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Appliance Deconstruction Techniques Illustrated

Monday, May 28th, 2007

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 [...]

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

Friday, May 18th, 2007

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 [...]

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Name That Part!

Friday, May 18th, 2007

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 [...]

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

Wednesday, May 16th, 2007

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.
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You are correctum! The technique is illustrated below. [...]

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Maytag and Samsung Brand Front-Load Washers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

Wednesday, April 25th, 2007

Another one for the “Oops!” file:

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the manufacturer, announced in mid-March a voluntary recall of about 250,000 Maytag-brand and about 20,000 Samsung-brand front-load washers made by Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., of South Korea.
Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately. Water leakage onto the electrical connections to the [...]

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Maytag Neptune Makes Gawd-Awful Racket When the Drum Rotates

Tuesday, February 13th, 2007

Maytag Neptune pops
and rumbles during tumble.
Drum bearing seal leak.

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Tired Mom Fixes Her Kenmore Washer

Sunday, February 4th, 2007

Oh Great Samurai, I am most indebted to your great wisdom and guidance. The husband (who is totally repair disabled) and I (who repairs because there is no other option) replaced the drive coupler on our Kenmore washer in about an hour. Your diagrams and tips were right on, and the fact that [...]

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

Wednesday, January 24th, 2007

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 [...]

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

Monday, January 22nd, 2007

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 [...]

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

Friday, January 19th, 2007

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. [...]

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Maytag Performa Washer Tub Very Loose and Slops Around

Wednesday, January 17th, 2007

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?

Monday, January 15th, 2007

Tumble
Spin
Buy

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Staber Washer Fan Mail

Monday, January 15th, 2007

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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How to Replace the Door Switch on a Whirlpool Duet or Kenmore HE3t (and HE4t) Front Loading Washing Machine

Monday, January 15th, 2007

Replacing the door lock latch assembly is a common repair on this washer. Fortunately, it’s also an easy and inexpensive repair… relative to, say, replacing the entire drum assembly. I’d rate this one a single mug on the world-famous SUDS-o-meter.
Lots of times, you can tell the door lock assembly is bad by noticing if [...]

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How to Replace the Boot/Bellows on a Whirlpool (or Kenmore) Duet Washer

Saturday, January 13th, 2007

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How do I replace a boot/bellow on a whirlpool duet?
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WJ Duffy

If the door boot/bellows on your Duet washer looks like this:

Then you need to replace it like ahso.

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