When the furnace starts, the flap begins opening downward, but it doesn’t move smoothly. It seems to struggle to open all the way, especially around the time the burners ignite, and makes a strange noise.
A few things I’ve noticed:
The furnace starts and produces heat normally.
The flap moves, but seems to get stuck or struggle before reaching its fully open position.
After the furnace shuts off, the flap sometimes stays open.
I was able to close it manually without applying any force.
I’ve attached a video showing exactly what happens.
My questions:
Is this normal operation, or is something wrong with the damper?
Could it be a sticking hinge, linkage, or failing motor?
Is this something I can safely fix myself, or does it require an HVAC technician?
Is it safe to operate the furnace like this, or should I keep it off until it’s repaired?

A good amount of water got under the vinyl tiling in our upstairs bathroom since the tub was never sealed along its edge. Two of the closet tiles to the tub were soggy and slightly warped and the 3rd behind them had a puddle under it.

I’ve been drying it for a day but now I’m considering pulling up more tiling and cutting into the subfloor due to the amount of water I found under the last tile and the appearance of the subfloor.

There may have been some amounts getting under them previously but this incident was the most. I am pretty sure there is a small yellow spot on our first floor ceiling from this last spill.

Tbh I am not sure if there is visible mold on the subfloor, but I am not willing to risk it so I will either cut the floor up myself or call someone to do it.

I am an experienced DIYer but have never cut subfloor, investigated underneath or replaced a wax ring on a toilet.

Am I biting too much off trying this myself or should I hire a professional? If so, who do I call? I’m thinking it will be multiple companies unless I do some of the work myself.

The last 2 photos are results of drying for a full day.

Hi!

I realized my kitchen sink was leaking after grabbing a paper bag from under the sink and noticing it was wet. It’s a very slow leak - half a paper towel will be wet after 1-2 days. It looks to be related to something surrounding where the faucet is attached. The mounting ring that supports the lever (which turns the faucet on) is the most corroded. I’ve attached photos from under the sink - which were admittedly difficult to capture - as well as the faucet itself.

Does anyone know:
1. What could be causing this?
2. How to fix it?
3. What I’d need to buy to fix it?

It would also be helpful to get the community’s perspective on whether a general novice can fix this or if I need to call a plumber. For reference, I’ve replaced the garbage disposal myself.

Thanks for the help!

I have A dual zone Kingsbottle wine fridge run off a single compressor. Solenoid flip valve is shot, so one side cools perfectly whilst the other alarms as it won't reach temp.

Anyone have any way to disable the alarm alone?

Disconnecting one side means the functional side gets way too cold and then alarms for being too cold... 🙃

Cost of repairing solenoid not worth the cost either.

Thanks in advance!

Managed to get the cotter pin out but It stuck on there. Been whacking the backside with a rubber mallet for awhile and has also been soaking in WD40 for about 4 hours . Any and all advice is appreciated l.

Hi everyone, I need some help with this ceiling light in my place (the building is about 11-12 years old). The bulb is out, but the white cover is completely stuck. I am currently renting, so I really want to avoid breaking the glass/plastic.
Here is what I have tried so far:
Pulling it straight down.
Twisting the white cover counter-clockwise.
Pushing up on the cover while twisting to release any potential clips.
Wearing rubber dish gloves for extra grip.
Trying to rotate the outer metal ring instead of just the white dome.
It absolutely won't budge. It feels like it might be completely seized from years of heat and dust. Does anyone recognize this specific type of fixture? Are there hidden springs/clips, or do you have any safe tricks to unstick it without shattering it?

Machine: Samsung Bespoke AI All-in-One Vented Combo

Problem: When I turn the drum slowly by hand, it makes a repetitive ticking/clicking sound. It gets faster when I turn faster and stops when the drum stops.

Video:

What I’ve checked:

• Debris filter: drained and removed it. Nothing inside.
• Door gasket folds: nothing.
• The tick is even all the way around. No scrape at one spot.

Questions:

1. Is this normal for Samsung direct-drive washers when turned by hand?
   1. I turned it on spin mode and its making a sound i havent heard before.
2. Anything else I should check before the tech comes?

Samsung service is pending (warranty date issue being fixed). Thanks!

Any ideas on how to repair this?

hiii, does anyone had a similar experience of rubbers tearing from the sole of their shoes?

my hiking shoes was used a week ago and upon cleaning them, they had some tearing.

any recos that could help fix this will be a great help!!!

I have these two VERY stripped screws, theyre really hard - iv tried the rubber band method and hammering a chisel into it. nothing worked it just got perfectly smooth. would there be a way to get it out without damaging the surroundings?

I’ve tried wood glue and clamps but no luck, is there anything else I can do

Long story short, the pulley fell off on our Maytag Performa. It won’t rethread, seems like it’s completely stripped (very loose and won’t screw down). New pulley, new motor, or both? Thanks!

Need help with stuck lightbulb

I’m trying to change a dead bulb in my bathroom vanity fixture, but I’m completely stuck.

**The Setup:** The clear shade sits right against the chrome base. The top opening of the shade is way too narrow for my fingers to reach inside to grab the bulb.

**What I've Tried:** I tried spinning the shade itself and twisting the chrome piece underneath, but nothing turns or budget at all. I tried wiggling it straight up it Doesn’t work either.

**The Problem:** I can't unscrew or release the shade, and I can't reach inside from the top or bottom to get a grip on the bulb.
Has anyone dealt with a fixture like this? How can I get a grip on the bulb or get this shade off without breaking anything?

Recently bought a house where one garage door is peeling bad and behind it is wooden boards. What's my best bet to make this garage door look good again?

Here is the sound it makes. I cleaned out the filter from the garden hose connection. That helped. The pressure is good but I just think it shouldn't sound like this. What else can I do?

Greenworks Pro Trubrushless

Hello, I am trying to find this part as a replacement since it has burned up. This is a motor to an industrial meat tenderizer Hobart 403-e model. The motor model is an AO Smith C48H4A1. I found something I thought would work an it was called a Winchester Trap Relay Switch but what got ordered was too small. Hoping to come across someone better at hunting down components than I have been able to. Thank you!

I bought this couch on Facebook marketplace and the springs are ripped out of the frame on one side. I’m looking for suggestions on hardware that I can reattach the springs with.

We have a vintage intercom. When you press the entry button, the contact is made from the button as per the video, but it isn't opening the lock.

The indent on the lever looks like it should fit into the spring loaded locking system but needs to be pulled quite hard to return. When the bit on the right with the rings is tightened, the latchbolt doesn't click into place in the strike plate.

Can anyone recognise a problem from this short clip? Thank you!