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Keebler Elves Surprise
Reported Issue: Machine misbehaving intermittently sometimes not running. Just humming sometimes not spinning or letting water out. Image of Issue: Appliance Information: Manufacturer: Kenmore Appliance Type: Washer Model Number: 11025132411 Image of Appliance: Diagnosis: Tested machine in diagnostic mode and the pump worked. The agitate worked the spin worked and the lid…
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Install new support rods and replace flash guard.
Reported Issue: Plastic piece broke off into tub and machine vibrates loudly. Image of Issue: Appliance Information Appliance Type: Washer Appliance Make: Kenmore Model: 11020022012 Image of Appliance: Diagnosis: The plastic piece that broke off is from the upper tub splash guard and it bangs loudly because it needs new support rods.…
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Replace bake igniter.
Reported Issue: Oven not lighting. Image of Issue: Appliance Information Appliance Type: Range Appliance Make: Whirlpool Model: WFG114SWB0 Image of Appliance: Diagnosis: Control panel was in lock error code. We unlocked it and tested and bake. Igniter is getting power but not working. Parts Quantity Diagnostic Service 1 W10918546 IGNTR-OVEN (Replaced:…
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Stator Motor has Dramatic Death Scene
I diagnosed this washer as needing a new transmission and washplate over a year ago, but the customer opted for just the new wash plate and to run it till it died. Well, it died just recently and to hear the customer tell it it was quite the dramatic death scene. They said it started…
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Splutch vs Lip Balm
Customer complaint was that their Maytag washer would not agitate or spin. When I got there I tilted the machine up and got a look underneath only to find that a jar of Carmex lip balm had somehow gotten under the machine and then under the plastic gear and belt protector, and then worked its…
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Personality Dip Switches
The display and selection panel on this top control GE dishwasher had gone out. I tested a few things and rebooted it and determined the upper board was getting power which indicated the display/selection board as being at fault. I ordered a replacement for the display board. It was interesting that the new board had…
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Gas range NG to LP conversion
Customer called me complaining that the flames on the burners on his stovetop were too high and yellow in color. When I got there I asked about the range, a new GE gas range, and he said he just had it installed. He was ‘told’ by the installer that it had already been converted from…
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LG refrigerator compressor problems
I’ve seen a lot of fairly new and quite expensive LG refrigerators simply stop cooling due to their “linear” compressors failing. It’s an unusual failure because the compressor and fans are all running, but it’s just not cooling well. In other brands this is normally due to the sealed system having lost refrigerant due to…
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Recent recommendations!
Recently I’ve been getting a lot of love from neighborhood folks recommending me on Nextdoor.com. I sure appreciate it and it helps me stay right here servicing the Foothills area!
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Samsung Ice Makers
I seem to be one of the only appliance tech’s in the area that will work on Samsung appliances. This doesn’t mean I like them, I don’t, but I have had limited luck with repairing them so I’ll keep answering the call to do so. Many Samsung refrigerators have issues with their ice makers. If…
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Ice not dispensing out of the door.
Customer has a KRSF705HPS0 Whirlpool Refrigerator. The complaint was that the ice was not dispensing out of the door. Upon diagnosis I saw that the coupling that connects the ice bucket to the inner door had become worn down to the point where it was just spinning metal on metal. I replaced the coupling and…
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Burnt Out Dishwasher Heater
Burnt out wires on this dishwashers heating element. I replaced the motor/heater and repaired the connector. Customer happy!
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Microwave Door Latch
Many times I’ve had to replace this door latch assembly. Often it comes with the three micro switches you see in this picture courtesy of Reliable Parts, sometimes it does not come with them. The indication that this may need replacement is when the microwave blows fuses or trips breakers when the door is opened…
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Review 9/2/2022
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F1 Error from a Fisher Pykel Dishwasher.
That’s the bottom drawer of a Fisher Pykel dishwasher pulled out and on its side, exposing the electronics on the floor of the unit. The hoses on a Fisher Pykel dishwasher are unusual. They are a very soft rubber and have corrugation lines on the outside. The blue on is for the lower drawer and…
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Dishwasher Pump Solenoid
The complaint was that the dishwasher would not drain. When I looked underneath I saw that the solenoid piston was covered in some kind of hard black goo. You can see it on the shaft sticking up from the old solenoid in my hand. I do not know where this stuff came from but it…
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Back at work!
I was away last week but now I’m back fixing appliances in the Foothills of Yuma Arizona. The photo is of my daughter out front of Uncle Lunkers bait and tackle store …why? Because that storefront is the original location of Star Appliance!
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I’ll be back on 8/22/22
I’ll be closed next week, 8/15 – 8/19 while I attend my Dad’s Celebration of Life in Bridgton Maine. He passed away earlier this year and the family and friends are gathering to honor him.
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Broken Dryer Heating Element
The heating element in this unit was bad too as you can see in this photo of the bread in the element. This GE dryer, model DWSR483EB1WW, had several issues. You can see the shredded remains of the belt on the floor of the unit. That was due to the idler pulley seizing up and…
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17 Years Ago
I learned the trade of Appliance Repairman around 20 years ago when I took a break from my Telecommunications career and bought a mom and pop appliance sales and repair business in Bridgton Maine. Kathleen ran the sales floor and scheduled me as I went out on repairs. It was a fun and challenging time.…