Friday, September 23, 2005

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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Samurai’s 12 Laws of Appliance Repair

September 23, 2005 General Appliance Wisdom

Samurai’s Ichiban Law of Appliance Repair: Never replace a part unless you have proof that the part is bad. This distinguishes the Samurai School of Appliantology from the Monkey Boy School of Appliance Repair. When I replace an appliance part, it’s because I have proven that the part is bad. This proof could be something [...]

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Whirlpool Duet / Kenmore HE3t Washer Repair Manual

September 23, 2005 Washer Repair

If you have a Whirlpool Duet (or the Kenmore-labeled equivalent, the HE3t), and if you’re a do-it-yourself kinda guy or gal, then you would do well to spend a few shekels on the genuine manufacturer’s repair manual for this washer. It’s a great machine but, let’s face it, it’s still a machine and, eventually, it’ll [...]

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Dishwasher Repair At Your Fingertips

September 23, 2005 Dishwasher Repair

Stephan wrote: My dishwasher was not working tonight, Saturday, 10pm. What a pain in the a… But no, I found a solution in 2 seconds on your webpage. Thanks a lot! _______________________________ Message sent from IP: 69.207.170.159 I assume you’re referring to my Dishwasher FAQ page. Glad to hear you whupped up on that bad [...]

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Gas Stove Goes Boom When It’s Turned Off; stove repair, range repair, oven repair

September 23, 2005 Oven Repair

rvancott wrote: I have a kenmore stove. Inconsistantly after the stove is turned on after several minutes I heard a boom from the stove. The kitchen smells like gas, but the stove is on. I would assume from your trouble shooting guide that the ignitor was the case. Do you have any insights/surgestions….Master _______________________________ Message [...]

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Kenmore Washer Won’t Spin; washer repair

September 23, 2005 Washer Repair

george gerrts wrote: hi, have a kenmore washer model 110.20872990……unit agitates but won,t spin……..does it need a new pump and if so, which does it have?….thanks………george ______________________________ Message sent from IP: 152.163.101.6 A no-spin condition on this washer, the top-loading direct drive washer built by Whirlpool (with a Kenmore name stuck on it, in your [...]

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Kenmore Electric Dryer Works for 5 Minutes Then Shuts off; dryer repair

September 23, 2005 Dryer Repair

Bern Williams wrote: I have a Kenmore electric dryer-110.60612990. It was humming for a period of time. Yesterday when I push the start button it hums, works for about 5 mins then shuts off. Today, I pressed the start button, there is nothing..no noise. Is it just the motor or could it be a variety [...]

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