February 2010

Venting a Dryer Into a Crawlspace Under a House

February 23, 2010 Dryer Repair

Angi wrote: Hi, Thanks for you timely response. I you have a well vented crawl space under your house, why can’t you vent your dryer underneath your house. Oh, but you can! If you don’t mind mold, mildew, rotted floor joists, caved in floors, and chronic illnesses from all the gookus in dryer exhaust. Also, [...]

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Samurai at the Appliance Service Training Institute (ASTI) Conference This Week

February 17, 2010 Samurai Incarnate

The Samurai is down in Orlando, FL, this week at the Disney Coronado Resort getting some inside scoop on the latest appliance models. It’s the Appliance Service Training Institute’s (ASTI) annual conference and training pow-wow. If you’re morbidly curious about the kind of stuff we Master Appliantologists talk about when we get together, check in [...]

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Appliance Repair Haiku: Shiny, Round Morsels of Precious Appliance Wisdom

February 15, 2010 General Appliance Wisdom

    Like pearls of great price, Samurai Repair Man writes haikus you can use.

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Getting Inside a Maytag Atlantis or Performa Washer

February 13, 2010 Washer Repair

Sooner or later, you’re gonna need to get into the guts of your Maytag Atlantis or Performa washer to do stuff like replace the pump, adjust the motor tension, and replace the transmission, among the more common repairs on these beasts. One question that comes up frequently in the Samurai Appliance Repair Forums is, “How [...]

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Samurai Sinch: Fixitnow.com Appliance Repair Radio, Episode 18

February 12, 2010 Appliance Repair Radio

 

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A Valentine’s Day Greeting from Samurai Appliance Repair Man and Mrs. Samurai

February 12, 2010 etc.

  Celebrating Over 20 Years as SoulmatesSamurai Appliance Repair Man & Mrs. SamuraiFixitnow.com

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Used Appliance Parts Exchange in the Appliance Parts Junkyard

February 12, 2010 Appliance Parts Smarts

Howard wrote: Dear Learned and Enlightened ONE, I am in-process of replacing a 12 yr Maytag Neptune Washing M/C P/N MAH3000AWW due to a bad Main Control board (too $$ to fix even considering purchasing from repairclinic). Is there any value donating the known still functioning parts ie Inlet Valve Ass’y, Motor & Control board? [...]

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Fixitnow.com Appliance Repair Radio, Episode 18: We’re Baaack!

February 10, 2010 Appliance Repair Radio

Many of you have emailed the Samurai axing, “Samurai, O Samurai, when will you and Mrs. Samurai make another edition of your award-winning podcast?” You chirped and we listened. After an extended hiatus, we’re baaack! Some of the topics covered in this issue: Appliance brands: how to choose ‘em? New, extended version of the much-loved [...]

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Dryer Belt Installation Diagrams for Common Dryer Makes and Models

February 10, 2010 Dryer Repair

  Broken dryer belt; bewildered by whirligigs. ‘Round and ’round she goes.     To learn more about your dryer, or to order parts, click here.

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Dishwasher Drain Hose Adaptor: A Haiku of Praise

February 8, 2010 Dishwasher Repair

  Dishwasher installed… except drain hose doesn’t fit. Saved by adaptor!         To learn more about your dishwasher, or to order parts, click here.

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The Golden Buttcrack Award

February 7, 2010 Forum

The coveted Golden Buttcrack Award was started by disciples of Saint Applianopoulous, the patron saint of appliance techs. The Award’s name was chosen to honor the destinktive warrior’s stance that St. Applianopoulous would strike as he battled insolent appliances:     The Golden Buttcrack Award is conferred upon those Appliantology Masters who have distinguished themselves [...]

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Troubleshooting Flowchart for a Maytag Neptune Washer that Overfills

February 7, 2010 Haiku

  Maytag d’Neptune overflowing at the bow. Sail chartered waters. (click for larger view)   To learn more about your washing machine, or to order parts, click here.

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Samurai Appliance Repair Forum Orphan Prevention Program

February 6, 2010 Fan Mail

Greetings, After joining your forum under the recommendation of a friend, I was shocked to find that you have to ‘pay’ in order to ask simple questions (I.E: Make a new thread) and to simply get answers that are directed at one’s self in order to repair a rowdy appliance. -Tom Hello Tom, and all [...]

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LG Front Loading Washer Leaks Water Out the Front Door While in Use

February 6, 2010 Haiku

  LG: Life’s (not) Good: water dribbles out front door. Need boot and spring clamp.       LG Washer Service Manual   To learn more about your washing machine, or to order parts, click here.

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Maytag Atlantis or Performa Washer Squeals or Bangs at the End of the Spin Cycle as the Tub Stops

February 4, 2010 Haiku

  Maytag Atlantis screeches and bangs when tub stops. Time for a brake job.     To learn more about your washing machine, or to order parts, click here.

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