I have the 30” GE Profile induction cooktop that was installed just four months ago. Yesterday, it mysteriously froze up. None of the burner controls would activate. Even though the control lock was unlit (supposedly indicating the cooktop was ”unlocked”), we were unable to get the burners to turn on. I discovered this thread and subsequently tried the ”palm method” as well as the ”forearm technique” all to no avail. Frustrated, I then flipped the breaker off and left it off for a couple hours. When I turned the breaker back on and checked….voila! The cooktop appears to have reset itself and is now functioning normally. We’re happy campers once again. I guess the moral of the story is: Check online and find your issue and then exhaust the remedies before calling for service. Cheers all!!

Wow, schoolhouse - I wish I knew there were different glass options for the Anderson doors. I wonder now what I have. I paid about $400 for the door through National Lumber. I think I've decided to put the storm door on the front. I really appreciate everyones opinion on this, and all the good ideas and things to consider. I agree oopsie, it's so inviting to walk by someone's house who has the front door open (with the storm closed). My dog will definitely be happy. Once it's installed, I'll post another picture. I'm still waiting for the Baldwin hardware to come in, I don't know what the holdup is. As far as the potted plants - seems there are very few mums left; I may have missed the window. Pumpkins will have to suffice for now. Thanks again!

Okay, being a pro, you'll know what I'm talking about. Chipping and peeling of the wood at the bottom of the door, both front and back sides. I'm assuming this is a veneer layer and it has been mostly affected by moisture over the years. The threshold has never been maintained or replaced and the door is used multiple times a day. Some of the chipped pieces have come off, but it's not terrible yet. I just don't know if damage has gone deeper that meets the eye. In the last couple of weeks we have noticed the keyed deadbolt is much harder to lock than it was before...the key won't turn all the way now unless we pull up on the doorknob slightly to give the door a little "lift". Weatherstripping has never been replaced...it's the original nailed-on felt. There has always been a storm door until about a year ago. It rains a lot here and the door leads directly to an aggregate concrete patio which seems to stay wet and damp long after rain ends. I do love the door, and know things used to be made much better than they are now. I don't have a lot to spend. Is there a way I can save this one? I'm a pretty good handyman with the proper instructions. If I can save it, what type of replacement weatherstripping would you recommend? There are so many choices. For my storm door choice, I'm hoping to get a locking door with retractable screen from Lowe's or Home Depot. This is super long but I'm just so excited to get some pro advice. :)

The locks are simple mechanisms that sometimes have too much inertia to overcome with the small handle because of the weight or position of the door. Try to push the door into the jamb (or possibly to open slightly), then unlocking. Or lifting the handle (hence the door panel with it slightly), then unlocking. It should not need lubricant.