In Area Code 213 » apartment http://inareacode213.com In Area Code 213 - Your Yellow Pages on STEROIDS Tue, 28 Feb 2012 12:55:33 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 blocking vents in central heating system? http://inareacode213.com/heating/blocking-vents-in-central-heating-system/ http://inareacode213.com/heating/blocking-vents-in-central-heating-system/#comments Fri, 28 Jan 2011 13:21:46 +0000 MrAuthor http://inareacode213.com/blocking-vents-in-central-heating-system/ to reduce the electrical bill on the heating for the apartment, i was thinking of blocking part of the vent that is not helpful to heating up the place i want. (hallway for instance) and i’m planning on using hockey tape and paper. will that create any dangerous back flow or other problem that i should be aware of?
just to make some things clear, there is no shutter on the vent, it’s the types that is on the wall not the floor.
it’s a baseboard heater, so i really can’t find any shutter or any other mean to close it.

]]> http://inareacode213.com/heating/blocking-vents-in-central-heating-system/feed/ 5 How long will 5 – 10 gallons of heating oil last me if I'm only using it for the hot water in my apt? http://inareacode213.com/heating/how-long-will-5-10-gallons-of-heating-oil-last-me-if-im-only-using-it-for-the-hot-water-in-my-apt/ http://inareacode213.com/heating/how-long-will-5-10-gallons-of-heating-oil-last-me-if-im-only-using-it-for-the-hot-water-in-my-apt/#comments Fri, 07 Jan 2011 18:05:53 +0000 MrAuthor http://inareacode213.com/how-long-will-5-10-gallons-of-heating-oil-last-me-if-im-only-using-it-for-the-hot-water-in-my-apt/ I just ran out of oil in my apartment, which I didn’t realize ran the hot water heater. I cannot afford to get oil delivered until friday, but really would like to have hot water before then. I can purchase 5 or 10 gallons of heating oil from the gas station down the street, but want to be sure it will last me until at least friday. I’m not using anything else that burns oil, only the hot water heater. Any ideas? Approximations?

]]> http://inareacode213.com/heating/how-long-will-5-10-gallons-of-heating-oil-last-me-if-im-only-using-it-for-the-hot-water-in-my-apt/feed/ 1 What is a better way to save money on heating? http://inareacode213.com/heating/what-is-a-better-way-to-save-money-on-heating/ http://inareacode213.com/heating/what-is-a-better-way-to-save-money-on-heating/#comments Thu, 04 Nov 2010 08:28:36 +0000 MrAuthor http://inareacode213.com/what-is-a-better-way-to-save-money-on-heating/ Now that fall’s in full force, my apartment is feeling the weather change. My apartment isn’t well insulated from the cold, so I don’t like using the electrical heating. My place’s temperature is about 68 degrees during the day and about 53 degrees during the night, and I usually use my fireplace to warm up the apartment for about an hour or so two or three times a day, but I was wondering if that’s costing more money than turning up the heat on the thermostat? I’m trying to save money, so which would be a better option?

]]> http://inareacode213.com/heating/what-is-a-better-way-to-save-money-on-heating/feed/ 5 Does many electric switch cutoffs (within the apartment) damage electric appliances ? http://inareacode213.com/appliances/does-many-electric-switch-cutoffs-within-the-apartment-damage-electric-appliances/ http://inareacode213.com/appliances/does-many-electric-switch-cutoffs-within-the-apartment-damage-electric-appliances/#comments Fri, 29 Oct 2010 23:04:59 +0000 MrAuthor http://inareacode213.com/does-many-electric-switch-cutoffs-within-the-apartment-damage-electric-appliances/ Hi,
I had a problem with the cutoff switch within my apartment for a few years (2-4). Do you think it might have damaged my electric appliances ?

Thank you
The frequency of the cutoffs was (on average) 3 times a week. Please note that the power fell completely, so I had to switch it back on, and the devices might have gotten a power surge after each of those cutoffs.

]]> http://inareacode213.com/appliances/does-many-electric-switch-cutoffs-within-the-apartment-damage-electric-appliances/feed/ 2 What small appliances and gadgets should be included in all kitchens? Please be specific.? http://inareacode213.com/appliances/what-small-appliances-and-gadgets-should-be-included-in-all-kitchens-please-be-specific/ http://inareacode213.com/appliances/what-small-appliances-and-gadgets-should-be-included-in-all-kitchens-please-be-specific/#comments Mon, 06 Sep 2010 22:53:27 +0000 MrAuthor http://inareacode213.com/what-small-appliances-and-gadgets-should-be-included-in-all-kitchens-please-be-specific/ I plan on moving soon and will need to stock my kitchen properly. There is plenty of storage space. The apartment includes a refrigerator, range with vent, and also an exhaust fan. The stove is an older 36" model with storage space. I plan to use this to store my bake ware. Nonetheless, what appliances besides a microwave should I purchase?

]]> http://inareacode213.com/appliances/what-small-appliances-and-gadgets-should-be-included-in-all-kitchens-please-be-specific/feed/ 2 How often should the landlord change the appliances in an appartment? http://inareacode213.com/appliances/how-often-should-the-landlord-change-the-appliances-in-an-appartment/ http://inareacode213.com/appliances/how-often-should-the-landlord-change-the-appliances-in-an-appartment/#comments Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:03:07 +0000 MrAuthor http://inareacode213.com/how-often-should-the-landlord-change-the-appliances-in-an-appartment/ I lived in an apartment for 5 years and never had anything changed not the carpet nothing!!! We only got our washer machine fixed ecause it broke. I see a lot of people getting theire appliances changed and stuff and i was just wondering if the landlord is required to do that or not?

Ty

]]> http://inareacode213.com/appliances/how-often-should-the-landlord-change-the-appliances-in-an-appartment/feed/ 4 Is it safe to fall asleep with a heating pad on? http://inareacode213.com/heating/is-it-safe-to-fall-asleep-with-a-heating-pad-on/ http://inareacode213.com/heating/is-it-safe-to-fall-asleep-with-a-heating-pad-on/#comments Sat, 14 Aug 2010 18:07:29 +0000 MrAuthor http://inareacode213.com/is-it-safe-to-fall-asleep-with-a-heating-pad-on/ My apartment isn’t insulated and I can’t afford heat/hot water. My electric heater is barely working and wearing layers doesn’t seem to be helping. It’s about 20 degrees outside as well.I have been using a heating pad in bed for heat, but never fell asleep with it. I think it automatically shuts off when it reaches a certain temp., does it make it safe?

]]> http://inareacode213.com/heating/is-it-safe-to-fall-asleep-with-a-heating-pad-on/feed/ 4 How much does it cost for heating, hot water, and electricity? http://inareacode213.com/heating/how-much-does-it-cost-for-heating-hot-water-and-electricity/ http://inareacode213.com/heating/how-much-does-it-cost-for-heating-hot-water-and-electricity/#comments Sun, 06 Jun 2010 03:54:54 +0000 MrAuthor http://inareacode213.com/how-much-does-it-cost-for-heating-hot-water-and-electricity/ I have an apartment that’s about 600 square feet. If anyone has a similar sized place, i’d like to know what to expect in terms of monthly bills for heating, hot water, and electricity. Thanks

]]> http://inareacode213.com/heating/how-much-does-it-cost-for-heating-hot-water-and-electricity/feed/ 1 What are some useful heating tips for electric heating this winter? http://inareacode213.com/heating/what-are-some-useful-heating-tips-for-electric-heating-this-winter/ http://inareacode213.com/heating/what-are-some-useful-heating-tips-for-electric-heating-this-winter/#comments Thu, 20 May 2010 18:08:36 +0000 MrAuthor http://inareacode213.com/what-are-some-useful-heating-tips-for-electric-heating-this-winter/ This is my first winter living in my own apartment and I’m not sure what heating tips I should keep in mind. It is electric heat. Does it really make a difference what temp you keep it on? (such as 68 instead of 72?) Is it important to turn it off at night? etc.

]]> http://inareacode213.com/heating/what-are-some-useful-heating-tips-for-electric-heating-this-winter/feed/ 2 Does a full lint trap disable the heating element in a dryer? http://inareacode213.com/heating/does-a-full-lint-trap-disable-the-heating-element-in-a-dryer/ http://inareacode213.com/heating/does-a-full-lint-trap-disable-the-heating-element-in-a-dryer/#comments Sat, 15 May 2010 13:17:17 +0000 MrAuthor http://inareacode213.com/does-a-full-lint-trap-disable-the-heating-element-in-a-dryer/ Does a full lint trap disable the heating element in a dryer? my friend contend that a full lint trap stops the dryer from heating up. I contend it just obstruct the airflow prevent hot air from circulating
Our dryer is fine :) My roommate is arguing that our heat for our apartment isn’t working because the filter maybe full… Just like a Dryer doesn’t heat up when the lint trap is full.

Random and stretched logic i know.

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