All Forum Posts by: Randy F.

Keep this in mind... You get what you pay for! I dont think you can reasonably expect to get labor at "wholesale" pricing. If you are a developer building subdivisions... Sure. But why would I, as a contractor, adjust my rates so that you make more profit and i make less. Because you will use me again? If I am good, I dont need cut-rate work. You can find hacks on Craigslist that will work for peanuts all day long... Well... Maybe not all day but they will show up!!

The trick is to find that "Jack of all trades", one man operation who is licensed and insured and is all about quality. You arent paying for alot of overhead. He is not money motivated. He is motivated by the satisfaction he receives from what he creates with his hands and by making people happy. Treat him well and he's as loyal as the day is long. If a guy can do it all, do it right, can be depended on when you need him, and is a problem solver... He is worth paying. I recommend that you look at it as finding a valuable team member rather than simply finding the cheapest labor out there. In the long run he will save/make you more than the pittance youll save cut-rate shopping.

Good luck finding him... Hes one in a million... And I'm busy!! :c)

You wouldnt want a lint trap in the vent. It would cause too much pressure drop and it wouldnt take much lint to cause it to bounce off the high limit.

It's a good idea to pull the back off the sryer as well and vac the lint from the exhaust, element housing, and switches and wires. With the back off, and access from both the front and back, a thorough cleaning is possible.

One of the most neglected appliances is the refridgerator. To increase the life of the compressor, the underside of the refer should be cleaned out on a regular basis. Its amazing how much dust, animal hair, etc builds up, restricting air flow. The cooling fan blades and motor should also be cleaned.