How mechanically inclined are you?

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Are you Mr. Fix-It?

I'd grab my toolbox and disassemble the furnace until I found the trouble.
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I'd take a look, but hey, it's a gas appliance. Best left to professionals.
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My neighbor's really good about stuff like this, and he lets me help.
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I'd tap the thermostat a few times, then Google for local repair companies.
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Life's too short. Just call a pro, then go out to the neighborhood cafe for breakfast.
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notthesharpest
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Post by notthesharpest »

The poll choices are a little hard to understand.

There are things I know I can fix, things I know I can't fix, and things that require further investigation. In this case, considering that a poorly-repaired gas furnace can potentially be a life-and-death situation for a whole neighbourhood, I would be very reluctant to try my hand at anything that wasn't easy and obvious.
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NiksaNovovic
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Post by NiksaNovovic »

I think that I have SOME technical skill when it comes to tinkering with things other than electronics. I would have no trouble taking something apart, only if I wouldn't void the warranty, but getting it back together would e a whole other story! :lol: ! I usually seek out a resource that tells me what to do such as an online guide or a reference manual and have at 'er!

Warmest regards, Niksa
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sysiphus
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I'll try anything once. If I can get by with just fixing something, I can fix just about anything.

If it needs to look pretty after I'm done, that's when the trouble starts.
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kaptain_zero
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Post by kaptain_zero »

I'll fix anything other than a gas furnace or hot water heater... stoves and the rest I can handle, it's the unattended stuff I tend to worry about so yeah, unless it's something simple like a tripped breaker or someone bumped into the thermostat, I just call a pro and go for breakfast. I'll save my shekels on the other repairs instead.

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Christian
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