mankato mn inspector: Lasko Fans Recalled
- 04/01/11 05:34 PM
For many homeowners in Minnesota we rely on the assistance of fans during the warm spring or summer days or not having to turn on the AC, just in case it will be another tempermental week of Minnesota weather and the next day decides to cool off. But, before you do this season take a look at the fan you're using. Lakso, a large fan manufacturer recently released a large recall of over 4 million fans which have been in circulation since 2002 and contain an electrical fire hazard. Lasko Recalls Box Fans Due To Fire Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in … (0 comments)
mankato mn inspector: Removing Odors From Your Wash Machine
- 11/23/10 12:30 PM
There are some absolutely disgusting things that go in your clothes washer from dirty socks, to infant clothes and more but if you have ever had a wash machine with a bad odor there is no comparison. Over time, you may begin to notice that your wash machine begins to develop an order from a build up of residue. This is a signal that it may be time to clean your washer. To start off decide where the source of the smell is originating. Typically the cause is your washer but every once in awhile it may be from the water … (2 comments)
mankato mn inspector: Winter Preparation - Exterior Faucets
- 10/22/09 09:32 AM
With winter weather and consistent below freezing temperatures on their way in Minnesota its important to take some preparations. Over the coming weeks I will post about some of the important preparations to make, and today it will be exterior faucets. There are many different theories on the best approach to take when winterizing exterior faucets, but in my opinion unless you have a handy frost free hose bib on the exterior of the home its quite simple.
First, make sure that you have disconnected all hoses, and extensions, or additional valves from the faucet to allow water to escape the faucet. Second, … (2 comments)
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For many homeowners in Minnesota we rely on the assistance of fans during the warm spring or summer days or not having to turn on the AC, just in case it will be another tempermental week of Minnesota weather and the next day decides to cool off. But, before you do this season take a look at the fan you're using. Lakso, a large fan manufacturer recently released a large recall of over 4 million fans which have been in circulation since 2002 and contain an electrical fire hazard.
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