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    It's usually on a metal plate and riveted to the...

    It's usually on a metal plate and riveted to the machine. Pretty hard to fall off.
  2. Question: Electric furnaces

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    It could be coming from the contactor that...

    It could be coming from the contactor that connects the incoming power to the heating coil(s). Could be a sign of it going bad, Some contactors just normally buzz lightly.

    You'll need to open...
  3. Question: Hotwater101

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    Drain it to replace it ? Down towards the...

    Drain it to replace it ? Down towards the bottom of the water heater will usually be a silver valve with a standard hose bibb fitting on it. You can put on a piece of garden hose to direct where...
  4. Question: Drain water heater

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    Either the valve is clogged with sediment or the...

    Either the valve is clogged with sediment or the valve is not opening.
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    There IS 24 vac on the 2 gas valve wires when...

    There IS 24 vac on the 2 gas valve wires when calling for a flame ? Yes... gas valve is bad or no gas.
  6. There is a gasket that repairs the catch on the...

    There is a gasket that repairs the catch on the soap dispenser from leaking into the door.
  7. Question: Refrigerator

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    Any ideas... none. It's extremely rare for a...

    Any ideas... none. It's extremely rare for a brand new unit to do the same thing as the old one. I've never heard condenser noise before. Maybe the condenser fan was hitting ? Maybe the ghost of...
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    The cooling coil (evaporator) is in the freezer...

    The cooling coil (evaporator) is in the freezer section. The thermostat actually controls the freezer temperature and the dial for the fridge side controls airflow from the freezer to the fridge...
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    Sounds like sediment in tank got stirred up. You...

    Sounds like sediment in tank got stirred up. You could try drawing some water from the bottom of the tank to flush it as well as let the water run at a tap until it comes out clean.
  10. The ball has a slot in it which must line up with...

    The ball has a slot in it which must line up with the pin in the faucet. Right now the ball is not oriented correctly.
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    By bar I'm guessing you mean the outlet power...

    By bar I'm guessing you mean the outlet power strip... yes... it needs to be left on.
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    Usually there is only one fuse and it's a ceramic...

    Usually there is only one fuse and it's a ceramic one... normally 15 amp. Did you just change the fuse(s) for the hell of it or did they actually check open.
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    Ok... relax. That is a very BASIC thermostat. It...

    Ok... relax. That is a very BASIC thermostat. It either opens the black wires or shorts them. It's rated for high voltage in order to control electric type heaters.

    If you remove your thermostat...
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    Not quite sure which relay you want the wiring...

    Not quite sure which relay you want the wiring for. Are you sure you have the model number listed correctly ? E-12 is a series of relays and there are many.
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    This could be a little complicated but to start...

    This could be a little complicated but to start I'll need a model number. It'll be inside of the front access cover. It appears that your furnace is of the modulating type and will have no pilot...
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    The problem if I;m understanding you is a banging...

    The problem if I;m understanding you is a banging sound... possibly from the blower motor or the draft inducer motor. Those would have to be visibly inspected. Unless something was actually caught in...
  17. You don't even need an external link. The threads...

    You don't even need an external link. The threads are running right here.
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    You had to connect the video player to the TV....

    You had to connect the video player to the TV. Look where you plugged in the cables. It should say like... AUX 1 or Vid 1. Turn your TV on and hit the INPUT button until the name of where you...
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    That sounds like the draft inducer motor. It's...

    That sounds like the draft inducer motor. It's usually located towards the top of the furnace above the burner assembly. You'll see it where the hot exhaust vent pipe leaves the furnace....
  20. Trace out the foils from the inducer motor...

    Trace out the foils from the inducer motor connection to the relay. One will most likely be a common neutral and the other should go to one contact on the relay. After you locate the correct relay on...
  21. This should be your board. Several relays on...

    This should be your board. Several relays on board. While I was looking at the board I came to think that it could also be a logic problem on the board. The board turns on the relay. The relay could...
  22. I'll check out your model number later. If you...

    I'll check out your model number later. If you are electronically inclined you could change the relay itself. It's going to be soldered to a p.c. board. You would have to match the relay based on...
  23. There are two MASSIVE threads running here with...

    There are two MASSIVE threads running here with this exact problem. Check them out.
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    You would have to go to sears for a sears tech. ...

    You would have to go to sears for a sears tech.

    Control unit was bad? I highly doubt it.

    Several things can cause the unit to hum. Sometimes the elements actually resonate to the 60 cycle ac...
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    The water supply valve may not be shutting off...

    The water supply valve may not be shutting off completely allowing the water to drip.

    Normal operation is the icemaker calls for water to refill. Since the water line is outside the fridge the...
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    Usually that function is incorporated into the...

    Usually that function is incorporated into the control assembly module. The relay is rarely replaceable.

    What are we working on here?? Make and model?
  27. Here's a second link with direct information. Not...

    Here's a second link with direct information. Not sure if the best price available. Always call to confirm correct part for your application.

    BestBuyHeatingAndAirConditioning.com 1/50 H.P. 115...
  28. You could try here also. Link below. Coleman /...

    You could try here also. Link below.

    Coleman / Evcon furnace replacement parts | Mobile Home Heating & Cooling parts and accessories (calefaction) | Mobile Home Parts - Magic Mobile Home Supply,...
  29. I'm guessing that you have two very small wires...

    I'm guessing that you have two very small wires on the thermostat. That thermostat is connected to a heating controller like the one I left you a pic for. You need to trace the wiring. Especially...
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    The same noise or a different noise ? Call the...

    The same noise or a different noise ? Call the service company back. They should stand behind their work.
  31. The Taco 219 and the Taco 220's are flow...

    The Taco 219 and the Taco 220's are flow preventers or like a check valve. They are so that when one zone calls for heat they don't all get hot water.


    Is this a one pump system ?
    Or are there 4...
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    The pressure switch has a very flexible hose...

    The pressure switch has a very flexible hose connected to it that goes to the draft inducer housing. Remove the hose carefully, as it splits easily, from the inducer housing and see if that fitting...
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    I don't even see wall heaters on their website...

    I don't even see wall heaters on their website anymore. If you leave a model number I will try to research it for you. I'm guessing that he didn't leave the old motor and that you have no idea what...
  34. It's not the pressure switch. It probably is the...

    It's not the pressure switch. It probably is the inducer fan relay.

    Pretty strange though... the control board should see that since the inducer is running that the draft proving (pressure)...
  35. Question: Heat

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    When the temps get cold outside and even more so...

    When the temps get cold outside and even more so in damper weather... the coil in the outside unit gets iced up and must be defrosted. So the unit temporarily uses heat from inside the house to...
  36. There should be some kind of access door on the...

    There should be some kind of access door on the front. If you can't get it open you shouldn't be servicing it.
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    Does the sound start as soon as the burners light...

    Does the sound start as soon as the burners light or does it come on 30-60 seconds later ? Sounds like it could be a blower issue.
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    Was this stat working OK and then just stopped or...

    Was this stat working OK and then just stopped or was it off the wall for painting or some other reason. You may have to look in the furnace and locate the terminal board to see where the wires are...
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    Luxaire is a York company and is still in...

    Luxaire is a York company and is still in business.

    Luxaire
    5005 York Dr.
    Norman, OK 73069
    United States

    Phone: (877) 874-7378

    Email: [email protected]
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    I looked at the picture of that fan. It has four...

    I looked at the picture of that fan. It has four arms with four globes. Is that correct ?
  41. Question: No heat

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    Do we get to guess the make and model of your...

    Do we get to guess the make and model of your furnace ?
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    With some companies... the catalog number was...

    With some companies... the catalog number was also the model number.
  43. Question: Hot water heater

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    It may take an extended amount of time to purge...

    It may take an extended amount of time to purge all the air from the water heater.
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    Could it be Logan's Run ? A little earlier than...

    Could it be Logan's Run ? A little earlier than you mentioned.

    Logan's Run (1976) - IMDb
  45. Question: Loud TV commercials

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    Only feature I know of to combat this problem is...

    Only feature I know of to combat this problem is mute on the remote. Several TV's were supposed to have this feature but it never seemed to help.
  46. Question: Brown hot water

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    If it's in the tube water then it's in the sink...

    If it's in the tube water then it's in the sink water. Easier to see in the tub because it's deeper. You're seeing minerals (usually iron particles) suspended in the water.
  47. Toilet problems are usually pretty much straight...

    Toilet problems are usually pretty much straight forward. If it's using water randomly then it's because the tank is draining and refilling. It's usually the fault of a hardened flapper valve that...
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    It's not a flame proving issue because it never...

    It's not a flame proving issue because it never lights. There are two wires to the gas valve, /the gas valve runs on 24 volts AC. So set your meter to the next scale over 24 vac. Turn on furnace and...
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    Sounds like the ice maker. Try raising the shut...

    Sounds like the ice maker. Try raising the shut off bar and see if problem goes away.
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    This is the hottest topic in this forum with a...

    This is the hottest topic in this forum with a thread of over 85 posts. How did you miss it ?
    ...
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