Do-It-Yourself Appliance Repair Help                               
Fixitnow.com Samurai Appliance Repair Man:  Kicking Appliance Butt All Over The Globe!

Appliance repair FAQs

Get interactive repair help from master appliantologists.

Let's finish the job!

Archive for November, 2009

Samsung Over-the-Range Microwave Recall

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

Shock hazard. Danger, Will Robinson!
Samsung OTR Microwave Recall

[Read more...]

Whirlpool / Kenmore Washer Stops While Running but Re-starts When Lid is Raised and Lowered

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

Kenmore washer stops.
Raise and lower lid: restarts.
A flakey lid switch.

To learn more about your washing machine, or to order parts, click here.

[Read more...]

Kenmore HE2 Front-loading Washer with an F25 Error Code

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

This washer is actually the Whirlpool Duet Sport washer with a Kenwhore label slapped on it. The model number of the insolent washer in this case is 110.46462501.
According to the tech sheet supplied with the washer, F25 indicates a possible drive motor tachometer error. (NOTE: The tech sheet is located behind [...]

[Read more...]

GE Hydrowave Top-Loading Washer Won’t Run

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

Example model number for this washing machine is WPRE6100. If you’re having a no-go problem with this machine, one of the first things to check is the error code on the inverter board. The inverter is located down in the motor, remove the front panel to see it.
To remove the front panel:
1. [...]

[Read more...]

Kitchenaid Dishwasher Goes Through the Cycles Really Fast

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

JKJK65 wrote:
Kitchenaid undercounter dishwasher KUDM01TJWHO
When you press start the normal and wash light comes on and sounds like water starts for about 5 seconds then water heating light comes on for 2 seconds then rinse light then the dry light and then the clean light all for about 2 seconds each then the clean light [...]

[Read more...]

Appliance Fault Codes by Brand and Appliance

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

Freaky appliance
flashing mysterious code.
Mystery revealed!

[Read more...]

Repair Goodies for the Dacor ED / ID / PD / MDV / MDH24 Dishwasher

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

Use and Care Guide
Installation Guide
Service Presentation
Failure Codes
Wiring Diagram
Parts Breakdown Diagrams
Service Bulletin 07/16/09
Service Bulletin 07/15/09
Buy Parts for your Dacor Dishwasher
To learn more about your dishwasher, or to order parts, click here.

[Read more...]

Important Things You Need to Know About Buying Appliance Parts Online!

Friday, November 6th, 2009

Fixitnow.com offers a complete line of appliance parts for all brands and models through our parts partner, RepairClinic. We could have partnered with any number of other appliance parts retailers on the web, but we chose RepairClinic. You won’t find a more complete selection of appliance parts, better customer service, or a [...]

[Read more...]

Kenmore Washer 110.23812100 Not Spinning Out Every Time

Friday, November 6th, 2009

Intermittent spin.
Replaced clutch; same-o, same-o.
Burn spot in timer.

Kenmore Washer 110.23812100 Not Spinning Out Every Time
To learn more about your washing machine, or to order parts, clickhere.

[Read more...]

Maytag Ice2O French Door Refrigerator/Freezer Model MFI2568AEW HV Control Board Repair Instruction Guide

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

Maytag french door fridge
lights blink, ice door flaps, no water:
Grok Steve’s awesome guide.

To learn more about your refrigerator, or to order parts, click here.

[Read more...]

Common Gas and Electric Dryer Problems and Solutions

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

Problem: Dryer warm but clothes take too long to dry.
Solution: Dryer is dirty with lint inside, vent is excessively long, or filled with lint. FIRE HAZARD!
Dryer disassembly help.
The house dryer vent line is notorious for being neglected and most people don’t even think about cleaning it out [...]

[Read more...]

Visualize Your Appliance Repair Experience

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

Appliance Breakdown Diagrams
Grok on these mind-expanding, interactive breakdown diagrams of various appliances so you can see how they’re put together. An indispensible troubleshooting and repair aid!

Air Conditioning
Dehumidifiers
Dishwashers
Disposals
Dryers

Gas Whirlpool Style, Lint Filter on Top
Gas Whirlpool Style, Lint Filter in Door
Gas Maytag Style
Gas GE Style
Electric Whirlpool Style, Lint Filter on Top
Electric Whirlpool Style, Lint Filter in Door
Electric [...]

[Read more...]

How to Remove the Knobs and Front Panel from a Viking Dishwasher

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

How to Remove the Knobs and Front Panel from a Viking Dishwasher
To learn more about your dishwasher, or to order parts, click here.

[Read more...]