January 2007

The iPhone Is No Smartphone

January 26, 2007

After all the initial iPhone mania wore off, the real scoop on the latest gadgetronic offering from Apple is starting to emerge: The iPhone Is No Smartphone: “ Apple’s iPhone was the talk of the town after its January 9 launch. Industry observers were by and large impressed with the new device, praising its user [...]

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Complete Listing of All Error Codes for All Thermador Cooking Products

January 25, 2007 Oven Repair

It’s an all-you-can-eat error code buffet on Thermador cooking products! Come and git it: sooo-WEEE! In order to download the error code file, you’ll need to be an Apprentice Appliantologist in the Samurai Appliance Repair Forum. All your other friends are doing it. How ’bout you? For more tidbits and insight into Thermador error codes, [...]

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Official Legal Notice: Terms of Service (TOS) for Fixitnow.com

January 24, 2007 Website Updates

Be it known to all ye present… By using Fixitnow.com or other Samurai Appliance Repair Man websites (“Samurai Sites”), you agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions pursuant to the Common Law of Erasmus (c.1530): Be thou not a weenie. For weenies belong not in civil conversation but rather roasting over a [...]

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How To Remove the Tub in a Whirlpool Duet / Kenmore HE Washer

January 24, 2007 Washer Repair

This excellent little video from Whirlpool Corporation shows how to tear down and remove the tub in a Whirlpool Duet washer (the Kenmore HE3t / HE4t is the same machine but with a "Kenwhore" label slapped on it). Oh, I know what you're saying, "Gee, Samurai, that's real nice an' all, but how likely is [...]

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How to Know When to Replace the Drum Rollers in Your Amana Dryer

January 22, 2007 Dryer Repair

If your dryer rumbles and bumbles when you run it, then you probably need to replace the drum rollers. This page will help you take the dryer apart so you can check ‘em out. If your drum rollers look like this: …then you need new rollers. Come git you some. Actually, that’s one of the [...]

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How to Replace the Brushes in a Frigidaire Front Loading Washer Motor

January 22, 2007 Washer Repair

Brush failure in these motors is the most common cause for motor failiure. A new motor costs about $200; new pair of brushes about $60. The real kick in the shorts is that Frigidaire does NOT sell the brushes separately! BTW, this also applies to Kenmore washers built by Frigidaire. (If you believe there is [...]

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Where Have All the Tradesmen Gone?

January 20, 2007 General Appliance Wisdom

When was the last time you tried to hire a skilled and competent tradesman? Seems you either can’t get anyone to call you back or the ones that you can reach you wished you hadn’t. Why is that, Capt. Ron? As usual, the Samurai has the answer. Open your skull and let the light of [...]

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Blinking Clean Light on Whirlpool-built Dishwashers

January 20, 2007 Dishwasher Repair

If the Clean Light is blinking seven times on your Whirlpool-built dishwasher (this includes Kitchenaids and most Kenmores), this excellent video from Whirlpool Corporation explains the causes and how to troubleshoot it. Recommended Reading: Another post on this specific issue. More on Whirlpool-built dishwashers. Order parts for your dishwasher. To learn more about your dishwasher, [...]

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Whirlpool Duet / Kenmore HE3t and HE4t Washers: A Peek Under the Hood

January 19, 2007 Washer Repair

At some point during your tenure of owning this machine, you’ll need to remove the top panel (three screws in back) to chase a gremlin. The flowmeter and the CCU in particular have been troublemakers. This will help… You can buy a printed copy of the genuine service manual for this washer. Or, I may [...]

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How to Clean Out the Blower in an Asko Dryer

January 18, 2007 Dryer Repair

Clues that you may need to clean out the blower (fan wheel) in your Asko dryer: – The dryer heats but takes a long time to dry the clothes. Also see this page. – The dryer makes a disconcerting rumbling noise and/or vibrates while running. Just be careful in there, you never know what you’ll [...]

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How to Manually Start the Defrost Cycle in Frigidaire Refrigerators

January 17, 2007 Refrigerator Repair

Dear most knowledgeable one. I am almost as bad at computers as I am Frigidaire Side by sides. Am trying to find out how to make this bad boy go into defrost? (something like clap my hands two times, spin aound in a counter-clockwise circle while hitting the light switch 15 times in two seconds?) [...]

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Maytag Performa Washer Tub Very Loose and Slops Around

January 17, 2007 Washer Repair

Sublime Masters Stumpowitz and Budget Appliance Repair, two distinguished Master Appliantologists at the Samurai Appliance Repair Forum, explain the most likely causes for this malady and how to diagnose it. Come, bask in the light of their wisdom at this topic in the repair forum.

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What is the Sound of One Staber Washing?

January 15, 2007 Washer Repair

Tumble Spin Buy

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GE QuietPower dishwasher: beeping, blinking, and not running but…

January 15, 2007 Dishwasher Repair

…other than that, it works great! And it sure looks sharp filling in that big gap in the cabinets. What’s that? You say you’d like it to actually wash dishes, too? OK, I guess we can talk about that after you try cutting power to the dishwasher for at least 15 minutes. If, after restoring [...]

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Staber Washer Fan Mail

January 15, 2007 Fan Mail

Thank you Thank you. We love our Staber washer. We’ll be getting a dryer as soon as ours breks. Thank you for the direction. I’ve tried to wear it out and now I understand why there are no used Stabers for sale out there. I wish I’d known about them when I was 20…I WAS [...]

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