Archive for November, 2008
KitchenAid Compressor Start Device Kit
Posted by: | CommentsKitchenAid Side by Side Refrigerator(model#KSRS25FGWH03): Not cooling at all. I found the compressor start device bad. Took it off the compressor and it rattles inside. That always means its bad.
Here’s the compressor start device kit for this model:
Manufacturer’s Number: 8201799
Sears Kenmore Dryer Thermal Fuse
Posted by: | CommentsSears Kenmore Dryer(model#110.66822690): Not turning on when you press the push-to-start button. Found the thermal fuse bad. I did an ohm test on it for continuity, no continuity found.
The main reason this part goes bad is vent restrictions either outside the house where the dryer vent exhausts, or behind the dryer were the exhaust hose/pipe goes into the vent, and even the vent itself can clog with lint, or I’ve seen birds build their nest in there, especially during the cooler months of the year.
Here’s the thermal fuse for this model:
Manufacturer’s Number: 3392519
Whirlpool Washer Water Valve
Posted by: | CommentsWhirlpool washer(model#LA9500XTW0): Water dripping into the tub when the machine is off and not being used. This always indicates the water valve inlet is bad, and the solenoid on it isn’t closing all the way.
Here’s the water valve inlet for this model:
Manufacturer’s Number: 285805
Sears Kenmore Dishwasher Water Valve Inlet
Posted by: | CommentsSears Kenmore Dishwasher(model#363.16121100): Not filling with water. Checked for 120 volts at the water valve inlet with a volt meter, 120 volts present but the valve was not opening up to let the water come into the dishwasher.
Here’s the water valve inlet for this model:
Manufacturer’s Number: WD15X10003
Sears Kenmore Upright Freezer Thermostat
Posted by: | CommentsSears Kenmore Upright Freezer(model#253.9287412): Not cooling, compressor not running. I did an ohm test for continuity on the cold control thermostat, found no continuity, it was bad.
Here’s the cold control thermostat for this model:
Manufacturer part number 216521200 is RepairClinic item number 446551
Amana Washer Hub & Seal Kit
Posted by: | CommentsAmana washer(model#LWD70AW): Leaking water from the bottom of the outer tub assembly, found the tub seal had a leak in it.
Here’s the hub & seal kit for this model:
Manufacturer’s Number: R9900552