September 2005

Audioblog Post

September 30, 2005 Karaoke Lounge

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Dishwasher won’t run; no power to dishwasher; dishwasher dead; dishwasher no-op; dishwasher repair

September 30, 2005 Dishwasher Repair

(click to enlarge) Went on a dishwasher service call the other day. Complaint was that the dishwasher was completely dead. The customer had already verified that the circuit breaker wasn’t tripped. First thing I always do on a dead dishwasher complaint is to verify that power is available at the power junction box in the [...]

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Unveiling a New Mac iBook: A voyeuristic peek into a disturbing moment in the life of a certifiable geek.

September 30, 2005 Compooting

Unveiling a New Mac iBook: A voyeuristic peek into a disturbing moment in the life of a certifiable geek.

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GE / Kenmore Dishwasher Check Valve Assembly; No-Drain or Poor Draining; Check Valve; dishwasher repair

September 30, 2005 Dishwasher Repair

GE / Kenmore Dishwasher Check Valve Assembly; No-Drain or Poor Draining = Clean Out Check Valve and/or Replace Flapper Gasket (click to enlarge). Located at the very back in the middle – take off the cover. Parts Link: Piston Assembly for Check Valve To learn more about your dishwasher, or to order parts, click here.

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Whirlpool / Kenmore Calypso Washer Component Access Diagram (valve, pump, motor, washer plate, u-joint, pressure switch, etc.); washer repair

September 30, 2005 Washer Repair

Whirlpool / Kenmore Calypso Washer Component Access Diagram (click to enlarge) To learn more about your washing machine, or to order parts, click here.

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Whirlpool Duet Washer: how to remove the front access panel; how to remove the boot (bellows) assembly from the tub, how to replace the boot (bellows), washer repair

September 29, 2005 Washer Repair

Whirlpool Duet / Kenmore HE3t Washer: how to remove the front access panel; how to remove the boot (bellows) assembly from the tub, how to replace the boot, how to replace the door switch. (click to enlarge) Parts Link: Front Bellows Seal (boot) To learn more about your washing machine, or to order parts, click [...]

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Background Information on LG, Siemens, and Samsung Appliances for Consumers; appliance reviews

September 29, 2005 General Appliance Wisdom

One of the Master Appliantologists at the Samurai School of Appliantology, TomBBY, wrote up a nice backgrounder piece on LG, Siemens, and Samsung appliances. If you’re in the market for new appliances, you need to read this! ____Original Message_____ From: TomBBY Date: 2005-09-28 12:35:49 Subject: LG and Siemens Appliances I have noticed reading your site [...]

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Washing Machine Diagnostic and Repair Guide; washer repair; washing machine repair

September 28, 2005 Washer Repair

Washing Machine Diagnostic & Repair Guide Problem Possible Causes EEK! My washer is leaking! Your fill hoses might need tightening at either end. I’ve seen where poor draining in the standpipe causes the sudsy water to back up and overflow, making it look like a washer problem when, in fact, it was a plumbing problem. [...]

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Repairing a Melted Hole in a Dishwasher; dishwasher repair

September 27, 2005 Dishwasher Repair

Annisa McAllister wrote: Frigidare Gallery Model #GPDB998JC0. Bracket supporting heating element became a free spirit and allowed the heating element to melt a 3-inch long little trench in the bottom of the tub. Don’t think it melted a hole, but pretty close. Can I repair with some type of epoxy, ect. ?? Please help restore [...]

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Appliantology Newsletter for July-August-September 2005

September 26, 2005 General Appliance Wisdom

The Appliantology newsletter for July-August-September 2005 is out! Amaze your friends, confound your enemies with your esoteric appliance repair wisdom. To get your very own, FREE, personal copy of this widely-sought after and award-winning journal of appliance enlightenment, just click here. Happy fixing!

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Gas Dryer Fires Up Intermittently; dryer repair

September 26, 2005 Dryer Repair

Evie Hump wrote: I have a question about my dryer. I have a Kenmore that is 3 years old. It has always worked very well, until now. In the last few days the gas does not always turn on. We can start it up, watch what we believe to be the glow plug light up [...]

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GE or Hotpoint Dishwasher Hums but Doesn’t Run; dishwasher repair

September 26, 2005 Dishwasher Repair

stvsue wrote: I just found your site and fixed my dishwasher thanks to your info! You provided a picture showing the simple task of giving the fan on the motor a twirl to unstick it and…Yahoo! it worked! Thanks again! _______________________________ Message sent from IP: 4.235.84.109 Thanks for your comments! For the benefit of others [...]

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Roper Dryer Won’t Shut Off; dryer repair

September 25, 2005 Dryer Repair

melanie wrote: Oh noble Samurai, how I love your website. It has already helped me fix my washer, now for the dryer…. Roper model REX3615EW1. Dries and dries, but never stops. Does not matter if it’s on timed dry or auto sense dry….goes and goes and goes…dries the clothes great and then some! Following your [...]

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War Story: Working on a Stack Laundry Unit that Flooded; washer repair

September 24, 2005 Washer Repair

A typical stack laundry unit stuffed into a tight cubby in a bathroom. Looking behind the stacked laundry unit. Couple things to note: 1) the vent hose, while metallic, which is good, is extremely difficult to disconnect for service and will tend to crimp when the unit is pushed back in place; and 2) since [...]

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Is it Worth Replacing a Broken Coupler on a Whirlpool or Kenmore Direct Drive Washer?; washer repair

September 23, 2005 Washer Repair

Tammy wrote: SA BOM NIM — I have a Kenmore 70 Series heavy duty washing machine, model 110.82873120 which is probably 13 to 14 years old (I say probably because it came with the house when we bought it 5 years ago). I think the transmission coupling has broken, because it hums but doesn’t spin [...]

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