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How do I replace oven insulation that has been soiled by mice and smells bad?
We've had mice work their way into the oven insulation of our standalone range and now it stinks when we turn the oven on.
Looking around on the web suggests that replacing the oven is the most ...
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Why am I finding condensation in my dryer?
I live in Houston, TX (Very Hot, Very Humid). In the summertime, my dryer is dripping with water, when not in use. I do not have overly excessive drying times.
My dryer is vented via an unfortunate ...
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What is the correct way to wire a 4 prong oven receptacle?
I think I wired this the right way but I can't find an online reference that I trust enough to flip the breaker back on.
This is how I wired it.
Is this correct?
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What is involved in installing a free-standing electric oven range?
My current oven just plugs into a big outlet in the wall. It's a giant three-pronged outlet. But all I need to do to get the oven to work (when it works) is to plug it into the outlet. I am now ...
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Can I use the original drain line after I move my washing machine twenty feet away?
I currently have a washing machine and dryer in the basement and wish to move them both upstairs. I can tap into the same drain line, but it will be about 20' from the old p-trap. Should I install a ...
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trying to save a cheap electric driller
I wanted to use an old electric driller that it's battery has worn down and i couldn't find a new battery. on the battery it says 7.2V.
So i took a AC-> 7.5V DC 1A Transformer and used it in place of ...
