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Things Always Happen In Threes

NickNack — Sat, 29 Aug 2020 00:59:37 GMT

They say things always happen in threes, and that seems to be true for me most of the time. A couple of weeks ago my air conditioning went out. My heat pump was 20 years old, and I needed a new one, so that was the first thing.

I always wait until I have a list of things for the handyman to do, and then I call. The bottom of my guest bathroom vanity has completely collapsed. I needed the drawer put back on the railing, but the handyman couldn't do that because the vanity was pulled away from the wall by a couple of inches. I knew it was happening but didn't realize how bad it was. I am now getting a new vanity, mirror and light fixture for that bathroom.

My dryer has not been drying clothes as well as it should, so I wanted to get the hose cleaned out to see if that could be the problem before I bought a new dryer. The handyman showed me that the hose had never been installed properly in the first place. There's just a big hole in the wall where the hose is stuffed in behind the dryer. I have probably bought two dryers since I've lived here, and no one has ever told me that before.

Having all this work done will be at least a full day's work.

Before all this happened I decided to reupholster my bedroom chair and the bench at the foot of my bed. I'm on the upholsterer's schedule and have bought the fabric.

I'm frustrated and am now putting myself on a spending freeze. I'll be happy with everything when it's done, but it's stressful spending all this money at one time when it wasn't planned.

Re: Things Always Happen In Threes

sceniccoast — Sat, 29 Aug 2020 01:13:20 GMT

@NickNack

Isn't that the way! I feel your pain as we've had that happen in the past as well.

Regarding your AC unit, do you have central air? You may find it more financially easier to consider getting the Mitsubishi Split Systems - air & heat. We purchased one about 4 yrs ago & use this most of the time. Honestly, it doesn't get the whole house, but does the open livingroom, kitchen & bathroom. Maybe it's something you want to check into?

I hope the projects turn out as you hope.

The $$ issue is always a problem when it's not planned. Good move on putting yourself on a spending freeze. Good luck.

Re: Things Always Happen In Threes

queendiva — Sat, 29 Aug 2020 01:20:27 GMT

I hear ya. True for me, but with my car this time instead of the house.

My car has been running great since last summer, Just needed oil and wiper blade changes. End of July: four new tires. This week: front and rear brakes and repair an oil leak. Total for all the above: just over $3000.00. About right, I guess as it's coming up on 100k miles around the end of the year.

Re: Things Always Happen In Threes

AuntG — Sat, 29 Aug 2020 01:22:54 GMT

While I wouldn't want to be a renter in a typical apartment complex, home ownership can be expensive. Glad you have a good handyman. Think how nice it will be when it's done.

Re: Things Always Happen In Threes

Mom2Dogs — Sat, 29 Aug 2020 01:33:27 GMT

@NickNack When it rains it pours....hoping this is all the work that needs to be done for a long while.

Re: Things Always Happen In Threes

NickNack — Sat, 29 Aug 2020 01:34:32 GMT

@sceniccoast Yes, I have central air. I have already had the new heat pump installed. I've never heard anything about the Mitsubishi Split System. I have a very small house, though, so it was probably not anymore expensive to buy the unit I bought. Thank you for the suggestion.

Re: Things Always Happen In Threes

NickNack — Sat, 29 Aug 2020 01:36:09 GMT

@queendiva I'm sorry about your car. It's hard to spend that much on a car with 100,000 miles on it I"m sure.

Re: Things Always Happen In Threes

NickNack — Sat, 29 Aug 2020 01:37:26 GMT

@AuntG wrote:
While I wouldn't want to be a renter in a typical apartment complex, home ownership can be expensive. Glad you have a good handyman. Think how nice it will be when it's done.

@AuntG Yes, it will be very nice when it's done.

Re: Things Always Happen In Threes

NickNack — Sat, 29 Aug 2020 01:37:57 GMT

@Mom2Dogs wrote:
@NickNack When it rains it pours....hoping this is all the work that needs to be done for a long while.

Thank you @Mom2Dogs .

Re: Things Always Happen In Threes

queendiva — Sat, 29 Aug 2020 12:31:14 GMT

@NickNack : mine is a "luxury" SUV that I hope to have for many more years. My auto tech is a master tech on this brand. The 2004 loaner car that he lent me had over 275K miles on the engine and the transmissions on this brand are known to hold up as well.

As long as the car is reliable and maintenance is less than payments on a replacement I hope to keep it. The coming year should only include oil & filter changes and new spark plugs.

Re: Things Always Happen In Threes

sceniccoast — Sat, 29 Aug 2020 14:26:10 GMT

@NickNack

I'm sorry, I hadn't realized you replaced your AC already. I'm not familiar with heat pumps although I've heard of them. Our home is small also, it was btw 700-800 sq. ft. when I moved here. Since then, we've added a couple small additions so now a little over 1,000 sq. ft. At least it's easier to clean

We have central air as well, but we found it more costly using it. Plus, our state had the rebate program for utility saving programs. That was a plus for us.

So, how are your Sweet Ava & Mr. Henry doing? Are they best buddies yet?

Re: Things Always Happen In Threes

NickNack — Sat, 29 Aug 2020 14:42:17 GMT

@sceniccoast wrote:
@NickNack

So, how are your Sweet Ava & Mr. Henry doing? Are they best buddies yet?

@sceniccoast I've had Ava for three months as of today. She is doing so much better with Henry. He keeps trying though. I think she will come around. I think she's made a remarkable improvement. Henry is as sweet as ever. Thanks for asking.

Re: Things Always Happen In Threes

DecorDiva — Sat, 29 Aug 2020 15:32:20 GMT

@NickNack - was the hose the only problem with the dryer? My dryer wasn't drying properly on the sensor dry setting, so I had a repairman come and replace the sensors, as well as the heating unit, since they charge so much labor, I figured I would replace it while he was there. When he had the front off the dryer, there was a lot of lint covering the front of the fan. I am religious about cleaning the lint trap every time and even have one of those brushes you can use to get down further. But there was no way I could have gotten to that lint. Sensor drying needs good air flow, so the lint may have been the problem all along. Sorry this is so long, but check everything before you invest in a new dryer.

Re: Things Always Happen In Threes

NickNack — Sat, 29 Aug 2020 15:59:15 GMT

@DecorDiva wrote:
@NickNack - was the hose the only problem with the dryer? My dryer wasn't drying properly on the sensor dry setting, so I had a repairman come and replace the sensors, as well as the heating unit, since they charge so much labor, I figured I would replace it while he was there. When he had the front off the dryer, there was a lot of lint covering the front of the fan. I am religious about cleaning the lint trap every time and even have one of those brushes you can use to get down further. But there was no way I could have gotten to that lint. Sensor drying needs good air flow, so the lint may have been the problem all along. Sorry this is so long, but check everything before you invest in a new dryer.

@DecorDiva Since the hose was just stuck in the hole improperly the handyman didn't do anything. They will replace the hose when they put in the vent pipe, vent connector and pipe plate. My dryer is at least 12 years old, so I wouldn't repair it. I dried a load of clothes last night, and they were fine though.

Re: Things Always Happen In Threes

Spurt — Sat, 29 Aug 2020 19:33:42 GMT

@NickNack

So sorry to hear about all your troubles....thats so frustrating when it happens.... There was a time awhile back where I had to replace several appliance, vacuum cleaner, and my phone....

Re: Things Always Happen In Threes

sceniccoast — Sat, 29 Aug 2020 23:29:58 GMT

@NickNack

Time flies. That's good to hear. Sounds like they're on the road to becoming loving sister/brother.

Thanks for the update.