Cleaning/Removing Exterior Dryer Vent

Our dryer has started throwing a code that we need to clean out the vent. I have removed the vent piping from the back of the dryer and cleaned out as far back as my arm and the shop vac can reach. I'd like to try cleaning from where it exits the house, however, I'm not sure how to remove this vent cover. Here are photos:

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The photos are a little grainy as I need to crawl under the porch to get to it, my apologies. Underneath the flap is a screen.

Cleaning/Removing Exterior Dryer Vent

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AC not working - did some troubleshooting

Hi - I'm a little handy but not experienced with air conditioning. The problem - no AC and no power to thermostat. Here's what I've done so far, all with the help of online forums/videos:

I've tested the thermostat - it has no battery, runs on 24V, and it works on my other air handler/compressor. It is not the problem.

I've tested the transformer. It is a 115V system. Power in reads 22 ohms and power out reads 1.0 ohms. I think this is within proper limits but would like reassurance.

I've checked the breaker on the electrical panel - no problem.

I've checked the fuse on the low voltage - no problem.

I've checked the capacitor on the air handler - no problem.

I direct wired the air handler (bypassed the thermostat) and it ran fine, no short.

I bypassed the thermostat and connected the low voltage yellow wire (cooling) with the low voltage red wire. If I understand this correctly, it should bypass the thermostat and call for the outdoor compressor to start. This did not start the compressor.

What could be wrong that causes the compressor to not start and the thermostat to be without power? Thanks for any suggestions you might have and, remember, I'm learning as I go.

AC not working - did some troubleshooting

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Condenser Coil

I have an american standard AC system. I see several combs for straightening out fins but mine are spine fins. They look like Christmas Tree Tinsel inside the outside unit. Any advice on straightening these out. Thanks.

Condenser Coil

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Kitchen faucet leaking

Hello. I have a pioneer kitchen faucet (model #2BR110) that is leaking. I was told to replace the entire stem. I was looking online and found a picture of the stem.
Pioneer X-3900002c Part - Faucet Stems - Amazon.com

Looks like there is no washer on there, just a couple of o-rings. Would it be possible just to replace the o-rings to fix the leak? Thank you.

Kitchen faucet leaking

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concrete around pergola help

Hi everyone. I'm a first time poster that just found this website when I was searching for information. My wife and I are planning on purchasing a Steel Pergola with canopy from home depot that we want to put in the backyard. Our yard is not too big and the plan is not to stay in this house for too long (our first home), maybe around 5 years or so, so we don't want to spend too much money to build an actual patio or pergola. We live in Rancho Cucamonga in Southern California and our area gets pretty windy certain times of year. It's usually around 20 or so mph but has gone up to 40-50 mph and gusts up to 60-70 mph. I want to make sure that the pergola we are getting will be secure, the canopy can get pushed back so we plan on having it pushed back or even take it off when we are not using it or when it's about to get windy. I wanted to put concrete around the posts (they come straight down) up to say, 36-48 inches and then buy faux stone panels to put around the concrete (my backyard has a concrete slab and grass area, this will go on the concrete slab). My question is as follows: 1.) am I ok with just setting the concrete around the post (that would take care of the wind issue) or would it be better to drill holes into the concrete and put rebar down and then put the concrete. Would it matter either way or is there any other way that is recommended or can be suggested that will make it look nice? Should I forget the concrete and just use anchors to bolt it to the concrete? 2.) All the concrete form tubes that I found are round, do they have square ones available as well or what would I be able to use for this? 3.) I have read about wood rotting due to water when it's in concrete or wrapped in concrete. The website states that the pergola has a aluminum and steel/metal design. Would I have any concerns about rot or any other issues wrapping the post in concrete (again, up to 36-48 inches). Any other suggestions or recommendations or ideas would be greatly appreciated. I've done a few DIY stuff around the house but this would be my first getting into concrete and what not. . Thanks in advance. concrete around pergola help

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Ac110v 3w g4 led

I bought new 8 X AC110V 3W G4 LEDs to use with my light fixture which has a transformer in it that converts AC110V into AC12V, do I need to remove that transformer and connect my light fixture directly to the main line in order to use these new LED's? I did a test and regular G4 bulbs work with the transformer but these new AC110V 3W leds only work when I bypass the transformer but is it safe or do they also need some kind of transformer? Ac110v 3w g4 led

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2003 Malibu radiator fans not coming on

I have a 2003 Malibu, 150k, v6, 3.1 auto, a/c (not working). Car gets hot (but never more than 7 out of 10 on heat scale and coolant escapes from overflow tank because fans do not come on (almost a gallon at a time). Temp gauge on dash seems to reflect accurate temps. Two questions:

If I can't do a real fix for my radiator fans (see below), if I rig a by-pass and directly turn on the radiator fans (through a thermo-switch), will this give me other problems or computer error codes? Right now only codes set are cat. not at high efficiency - which pre-dates this issue. This is most important question as except for a temp sensor, I don't plan spending a lot of money to fix this problem.

Radiator fans won't come on when hot. They will come on if I turn on the a/c for a second and then turn a/c off (a/c clutch blows fuse if left on for more than a second). When turned on this way, fans do stay on even after a/c is off and even if a/c clutch blows fuse. If I disconnect a/c clutch or the a/c clutch relay (to keep the a/c clutch from blowing the fuse) or if the fuse has already blown, then turning on the a/c won't turn on the fans when I turn on the a/c. Nothing seems to turn on the fans due to the heat. Since the temp gauge seems to be working fine I don't really think it is the temp sensor (but I will replace anyway). Could it be the temp sensor even with temp gauge working fine? Any suggestions?

2003 Malibu radiator fans not coming on

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