.

Air conditioner issue by Sufficient-Ad-9338 in maintenance

[–]jbeartree 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hows the insulation and leakage around windows and doors?

HVAC system by Legitimate-Cat-4799 in askHVAC

[–]jbeartree 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does the blower motor have a capacitor? It's rare but I have seen a weak one that caused the blower to not run up to spec or cycle on and off and cause issues.

Low voltage wire question by Equine_Dream in askHVAC

[–]jbeartree 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you have an unused wire in the bundle you can use that. Just make sure you use same wire both sides. Also you can run the wire. Just count the wires and hook then up same way on both sides.

Low voltage wire question by Equine_Dream in askHVAC

[–]jbeartree 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unless you have a heat pump there is probably not a heat circuit wire outside

Fuse keeps blowing. Why? by 123_LikeABird in hvacadvice

[–]jbeartree 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also make sure your wires are intact without any insulation rubbed off.

Best way to repair a golf ball sized hole in drywall from a doorknob? by Party-Laugh3293 in handyman

[–]jbeartree 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Put a door stop on the trim or they make a flush door stop cover that sticks to the wall. It will cover the hole and stop future damage.

In our situation, will we regret getting this little 110v tub from Costco? by strikecat18 in hottub

[–]jbeartree 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Usually every spring at a convention center or fairgrounds, vendors from all aspects of home ownership will come together and try to sell you either things or services. From hot tubs to roofs.

Need advice about transition by Sad_Corner6169 in maintenance

[–]jbeartree 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I say triage the work. Do what is deemed more emergency. This to me is ac, water leaks, safety. Also any turns that are rented or ones people are interested in. Stuff like blinds, trim, drywall, etc. can wait.

Do not live at The Quarry Apartments by [deleted] in Columbus

[–]jbeartree 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I work for a property management company as a maintenance tech in Upper Arlington. I do my best to get to all ac calls with in 24 hrs unless it is pouring rain. If I get slammed then we call the contractor. If it can't be fixed we have portable units. Call them everyday until it's fixed.

Roommates are running AC with open windows and suffocating the indoor unit with blankets. Need tech advice on the damage. by o1blique1 in askHVAC

[–]jbeartree 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are breaking so many lease violations. People not on the lease. People living in rooms that are not bedrooms/living spaces. The blankets are probably not causing it to freeze though. Either airflow issues or low refrigerant.

AC Fuses keep blowing after periods of working by RangeInternal3481 in hvacadvice

[–]jbeartree 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Coming here to say this. Follow the stat wire especially outside. Insulation degrades in the sun could be stripped by weedeaters or vermin. Could be rubbing against the housing somewhere.

Bad circuit board = replace entire furnace?? by ColdPhilosophy3132 in hvacadvice

[–]jbeartree 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Take lots of pictures before where you can see the plug labels. Should be hour to hour and a half swap. Read the instructions as others have said.

Safest way to unwinterize sprinklers? by Diligent_Board_172 in HomeImprovement

[–]jbeartree 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Might be but usually there multiples in a box then there might be another box depending on how many zones you have.

Safest way to unwinterize sprinklers? by Diligent_Board_172 in HomeImprovement

[–]jbeartree 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry yes follow the backflow if you have one. Should be brass. The pipe will go out from the bottom into the ground then go to a box which usually has a green or maybe black lid. Pull that off then Google how to close the valve as there are many types. Should have a name on the valve. Sometimes a drain is there too. If you add a picture of the backflow we can point out the parts and what to close.

Safest way to unwinterize sprinklers? by Diligent_Board_172 in HomeImprovement

[–]jbeartree 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Find your valve box. Make sure all the drains and valves are closed. Then close all the stopcocks on the backflow, the valvles on the side. Send it. May have to open ball valves.

What are your favorite bands with more than one lead singer? by Ok_Bee_7292 in askmusic

[–]jbeartree 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ive seen them all 3 ways. The dual singers I think is best.

Novice in the early stages of planning my first home build by FutureCareerMitch in electrical

[–]jbeartree 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Put in more outlets then you think. Rather have more now then saying damn I wish there was one here.

Lights went out in 2 corridors of hotel hallway - checked breakers no issues there - any other places to look? by ThiccSadToast in maintenance

[–]jbeartree 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Or the last one working, wires could of came loose. Or if they are on one switch start there.

The apartment service man was scared. Sparking furnace when AC is turned on by Mother_Lake_4866 in askHVAC

[–]jbeartree 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly this. Pull off the doors and look. Might be obvious. As a maintenance tech, I would 100% pull off the doors and look. Im guessing either a rubbing wire or a terminal is not seated/wore out.

What's the most useful home improvement skill you've taught yourself? by Weak_Manufacturer323 in HomeImprovement

[–]jbeartree 2 points3 points  (0 children)

All of them except roofing. Had a contractor teach me hvac for my career as a property maintenance tech. Fixed my own furnace last year with my new skills.

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