If it moves and it shouldn't, duct tape;
If it doesn't move and it should, WD-40.
Not exactly on point, but close.
Since I last "fixed" our trash compactor 3 1/2 years ago it has made a hellacious noise every time we use it, striking panic into the hearts of "neighbors" far and wide. In fact, we are now required to notify Vienna, Fairfax, and Virginia police and fire departments before we turn the thing on, so they can bring on extra staff to deal with frightened callers: "Don't worry, it's just Dan's trash masher."
Well.
I got to wondering the other day, goodness knows why, "Could it just need lubrication?"
Answer: Yes!
A little white lithium grease on the drive chain and some wheel bearing grease on the drive screws and Voila! Now even Joey could nap in the kitchen undisturbed while we mash 2 cubic feet of detritus into a 2-inch cube.
And it took me only 3 1/2 years to figure this out! (God only knows how the wonderful wife puts up with me.)
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