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How to troubleshoot and repair a broken water dispenser problem on a GE side-by-side refrigerator [video]

May 13, 2012 Refrigerator Repair

Join the Samurai on a troubleshooting adventure where he expertly tracks down the problem with a GE side-by-side refrigerator that won’t dispense water; the ice maker and ice dispenser still work, just the water dispenser is INOP. This video shows how to isolate the problem and the common fix for certain models. Details on the [...]

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Appliantology Newsletter: The Warm Refrigerator Fire Drill

May 4, 2012 Appliance News

Appliantology Newsletter The Warm Refrigerator Fire Drill Early-May 2012 The Warm Refrigerator Fire Drill So you’re minding your own business, going about your morning and getting ready for work. You open the refrigerator for your morning beer and discover, to your horror, that all the beer is warm! Bile burns the back of your throat [...]

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Samurai’s washer and dryer recommendations [podcast]

May 3, 2012 Appliance Repair Radio

Your Name: Matt Type of Appliance: None Brand: ? Model Number: ? Your Precious Words: OK, so I am ready to buy another set of laundry machines. After coming to this site for the last 8 or so years I figured you’d be best to ask…. Top loader or front loader? Old skool or hi [...]

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How to force the adaptive defrost control (ADC) into test mode in the new-style GE top-mount refrigerators [video]

May 2, 2012 Refrigerator Repair

Your Name: JEFF Type of Appliance: Refrigerator Brand: GE Model Number: HTH17CBT2RWW Your Precious Words: How to force adaptive defrost contol to test. part #WR55X10900 This is a new style top mount, even tech sheet on back only shows schematic. Hi Jeff, Short answer: Press the fresh food door switch 3 times within 5 seconds [...]

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Pulling an appliance out without damaging the floor using appliance glides

May 2, 2012 General Appliance Wisdom

Name: Gene Type of Appliance Oven/Range/Stove/Cooktop Brand: any Model Number: none Briefly Describe the Problem: Their used to be these nylon runners about 4 inches wide and about 2-3 feet long that were used to place under the feet of appliances and pull them out from easily without damaging the flooring.I am a appliance tech [...]

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Refrigerator water dispenser drips water after use

May 1, 2012 Refrigerator Repair

Your Name: MICHAEL Type of Appliance: Refrigerator Brand: FRIGIDAIRE Model Number: FLSC23F6DS2 Your Precious Words: EACH TIME AFTER USING WATER DISPENSER, IT DRIPS ABOUT 6-7 DROPS. THE TRAY FILLS UP AFTER AWHILE AND WATER IS ON THE FLOOR. I CHANGED TO DISPENSER LEVR/ACTUATOR BUT THAT DID NOT STOP THE DRIPPING. WHAT’S UP? Hi Michael, This [...]

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Replacing the suspension shocks on the Whirlpool ThinTwin stackable washer

May 1, 2012 Washer Repair

All 24″ Thin Twin® Suspension Spring use this suspension shock kit ==> http://www.repairclinic.com/PartDetail/Shock-Absorber/W10207783/1468985 It contains three shocks, three self tapping screws, blue Loctite® and an instruction sheet. Correct installation of these springs is crucial for their proper operation. Use all of the parts in the kit and follow the instructions. Other tips: If one suspension [...]

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Freezer isn’t blowing cold air into the refrigerator

May 1, 2012 Refrigerator Repair

Your Name: Adam Type of Appliance: Refrigerator Brand: Kenmore Model Number: 106.58726800 Your Precious Words: My freezer is working just fine, but is not transfering the cold air to the refrigerator. Can you please advise how to troubleshoot what parts i will need? I have a Kenmore coldspot 2008 model #106.58726800. Thanks, Adam Hi Adam, [...]

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Ice from the ice maker has a funny smell and aftertaste

April 28, 2012 Ice Maker Repair

Your Name: David Type of Appliance: Ice Maker Brand: whirlpool Model Number: 628370rev.a Your Precious Words: The ice from my ice maker has a funny smell and aftertaste. This ice maker replaced an older one of the same model. The previous one did not seem to have this problem. What do you think it could [...]

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Diagnosing and replacing the gas valve coils in a gas dryer [video]

April 27, 2012 Dryer Repair

Your Name: david Type of Appliance: Dryer Brand: kenmore Model Number: 110.76642500 Your Precious Words: After doing the diagnostics it appears that I need new solenoids on the gas burner. Do you have these or do I need to buy the who burner assembly Hi David, If the coils (or solenoids) on the gas valve [...]

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Replace your window air conditioner filter to stay cool and healthy this summer!

April 25, 2012 Air Conditioner Repair

Winter has finally given way to Spring up here in northern Yankeeland but it’s still pretty chilly–nowhere near air conditioner weather. Most of the country is getting into the warm spring weather and lots of folks down in the Southland are already cranking up their air conditioners. Is it warming up where you are yet? [...]

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Where is the high voltage board in a Maytag bottom-mount refrigerator?

April 25, 2012 Refrigerator Repair

Your Name: paul Type of Appliance: Refrigerator Brand: maytag Model Number: mfd2561heb Your Precious Words: freezer works, fridge temp. stuck at 68, think it’s the high voltage board. Where is it and how do I change it? Hi Paul, This diagram shows you where the HV board is located: And you can buy the replacement [...]

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Where is the operating thermostat in a Whirlpool dryer?

April 25, 2012 Dryer Repair

Your Name: keith Type of Appliance: Dryer Brand: kenmore Model Number: 110.70982990 Your Precious Words: I get no flame, no valves clicking open and no glow on my ignitor. I found my thermal fuse was open, so need to get a new one of those, but I have been looking for a part you mentioned [...]

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Clearing an ice clump jamming the ice maker in a Samsung refrigerator [video]

April 24, 2012 Ice Maker Repair

Sometimes, when an ice maker stops working, it’s something simple. In this case, it was an ice clump stuck between the ice maker and the compartment wall jamming the ice maker. This particular Samsung refrigerator is model number RFG297HDWP/XAA. It’s a French Door / bottom freezer unit with the ice maker in the upper (fresh [...]

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Sub-Zero 550 refrigerator service manual; won’t freeze ice cream

April 23, 2012 Refrigerator Repair

Your Name: Bill R Type of Appliance: Refrigerator Brand: Sub-Zero 550 Model Number: 550 Your Precious Words: Would it be possible for you to send me the pdf of the Sub-zero service manual. I have one that may need some repairs. The freezer will freeze water but not ice cream. I’m thinking it might be [...]

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