From the monthly archives:
Models Affected:
All 23/25/27 and 29 cubic foot electronic side-by-side refrigerator units with plastic liners manufactured in 2001 or later. This includes all Profile (Arctica and Eterna… dontcha just love the vacuous names? I guess the marketing boobs rejected Mediocra and Pathetica) models.
Consumer Issues:
Freezing in the vegetable (middle) pan or the CustomCool (bottom) pan, frozen [...]
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There have been problems with the motor wire harness connector on these washers. The problems are either a loose or bent terminal in the molex connector.
Unplug the connector and tug on each wire. If a wire comes loose from the plug, bend the locking tab up. If a locking tab is not properly [...]
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Appliance repair really boils down to knowing one of two things: having excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills OR knowing some cool tricks. This technique for straightening bent door hinges on a dryer falls in the “Cool Tricks” category.
To learn more about your dryer, or to order parts, click here.
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This is the real deal written by the manufacturer of this washer, not some wannabe-but-ain’t-got-the-balls third party. With over 60 pages of detailed technical information, photographs, diagrams, illustrations, and, yes, schematics, you’ll be able to easily do any repair on your Calypso washer using this manual. It’s written in a clear, easy-to-understand style [...]
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So, Old Faithful has shat the bed and you’re thinking about hauling it to the landfill and replacing it with one of those sexy, glitzy appliances you saw in the Sunday paper? And, amazingly, it’s the same price that you paid for Old Faithful 20 years ago! Hmmm, how does that work?
Well, Bubba, [...]
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This can be the muthah of all appliance repairs, easily rating six mugs on the world-famous SUDs-o-meter. Before you get started, make sure you have at least a six-pack of your most flavorite fermented grain beverage. And read this topic in the repair forum for some of the finer points on technique.
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This affects all 2001 models with “M” as the eighth letter in the model, e.g., PSS25SGM, and those units with serial date code LA4, MA4, RA4, SA4, TA4, VA4, ZA4 & AD4.
When the damper door mechanism breaks (usually in the wide-azz open position), the temperature control can no longer regulate the amount of cold [...]
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If your Kenmore model number is a 253.xxxxxxx, then it was built for Kenmore by Frigidaire. Latest survey results from the field show that these compressors are having a failure rate of 92.76%. After these compressors are replaced in the field (usually as a warranty repair), they run fine for years. The [...]
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MODELS affected:
Washers:
BLTF2940ES, BTF2140ES, FTF2140ES, FWFB9200ES, GLTF2940ES, LTF2140ES and LTF2940ES
Dryers:
BCEQ2152ES, BEQ1442ES, FE/GQ1442ES. FEQ1442CES, FEQ2152ES, GCE/GQ2152ES, GLE/GQ2152ES, GLE/GQ1442ES and GLE/GQ2152ES.
You know this problem: you turn the selector knob or press any button and get an obnoxious flashy beepy thing in the display. Some models will even taunt you with an “Err” in the display.
I know [...]
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Before you start having an anxiety attack thinking this is the famous control board failure or running elaborate tests to monitor motor function, let’s check some simple things, like water supply to the washer and the water fill during the rinse cycle.
To learn more about your washing machine, or to order parts, click here.
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For Maytag dishwashers with model numbers starting with MDB where you suspect the upper spray arm isn’t spinning, there are some excellent suggestions for things to check in this repair forum topic.
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Starting to see these fault codes pop up in these otherwise fine machines. The F/11 code is just a generic code generated when there’s a communications error between the two main control boards in the washer. These two boards are the Motor Control Unit (MCU) and the Central Control Unit (CCU).
A common problem [...]
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We’re on a roll! Yet another all listener email episode. In this thriller…
Steve’s three year old Amana refrigerator is freezing stuff in the crisper drawer and his water dispenser quit working. Is there a connection? Bonus: link to the evaporator fan upgrade kit discussed in this episode.
Amy gunked up her [...]
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The shocks are removed by lifting the plastic locking tabs, grabbing hold of the upper portion of the shock and twisting CCW very hard 1/4 turn. Slide the shocks back together and reinstall the opposite way.
Sometimes, the shock can be tighter than a flea’s azz to turn and remove. In these cases, I’ll [...]
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These washers have been around long enough that we’re starting to see drum bearing and seal failures. Maytag has come out with a reasonably-priced bearing and seal replacement kit.
While you’ve got it torn down, might as well replace the belt.
Intimidated by this job? There, there, my leetle grasshopper, not to worry– the Maytag [...]
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