Re: Home Repairs
Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2017 4:54 pm
NOT-HOT DRYER AIR TAKE: I don't use the dryer for any of my clothes (save for socks)
It's the sixth version of The Swamp. What could possibly go wrong?
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It took over three hours to dry a load that was three pairs of socks, three t-shirts, and three pairs of boxers. Absolute piece of shit.BSF21 wrote:I probably average 1.5 hours per load start to finish but I also dry my clothing on low. A load of towels/sheets maybe takes an hour.DSafetyGuy wrote:Do any of these high efficiency machines finish washing or drying a tiny load of laundry in under three hours? Or was that just the experience I had with the shitty-ass one in my rental place last summer when working out of town?
Jesus, did you consider taking them out and blowing on them like hot soup? Might have been quicker.DSafetyGuy wrote:It took over three hours to dry a load that was three pairs of socks, three t-shirts, and three pairs of boxers. Absolute piece of shit.BSF21 wrote:I probably average 1.5 hours per load start to finish but I also dry my clothing on low. A load of towels/sheets maybe takes an hour.DSafetyGuy wrote:Do any of these high efficiency machines finish washing or drying a tiny load of laundry in under three hours? Or was that just the experience I had with the shitty-ass one in my rental place last summer when working out of town?
Clothesline? Rack? If rack, do you set up towels beneath it?Brontoburglar wrote:NOT-HOT DRYER AIR TAKE: I don't use the dryer for any of my clothes (save for socks)
Had to fire up the washer before leaving for work, then throw stuff in the dryer as soon as I got home in hopes that the clothes would miraculously be dry. If I had to run it for even longer, it was harder to fall asleep with the machine about four feet from my head, even with the closet doors closed.BSF21 wrote:Jesus, did you consider taking them out and blowing on them like hot soup? Might have been quicker.DSafetyGuy wrote:It took over three hours to dry a load that was three pairs of socks, three t-shirts, and three pairs of boxers. Absolute piece of shit.BSF21 wrote:I probably average 1.5 hours per load start to finish but I also dry my clothing on low. A load of towels/sheets maybe takes an hour.DSafetyGuy wrote:Do any of these high efficiency machines finish washing or drying a tiny load of laundry in under three hours? Or was that just the experience I had with the shitty-ass one in my rental place last summer when working out of town?
I have both in the laundry room with a dehumidifier and a fan. leave overnight and voila.govmentchedda wrote:Clothesline? Rack? If rack, do you set up towels beneath it?Brontoburglar wrote:NOT-HOT DRYER AIR TAKE: I don't use the dryer for any of my clothes (save for socks)
I was wondering about that. Outdoor clotheslines have pretty much gone the way of the dodo bird unless you live way out in the country. [old guy tangent:] My mom hung our clothes on an outdoor clothesline when I was pretty young, and they smelled really great after drying outdoors.Brontoburglar wrote:I have both in the laundry room with a dehumidifier and a fan. leave overnight and voila.govmentchedda wrote:Clothesline? Rack? If rack, do you set up towels beneath it?Brontoburglar wrote:NOT-HOT DRYER AIR TAKE: I don't use the dryer for any of my clothes (save for socks)
I don't have one yet, but will likely move to them at some point. Coworker has it and loves it.mister d wrote:Is there an official Swamp stance on smart thermostats?
Pretty much essential out here. Saves me easily a few hundred bucks over the course of the summer.mister d wrote:Is there an official Swamp stance on smart thermostats?
I had one as part of an initiative from the power company and then when I got a new AC unit my heating/cooling guys took it out. So... I liked it when I had it, but I also keep my house cold in the winter and hot in the summer because I live alone and I am cheap.A_B wrote:I don't have one yet, but will likely move to them at some point. Coworker has it and loves it.mister d wrote:Is there an official Swamp stance on smart thermostats?
Think it depends on a lot of factors really, but especially where you live and your work schedule, how many people live in the house, etc. For example, in NV we can save a boatload of money by having the temp automatically adjust during peak demand times.sancarlos wrote:We have a programmable thermostat. Works great. I don't know what is the big deal about smart thermostats.
God, there are so many. Let’s just go through the top worries in no particular order:
FLOODING. Oh God, flooding. Every time it rains, I shit a brick. When people tell me they’ve had flooding, I react like they’ve lost a child. YOU POOR POOR MAN. Regular home insurance usually doesn’t cover flooding. And even if you get separate flood insurance, it costs a billion dollars and only covers one kind of flooding. Like, if your basement floods because of rain, that’s not covered. If the AntiChrist emerges from his hellburrow and makes it rain blood for 90 days and nights, they’ll only cover 40 percent of it. Flooding is scary as shit.
MOLD. This is related to flooding, since water damage can cause mold, and mold can cause bankruptcy and/or suicide. Everyone knows someone who has had mold. “Oh yeah, we had to rip out the entire basement and then replace it all with cotton balls.” Fuck me. Look at this mold and tell you don’t want to die. Mold is also scary as shit.
HORRIBLE BUG INFESTATION. I fear termites for obvious reasons. But what if giant spiders also get a toehold in my home? Remember when all those brown recluse spiders invaded that one dude’s apartment? FUCK. Just… fuck, man! I’d be so upset. This whole house goes on lockdown if my wife spots a single mouse turd. I can’t even imagine what would happen if we had death spiders crawling all over the joint. Bugs are EXTREMELY scary as shit.
ANY KIND OF PLUMBING PROBLEM. If you have to call the plumber, it’s already too late. You’re going to lose all your money. Now I know why my dad used to get so pissed whenever I clogged the toilet. Big Vinny’s Toilet Snake Emporium is always lying in wait, dying to fuck you over. Plumbing issues? Scary as shit.
EMINENT DOMAIN. Oop, sorry! Turns out a local real estate magnate just inked a sweetheart deal with the county to take over your entire neighborhood in order to build a hybrid residential/commercial development. Ooooh, and it’s gonna have a Harris Teeter! Anyway, here’s 70 percent of your home’s value and a notice of eviction. Big Government: still scary as shit.
FALLING TREES. True story: One day we left our house and, when we returned, there was a 30-foot tree that had fallen across our lawn without warning. On a sunny day. It would have easily killed us if we had been under it, and it’s a miracle that it didn’t cave in the goddamn joint. I fear trees now. Trees are playing the long game, which is scary as shit.
ROOF PROBLEMS. I can’t even see what’s going on up there. There could be three-eyed monsters hanging out by the chimney and I’d be none the wiser. Anyway, roofs are constantly exposed to the elements, which means they are ripe to be fucked at any time by inclement weather, stray Frisbees, and bow-and-arrow attacks. It’s a ticking time bomb. You may as well replace your whole roof now and get it over with. You will be only slightly less scared as shit as a result.
NUCLEAR WAR. Obviously, this would be a global tragedy on unimaginable proportions. But also think of how long it would take to process your claim, if they process it at all! HORRIBLE. Even scarier than death, which is already scary as shit!
HURRICANE/TORNADO/FIRE VORTEX. See above. Scary. Shit.
Maybe, except temporarily installing one seems like a pain. Dumb question maybe, but are there models that don't need to be window-mounted these days (or are those just called "fans"?)Sabo wrote:Maybe buy a window AC unit in case of emergencies like this?
Yes, there are portable AC units, although you'll probably need to empty a water pan on occasion to handle the condensation. That's no different than operating a dehumidifier.brian wrote:Maybe, except temporarily installing one seems like a pain. Dumb question maybe, but are there models that don't need to be window-mounted these days (or are those just called "fans"?)Sabo wrote:Maybe buy a window AC unit in case of emergencies like this?
It actually wasn't too bad last night, but today could be rough. I made a claim with the home warranty company last night after I realized it went out so I'm hoping they send someone over today yet.
Directions unclear. Dick stuck in A/C unit.HaulCitgo wrote:(1) Use legs and butt to thrust obscenely heavy 1996 unit into window without throwing it through the other side; (2) Close window. Come on man, some things still require just a semblance of manhood.
Get a friend to help.BSF21 wrote:Directions unclear. Dick stuck in A/C unit.HaulCitgo wrote:(1) Use legs and butt to thrust obscenely heavy 1996 unit into window without throwing it through the other side; (2) Close window. Come on man, some things still require just a semblance of manhood.
My parents made a room like this. Essentially it's just a roof and some basic framing with these special vinyl/screen windows. Something like http://ezporch.com/HaulCitgo wrote:That said, I am officially overambitious and have started what will ultimately become a sunroom.
(sorry Kim Wexler, now I'm in love with Nikki Swango)HaulCitgo wrote:(1) Use legs and butt to thrust obscenely heavy 1996 unit into window without throwing it through the other side; (2) Close window. Come on man, some things still require just a semblance of manhood.
I have to imagine this is equal to installing recessed lighting + putting in a new electrical box. With the added difficulty of it falling out of your ceiling on top of you would hurt a whole lot more. Doable but doing if you don't do it well you will be bummed with a wobbly fan.Rush2112 wrote:Has anyone installed a ceiling fan on a ceiling that doesn't already have a fixture? Just wondering how big of a pain in the ass it would be.
That's not bad. It's a weird room. Pretty large sized with a relatively high ceiling and they put on small fixture at one end of the room, on the wall.mister d wrote:Electrican here only charged like $200 to install on an unwire ceiling. Probably worth the cost for reasons stated above.
Exactly what came to my mind, too, when reading this thread.howard wrote: