October 2003

Halloween Hillstomp up Mt. Garfield

October 31, 2003 Hillstomping Update

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Mailbag: Slow Flow from a Refrigerator Water Dispenser

October 28, 2003 Ice Maker Repair

John W. Turner wrote: I have a GE Refregerator model TFX24R,with Water and ice in the door. When I go to get water from the door there is a hesitation and it then comes out slow. Can hear it as soon as I push lever , and have changed filter and lines but still does [...]

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New Logo for Fixitnow.com

October 26, 2003 Website Updates

Check out the new logo. Pretty slick, ey? The old logo served the site well for many moons but, in the end, I just got freakin’ sick of looking at it. Actually, Mrs. Samurai got sick of looking at it first and started harping on me to change it. Those graphics gurus at Logobee.com designed [...]

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Mailbag: Washer Drain Pipe Overflowing

October 26, 2003 Washer Repair

DK Ezekoye wrote: Thanks for your site! I have had major problems with all (4) of our less than 3 year old Kenmore aplliances. A tip and one question on my washer (Kenmore 417.40042990 front loader). Every so often, the machine will not spin properly (at all). Solution, there is an interlock which will not [...]

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Bird Watching Update: Rare Sighting of the Cacapee Bird

October 22, 2003 Karaoke Lounge

The rare and beautiful Cacapee bird once flourished throughout all New England. The name, Cacapee, is an Iroquois word meaning, “beautiful feathers.” Its long, brightly colored tail plume was highly prized for fashionable head wear. The wing feathers of the Cacapee were commonly used as “tonsil ticklers” in the vomitoriums which were hubs of social [...]

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Appliance Tip of the Day: Rodent Rage

October 20, 2003 General Appliance Wisdom

Yep, it’s gettin’ frosty outside and all the little vermin are scrambling to come inside for a warm place to crap. Their beady little eyes are fixed on your house and they’re quietly invading at night, while you and your loved ones are sound asleep. A favorite destination: your appliances. I have repaired many appliances [...]

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Mailbag: GE 2200 Dishwasher, “Check Water Supply” Error

October 19, 2003 Dishwasher Repair

carolyn kaluzniacki wrote: Hi,I like your web page and email message set up. Very user friendly.Nice job.Ihave a GE “2200″ dishwasher that runs through the prewash cycle then stops and gives a “5″ message ie “not enough water, check water supply” I had a fix it man out who did a temporary fix, but said [...]

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Samurai Web Cam

October 18, 2003 Compooting

I just got one of those cool web cams, you know, those X-10′s that you see in popup ads everywhere you go on the web? Yeah, one o’ those. Well, I finally broke down and bought one. It was easy to set up and seems to work pretty well. I have it set up here [...]

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I Got Mail!

October 18, 2003 Compooting

Grasshoppers email me everyday asking questions about appliance repair. I get so excited about the prospect of imparting free appliance wisdom that I spontaneously burst into song. Oh, wait! I just got an appliance repair email from an AOL user! I can’t resist the urge to sing… audio post powered by audblog

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The Samurai on Assignment: Message from Mars

October 18, 2003 Karaoke Lounge

The CIA has once again requested the help of the Samurai–this time to interpret an anomalous signal originating from Mars. I heterodyned the signal with a low frequency beat harmonic and was able to step it down into the audible range of human hearing. Since it has been recently de-classified, I am now at liberty [...]

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Sit Back, Relax, and Enjoy Your Flight

October 16, 2003 Karaoke Lounge

As many of you know, the Samurai despises flying on commercial airlines. It’s not fear, just good old-fashioned loathing. That basic sentiment notwithstanding, I wouldn’t mind being a passenger on this flight.

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Appliantology: “How Much is a New One?”

October 15, 2003 General Appliance Wisdom

The latest issue of Appliantology, The Journal of Appliance Wisdom, has been submitted to the publisher and will rear its hoary head in next week’s issue of the Kearsarge Slopper. This issue addresses the perennial question that all my Grasshoppers secretly ponder to themselves behind closed doors while contemplating the “repair or replace” enigma, “How [...]

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Appliance Tip of the Day: The Ultimate Dryer Venting Guide

October 15, 2003 Dryer Repair

I reckon dryers are trickier than I thought for most folks. People seem to have a hard time understanding that the dryer vent is absotootly, posilootly critical to the safe and efficient operation of your dryer! Period. Folks, if your dryer vent sux, then your dryer’s performance and safety will suck, too. It’s just that [...]

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Jingleberries

October 8, 2003 Karaoke Lounge

Couple of catchy tunes for you to feast your weary ears on. Check out the funky, new Mr. Appliance jingle, it’s about a minute long but it’s the best minute you’ll ever spend listening to a jingle. Don’t have a minute? Ok, here’s a short little ditty about Super Sugar Crisp.

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Mailbag: Winterizing a Dishwasher

October 6, 2003 Dishwasher Repair

cedarsyrup wrote: I have a dishwasher (whirlpool) in a summer camp. Do I need to do anything to protect it from freezing? _______________________________The above message was sent when you were offline, via your LivePerson site. Message sent from IP: 209.105.186.208 Excellent question, and the short answer is an emphatic “oui, oui!” Two methods are commonly [...]

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