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Normal gas burner operation sequence in a gas dryer

My old guru, AT1 Crowe, used to tell me, "Look, sailor, how you gonna even begin to troubleshoot equipment to figure out what's wrong if you don't know what right is?" Applying this flawless logic to gas dryers, if the burner in your gas dryer ain't firing up, you gotta at least start by knowing what the correct operation sequence is. Grand Master Reg lays it out for us: To learn more about your dryer or to order parts, click here. Source: Kenmore Dryer 110.73942101 - no heat
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Mounting a dishwasher to granite counter tops

Here's something that maybe of use to someone. A system to attach the dishwasher to granite or other rock type counter tops without trying to drill and risk damage to the expensive counter top material. http://www.granitegrabbers.com/ Just happened to run across these being sold on E-bay and found this website by searching google. It appears from the google search there is a real need for this product and it's not readily known about yet. Source: Mounting a dishwasher to granite counter tops

Using a Test Cord to Diagnose a Microwave

A powerful troubleshooting technique when working on microwave oven that won't heat is to split the problem in half to determine if the problem is coming form the low voltage side or the high voltage side. A test cord can be a very useful troubleshooting tool because it allows you to so just that. Sublime Master Chat_In_RI enlightens us on this technique: Source: GE Double Oven Microwave not heating

Whirlpool Duet electric dryer- three fast beeps when you press the start cycle button

Example model number: GEW9200 This problem is caused a bad door switch. Here's the link to the door switch, click the picture: You can test using an ohmmeter. There are 3 prongs on switch, identified as C,NC, and NO. C-NC should be closed circuit until you push switch and then it should be open. C-NO should be open circuit until you push switch and then read closed. Buying the switch through this site is a risk-free proposition because you can return the switch for a refund if that doesn

Converting Kenmore refrigerator model number to LG equivalent for Tech Info

As almost everyone with a pulse knows, Kenmore appliances aren't made by a manufacturing company called, "Kenmore." There ain't no Kenmore factory in Malaysia or anywhere else. The only thing Kenmore makes is money. Kenmore appliances are all made by other, well-known manufacturers under contract for Kenmore. This can present a problem getting tech info, like service bulletins and manuals, for independent appliance techs. Since the technical documentation is written by the original manufacturer,

5 Tips for Success in Your Online Appliance Repair Training Program

Online training courses have become a huge benefit to adult learners by bringing a vast array of opportunities within reach of learners in every field imaginable — all you need is access to a computer, some time, and the determination to succeed in your chosen topic. Like every other endeavor in life, success in your online training program depends as much on what you put into it as in the coursework itself. Even the best-designed, most comprehensive online program is only as good as the effort
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KitchenAid refrigerator KSSS36DAW05 - icemaker fill tube keeps freezing up

Common causes for this problem are an incontinent water inlet valve or low water supply pressure (such as from being hooked up to an RO filter) which doesn't have enough pressure to seal the valve. Another common cause, and the easiest to fix, is to replace the plastic water fill tube in the back of the icemaker with the new aluminum one: Source: KitchenAid refrigerator KSSS36DAW05 - icemaker fill tube keeps freezing up

Troubleshooting a Frigidaire Dishwasher with the Spray Arm Re-Direct Check Ball

If you're having washability problems with this funkified Frigidaire-design dishwasher that uses a check ball to alternate the spray between the upper and lower spray arms, Professor Willies explains the basic operation: And Grand Master kdog offers this experiential wisdom: Here's the replacement electronic control ==> http://www.repairclinic.com/PartDetail/Main-Control-Board/154806401/1793650 And here are the various ball and housing parts: Source: Frigidaire D.W. Model# DGBD2432KF1, Se
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Replacing the rear bearing in a GE / Frigidaire dryer

Friggidaire used to make dyers for GE (example model number: WSM2700HBWWW) back when GE was too busy building shoddy Mark 1 nuclear power plants to build their own shoddy dryers; those came later... and they're pretty damn shoddy. The Frigidaire-built units were better though not nearly as good as the Whirlpool units with the lint filter i the top panel. Anyway, if your dryer Frigidaire-built GE dryer is making a squeeling noise in back, you probably need to replace the rear bearing kit. S

LG Refrigerator Compressor Start Relay Madness

Every now and then, you run into a real CF when you're trying to order a part to fix an appliance. A case in point is trying to get a start relay kit for some models of LG refrigerators, such as the LFX25960ST. Grand Master kdog, adept extroidinaire of all things appliance repair, explains how to de-frak this mess: Here's the link to the start relay you need ==> http://www.repairclinic.com/PartDetail/Relay-and-Overload-Kit/4387835/586449 Source: LG Fridge Model# LFX25960ST, Totally Stumpe
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How to Troubleshoot Appliance Electronic Control Boards

A Master Samurai Tech Presentation: Troubleshooting Appliance Electronic Control Boards Learn from the Samurai and become a troubleshooting master! Using a Whirlpool dishwasher as a case study, the Samurai explains each step in the process of troubleshooting electronic control boards in appliances, revealing the schematic mysteries to all who want to learn. In this 38-minute video, you will learn: Basic troubleshooting techniques with broad applications to all appliances How to use tech s

Unreported footage from the tsunami released!

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How to replace the heating element in an electric hot water heater without draining the tank

If you need to replace the heating element in your electric water heater, you may be thinking that you need to first drain the tank. You could do it that way but the Old Timers would shake their head at you and think, "What a rube." Below, a few of the Master Appliantologists here at the Academy offer some tips and procedures for repalcing the heating element with a tank full and not making a flooded mess: Source: suggestion for new electric water heater?
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Celebrating multiculturalism in Ameedeeka

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Red Neck Country Club on Otter Pond

Been enjoying some rare conditions on Otter Pond these past few days. It's been cold but not much snow. So Otter Pond has frozen over to into this enormous skating rink. Checkout all the pics ==> here. <img src="http://cdn-3-service.phanfare.com/images/external/4169021_5416364_147305562_WebSmall_3/0_0_7ab4be7d0b4c803aa0001edb6e21b977_1"> <img src="http://cdn-3-service.phanfare.com/images/external/4169021_5416364_147305690_WebSmall_3/0_0_995e8626b90799656612288401826a80_1">

How to replace the Oil Seal Kit for gearcase input shaft on a Whirlpool Direct Drive Washer

Y'all go grab a brewski and kick back while Professor jumtrout 'splains it to us... And here's the part link for the oil seal kit you'll need ==> http://www.repairclinic.com/PartDetail/Oil-Seal/285352/470681 The kit comes with two different seals so it can work with different Whirlpool-built D/D transmissions. Use the one that's made for your transmission. Match 'em up by sight. Source: Kenmore 90 Series Washer 11020922990 Oil Leak
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