Not to imply I've dreamt of you, it's just what I say as a saying "or did I dream that?" Hello, welcome to my awkward moment Posted via Mobile Device
Lol!!!
Yes - I have three guitars right now that are "mostly" collecting dust at the moment.
Last night - got home around 6:30 - my Ex wanted to talk for a bit about her GMs health. And I care about my Ex and love her GM very much.
Then - around 7:00 I noticed that I'd missed a "late" call from work. So - picked up the other kid from Girlscouts and "quickly" ran back into work, both kids in tow. The "emergency" took about an hour to address. Kids didn't get showers and were late to bed.
Then I went to put some clothes in the Dryer - but nothing happened when I pushed the button. Could be a fuse.
Not every night is like that - but things sure do feel a bit insane at times...
Those kind of nights happen. Is it plausible that it might feel heightened to you right now?
Here's what I took from your post: you care about your family, even if they relate to your ex. You took time to listen. Props for compassion. You made sure your kid was picked up (listen, I can barely look after my potted plants), and you saw to your job/responsibilities. The damn dryer needs fixing. The kids will be fine with one night of late sleep won't they? ( read previous comment about potted plants).
Three guitars, eh? Nice.
Seriously, just keep on keeping on. Posted via Mobile Device
Those kind of nights happen. Is it plausible that it might feel heightened to you right now?
Here's what I took from your post: you care about your family, even if they relate to your ex. You took time to listen. Props for compassion. You made sure your kid was picked up (listen, I can barely look after my potted plants), and you saw to your job/responsibilities. The damn dryer needs fixing. The kids will be fine with one night of late sleep won't they? ( read previous comment about potted plants).
Three guitars, eh? Nice.
Seriously, just keep on keeping on. Posted via Mobile Device
Not like I have much of a choice. But to keep on - keeping on.
I don't have much family, so over the last 17 years I became very close with my Ex's family. So far they don't treat me any different - and so far - I'm still invited to "family" dinners. Feels great - except for my Ex being there.
And I do have compassion for my Ex when it comes to certain things. Although I don't have much patience. I can feel myself start to get "antsy" after being around her for some length of time.
The only reason I asked if things might feel heightened right now, was to try to convey (perhaps poorly), that based on what you have written, you sound more together than you probably feel.
Sounds to me you're actually doing pretty damn good, dryer aside. Posted via Mobile Device
The only reason I asked if things might feel heightened right now, was to try to convey (perhaps poorly), that based on what you have written, you sound more together than you probably feel.
Sounds to me you're actually doing pretty damn good, dryer aside. Posted via Mobile Device
So - the BIG question - do I order a $15 fuse for a 17 year old dryer and try to fix it myself? Call a repairman and likely get charged $100 or so? OR spend $500 for a new one...???
Depends on your finances, and how long it's likely to last if repaired.
And is it easy enough for you to try to repair yourself? I'm hopeless with the handy-stuff ...I heavily lean towards frugal though, so my vote would be if it's fairly easy for you to try to fix for $15, do it. If it's going to take up a lot of time and enegy, then $100 option - so long as it's likely to last a good while. Otherwise new dryer option.
Hey Niceguy!
Probably some redundant checks but:
check your fusebox, did a breaker trip?
check any GFCI's that may have tripped.
Ive got a dryer brand new for 299.00 basic model and works great. But the heating element has a trip on it that if the exhaust tube or vent gets too clogged it trips off the heating element and the laundry just tumbles around.
If a fuse is accessible on the machine, and you see its fouled, that'd be my first try.
Hey Niceguy!
Probably some redundant checks but:
check your fusebox, did a breaker trip?
check any GFCI's that may have tripped.
Ive got a dryer brand new for 299.00 basic model and works great. But the heating element has a trip on it that if the exhaust tube or vent gets too clogged it trips off the heating element and the laundry just tumbles around.
If a fuse is accessible on the machine, and you see its fouled, that'd be my first try.
Checked the breakers - no issues there.
Fuse is on the back...probably behind a panel - and of course backed up against a wall!
So - if I get to the fuse - will I be able to SEE that its been tripped or whatever?
--Depends on the fuse type. If its one of the huge copper cased fuses it could be tested at Lowes or HD. You mentioned the dryer being around 17yrs old, so Im trying to think what was commonly used back then. Im sure you could tell with the smaller glass fuses whether or not the element is burnt out.
And - would I have to order online through Sears - or could I take the fuse to Home Depot or Lowe's and look for a match???
Should be able to find a match, if not at HD or Lowes, maybe a Radio Shack or similar.
I just don't want to wait a week for the "part" and then spend four hours working on something that I don't know for sure is the problem...
---I get ya there.
When my furnace quick working, I went online and searched by model number to find a lot of information about it. Many times it was in forums where people post questions, and problems they are having with their machines.
Its where I found out about mine, how the mfr was involved in a class action lawsuit, and went belly up, but I did find information on replacement parts, common issues with helpful instructions... I was able to install a replacement/upgrade control board inside the furnace and bring it back to life.
Still cheaper than a tech coming out.
Perhaps searching for some forums or discussions going by your model number and mfr might lead you to some good information.
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