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Winter Wonderland Hike up the Ammonusuc Trail

Celebrated the Second Day of Christmas with an awesome winter wonderland hike up the Ammonusuc Trail to the AMC Lakes of the Clouds hut. Didn't take the Oz Man this time because I didn't think this trail and conditions would be dog-friendly. Turned out to be the right choice-- would have had to abort mission if the Oz Man was with me, no way he could've made this. Trail conditions were snow on top of ice-- combined with the steep grades, this is one of the most difficult traction conditions y
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A Christmas Eve Service Call on Smarts Mountain

The Samurai is ready to go wherever and whenever there's a broken appliance! No place is too remote for a service call from the Samurai. Here's a Christmas eve service call I made today to a home on the summit of Smarts Mountain with a broken Dacor range. <img alt="Smarts Mountain" src="http://cdn-3-service.phanfare.com/images/external/4169021_5401211_146375562_WebSmall_2/0_0_91223cb0112f1a486080be50f36fd652_1"> The view from Lambert Ridge heading up Smarts Mtn. near the outset of this f
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How to replace the washer drive belt in an oldie Frigidaire LC-248J top-loading washing machine

Here's the part link to the belt ==> http://www.repaircli...5303280326/3235 And here're some purdy-pitcher previews of where you'll be working: Click for large view - Uploaded with Skitch Pump detail: Click for large view - Uploaded with Skitch Belt and Idler Pulley detail: Click for large view - Uploaded with Skitch Source: Frigidaire LC-248J Not Spinning, Belt Worn, Need Directions on Replacement
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Feliz Navidad from the Master Appliantologists at www.Appliantology.org!

Here, now, for the first time on film, is the elite Dancing Corps of the Samurai Appliance Repair Academy. The Dancing Corps members are just a few of the actual, real-life Master Appliantologists you'll meet here at Appliantology.org helping you fix your broken appliances. They've worked and trained countless hundreds of hours of their own time to bring you this traditional Christmas greeting dance. The composition of the Corps varies from year to year; the 2011 Appliantology Dance Corps mem
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Complete maintenance and tuneup kit for a Kenmore-Frigidaire dryer

Getting sick of all that thumpin', bumpin', rattlin', and moanin' going on inside that dryer when you run it? For just a few bucks and little bit of handiwork, you can make that dryer purr like a brand new one! You'll save money on your electric bill, too because the dryer will run more efficiently. Here's the link to the maintenance kit ==> http://www.repaircli...er=417.79042990 And here's how to install it: Source: Kenmore Gas Dryer Thermal Fuse 417.79042990
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Solar-Powered Snowblower Service call on Mt. Cardigan

"Can you fly, Bobby?" by Zenzoidman, on Flickr Got called out to Mt. Cardigan for a service call on a solar-powered snowblower. Oh yeah, you betcha: the Samurai stays on the bleeding edge of technology and is experienced in repairing solar-powered appliances, too. Appliantology.org: The Samurai Appliance Repair Academy -- your one stop for ALL your appliance repair needs. Wrong Address? by Zenzoidman, on Flickr I thought this was the place but it's all boarded up. My GPS musta given me bum
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Appliantology Newsletter, December 2011: Last-Minute Gift Ideas and Some Helpful Appliance Repair Tips

Appliantology Newsletter, December 2011: Last-Minute Gift Ideas and Some Helpful Appliance Repair Tips 1. Ultimate Appliance Gift Ideas 2. Snowblower Repair 3. Recent Appliance Repair Tips at Fixitnow.com 4. Share the Love! ### ### ### ### 1. Ultimate Appliance Gift Ideas Panicking over last-minute holiday shopping? Never fear! We've got ideas for ya. Of course, one of the best gifts would be to finally repair that nagging problem on your [fill in troublemaking appliance here], and you know
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Ultimate Appliance Gift Ideas

<p>The Samurai has scoured both the Innernet AND the Outernet rounding up those perfect Christmas, Hanukah, Kwanzaa, and Festivus gift ideas for that special Fixer Dude or Dudette in your life.  <strong>Click the photos</strong> for more info or to purchase.</p> <p> </p> <p>Stay warm AND safe with this Pocket Air Check combustible gas leak detector. Works with Natural and LP gas.</p> <p><a href="http://www.repairclinic.com/PartDetail/Ga
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Testing a Microwave High-Voltage Rectifier

When you're troubleshooting a no-heat complaint in a microwave, one of the components you may need to check is the high-voltage rectifier (called a "rectumflyer" in the trade. ) Trouble is, the junction resistance on these rectumfliers is so high that doing a standard forward and reverse bias test with an ohm meter won't tell you anything because it'll just read open in both directions. This video shows an easy method for testing these special critters: <div align="center"><iframe wid
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How to test a dryer cycling thermostat

<div align="center"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/5AVVv7nN5do" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div> <p style="text-align:center; font-size:18px;">To learn more about your dryer, or to order parts, <a href="http://www.repairclinic.com/Dryer-Repair-Help">click here</a>.</p>
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