Take heart -- we're approaching the spin cycle and you'll be done soon. Rub-a-Dub-Dub: Servicing the Tub and Valves If an inlet valve is faulty, check the water connection and the valve screens. Try gently tapping the solenoids; if this doesn't work, replace the inlet valve ...
Hiccup 1: Leaky Connections – The Sneaky Air Escape:Quick Fix:Check the connections. Ensure the inflator head is securely attached to the valve. For threaded cartridges, give it a gentle twist to snug it up. If it’s non-threaded, push it in firmly. This makes sure that there is no ...
a simple leaky faucet can run up quite a tab. Learning to do it yourself is not as formidable as you might think. Excellent home-repair guides are available (at the library, of course), but there’s another source of education that’s often overlooked: videos...
Spare inner tubes – there comes a time when puncture repairs are no longer sufficient to fix a leaky inner tube. Presta (thin) and Schrader (thick) tires are the main categories, although many diameters and thicknesses are available Other useful items: A bicycle work stand is near-essentia...
I should also note that it's important to secure the air pressure from your appliances (with the ball valves in your gas piping located at each appliance). While this omits the last stretch of the gas system from the pressure test, it prevents damage to your appliances. Thanks for the in...
Turn the water valves underneath your sink counter-clockwise as far as you can. Turn on your faucet and let the water run while you check for leaks. Then, shut the water off to see if it still drips from the spout. If there’s still a leak, you may need to call a plumber to fin...
Medical specialists may be needed to rule out the most serious causes of chronic leg problems, such as diabetic neuropathy, venous insufficiency (leaky vein valves of the lower leg), stress fracture of the tibia, infections, bone cancer, chronic compartment syndrome (swelling of the lower leg mu...