Recent content by Mike2874

So my options seem to be: 1. Buy a aftermarket remote control 2. Have a wire ran to have separate wall switches with one being a fan control speed switch I’ll run this by my mother and will probably recommend having a wire ran. If she insists though on trying another remote control could you...

Looking at the install guide it says it came with a 14 watt bulb and I know we never changed it... so we are using the recommended bulb.

Ok she sent me the receipt so I could track down the model: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Hampton-Bay-Midili-44-in-Indoor-Brushed-Nickel-Ceiling-Fan-with-Light-Kit-and-Remote-Control-68044/100630845 Installation Guide...

Thanks for the replies! I haven't been out to my mothers for a few days so don't know whether it has a pull chain let alone two. I emailed her this morning to see if she would check. Already tried different remote channels doesn't make a difference. The only reason I would have a electrician...

I guess my mother has been lucky since she's had a ceiling fan/w remote in her living room for maybe 5 years without any remote issues. By wiring normally are you saying wiring the fan so it's controlled from the wall switch and the fan is controlled by the draw cord?

Well the idea is to keep the existing fan if we can because it works fine except for the light. Also my mother does want the remote to control the fan. I think she would hire an electrician if absolutely necessary but only if we can’t figure it out.

First I know little about installing anything electrical myself but family members do know a little and installed a ceiling fan with lighting kit (bedroom) for our 86 year old mother. She bought it at Home Depot about 2 years ago but has had nothing but trouble with it. It came with a remote to...

Thanks FIO that's exactly what I was hoping to find out... if the blower on the WD4080 was any good. Since the detachable blower was the main reason I was considering it I'll just buy the WD4070. On the hoses I've pretty much decided on either the Ridgid Pro Grade or the Mr Nozzle. I was hoping...

Gosh sure was hoping for some more input especially from anyone who owns or has owned the WD4080. I have no doubt the WD4070 is really nice. Also was hoping for more comments on the hoses.

Keep the comments coming I'm all ears!

Guys I'm trying to decide between the Ridgid WD4070 & WD4080 and hoping for some input. I want a small vac and from what I've read either one will suit me fine. I would mainly use the vac for cleaning out the cars and maybe small cleanup jobs (cleaning dryer duct). I don't have a blower which...

Thanks for all the advice I'll probably call someone within the next couple of weeks. I did have to call an electrician for my mother yesterday and mentioned my situation. He said what you guys said...it all depends on what wiring I have at my switch location.

Ok I did some measuring of where I want to mount the new doorbell. It's about 5" higher on the outside wall than the switches on the inside wall. Also my ac adapter is about 54" long and will have plenty of length if used with an outlet mounted at a standard height... so no splicing. @ VHF Now...

No I don't have a back door button. While I agree any outlet should preferably be mounted at a standard outlet height the ac adapter has a special plug on one end that plugs into a port on the new doorbell. If I remember right the wire is pretty thin so would it be advisable to try to splice a...

Guess I can just leave it up to the electrician I get hopefully he will be knowledgable enough to choose the right course of action. I can't imagine finding where my transformer is located will be easy especially if in my attic. I would also like for him to run me a new porch light off of the 3...