August 2005

Kenmore (Frigidaire) Front Load Washer Tub Bearing Woes

August 28, 2005 Washer Repair

So, your two to four year old Frigmore (Frigidaire-built but with a Kenmore name stuck on it) front loader is going clang-clang-clang like a trolley when it kicks into hi-speed spin? You’re probably faced with wallowed out tub bearings. Some good discussion for tackling this problem in this thread from the Samurai School of Appliantology. [...]

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Kenmore/ Whirlpool Dishwasher Not Heating Up

August 28, 2005 Dishwasher Repair

Water heating stopped in your Kenmore or Whirlpool dishwasher? If it has a Kenmore name on it, this dishwasher is manufactured by Whirlpool and there’s a Whirlpool Service Pointer out on this very problem. Lots more information in this thread from the Samurai School of Appliantology.

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GE Triton Dishwasher Will Not Drain

August 21, 2005 Dishwasher Repair

If you’re sick of having a dishwasher full of rank, greasy water, this thread from the Samurai School of Appliantology will show you how to get back into the flow.

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Whirlpool Duet Error Message HF

August 20, 2005 Washer Repair

Got a Whirlpool Duet (or a Kenmore HE3T) washer that stops mid-cycle and flashes the HF error code? The solution is ratcheer in the Samurai School of Appliantology.

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Mailbag: What to do with Dryer Cord Ground Wires

August 20, 2005 Dryer Repair

NancyAnn wrote: I recently moved. My Kenmore dryer has a 3 prong plug, my new house a 4 prong receptable. I replaced the old cord with a new 4 wire cord, But didn’t connect the green ground wire. The dryer came with a green wire attached to the frame. Do I remove or leave it? [...]

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GE Monogram Dishwasher Stuck in Drain and Heated Dry

August 19, 2005 Dishwasher Repair

The solution to this problem is so stunningly simple that if you end up paying for a repair, you’ll be kicking yourself in the booty ’till next payday. Piece of pie… IF you know the trick.

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Kitchenaid Dishwasher Sequence Messed Up

August 19, 2005 Dishwasher Repair

Got your panties in a wad because your slick new Kitchenaid dishwasher is running rapidly through the cycles and then turns off. Fear not, my feckless grasshopper, for the Samurai has the heard your wailing, kvetching, and gnashing of teeth. The wisdom you seek is here.

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Laundry Room Bliss

August 19, 2005 Dryer Repair

Hampster wrote: Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! Yesterday as I sat here relishing in the bliss that was the 1st day of my vacation (screaming toddler & 5 loads of laundry) I became painfully aware of just how loud that dryer had become. I surmised that the problem involved whatever it is that the [...]

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Laundry Room Horrors: Shout it Out!

August 19, 2005 General Appliance Wisdom

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Hillstomping Update: Mt. Madison 07282005

August 10, 2005 Hillstomping Update

Had another break in the heat and humidity so I headed off to the Northern Presidential range (“The Prezzies,” in native-speak) of the White Mountains for some mountain-made eye candy. After hiking all summer in 80 and 90 degree heat saturated with humidity, I had almost forgotten how it feels to hike in crisp, cool [...]

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Man’s Testicles Locked In Padlock for Two Weeks

August 10, 2005 Karaoke Lounge

BRENTWOOD, N.H. — Emergency workers helped a New Hampshire man out of a difficult situation over the weekend after a friend apparently locked a padlock around his testicles. According to the Portsmouth Herald, police reported that the 39-year-old man was intoxicated when they arrived at the scene on July 30 at about 3:40 a.m. The [...]

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Hillstomping Update: Franconia Ridge, 07232005

August 7, 2005 Hillstomping Update

My family came up from Georgia for a visit and to have my sister’s two sons Baptized at our parish. I took my brother on a classic hike up the Franconia Ridge in the White Mountains. Being an absolutely beautiful Saturday, lots of other folks had the same idea so the trails were crowded; I [...]

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Vandango!

August 1, 2005 Karaoke Lounge

Gasoline: tres yummies! From left to right: the Trail Hog, the Fixite Do Service Van, and the Mamma Van. (click for larger view)

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War Story: Slow Drying Dryer and Frankenkitty

August 1, 2005 Dryer Repair

A dark and ominous thunderhead had just rolled in when the call came in: dryer taking forever to dry clothes. I set down my 40-ounce bomber can of Colt Malt Liquor and sprinted for my trusty Fixite Do service van. Just as I pulled into the customer’s driveway, the thunderstorm unleashed its fury, dumping rain [...]

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