Our house is 14 years old. In the scheme of things, that's not very old. But.....when your house reaches ten years, things need to be repaired and replaced. I have a list of things that need to be done and a husband who is NOT interested in doing them. That wouldn't be a problem if he was satisfied with the work that others have been hired to do.
I won't repeat the entire litany of things that are aggravating me right now. The issue at hand is the garage doors. We have two garage doors, with remote opening systems. We have four remotes. All four of the remotes have died in the past week. If you are standing in the garage, they work. If you step out of the garage, they don't. The hard wired control at the wall still works.
We have changed batteries in the remotes without success. We assume that the remote receivers in both overhead units are malfunctioning. The brand is Allister, and that company is now known as Allstar. It seems they are still a well known brand, but these units are 14 years old, so we might have trouble finding the parts we need.
Here's the problem. DH wants to buy a universal remote receiver to replace the unit that's failing. I think we should contact a garage door repair service to have it done; HE thinks we should do it ourselves. I think we should let someone who knows what they are doing diagnose the problem and order the parts. HE thinks we should play with it on our own.
Is this a guy thing? What are the chances of us getting it right, and saving the expense of a professional?? I think they are slim to none. What do YOU think?
Comments (10)
MOST DEFINATELLY A GUY THING!!!! Trust me!!!
Posted by Jamie | September 15, 2003 5:50 PM
Posted on September 15, 2003 17:50
Yeah, it's a guy thing, because we can FIX anything (I think?). Actually, most of these systems are easy to program if you have the manual. However, the fact that you are having issues with the remotes, with fresh batteries all of a sudden, doesn't sound good. It's a toss up.
Posted by Wichi Dude | September 15, 2003 10:32 PM
Posted on September 15, 2003 22:32
Well, if DH is anything like Natty, then go it alone! She can fix anything!
Posted by Mad Bull | September 15, 2003 11:21 PM
Posted on September 15, 2003 23:21
yuppers, a guy thing. Now, you can let him piss around with it, if it makes him feel good... but make a deal, when he needs to call the repair person he treat you to a specialty coffee from some great coffee place so you don't have to say "I told you so!".
Posted by Desiree | September 16, 2003 2:21 AM
Posted on September 16, 2003 02:21
yuppers, a guy thing. Now, you can let him piss around with it, if it makes him feel good... but make a deal, when he needs to call the repair person he treat you to a specialty coffee from some great coffee place so you don't have to say "I told you so!".
Posted by Desiree | September 16, 2003 2:22 AM
Posted on September 16, 2003 02:22
..errrr...is this where we disagree again :^)...you see carolyn is convinced I can do all these *jobs* and I know I can't...at this moment (well, not exactly now - but we are still in the middle of it) she wants me to build a 'lean-to' at the side of the garage and I want to get in a 'bloke' :^)...
Posted by billy | September 16, 2003 9:29 AM
Posted on September 16, 2003 09:29
WichiDude, I tend to believe that DH can fix anything, too. He's very mechanical. But this isn't mechanical. And I've learned that he's lost his interest in repairs, and would prefer to sail. So, I wish he would just sail and let me get on with getting someone to come in and do it right the first time. I think my game plan for the future is to not discuss things with him and just get them done. I won't have to consult with him, and I won't have to wait. My lack of patience won't be strained to the limit. ARRRGH!
See, Billy....we agree!
Desiree, I LIKE how you think!
M.B.....send Natty over, won't you?
Jamie.....(sigh).....yeah, I know.
Posted by Buffy | September 16, 2003 10:31 AM
Posted on September 16, 2003 10:31
Buffy, this is a guy thing. That prehistoric competitive nature to take charge. Now is the time to change sides, to support his way, so that when or if he fails, the pie will be more humble and he will have learned by it. You, on the other hand, will not have to be humble if he succeeds. By changing sides now, you can just say, “See, I knew you could do it. I originally just didn’t want you to have to deal with the hassle.” Might mean a special vacation, dinner out, or fresh-cut flowers for you.
Posted by Roberta | September 16, 2003 4:20 PM
Posted on September 16, 2003 16:20
Incidentally I posted that before reading previous comments. Guess it's easy to spot that Des and I share some of the same DNA.
Posted by Roberta | September 16, 2003 4:23 PM
Posted on September 16, 2003 16:23
AH, GOOD! It is always easier to ask forgiveness than to ask permission. Do it first then act like you discussed it with him. Works every time.
Posted by Wichi Dude | September 16, 2003 6:22 PM
Posted on September 16, 2003 18:22