February 2004

Mailbag: Reconnecting the Wires to Dryer Thermostats

February 29, 2004 Dryer Repair

Clive Farrington wrote: Cool website….I have a quick question, in the process of fixing my whirlpool drier. Does it matter which way round the wires go on the thermostats/temp sensors – there was one I’m not sure I hooked back up the right way round? _______________________________The above message was sent when you were offline, via [...]

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Samurai to Go!

February 25, 2004 Website Updates

Now you can get each of the Samurai’s pearls of wisdom as they’re unleashed, er, I mean, released to the web. Yep, you can use your flavorite RSS reader to scoop up the latests pearls without ever having to actually click over to Fixitnow.com. Now how fain�ant is that? It’s even easier if you have [...]

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Mailbag: Asko Dishwasher Meltdown

February 24, 2004 Dishwasher Repair

Ann wrote: I have a 6 yr old ASKO dishwasher. All the insulation melted down causing a flood. It now is so loud it sounds like a MACK Truck. They are giving me the runaround. Any advice or have you heard of similar problems. _______________________________The above message was sent when you were offline, via your [...]

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Mailbag: Non-Standard Dryer Vent

February 21, 2004 Dryer Repair

John Chisum wrote: Hello, I am building a new house, the builder has put 3″ PVC VENT PIPE under the cement from landury room to the outside wall, now the inspector tells him that its supposed to be 4″ pipe, what I am asking is will the 3″ PVC VENT PIPE WORK(its installed under the [...]

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Hillstomping Update: Mts. Eisenhower and Pierce

February 20, 2004 Hillstomping Update

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The Toll-free Appliance Repair Hotline

February 17, 2004 Website Updates

“Why isn’t my dryer drying?” “Why isn’t my washer washing?” “Why isn’t my micro waving?” “Why is my refrigerator warm and my oven cold?” Appliance problems gotcha scratching your head? Wouldn’t it be great to be able to actually talk to a Master Appliantologist and get answers to your appliance repair questions? Once again, wantonly [...]

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We Love the Subs!

February 15, 2004 Karaoke Lounge

This is one of those things that pegs the bizarre-o-meter so hard it slams right into cool. Quiznos is using singing vermin to sell sandwiches. I’m LMAO and can’t stop watching it. Check it out.

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How Cool are You?

February 15, 2004 Karaoke Lounge

As cool as the Samurai? Well, you just hitch ‘em up, Hoss, and take this 5-second Cool Person Test. Then we’ll see who’s cool and who’s the fool.

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Mailbag: Oven Electronic Control Board is Broken and No Longer Available

February 11, 2004 Oven Repair

Barbara wrote: I have a GE oven, which, as you know, sucks ass. The control panel part needs to be replaced (the oven still works, but beeps incessantly if the power is on) I have just learned that GE no longer makes the part, so their only recommendation is that the oven must be replaced. [...]

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Appliance Parts for All Brands and Models

February 10, 2004 Appliance Parts Smarts

Admiral Airtemp Amana Aprilaire Asko Auto-Flo Bemis Bosch Broan Caloric Climatrol Crosley Dacor DCS Duracraft Edison Estate Fedders FiveStar Frigidaire Garland GE Gibson Goldstar Hamilton Hampton Bay Hardwick Hitachi Holmes Hotpoint Humid-Aire Insinkerator JC Penney Jenn Air Kelvinator Kenmore Kitchen Aid Klein Litton Lobb Magic Chef Marta Marvel Maytag Modern Maid Montgomery Wards Norge Panasonic [...]

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Lake Sunapee Traverse Snowshoe Hike

February 9, 2004 Hillstomping Update

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Mailbag: Whirlpool Dishwasher Detergent Door Won’t Open

February 7, 2004 Dishwasher Repair

michelle clark wrote: Hello, Samuri…   Maybe you can help me with this one.  My Whirlpool dishwasher is only 3 years old, but the soap dispenser does not open.  I opened the unit up, and replaced the wax motor (part number 3374501).  I was quite proud of myself because it worked… the first time.  However, it [...]

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Mailbag: GE Dishwasher Only Hums, Won’t Run

February 5, 2004 Dishwasher Repair

Elisa wrote: Have a GE dishwasher, around 20 years old, only used on holidays, does not start, it just hums. _______________________________The above message was sent when you were offline, via your LivePerson site. Message sent from IP: 67.82.95.95 audio post powered by audblog Link: Freeing a Stuck Motor on a GE Dishwasher

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Mailbag: GE/Hotpoint Dryer (Old Style) Squeals

February 5, 2004 Dryer Repair

Mark Ratcliff wrote: Hi Samurai!Cool Website, dude! I found it by doing a search in AltaVista.Right to my problem….I own a GE electric dryer, model number DDE7100MCLWH. Yesterday when my wife was drying a load of clothes (3 small kids = tons of laundry!) the dryer starting making a real high-pitched squealing noise. Very annoying. [...]

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Mailbag: Dryer Console Hums when the Start Button is Pressed

February 4, 2004 Dryer Repair

Gary Showalter wrote: Clothes dryer not working. KitchenAid Model KEYE665BWH1, serial MD3801078, stock EY665B, Electronic Drynesss Control, Extra Large Capacity/ Heavy Duty.I do my own repairs on this “King of Clothes Dryers”, but this time I cannot figure it out. Just quit working while running. Not the circuit breaker, getting power, as when you push [...]

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