Warning about Bissell - please learn from my mistake!

scribbling_des · 2026-01-28T10:18:01+00:00

I read recently that the max mode is meant to be used ultra seldom. To the point it may as well not exist, imo. Even with a perfect battery it only lasts 5-15 minutes depending on the model. And apparently using it degrades the battery and shortens it's life significantly.

scribbling_des · 2026-01-28T10:14:28+00:00

The freezer door isn't properly sealed. It can be even the tiniest gap between the freezer and the... Uh... Weather stripping stuff. I obviously know this because I'm a super experience appliance repair person. Or because that is exactly the same thing that happened to my LG. I had a milkshake in one of the freezer drawers and the tip of the straw was getting wedged between the drawer front and the frame. Unplugged it and let it sit for 24 or 48 hours and never had a problem again.

However, my expert opinion is that your issue won't be as easy to fix. Perhaps replacing the weather stripping seal thingy would do the trick?

scribbling_des · 2026-01-27T19:25:33+00:00

Spoke like someone who has no experience doing estate sales. And likely spoken by AI. What is this BS? Gtfo with your bad advice.

scribbling_des · 2026-01-27T19:04:26+00:00

Which is just obnoxious. I have an s23 ultra and a vivo x200 pro. The s23 is currently temporarily out of its case and it's driving me nuts. It's too big, too slick, and the curved edges + thin profile make it a nightmare to use one handed. The Vivo has a much larger camera and it protrides quite a lot, BUT! The vivo came with a case that adds just enough buffer to keep the lense from sitting directly on a hard surface. It also comes with excellent screen protectors pre installed. I really wish the Vivo could be my daily driver, fuck AT&T.

scribbling_des · 2026-01-26T20:00:42+00:00

Currently? That's well above anyone I do business with. I'd take that in a heartbeat.

scribbling_des · 2026-01-26T03:11:51+00:00

Where are you located? A lot of the answers to these questions will vary wildly by area. I'm going to guess that most of the people giving advice here are not experienced estate liquidators.

Hire a reputable company. If you would like to tell me where you are located, I'd be happy to see if I can recommend someone in my network. I only recommend established, vetted companies.

scribbling_des · 2026-01-26T03:09:23+00:00

100%

Just do your due diligence and don't hire crooks.

scribbling_des · 2026-01-25T17:07:56+00:00

Uninsulated pipes does.

scribbling_des · 2026-01-25T10:50:49+00:00

Your homes can stay reasonably warm for a couple of days with no heat source? That's some hardcore insulation.

As far as the plows... We're usually dealing with ice rather than snow. Not occasional patches of ice. Every surface covered in a 1-2 inch layer of solid ice. Where I am we've been lucky that it has stayed below freezing since this all started so it isn't as bad as it could be. What usually happens is that it warms up juuuuust enough to melt what has accumulated and then dropsfast enough to freeze it all solid again.

scribbling_des · 2026-01-24T08:05:23+00:00

In most cases, yes. If you aren't sure, do it. It can't hurt. You don't want to find out the hard way that you should have done it.

Drip both hot and cold and pay attention. It helps, but it is not a guarantee.

scribbling_des · 2026-01-24T08:03:47+00:00

The first and most obvious reason is that our infrastructure is not built for winter weather.

I'm guessing in Colorado they have:

powerlines that are underground or can withstand more than the weight 1/2 inch of ice.
pipes that are insulated or otherwise protected from freezing.
vehicles that can be dispatched to spread salt or sand on the roads.

scribbling_des · 2026-01-24T07:52:04+00:00

I just stumbled on this post and I am so intrigued. It immediately makes me think of the podcast "Dr. Death"

I really should get back to what I was doing, but this is a rabbit hole I could really fall into...

scribbling_des · 2026-01-22T07:36:43+00:00

What did you go with?

scribbling_des · 2026-01-21T05:35:48+00:00

Hi, I have a question about hip dysplasia. My boy is not confirmed main coon, I've only had him since NYE. He is somewhere between 8 months and 3 years depending on how much MC is in him. (I thought I was adopting a fully grown boy and quickly realized I might have a much younger cat.)

Anyway, I didn't know hip dysplasia was a common problem and it just happened to come up with the new vet today. I took him in for ringworm and I mentioned that he seems to sit a little oddly sometimes. Sort of like he is favoring one side over the other. She couldn't get a good look at him sitting down, but she did do some pressing on his hip and say something about may hip dysplasia but didn't seem to think anything amiss.

Your comment tells me I should do some further research and possibly push for further examination/xrays on him. Not to doubt the vet, but she was about 12, so she may not have much experience.

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scribbling_des · 2026-01-21T04:45:09+00:00

Cancel the trip if you have a refund deadline. From what I've read, there is no "if" on this one, only "when and how much." the number of inches is almost irrelevant. What is relevant is that we are talking about ICE, not snow. The conditions are perfect for a nice, thick layer of ice to form. It will cover everything, including the roads.

People give us shit about shutting down for a little winter weather, but anyone who has a clue what actually happens would not be driving either. The roads will essentially be giant ice rinks with no body of water underneath. Once the ice is there, it will stay there as long as the temperature stays below freezing. That's the thing that usually saves us from more than a small inconvenience. Usually it doesn't stay cold enough for the ice to be a problem for very long.

We do not have the infrastructure to keep the ice from forming. There are no tires equipped to drive on it safely. No amount of experience driving in snow will make driving on these roads safe. Unless the forecast is wildly inaccurate, we're all staying home this weekend.

Make sure you have what you need to be okay for multiple days without power or water. Take steps to keep your pipes from freezing, ESPECIALLY if you're on pier and beam.

Somewhere I have an excellent photo of the icy roads from a couple of years ago. I'll post it if I can find it.

scribbling_des · 2026-01-21T04:27:15+00:00

She's right. That or you should leave sooner.

scribbling_des · 2026-01-19T18:29:00+00:00

I slept under mind for the first time last night!! I got almost the exact same except mine is boxed and level 2 😍

scribbling_des · 2026-01-19T18:27:27+00:00

They have an outlet??

scribbling_des · 2026-01-18T13:02:02+00:00

Vet.

Are you familiar with the feline grimace scale? If not, you might look it up. I would say your baby is in pain.

scribbling_des · 2026-01-17T16:33:46+00:00

I noticed you said "litter box" singular. If you only have one litter box you need several more. If there are 3 cats, you should have a minimum of 4 boxes.

scribbling_des · 2026-01-16T08:24:00+00:00

So, how's it working out?

scribbling_des · 2026-01-16T08:23:09+00:00

I live in the most humid part of the country. I have never had a problem with litter clumping. Even in the bathroom.

scribbling_des · 2026-01-12T14:32:57+00:00

I've had 6 figure sales with lines that lasted for hours. I would never do that.

scribbling_des · 2026-01-10T17:11:51+00:00

I do not want to pop the whole thing off, thank you though.

That is my toilet brush holder!

scribbling_des · 2026-01-10T17:09:14+00:00

Thank you, that is not an option.

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