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Older GE Dishwasher Motor
This GE dishwasher was leaking from the solenoid valve which changes the pump from wash to drain. It’s a common area to leak from. They don’t sell the individual piece parts any more, but I was pleasantly surprised to find a replacement for the entire motor assembly. The customer decided to go for it as…
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Ice dispenser motor not engaging.
Customers complaint was that ice would not dispense. What was happening was that the ice was backing up against the insulated flap because the motor that opens the flap was not engaging the lever. In the picture above I’ve already adjusted the lever to be behind the motors arm. Once I did this it dispensed…
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Gas range burner tube blowout
I’m holding the electric igniter for a gas range in this picture and you can see the blowout on the burner tube. This happens fairly often. I believe it is due to the igniter being near the end of its working life and intermittently sending enough resistance to open the safety valve which then let’s…
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Microwave Does Not Heat
One common problem with over the range microwaves is that they seem to function normally, lights on, turntable spinning, but they do not heat. Often the issue lies in one or more of the three microswitches not being struck properly by the latch mechanism on the door. When I run into this problem I usually…
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Front Load Washer Banging
Whirlpool front load washer was banging front to back due to it being unlevel. The concrete jacket that stabilizes the tub was banging into the front of the washer. by raising the front of the washer by adjusting its front two feet I was able to stop the banging, however the washer is no longer…
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Broken Selector Knob on GE Washer
The knob on this GE washer was no longer able to select cycles. It is a free floating dial that only engages when pushed in and turned. The notches had become worn down and it no longer could engage. The unfortunate thing is that this is just a few cents worth of plastic that caused…
