SOURCE: The controller was crapping out AND someone had messed with the wiring at the valve.SOLUTION: Replace controller. Fix wiring.TOOLS/SUPPLIES:TIME: tl;dr1 out of the 4 sprinkler valves is not triggering. Two places to troubleshoot this problem: at the valve and at the controller. FRAMEWORK The way I troubleshoot follows this matrix. easiest check, most obvious … Read more
SOURCE: Deadlatch malfunctioning. Mechanism is slipping and latch is not retracting when pulling down on lever knob. (It does work when pulling up, but who opens a door that way!)SOLUTION: replace deadlatchTOOLS:TIME: tl;drTROUBLESHOOTINGWhen a door knob’s action feels rough, it could just need a little lube. Dry lube is best, I happened to only have … Read more
SOURCE: Who knows. Multiple possibilities.SOLUTION: Remove blockage, free up the flywheel.TOOLS:TIME: 5-10 min tl;drPROCEDURE:Take the key that came with the garbage disposal (if it’s ??? brand, you could also use a 9?mm hex. This might be universal). there is a slot in the middle of the bottom of the unit. Turn it until it moves … Read more
SOURCE: Probably batterySOLUTION: Change batteryTOOLS:TIME: waiting for battery tl;drtroubleshootingPROCEDURE:Fresh battery should solve the issue. RELATED:syncing opener with motor Chances are it lost syncing with the garage motor’s radio frequency.We have Chamberlains or Genies work similarly. Here are some videos.01 Hit button on garage door motor. Make sure red LED is blinking.02 You have 30 seconds, … Read more
SOURCE: Could be a problem, but this is a generic how to turn on the water heater.SOLUTION: Remove blockage, free up the flywheel.TOOLS:TIME: min tl;drPROCEDURE:Take the key that came with the garbage disposal (if it’s ??? brand, you could also use a 9?mm hex. This might be universal). there is a slot in the middle … Read more
SOURCE: i think lock needed lubrication and weak metal keySOLUTION: remove broken pieceTOOLS:TIME: min tl;drPROCEDURE: tenant said that it has been tough lately putting key in and out of lock, it broke while pulling out.sol: wd40, metal pics and tweezers got it outtried paper clip, couldn’t get past 2nd pin, but that was before drenching … Read more
SOURCE: Tenant thinks it’s the dishwasher causing it.SOLUTION: It was a loose air gap at the sink.TOOLS/SUPPLIES:TIME: tl;drobs: noticed water on cabinet base, and on hose. troubleshoot:01ran dishwasher and drained it. no water emitting from any hose.ran hand up hose following wetness it went to underside of sink.02poured water top of sink at air gap; … Read more
SOURCE OF PROBLEM: bad paint job. If paint is peeling, it means the previous surface likely was not sanded. SOLUTION: Flake off as much as possible. Prep. Paint. tl;drPROCEDURE:Take a putty knife and chip off all the paint possible from the panel. You could touch up, but it’ll be visible. At least with a panel, … Read more