tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2977044224939777967.post4593127090834844566..comments2023-11-18T18:14:45.871-05:00Comments on Blunoz Random Ramblings: Preemption Part Deuxblunozhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02917109513028096262noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2977044224939777967.post-25043678825260820192009-01-21T12:23:00.000-05:002009-01-21T12:23:00.000-05:00Ahhh Home Ownership, Ain't it the truth? Gotta min...Ahhh Home Ownership, Ain't it the truth? Gotta minute?<BR/><BR/>#1 I spent hours with a plunger trying to clear the drains after the garbage disposal wouldn't process the potato peels. (on Christmas)<BR/><BR/>#2 Rain? The guy who upgraded our deck before we moved in threw all the old deck wood under the deck which is where the natural flow of our "Copper<BR/>Creek" goes into the storm drain under the house, got CLOGGED. Mel was out of town. Water rerouted and we had " Copper Creek" going over our yard, not under. Fortunately I was able to move the wood, clear a couple of animal/nature made dams and get the creek headed in the right direction again. Whew! Relief! Sigh! Wine!<BR/><BR/>#3 We initially trimmed some bushes and that then had left bits and pieces which had clogged our gutters. I used garbage cans to catch the water coming over the drain gutters so it wouldn't flood the garage. I was sucking up the water with a steam cleaner in the garage and moving things until I figured it out. (Yes,same day earlier than the creek issue) Solution- I was able to use John's pirate sword to shimmy down into the drain elbow and clear the block. Yeah. Whew! <BR/> <BR/>#4 Water was dripping into our furnace during the heavy rain. This coincided with our wet storm and Copper Creek incident. So I put some plates to catch the water where it was leaking before it got into the furnace. We were cold for a couple days when it wasn't working but it kicked in. Luckily it works now. After Mel got home, Mel put a thing on the roof to keep the rain out. Yeah Mel! <BR/><BR/>#5 Our water heater stopped working. It was brand new, but a lemon. Long story. So cha ching, we got a new one, nice to meet you Ideal Plumbing. <BR/><BR/>#6 I need repeated lessons on our two sprinkler systems and their timers from the gardener. He's fixed several broken sprinklers. <BR/> <BR/>#7 I just recently acquired the master code on our alarm system which has gone off a couple times. Yeah! Necessary!<BR/><BR/>#8 Chain link fence, gates, and clearing the wild grasses and brush in our gigantic yard for the DOG!!! Ouchly expensive, we really love our DOG and we're glad to keep.<BR/><BR/>#9 I couldn't get the lights to work. Solution? John showed me the other switch that it collaborates with. Smart kid. Thanks John.<BR/><BR/>#10 Possums poop on our roof. They shimmy up and live inside the junipers by the pool. More animal stories to come....<BR/><BR/> I was saving these stories for in person and over margaritas, but you inspired my response. (Share with lw please and hope you get a chuckle).The Yokoyama'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04992989924313495892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2977044224939777967.post-33481711236171845882009-01-20T12:40:00.000-05:002009-01-20T12:40:00.000-05:00Would suggest getting your heating ducts looked at...Would suggest getting your heating ducts looked at - they may need cleaning if you're getting that much crud in your filter.<BR/>Also - you might want to consider a filter that you take out and hose off like mine.JoLeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13126072611019954362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2977044224939777967.post-35449623341870938642009-01-19T11:16:00.000-05:002009-01-19T11:16:00.000-05:0010 year old house, huh. Built during the housing b...10 year old house, huh. Built during the housing boom when they couldn't build'em fast or cheap enough because nobody was going to stay in any house very long because the value was going to double in two years and they were going to cash out and move on up!<BR/><BR/>Ten year old blower motor that runs year round with heat and a/c, and probably never been greased, no big surprise. Bearing fail.<BR/><BR/>Get 2nd opinion! Danger! Danger! Will Robinson. Major effin' coming your way!<BR/><BR/>Could just be a bad thermocouple or relay, or maybe the thermostat itself. Replacing the thermostat is an easy DIY project and under $100 even if you get the super whamodyne programmable model.<BR/><BR/>Good luck and as others have said, home ownership sucks sometimes. Keep us informed!<BR/><BR/>Of course, you could use the cold in the house as a good reason to do some "cuddling"! All of those clothes just cut down on the heat transfer. Impress her with your knowledge of thermodynamics!J120 Bowmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04701794793522533667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2977044224939777967.post-84989621860922565242009-01-19T07:54:00.000-05:002009-01-19T07:54:00.000-05:00OK, I'm having flash backs to your home inspection...OK, I'm having flash backs to your home inspection. I think there WAS a problem with your HVAC unit during your home inspection. I'm pretty sure that it wasn't working on the main level during the inspection. It was quite warm. I think that's why the owner was at your house during the inspection because he was waiting for the repair guy. I would guess that whatever your guy saw the other day was there during the repair back in August or September thus breaking the full disclosure requirement. My memory is correct, no?divrchkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01349199765261739297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2977044224939777967.post-28944662370886344502009-01-18T08:54:00.000-05:002009-01-18T08:54:00.000-05:00Nereus - The house is about 10 years old. I don't...Nereus - The house is about 10 years old. I don't know if he had a bore scope. When I arrived at home, his tools were all put away and he was writing up the paperwork. Also, I was a little distracted with a stressful phone call from work, so my brain wasn't 100% focused on what the HVAC guy was telling me. No, the water isn't that bad here. We did have the house inspection before we bought the house, but he didn't say anything about the HVAC system. He just recommended replacing the water heater.<BR/><BR/>Aunt Ruth - I think there are actually options for installing a new system - one is more expensive but more efficient and longer lasting.<BR/><BR/>Dani - I hear ya shipmate. I've been there. God bless you for being out there on the pointy-end of the spear while we enjoy a holiday weekend back in CONUS. In my case, making it through each deployment helped me appreciate the holiday weekends and time with my family when I got back.<BR/><BR/>Sam - Sorry to hear Andy only had one day off this weekend. God bless you as you deal with fast attack life and unpredictable schedules.<BR/><BR/>Hilary - That's an EXCELLENT point. Maybe I should call the home warranty company and couch it in those terms.blunozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02917109513028096262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2977044224939777967.post-61912956427967250072009-01-18T03:20:00.000-05:002009-01-18T03:20:00.000-05:00If it's not heating to the point of where you've s...If it's not heating to the point of where you've set your thermostat, hasn't it already failed?Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2977044224939777967.post-53032441861333822292009-01-18T02:05:00.000-05:002009-01-18T02:05:00.000-05:00Ohhh nooo! :( Thats horrid. I hope it works out in...Ohhh nooo! :( Thats horrid. I hope it works out in the best possible way...if there is one.<BR/><BR/>Enjoy the long weekend. Andy was off...let's see...Sunday...so he got a 1 day weekend. But its warm here, so we won't complain.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2977044224939777967.post-62627239459541044802009-01-18T00:19:00.000-05:002009-01-18T00:19:00.000-05:00Sorry about the fun with home repair type stuff.As...Sorry about the fun with home repair type stuff.<BR/><BR/>As for your last comment ... weekend? What are those? Looking forward to being off deployment and having real weekends off again. Enjoy your four day weekend!Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08360314407439787462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2977044224939777967.post-25638004236904457742009-01-17T09:53:00.000-05:002009-01-17T09:53:00.000-05:00I'm with Nereus: You need a second opinion. If fil...I'm with Nereus: You need a second opinion. If filter is "clogged," WHY? You all don't even have the pets I do. <BR/><BR/>I had similar problems with AC last summer. I did choose to replace it and power company financed it with 6 mo no interest/no payments and then 2% above prime. They had the program to get folks to upgrade to more efficient equipment. Anything like that in your area? <BR/><BR/>BTW, my power bills have really done the incredible shrinking thing.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13937467429727409159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2977044224939777967.post-43100457105054707792009-01-17T08:09:00.000-05:002009-01-17T08:09:00.000-05:00Holy cow batman. This morning we woke up and it's...Holy cow batman. This morning we woke up and it's 60 degrees inside our house. The thermostat program was set for 64 during the night. Something ain't right.blunozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02917109513028096262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2977044224939777967.post-41011214471828646012009-01-17T02:47:00.000-05:002009-01-17T02:47:00.000-05:00As an added note...I am sure that you had an indep...As an added note...<BR/>I am sure that you had an independent Home inspector inspect things prior to purchase. Look at your records about the HVAC system. I know I rejected a home based on the inspection report and items that would have reached the "thousands of dollars" for repairs in the near (1-3 yrs)future. <BR/><BR/>Sorry your Home "Warranty" is a bureaucratic nightmare. But you are in the Navy, you know the drill, persistence, knowlege of the rules, sub rules, sub sub rules, and the squeaky wheel gets the most grease. <BR/>Best of luck <BR/>NereusNereushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10467442370988311519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2977044224939777967.post-9894373421643812352009-01-17T02:37:00.000-05:002009-01-17T02:37:00.000-05:00Man, talk about Bad luck. I can kinda see a bum w...Man, talk about Bad luck. I can kinda see a bum water heater, But a crapped out HVAC? How old is this house your bought? The clogged filter seems suspicious ( I have pets and I change my filter every 3 months and it is "Dusty" but far from clogged) Corroded Heat exchanger and Piping, did this tech have a bore scope? I would assume that the water in your area isn't that acidic or otherwise corrosive. ( I grew up in New Mexico where some of the well water we had you had to sneak up on a glass for a drink)<BR/><BR/>Maybe a second opinion?? <BR/><BR/>I mean the tech may be an ex Circuit City salesman and trying to sell you on the "Deluxe" package. For the price of replacement, I say do some basic maintenance (change filter, Lube the bearings like heck with the heaviest grease or oil available,inspect joints on exchangers ect) Then drive it like you stole it. <BR/>It will either...<BR/>Run like a champ<BR/>Blow up and leave you looking like Wiley C. Coyote after a road runner gag.<BR/>Bout the same as you do out at sea on the boat ( with Non nuclear equipment of course) <BR/>Best of luck... Hope you don't have to max out the card, But if you can eek out things until it is spring and warmer, at least then you can make the replacement a "controlled" evolution.<BR/><BR/>NereusNereushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10467442370988311519noreply@blogger.com