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January 30, 2005
Sears Kenmore Refrigerator
2002 Sears Kenmore Side by Side Refrigerator(Model#10652603100): Ice maker not working, Found the P.C. Board that operates the ice maker was bad. I installed a new one, works great. Its comes in a kit, you get both P.C. Boards, emitter & receiver. Part#4389102
P.C. Board kit, emitter & receiver

Have a good evening!
Forecast for South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis
Issued: January 30, 2005 20:43:02 PST
Tonight: Partly cloudy early...then becoming mostly cloudy with areas of fog after midnight. Lows 35 to 40 light wind..
Monday: Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs 50 to 55. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
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Kirkland Refrigerator
1999 Costco Kirkland made by Whirlpool Side by Side Refrigerator(Model#SS25AQXHW00): Not Cooling at all, clicking sound can be heard in the back of the refrigerator, The Compressor Relay has gone out, Part#4387535. I installed a new one, worked great.
Compressor relay & overload assembly

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January 28, 2005
Thermal Cut-Out Fuse
2004 Sears Kenmore Dryer made by Whirlpool(Model#11064942300): Not Heating at all. I found the Thermal Cut-Out fuse bad, Part#279769. I installed a new one, worked great. The main reason this goes bad is because of a poor or restricted exhaust vent in the consumers home.
Thermal cut-out (fuse) L360 and high-limit thermostat L250 kit, 1ea.

Have a good evening and weekend!
Forecast for South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis
Issued: January 28, 2005 21:38:04 PST
Tonight: Showers. Windy. Lows around 40. South wind 20 to 30 mph and gusty..decreasing late..
Saturday: Showers likely early...then a slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs around 50. South wind 10 to 15 mph early then decreasing.
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January 27, 2005
Door Seal Boot Kit
2002 Sears Kenmore Front Load Washer made by Frigidaire(Model#41742052100): Leaking water, Found the Door Seal Boot had a hole in it, I installed a new one, worked great. Part#5303937187. This comes with very detailed instructions.
Door Seal Boot Kit

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Forecast for South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis
Issued: January 27, 2005 21:00:32 PST
Tonight: Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain. Areas of fog. Lows 40 to 45 light north wind..
Friday: Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Areas of fog in the morning. Highs around 50 light wind.
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January 25, 2005
A Great Odor Remover
I am a huge fan of anything with Vanilla in it to remove odors, This Product is on the Top of my List!
Just set the Odor Remover anywhere you need to control odors, up to 300 square feet! The Odor Remover traps odors with activated carbon crystals while the vanilla scent refreshes the air. Each Odor Remover lasts about a month. Contents are biodegradeable. A product of Whirlpool.
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January 24, 2005
Sears Kenmore Dryer
2000 Sears Kenmore Dryer(Model#11070992990): The Dryer was turning off after about 10 minutes of drying, Found the Thermistor bad, Part#3976615
Thermistor control for dryer

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Forecast for South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis
Issued: January 24, 2005 21:21:51 PST
Tonight: Mostly cloudy with widespread fog...locally dense. Lows 35 to 40 light wind..
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy. Areas of fog in the morning. Highs 50 to 55 light wind.
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January 23, 2005
Johnny Carson
I remember as a preteen and teen watching him at night in my room, after my parents bought me my own color TV in 1977, when ever i could , but sometimes i fell asleep before he came on at 11:30 PM Pacific Time.
My Dad used to watch him every night in the TV room.
He made us all laugh alot!
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January 22, 2005
Refrigerator Air Diffuser
2002 Kitchen Aid Refrigerator(Model#KSRV25FKWH03): Evaporator(Freezer) Fan motor coming on about 3 seconds then turning off. Found the Air Diffuser bad, Part#2209751
Air diffuser assembly

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Forecast for South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis
Issued: January 22, 2005 20:57:57 PST (ORZ008)
Tonight: Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain. Lows 35 to 40 light wind..
Sunday: Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog early. Highs around 60 light wind.
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January 21, 2005
Front Oven Door Glass
2004 Frigidaire Range(Model#FEF355ASG): Oven Door Glass was broken, this may be caused by stress on the oven door glass, its rare to happen, but can happen. The Part#5303935201
Glass

Have a good evening and weekend!
Forecast for South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis
Issued: January 21, 2005 21:10:34 PST
Tonight: Partly cloudy. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows around 40 light wind..
Saturday: Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain early...then a chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs around 55. Southeast wind 10 mph.
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January 20, 2005
Dryer Belt and Idler Pulley
2003 Kenmore Dryer made by Whirlpool(Model#11062822101): Dryer Drum not turning, I found the belt broken and the Idler Pulley bad.
The belt part#341241
Dryer belt, length 92 1/4”, width 1/4”, characteristics: 4 rib 3 grooves, flat- *Replaces many belts including some with 5 ribs

The Idler Pulley part#691366
Belt tension pulley, fits virtually all whirlpool-made dryers

Have a good evening!
Forecast for South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis
Issued: January 20, 2005 14:49:47 PST
Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
Friday: Mostly cloudy. Areas of fog early...then patchy fog in the afternoon. Highs 50 to 55. Southeast wind 10 mph.
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Dishwasher Drain Pump Assembly
2005 Kenmore Dishwasher made by Frigidaire(Model#58715152400): Not Draining, Found the drain pump motor bearing was sticking, I installed a new one, Part#154474101
Drain Pump Assembly
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January 18, 2005
Extra Egg Bin--Made by Whirlpool
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January 17, 2005
Dishwasher Door Seal
2003 Kitchen Aid Dishwasher(Model#KUDS01FKSS1): Leaking water from the bottom of the door, Found the Door Gasket out of place on the top, causing the water to run down the sides and onto the floor. There is a new upgrade kit that fixes this, Part#8193942. Installed a new one, worked great.
Door seal kit *Kit includes adhesive, tub plugs and instructions.

Have a good evening!
Forecast for South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis
Issued: January 17, 2005 21:30:26 PST
Tonight: Rain...windy. Lows 45 to 50. South wind 10 to 20 mph.
Tuesday: Rain likely. Highs 55 to 60. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
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January 16, 2005
Thermal Fuse
1999 Sears Kenmore Dryer(made by Whirlpool)(Model#11066822694): Won't start, I found the thermal fuse blown in the dryer, Part#3392519. This is due to poor venting or a restriction in the venting exhaust hose, I advice people to clean their vent exhaust about once a year.
Thermal fuse, on blower housing cover, can not be re-set, must be replaced if open (no continuity between pins).

Have a good evening!
Forecast for South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis
Issued: January 16, 2005 21:28:59 PST
Tonight: Cloudy. Chance of rain late. Lows near 40. Light wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
Martin luther king jr day: Mostly cloudy with rain likely. Highs around 50. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
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January 14, 2005
Control Panel Assembly
2004 GE Oven(Model#JRS04B0W2BB): Beeping when unit is not even on, touchpad has a short in it, Part#WB36T10076
Touch pad and control panel assembly, black
(The manufacturer has replaced part number WB36T10076 with this item, part number WB36T10544.)

Have a good evening and weekend!
Forecast for South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis
Issued: January 14, 2005 21:53:53 PST
Tonight: A chance of rain. Rain likely overnight. Pockets of freezing rain possible. Temperatures overnight 30 to 35. Northeast wind to 10 mph.
Saturday: Rain at times. Highs 40 to 45. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
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January 13, 2005
Dishwasher Chopper and Check Valve
2004 Kitchen Aid Dishwasher(Model#KUDI01ILWH3): Not cleaning well, found the chopper and check valve bad, Chopper Part#8268383
Chopper

Check Valve Part#8268375
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Forecast for South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis
Issued: January 13, 2005 20:55:02 PST
Tonight: Partly cloudy early...then mostly cloudy after midnight. Areas of fog after midnight. Lows 30 to 35 light wind..
Friday: Mostly cloudy early...then mostly sunny in the afternoon. Areas of fog in the morning. Highs around 40 light wind.
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January 11, 2005
Refrigerator Air Cleaner
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January 10, 2005
Compressor Relay/Overload Kit
2000 Sears Kenmore Refrigerator(Whirlpool built)(Model#10650269991): Not cooling at all, Found the condenser clogged solid and the compressor relay burned out, I Cleaned the condenser and installed a new compressor relay/overload kit, Part#4387535
Compressor relay & overload assembly

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Forecast for South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis
Issued: January 10, 2005 21:45:26 PST
Tonight: Partly cloudy early...then mostly cloudy after midnight. Areas of fog after midnight. Lows around 30 light wind..
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy early...then partly sunny in the afternoon. Areas of fog in the morning. Highs 40 to 45 light wind.
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Drain Pump
2003 Sears Kenmore Front Load Washer(Frigidaire built)(Model#41743142200): Load noise from the water pump when draining, Found the pump bearing bad, I Installed a new pump, Part#134051100
Drain pump and motor asssembly

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January 09, 2005
Water Valve and Water Filter
2000 Sears Kenmore Side by Side(Whirlpool built)(Model#10659507993): No water to the ice maker and water dispenser, Found the water valve had gone out, Part#4389177
Water inlet valve kit with new quick connections and instructions

Also the water filter had not been changed in more than 1 yr.
The customer bought a new water filter, Part#4396508
Ice and water filter in front access grille for refrigerators made by Whirlpool, including some Kitchen Aid and Kenmore refrigerators. This is manufacturer part 4396508, and it replaces 4392857, WF-NL300, WF-L500 and 4396163. Replace every 6 to 12 months.

Have a good evening!
Forecast for South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis
Issued: January 09, 2005 14:57:50 PST
Tonight: Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the mid 30s. South wind 10 mph early in the evening becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
Monday: Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Highs 40 to 45. Light wind becoming northeast 10 mph in the afternoon.
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January 08, 2005
GE Dryer Rotary Turn to Start Switch
1999 GE Dryer(Model#DCXR453EV0WW): The Rotary Turn to Start Switch was malfunctioning and not coming on at times till you turned the switch very slowly, Part#WE4X881
Rotary start switch

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Forecast for South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis
Issued: January 08, 2005 21:02:00 PST
Tonight: Showers likely. Snow level near 1000 feet. Lows around 35. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday: Showers likely. Highs 40 to 45. Snow level near 1000 feet. South wind 10 mph.
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January 07, 2005
Ice Maker P.C. Boards
2001 Whirlpool Side by Side Refrigerator(Model#KSRG25FKBL01): Ice maker not working, Found the P.C. Board that operates the ice maker was bad. I installed a new one, its comes in a kit, you get both P.C. Boards, emitter & receiver. Part#4389102
P.C. Board kit, emitter & receiver

Have a good evening and weekend!
Forecast for South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis
Issued: January 07, 2005 17:49:41 PST
Tonight: Rain. Lows around 35. South wind 10 mph.
Saturday: Showers likely. Highs around 40 light wind.
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Kitchen Aid Dishwasher Handle
2000 Kitchen Aid Dishwasher(Model#KUDM24SEWH5): The door would not open at all after the cycle, I found the door handle broken, I installed a new one, worked great. Part#9743904
Dishwasher door handle, white

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Whirlpool Dishwasher Timer
2004 Whirlpool Dishwasher(Model#DU915PWKQ0): When starting the cycle at normal/light wash, The timer does not allow enough water to come in to the tub.The water pressure is fine, The timer contact at that setting was malfunctioning, I Installed a new timer, worked great. Part#8274717. No Charge, Under the 1st yr. warranty.
Timer
(The manufacturer has replaced part number 8274717 with this item, part number 8535371.)

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January 06, 2005
Motor/Pump Assembly
2000 Whirlpool Dishwasher(Model#DU980QPDB3): Motor is making a very loud bearing sound in washer and drain, Found the motor bearing out, Part#675748
Pump and motor assembly complete, with relay and spray nozzle

Have a good evening!
Forecast for South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis
Issued: January 06, 2005 14:32:57 PST
Tonight: Rain likely. Lows around 35. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday: Rain. Highs around 40. Southeast wind 10 mph.
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January 03, 2005
Micro-computer Control Board
2004 Whirlpool Dishwasher(Model#DU950PWKB1): Stops/Stalls in mid-cycle. Found the Micro-computer Control Board bad, I installed a new one, Part#8530929
Electronic control assembly

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Forecast for South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis
Issued: January 03, 2005 20:50:49 PST
Tonight: Clear. Patchy freezing fog after midnight. Lows in the 20s. Northeast wind 10 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny. Patchy freezing fog in the morning. Highs around 40. Northeast wind 15 mph.
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January 02, 2005
Balance Spring
1999 Sears Kenmore Washer(Whirlpool built)(Model#11028922790): The Tub is tilting to one side, I Found the balance spring broken, I installed a new one, worked great. Part#388492
Spring to balance tub

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Forecast for South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis
Issued: January 02, 2005 14:54:02 PST
Tonight: Partly cloudy. Areas of fog late. Lows 25 to 30. North wind 10 mph becoming light wind.
Monday: Partly sunny early...then mostly sunny in the afternoon. Areas of fog in the morning. Highs 40 to 45. Light wind becoming northeast 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
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Ice Maker
2004 Sears Kenmore Top Freezer Refrigerator(Frigidaire Built)(Model#25374152400): The Ice Maker is not working properly, only dumping 1 cube cycle of ice every 8 hours. I Installed a new Ice Maker, worked great. Part#240352409. No Charge, Covered Under the 1st yr. warranty.
Icemaker, radius cube, 115 Volt, IM only- no install parts

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Control Board Assembly
2003 Sears Kenmore Front Load Washer(Frigidaire Built)(Model#41743042200): Timer Stalls in the wash cycle before the rinse cycle, There is a Service Flash on this issue. The Control Board will need to be replaced, Part#134306000. This Control Board Assembly is under a 2 yr. part only warranty.
Spin control board assembly

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