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How to test the motor in a Whirlpool Duet Sport - Kenmore HE2 Plus front load washer

If your front load washer isn't spinning or tumbling the drum, the three big components to test are the door latch assembly, the motor control board, and the motor. Usually details for these tests are given in the tech sheet inside the washer. Here are some tips from Sublime Master Willie for testing the motor using an ohm meter: Source: Kenmore HE2 Plus, mod# 110.47511701. Won't agitate or spin
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Whirlpool Duet Sport - Kenmore washer leaving clothes sopping wet at the end of the cycle

So your Whirlpool Duet Sport or (Kenmore equivalent) washer is leaving your clothes sopping wet at the end of the wash cycle? It seems to be tumbling the clothes okay and it pumps the water out but it never kicks into high speed spin. Sublime Master tronicsmasta has some inside scoop on the fix: Part link ==> Motor Control Unit Source: Whirlpool duet washer WFW9750WW01
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How to retrieve the error codes and enter diagnostic mode in a Whirlpool Duet Sport - Kenmore front load washer

If your washer stops mid-wash or starts flashing an error code or won't start at all, the first thing you'll want to do is retrieve any error codes that may be stored in the control module. This can give you a clue on where to start hunting for the problem. Grand Master Reg has posted the procedure for entering service mode in your washer so you can read any stored error codes and run the built-in diagnostic program: Source: Kenmore Front Loader Flashing Lights Mod#110.46462501
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How to retrieve the error codes in a Frigidaire Affinity front load washer

If you're having a problem with your Frigidaire washer, such as it won't start, one of the first things you'll want to do is get any error codes that may be stored in the control board. This can help point you in the right direction for finding and fixing the problem. Grand Master Reg gives us the key dance for this little procedure: Source: Frigidare Affinity ATF7000EG0 won't start
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The Willie Method ™ for testing the radiant (flame) sensor in a gas dryer burner

Gas dryer not firing up and all the components of the burner check out good but you're not sure how to check that flame sensor on the side of the burner tube? Samurai Appliance Repair Academy Fellow Budget Appliance Repair (a.k.a., Willie) reveals the wax on-wax off moves for testing the radiant sensor in a gas dryer. Here's the part link for the replacement radiant sensor ==> Flame Sensor This video shows you how to replace it: Source: Maytag gas dryer LDG9334AAE not heating--can I jump
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The Willie Method ™ for testing a microwave oven magnetron tube

Sometimes, when you're troubleshooting a microwave, it can be tricky to tell whether or not the magnetron tube is bad. In the case with many GE microwaves, the magnetron can test good according to the filament resistance specifications yet fail when you're actually trying to get the damn thing to heat up your bagel. One of the outstanding Master Appliantologists at Appliantology.org, Budget Appliance Repair (a.k.a., Willie) offered the following procedure for assessing the operational state of t
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How to replace the plastic condenser fan motor kit in an Amana-Kenmore refrigerator

This is kind of a funky little condenser fan motor kit to install and can be confusing, especially since the kit doesn't come with destructions. Here's the condenser fan motor kit ==> http://www.repairclinic.com/PartDetail/Condenser-Fan-Motor/12002738/1256875 Just be sure to use wire ties to secure fan motor leads back away from fan motor blade. This will prevent leads from blocking condenser fan blade. Master Willie offers some additional insight and analysis: Source: kenmore 59652673202
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How to fix an LG front loading washer that won't complete final spin gives UE error

The UE error code is an imbalance error. If you've recently moved the washer from one location to another, then you have to think about transport and new working location for the washer. Transport: See this post ==> All about those elusive shipping bolts that come with LG front loading washers New Location: Brother john63 catechizes us in his latest sermon. Let's listen: Source: LG WM2487HWM won't complete final spin gives UE error
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How to troubleshoot an F11 error code in a Whirlpool Duet Sport / Kenmore Elite front loading washer

F11 is one of the worst fault codes. Even the Factory Is not clear on its cause. What I do is check the two blue wires that go from the motor control unit (MCU) to the central control unit (CCU). Make sure they are connected well and are not broken. Ohm 'em out, end to end. Beyond that, your probabilities of successful repair are as follows: - Replace the CCU: 95% chance, part link ==> Central Control Unit - Replace the MCU: 25% chance, part link ==> Motor Control Unit - Replace the
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