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Charlotte S

Denver, CO
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About Me:

Am just a "handywoman" and the researcher for selecting professionals when we need them.

Favorite area of home improvement:

Currently interior wood floor refinishing; next, concrete driveway replacement.


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Outdoor Living: Is sealling a wood deck with polyurethane a good idea?

Charlotte S
Charlotte S Denver, CO on Jun 07, 2012
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    Peace Painting Co., Inc. on Jun 08, 2012
    That would be a mistake. ...»

    It will peel.

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Plumbing: How can a adjust a low flow Kohler toilet tank fill mechanism to stop water from running?

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Charlotte S Denver, CO on Jun 07, 2012
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    Plumber26 on Jun 07, 2012
    There is a screw on the fill valve on the left side of tank and you will turn it ...»
    counter-clockwise to lower the water level in the tank... if this doesn't work, you'll need to replace the fill valve. Also the flapper or seat gasket (depending on which flush valve your model uses) may need to be replaced. This is often times noticeable by the tank filling up every once in a while without a flush. But if it constantly runs, you need the fill valve.

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Heating & Cooling: Is it a good idea to clean the AC unit which is outside (air intake/fan) since I did not cover the unit during winter?

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Charlotte S Denver, CO on Jun 05, 2012
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    Woodbridge Environmental ... on Jun 06, 2012
    Yes much like the indoor coils that are protected from dust in the air, the outside unit does ...»
    not have this protection. The biggest killer of AC systems is plugged coils. It not only raises pressure it raises your utility bills.

    Take a garden sprayer, and spray up and under the fins. Do not use the real hard direct spray pattern, as the pressure could bend the fins over. Simply rinse it off in that manner. Take care not to spray right in the area of the electrical power entrance just for safety. I would also suggest not to do this when running, or you will get a face full of water when the fan is running.

    If your unit is near your discharge from the dryer vent, check carefully for lint deposits. If this is heavy build up, your better off having the unit professionally cleaned as it will require some dismantling of the unit to remove the lint.

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Cleaning & Organization: Should I have my air conditioner (whole house) cleaned, filter etc. by a prof. or can I do it myself?

What would be a reasonable charge for such service. Am in Denver. CO.
Charlotte S
Charlotte S Denver, CO on Jun 05, 2012
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    Rosemarie B on Jun 07, 2012
    RIP OFF! Charged me over $1000 to do about 16 vents. Said it would more than likely be the ...»
    cause of my allergies. It wasn't. I am in Ga. the allergy capital of the U.S....and beware if they stick a camera up vent to show you mold in the ducts. Some companies have a film of a moldy duct that you are looking at. Make sure you have a reputable company. Caviat Emptor (or however you spell it)

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