Yearly Archives: 2023

Boiler Issues

Posted on February 6, 2023 by ellen

We woke up after a below zero night to the carbon monoxide alarms in the morning. Even though it was below zero I turned off the boiler function and opened the back door to let in fresh air. The alarms … Continue reading →

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New Energy Star Dishwasher

Posted on January 23, 2023 by ellen

Even before I gave up on the old dishwasher I started shopping for a replacement. I was even considering a drawer dishwasher like the one I once installed for my son and his wife in California. The kitchen counter we … Continue reading →

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Giving Up on Dishwasher Repair

Posted on January 21, 2023 by ellen

I ordered a new pump and it was not the right fit but it had the same type of magnetic motor. The motor on the original pump slipped right off but the new one was enclosed in plastic. So I … Continue reading →

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What Was Wrong with the Boiler Pump?

Posted on January 5, 2023 by ellen

We came home from vacation to no heat. The boiler was firing but the Grundflos secondary pump was not running to distribute it through the radiant pipes. The first thing I did was turn off the heat function of the … Continue reading →

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New Year Challenges

Posted on January 5, 2023 by ellen

We took a trip to our grandson’s birthday celebration at Wolf Lodge in Colorado Springs. The place was fully booked. I found out they have 300 rooms! We were in one of 42 suites with kid cabin a darling section … Continue reading →

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