May 2007

Whirlpool Duet Sport Dryer: Gut Check

May 31, 2007 Dryer Repair

The Whirlpool Duet Sport is skulking around the Ameedican market. The one schweet thing about this dryer is that you can get to all the guts via the top or front panels– no need to pull it out from the wall in violation of the 10th Law of the Prophecy. Disassembly follows the same procedure [...]

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How to Re-Calibrate the KitchenAid Dual-Fuel Ranges

May 28, 2007 Oven Repair

This tech tidbit applies to the K/A dual-fuel ranges with steam, models KDRP707RSS00, KDRP707RSS01, KDRP767RSS00, or KDRP767RSS01. If you’re having temperature control problems with this range, here’s whatcha need to do: 1. Foist, make sure the oven control is off. 2. Next, turn the Selector knob to Bake, Convection Roast or Convection Bake. For your [...]

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Appliance Deconstruction Techniques Illustrated

May 28, 2007 General Appliance Wisdom

Appliance deconstruction is a technique sometimes used in the ancient martial art of Fixite Do. Since deconstruction is terminal for the appliance, it is only used as a last resort. An Apprentice Appliantologist at the repair forums posted a nice demonstration of appliance deconstruction using the Impact Technique. One thing to notice in this demonstration [...]

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Adventures of a New Appliance Technician

May 21, 2007 General Appliance Wisdom

Appliance Tech, Grizzly, a new brother-at-arms in the ancient martial art of Fixite Do, shared some of his more vivid experiences and observations of his first few months of practicing the craft of Appliantology. Interesting (well, not really) observations I’ve made in the larval stage of my appliantology career. Five months may not be long [...]

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How to Replace the Mounting Stem/Seal and Tub Bearing in a Maytag Dependable Care Washer

May 18, 2007 Washer Repair

This washer is an oldie but goodie, manufactured by Maytag back in the days when Maytag earned a reputation for quality and dependability (unlike the junk being cranked out today with a Maytag label on it). A sure sign that you need to do this repair on your trusty old Maytag is if you see [...]

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Name That Part!

May 18, 2007 Washer Repair

Yes, boyz and beanz, it’s time for everyone’s favorite game, Name That Part! If you can guess the part shown here in the thumbnail pic (click it for a bigger picture), then you’ll get a special treat from the Samurai. Here’s a hint: it comes from a Whirlpool-built (Kenmore-branded) top-loading, direct drive washing machine. Give [...]

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GE Recalls 2.5 Million Dishwashers

May 16, 2007 Appliance Recalls

Yet another appliance recall notice *yawn*. According to CPSC, this recall is due to a faulty liquid rinse-aid dispenser. Apparently, the dispenser can leak rinse aid onto the dishwasher’s internal wiring which can cause an electrical short and overheating, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Read the sordid details ratcheer. I wonder how much of [...]

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Getting to the Lid Switch in a Kenmore Top-Loading Washer

May 16, 2007 Washer Repair

what is the best way to get to the lid switch on a kennmore washer, model # 110.28812790. It looks as if I need to remove the whole outer shell. _______________________________ The above message was sent when you were offline, via your Timpani site. Message sent from IP: 12.24.236.162 You are correctum! The technique is [...]

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Love Means Never Having to Say Goodbye… to Your Appliances

May 15, 2007 General Appliance Wisdom

It’s the ultimate First World problem: how to stay in touch with your appliances even if you’re away from home. Well, Pilgrim, you git down on yer knees and thank the Lord Fixus because now you can do just that! Daf right, Nappy– Whirlpool, Hewlett Packard, Microsoft, Panasonic and Procter & Gamble are all test [...]

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Kenmore Dryer Stopped Working

May 15, 2007 Dryer Repair

My Kenmore Dryer stopped working. It gets power because the cycle dial turns when plugged in. I keep reading about tripped circuit breakers on dryers in the forum but have no idea where they are located. Please help. Thank you _______________________________ The above message was sent when you were offline, via your Timpani site. Message [...]

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Appliance Repair Mental Therapy Session

May 15, 2007 Fan Mail

MESSAGE SENT THROUGH YOUR WEBSITE This form was submitted: May 08 2007 / 21:23:21 by a visitor with this IP Address: 208.106.65.164 name = Aloysius Terego country = USA I have only two words to say (add to) your disclaimer; Don’t Panic! C’mon, man, someone as twisted as you MUST have read Hitchhiker’s Guide to [...]

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The Greatest Website Ever!

May 15, 2007 Fan Mail

This is the greatest website ever. Thanks for showing my how to fix my pos maytag range with the f1 error. Now if I can find the part on your site i will gladly pay three times for it…… _______________________________ The above message was sent when you were offline, via your Timpani site. Message sent [...]

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