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jmccu09,

Thank you for taking the time to write up your procedure. I will give it a try this weekend. You have provided just what I was looking for!

Thanks again! :)

Eric D

Thank you! :) This site ended up being very useful. I hope you get yours figured out. I plan on working on mine over the holidays. If I find the fix I'll post it back up here on this thread.
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With all the Kenmores out there I'm sure someone on here as had the same issue. Your right, I could contact the local dealer, and they may or may not be able to help.

Regards,

Eric D

I have a Sears Kenmore Demand Water Softener
Model Number 625.3484490 Serial Number 14750
Date Code 962 ? 8

The unit is about 10 years old and I really can't afford to replace it right now. ...

Hey there! Wow, I almost forgot about this thread until I got an email telling me that someone had posted to it, that being you. Thanks!

The conversion went very well. I found that silver...

I'm planning to excavate a my basement wall from the outside for the purpose of installing a door. The property grade supports this excavation allowing for a continuous slope away from the basement...

Chrissy,

Are you insulating in an attempt to improve efficiency? There are a number of things that would improve efficiency before rapping the water heater. Has the water heater been drained...

Couldn't his issue be a broken or cracked dip tube?

Eric D

Again guy, thanks for the info. I learned more then I thought.

Kiss, I started a reply and walked away to take care of something. When a came back I added a few last words and hit the "post...

If you are willing to give more information we might be able to give you some ideas. It could be a bad exchanger that is corroded through or you might have a humidifier that is leaking down into the...

Kiss,

Is this the unit you were trying to link to? Sump Watch

Thanks,

Eric D

Kiss,

For some reason your link doesn't work for me.

When I said I didn't have a backup was a little miss leading. I do have a backup generator that will automatically switch over and back...

Mark, Doug,

Thanks for the feed back. I'm kind of looking at the Zoeller M53 Sump Pump. It looks like it would meet my requirements. If I could fit it in with my original pump, would it make...

The sump pump in my basement is over 13 years old. It runs on average maybe 1 to 2 times a day. I figure I'm on borrowed time. I would like to hear from you experts as to what is the current best,...

Augest,

First off I'm glad you got your furnace back running. However... (you had to know this was coming) :rolleyes:... there are always dangers to do something other then what the manufacturer...

HVAC has done a great job of explaining three phase to single. One other added advantage of three phase which comes in handy in manufacturing, the three phase motors can change rotation direction...

SROTH,

Having hot water again can change the whole disposition of the house and those that live in it. I think it falls into the category of "You don't know what you got until it's gone!"

I'm...

Hvac,

First off let’s hope you will be around for a long time to come. Your heating system sounds like one interesting setup. One thing you might consider is writing a BLOG with photos of your...

Hvac,

What is the tonnage or BTU rating of your coil? What is the delta T across the coil for the water and air?

Here are my thoughts why I’m going to help my friend try this. We have 3.5 ton...

Converting an R22 A-Coil To a Water to Air Coil

A friend of mine has a water to water geothermal unit for heating his home. He wants to use this same unit for cooling the house. Looking at water...

Mark,

Like you I was a little concern if I would need a dedicated water heater expansion tank or not with this 85 gallon unit and the desuperheater system. I've been monitoring pressures and...

This weekend I completed the installation of my new Marathon water heater and connection to my geothermal desuperheater. The MR85245 B unit is assume. After bleeding off all the air in the tank, I...

Hi Liberty_Hill,

What is your procedure for "shocking" the well? How much bleach are you using and what type?

I have a friend that at times will have natural gas come out of solution...

Bwood,

Jlisenbe has given you good guidance. I'll throw in a few more points. From what I have read of your postings, I would bet you have a bad pressure tank blatter. To set the air pressure...

SRoth,

You might be able to check the in-flow of water to the heater by using the drain valve at the bottom of the tank. Hook a hose to it and turn it on full. If the flow is restricted here you...

I wish I could be of more help, but it is hard to tell what you are dealing with from this distance. Have you tried to disconnect the drain cover from on top?

Keep us posted on what you find.
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What type of flooring? Is there a basement?

Eric D

If you scroll down a little in the link you will see a photo of the vent. This type of vent is said to be allowed in an attic or inside a wall or even under a sink. There is also a pdf in the site...

Hi Mark,

Thanks for your input. Yes, the recirc line is insulated. It has worked well for the last 9+ years. I have found that every bit of air needs to be out of the line for it to work...

While on the question of plumbing vents, are the units in this LINK legal?

Eric D

PumpRick,

With all water in your home turned off check the pressure gauge at your water pressure tank to make sure it holds pressure with the pump off. It is common for the check valve to allow...

I’m in the process of installing a new Marathon water heater, model 8545, which will be coupled to the desuperheater of my geothermal system. The propane water heater that this new unit is replacing...

If you end up replacing the water heater, check out the Marathon Water Heaters. They have no anode rod. Life time warranty too. No metal construction.

Eric D

Without knowing the make a model unit you are talking about it is hard to guess what the problem might be, but with that said, yes, it could be the thermostat. Many units use the thermostat to...

Thoughs pesty mice can be a real pain, along with red squirals around here. Glad to hear you got it corrected.

Regards,

Eric D

What model Taco valve is it? I don't believe it would be stuck. If you discounted the power to it and the other zones are working as they should, it seems to me the valve must be closing when you...

FinalCut,

Can you trace the wires back from the zone valve? They should end up at a relay. If you find it, this relay will have the contact end that one of the wires to the zone valve is...

I'm not familiar with the Intertherm, but most furnaces have a flame detection probe that the flame of one of the burners will contact. These sometimes will get an oxide buildup on them causing them...

Your unit has a 25-year limited warranty on heat exchanger, 5-year limited warranty on covered components. Things that can cause the rollout switch to trip, burners not mixing air correctly, gas...

JRM,

Sounds like it is time to move out before it blows completely..

Eric D

I guess I should have been more clear with my question. Where is the oil storage tank located? Is there a chance you are smelling fumes from a miss placed oil tank vent?

Eric D

Where is your tank?

FinalCut,

Is this a new problem or has the system always been this way? Has there been any changes in the system since the problem started? It could be a number of things that could be causing...

Twiddler,

If you are getting no response from the installer I would start getting after New Yorker directly. Your unit is still under warranty if less then a year old. I'm still interested on...

Twiddler,

Did the original installer try anything to correct the issue with your boiler? Did he replace the nozzle or check the flame pattern? I'm a little confused why you would need additional...

T-Top,

Thanks for the well wish, however, just wanted to point out that bruapp was the individual that was fortunate to fix his furnace on his own. I'm glad as well he has his heat back once...

hvac1000,

You obviously have a passion for the heating and cooling industry that can be seen in your comments and replies. I have a lot of respect for this. Please don't take any of this...

You obvious have been around HVAC for sometime and I sure you have helped may people here. Please don't take this as anything against you, but I have to tell you that in my opinion the manufacturers...

Depending on model and type it should be somewhere between 30 to 50 degs warmer then the air going in. In other words if the return air to the furnace is 55 then the air out should be about 85 to...

TK,

I agree with you that the T5 is a much better shop light compared the cans and fluorescent bulbs that I'm using, the price was the issue for me. For less then two of the good T5 fixtures and...