March 2008

Using GFCI Outlets with Appliances

March 28, 2008 General Appliance Wisdom

Don’t do it. It’s unnecessary, it’s not required by the National Electrical Code (NEC), and will likely cause nuisance trips (killing the circuit when there’s nothing wrong), especially on older appliances. The NEC does not require GFCI on permanent appliances such as disposals, dishwashers, refrigerators, washers, dryers, etc., as long as they are not installed [...]

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Whirlpool Refrigerator Water Dispenser With a Case of the Drips

March 11, 2008 Refrigerator Repair

According to Whirlpool, this is usually caused by one of the following: – Inadequate water pressure. – Kinked tubing anywhere between the valve and the dispenser outlet. – Dissolved air or gases in the water supply. – The slight expansion and contraction of the reservoir as it warms and cools. The key word is “usually.” [...]

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How to Wire a Three-Speed Motor in a Whirlpool Top-loading Washing Machine

March 11, 2008 Washer Repair

Sublime Master Reg ‘splains it ratcheer.

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Maytag Neptune MAH5500 Time Advances too Fast

March 11, 2008 Washer Repair

This is caused by the control board putting out the incorrect voltage to the timer. You’ll need to replace the control board. Be careful about the wiring– if you mis-wire the new board, you’ll blow it again. At $200 a pop, adult language will be forthcoming in liberal quantities. See this topic for more details.

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Frigidaire-built Front-Loading Washer Goes Thumpety-thump During Spin

March 11, 2008 Washer Repair

This is probably a bad drum “spider.” For details on how to confirm, including a helpful excerpt from the service manual, see this topic in the repair forum.

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Maytag Dishwasher with Intermittent Rumbling Noise

March 11, 2008 Dishwasher Repair

See this topic in the Samurai Appliance Repair Forum for some sage advice from Sublime Masters of Appliantology on how to troubleshoot this emerging problem with these dishwashers.

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Maytag Atlantis Washer Spins but only Agitates in One Direction

March 11, 2008 Washer Repair

The brake may not be holding which means you would need to replace both the brake stator and rotor. To confirm and for more detailed troubleshooting help on this problem, see this topic in the Samurai Appliance Repair Forum.

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