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Archive for April, 2006

GE Triton XL Dishwasher Will Not Drain

Thursday, April 6th, 2006

Model numbers starting with GSD, such as GSD6660G00SS.

Most “no-pump-out”? issues are solved by cleaning out a plugged air gap, drain hose or disposer. However, on GE dishwashers with a rear filter, “no-pump-out”? may also be caused by a malfunctioning piston and nut assembly, located underneath the rear filter. To save time, effort and […]

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Frigidaire 30″ Free-Standing Ranges with Mini-Oven: Beeping Sound from Control Panel but No Fault Code

Wednesday, April 5th, 2006

Service Flash from Electrolux on the 30″ Frigidaire Free-Standing Ranges with lower mini oven and warmer drawer combination:

Beeping sound coming from the control panel area with no fault code displayed in the Electronic Oven Control (EOC). The consumer can set the oven lock out feature and the beeping stops.

Possible open or shorted mini oven […]

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Fixitnow.com Appliance Repair Radio Update

Monday, April 3rd, 2006

You wanted another all listener emails episode. You’ve flooded us with email demanding it. And a surprising number of you have actually immolated yourselves and had your cousins mail me photos of your smoldering, sizzling carcasses. That got our attention. So, here it is, another all listener email episode! (Now, […]

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Diagnosing a Bad Transmission in a Maytag Atlantis or Performa Washer

Monday, April 3rd, 2006

If you suspect the transmission in your Maytag Atlantis or Performa is bad (and it wouldn’t be first… or the hundredth… you get my drift?) this topic in the repair forum will help you determine with certitude whether or not it really is bad.

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Maytag Dishwasher Drain Problem Trick

Monday, April 3rd, 2006

You may need to know this little trick when trying to repair a Maytag dishwasher with a drain problem. This trick applies to Maytag dishwashers with model numbers starting with PDB, such as PDB2430AWE.

After checking the usual suspects, check the drain solenoid. Two tests are required here: first, check the continuity of […]

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Frigidaire Side by Side Refrigerators: Air Damper Control Problem, Stuff Freezing in the Beer Compartment!

Sunday, April 2nd, 2006

Been a whole slew of air damper control problems with these fridges. Affected model numbers start with PLHS.

When you turn the thermostat on and off you should be able to hear the damper open and shut. If not, the damper is probably stuck wide-azz open, which will freeze your beer and veggies. […]

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Tips for Installing a New Pump/Motor Assembly on Whirlpool - Kitchenaid - Kenmore Dishwasher

Saturday, April 1st, 2006

Installing a new motor-pump assembly into this dishwasher can be a difficult job for the limp-of-wrist and wet-of-bed. But gird up your loins like a man and the Samurai, lo, even the Samurai himself, shall lead you unto the Promised Land.

Can I hear an “Amen?”
Yeah, whatever. Freak.

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Icemakers in Frigidaire Refrigerators Stop Making Ice

Saturday, April 1st, 2006

If the icemaker in your 2005 Frigidaire refrigerator won’t make ice unless you jiggle the ejector arm, then you need to replace the icemaker hold switch and cam. There’s a “dead spot” between one contact opening and the other contact closing that causes the icemaker to stop because both contacts are open at the […]

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Fridaire Gallery Front Load Washer won’t Drain or Spin

Saturday, April 1st, 2006

Couple common causes for this little nuisance which I discuss ad nauseum ratcheer.

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Disassembling a Maytag Drying Center

Saturday, April 1st, 2006

Common model numbers are MCE8000AY and MCG8000AW. These models have been out long enough for something to break and need fixing. Here’s the Cliff Notes tear down procedure:

Remove the two screws that connect the front panel to the lint trap housing.
Open the upper cabinet dryer and unscrew the four screws that span across […]

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