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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 […]

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

GE / Kenmore Dishwasher Check Valve Assembly; No-Drain or Poor Draining = Clean Out Check Valve and/or Replace Flapper Gasket (click to enlarge)
Parts Link: Piston Assembly for Check Valve

Whirlpool / Kenmore Calypso Washer Component Access Diagram (click to enlarge)

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)

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!

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From: TomBBY
Date: 2005-09-28 12:35:49
Subject: LG and Siemens Appliances
I have noticed reading your site that you had no […]

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 […]

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. ?? […]

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!

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 […]

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!
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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 […]

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 […]

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 or […]