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Cleaning and Restoration. Plus Mold, Mildew and Stain Removal
12-24-06, 05:51 PM
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bawdtc (Laundry Odor)
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corepairman
If you have a front load washer many people do...
If you have a front load washer many people do not use a HE soap which also can leave a mildew in the clothes, but you don't always smell it until its dried. Also check your dryer vent sometimes...
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>Electric< Large Kitchen and Home Appliances
12-24-06, 05:48 PM
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GE Fridge - Water Dispenser Not Working Periodically
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corepairman
If it is freezing in the door then the insulation...
If it is freezing in the door then the insulation is not correct inside the door and the door has to be replaced
If it is freezing behind the cripser drawer they have a couple of differant repair...
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>Electric< Large Kitchen and Home Appliances
12-22-06, 06:26 PM
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Kenmore Dishwasher won't drain
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Most common problems are plugged drain hose or if...
Most common problems are plugged drain hose or if you have had recent plumbing work, has the knockout for the dishwasher been removed ?
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>Electric< Large Kitchen and Home Appliances
12-22-06, 06:24 PM
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GE Fridge - Water Dispenser Not Working Periodically
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corepairman
first Dispense water from the dispenser into a...
first Dispense water from the dispenser into a large measuring cup for 20 seconds. If the water is less than than 13.5 ounces (400 cubic centimeters), the water flow is inadequate. This means that...
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>Electric< Large Kitchen and Home Appliances
12-21-06, 04:33 PM
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Magic Chef Freezer Problem
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that drain hole you saw is supposed to drain away...
that drain hole you saw is supposed to drain away the water from defrost. next time you thaw the unit out try to poor warm water down the hole. if none will go than it is frozen or plugged. If you...
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>Electric< Large Kitchen and Home Appliances
12-21-06, 04:25 PM
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Martian Spaceship In My Washing Machine
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start with your drain pump, it runs backwards in...
start with your drain pump, it runs backwards in agitate and motor speed effects drain pump speed.
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>Electric< Large Kitchen and Home Appliances
12-21-06, 04:23 PM
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Problem with Whirlpool Range
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correct, just for 1 burner specify location and...
correct, just for 1 burner specify location and size when you try to get it. You can use someone local or one of the links on this website. Be sure to have the model number.
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>Electric< Large Kitchen and Home Appliances
12-21-06, 04:21 PM
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Kenmore washer won't spin
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start at the lid switc, if that is okay tip the...
start at the lid switc, if that is okay tip the unit back and have someone hold it or prop it up while you look underneath. There is a coupler between the motor and transmission, but if that is the...
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>Electric< Large Kitchen and Home Appliances
12-21-06, 04:18 PM
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Please check out these pictures of my dishwasher
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corepairman
It actually looks like your airtrap is installed...
It actually looks like your airtrap is installed upside down, which allows a lot of the water to fall back to the dishwasher. You might want to post the picture in the plumbing section to double...
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>Electric< Large Kitchen and Home Appliances
12-20-06, 06:28 PM
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My GE washer does not drain
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the easy thing to do is remove the hoses from the...
the easy thing to do is remove the hoses from the pump and see if you can turn the impeller with a screwdriver, if not it is bad. If you have a multi meter you can use it to check the circuit the...
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>Electric< Large Kitchen and Home Appliances
12-20-06, 06:13 PM
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Please check out these pictures of my dishwasher
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corepairman
to change the chopper use your same needle nose...
to change the chopper use your same needle nose pliers between the 'blade' and screen. holding it this way and with some time and you will be able to slot the chopper in place then remove the pliers...
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>Electric< Large Kitchen and Home Appliances
12-20-06, 05:50 PM
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Kenmore dryer bearing kit replacement -- method of attack?
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corepairman
go to sears website at look at the image of the...
go to sears website at look at the image of the control panel. you are trying to depress 2 clips (no 7) that are located between the top (no 53) and the control panel (no29). once these clips are...
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>Electric< Large Kitchen and Home Appliances
12-20-06, 05:43 PM
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Maytag washer (MAV9501EWW) won't spin
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corepairman
you may have already done this when you installed...
you may have already done this when you installed the thrust bearing but if not, check the motor pulley and make sure it is not damaged, if it is not remove the white plastic cap covering the thrust...
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>Electric< Large Kitchen and Home Appliances
12-19-06, 05:54 PM
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Please check out these pictures of my dishwasher
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corepairman
one more thing regarding the drain hose. It...
one more thing regarding the drain hose. It should always go up from the sink, if it goes down you can get water coming in from the sink or water back flushing into the dishwasher. Almost all have...
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>Electric< Large Kitchen and Home Appliances
12-19-06, 05:51 PM
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Jenn Air Stack Oven
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corepairman
if this is a left side / right side element,...
if this is a left side / right side element, normally the two connections in the center have a wire jumper running between them. if it does have the jumper already than try reversing the middle and...
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>Electric< Large Kitchen and Home Appliances
12-19-06, 05:38 PM
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Problem with Whirlpool Range
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corepairman
sorry, you have a bad burner switch. The only...
sorry, you have a bad burner switch. The only thing you can do is replace it.
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>Electric< Large Kitchen and Home Appliances
12-19-06, 05:34 PM
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GE Oven Overheating
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corepairman
the only way to confirm it is to disconnect the...
the only way to confirm it is to disconnect the broil element and insulate the wires, then do some cooking. it will not heat up as quickly or as evenly, but should let you know for sure if it is the...
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>Electric< Large Kitchen and Home Appliances
12-19-06, 05:28 PM
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Kitchenaid Side-By-Side Ice Dispenser Doesn't
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corepairman
The light always blinks, but the pattern means...
The light always blinks, but the pattern means differant things. on the left side of your freezer there is a white plastic flap, push it shut and the light should turn solid make sure that you are...
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>Electric< Large Kitchen and Home Appliances
12-18-06, 03:51 PM
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Washer wjsr2070b2ww acting crazy
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corepairman
on some models the timer can allow it to agitate...
on some models the timer can allow it to agitate while filling but for most units I would look at the water level switch. They tell the unit when to stop filling and start agitating. It also tells...
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>Electric< Large Kitchen and Home Appliances
12-18-06, 03:47 PM
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How do I change dryer belt?
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2,070
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corepairman
there are a couple of designs, but they all...
there are a couple of designs, but they all install from the front
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>Electric< Large Kitchen and Home Appliances
12-18-06, 03:43 PM
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squeaky dryer
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1,078
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corepairman
usually noise is from a tension pulley, drum...
usually noise is from a tension pulley, drum support or something stuck between the drum and felt seal
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>Electric< Large Kitchen and Home Appliances
12-17-06, 08:44 PM
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Maytag dryer buzzer
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2,173
Posted By
corepairman
the voltage for the buzzer passes thru the motor...
the voltage for the buzzer passes thru the motor and depending on model possibly the timer also. I would look for a loose connection because you should have more than 38v
Be sure to unplug...
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>Electric< Large Kitchen and Home Appliances
12-17-06, 08:41 PM
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brand new dishwasher does not get any water!
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13,835
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corepairman
if it still is not working check your float...
if it still is not working check your float switch. you should have a dome in one corner, depending on your design it may or may not move. If it does move try to push it down and then check...
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>Electric< Large Kitchen and Home Appliances
12-17-06, 08:37 PM
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Please check out these pictures of my dishwasher
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3,441
Posted By
corepairman
almost there
So far it looks like you got down to the sump okay. however the chopper cover (the piece that the screw on the left came from) is stuck and beneath it is probably your problem. If you have a good...
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>Electric< Large Kitchen and Home Appliances
12-17-06, 10:22 AM
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"Dead" electric Dryer
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945
Posted By
corepairman
first unplug dryer then remove the cord cover in...
first unplug dryer then remove the cord cover in the back, many will have bad connections there, it will be obvious if this is the problem. also check the door switch to make sure it is working. ...
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