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This thread is an example of why I think EVERY homeowner(or whatever) regardless or gender should know basic home maintenance, how to turn water/NG on/off, KNOW the smell of NG when leaking, how to change furnace filters, how to reset electric breakers, etc..
I'm the OP and I actually agree with you. The thing is, I DO know how to turn on/off the water in all the bathrooms & kitchen, I know how to reset circuit breakers, I know how to check for propane leaks, I know how to change the filters in my oil furnace, etc. But I simply did not know that the little brown knob was to turn the water on/off to the washer -- apparently that set-up isn't uncommon, but it's not like set-ups I have seen (e.g. at my previous house, which I still own but rent out). The water had worked before -- I didn't realize it had been turned off (yep, silly me ).
I actually ENJOY learning how things work in my house ... I've bought a ton of books about home maintenance and I like reading them, even though there are some things (like electrical wiring) that I will likely never attempt myself.
I'm sixty seven years old and I've been a DIYer my entire life. First time I saw one of those valves was when we moved to Las Vegas last November. My first thought was not a pleasant one, but once I figured out how it worked I settled down.
I'm sixty seven years old and I've been a DIYer my entire life. First time I saw one of those valves was when we moved to Las Vegas last November. My first thought was not a pleasant one, but once I figured out how it worked I settled down.
So glad I'm not the only one! It didn't look anything like the faucet-like valves at my previous house (the one that is now a rental), but it is SO simple once you know what to do.
(BTW, I love your blog!! I found it fascinating to follow your remodel progress. Your end results were fantastic!!)
So glad I'm not the only one! It didn't look anything like the faucet-like valves at my previous house (the one that is now a rental), but it is SO simple once you know what to do.
(BTW, I love your blog!! I found it fascinating to follow your remodel progress. Your end results were fantastic!!)
Thank you. I almost didn't do that blog, but I decided I wanted two things from it: A record of the process, and sharing it with others. Something that came out of it was people asking me for particulars about some of the products we bought. I did not expect that.
Learn something new everyday. I have never seen connections like this. I would probably go for the new washer anyway if the last one is giving you some trouble. You know how it goes, the washer will die at the worst possible time.
You and me both braddah/sistah/whatevah!
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