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The Gurus of How-To
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Alvin and Larry Ubell, the "Gurus of How-To" answer your questions about home repair. Call 212-433-9692.
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I got a new compreeser and coil for my central air system in August '05. Put it on in the beginning of season leaked didn't cool, guy came changed filter said it should be ok not ok still leaking didn't cool guy came back added freon and adjusted airflow worked for a couple days now leaking all over the floor of basement again can't tell if its cooling or not b/c its not hot out. Guy is here now doing god knows what I MISS MY SUPER!! Living in Connecticut isn't all its cracked up to be HELP!!
If paint will not stick to either plaster, or brick (keeps peeling off) try adding a little bit of liquid tile grout adhesive to the paint. It does not take too much, and it will really hold.
What about stand-alone air conditioners? Are they effective? Are they energy efficient? What is the best and worst usage scenario?
Urgent Question:
My basement dehumidifier died just after warranty expired: smelled like burning metal first.
Didn't have extended warranty :(
Now, I can't figure out what to get!!
How do I find a reliable brand? I'm rather financially challenged, so the cadillac of dehumidifiers is not on my list...
thanks,
Ruth
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