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February 27, 2005

Sears Kenmore Dishwasher Pump & Motor

2004 Sears Kenmore Dishwasher made by Whirlpool(model#66516382300): Not cleaning the dishes at all, I found the water pump motor assembly bad, Part#8535762. I installed a new one, worked great.
PUMP&MOTOR

Pump and motor assembly
(The manufacturer has replaced part number 8535762 with this item, part number 8535150.)
1060514

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Forecast for South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis

Issued: February 27, 2005 17:59:07 PST

Tonight: Increasing clouds with a chance of rain. Lows around 40. Light wind increasing to southwest 10 to 15 mph after midnight.

Monday: Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Highs around 55. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

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February 25, 2005

Sears Kenmore Front Load Washer F11 Error Code

2004 Sears Kenmore Front Load Washer Made by Whirlpool(model#11045872400): After the wash cycle, the code F11 comes up and the door stays locked, and wont continue on. This is the 2nd one this year to do this. The problem is in the Computer Board Electronic Control, It will need to be replaced, Part#8182237. As of this date, it is on back-order. Check your warranty book on this part, it is highly expensive. It may be covered under a 2-5 yr. part only warranty.
Cntrl-elec from RepairClinic.com

Cntrl-elec from Point & Click Appliance Repair

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Sears Kenmore Dryer

2001 Sears Kenmore Dryer made by Whirlpool(model#11062722101): Making a thumping sound, I found the Front Drum Bearing and Seal assembly broken, Part#3406129
Front tub glide bearing and seal assembly
2702

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Forecast for South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis

Issued: February 25, 2005 14:41:58 PST

Tonight: Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 40 light winds..

Saturday: Partly sunny. Highs around 60 light winds.

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February 23, 2005

Whirlpool, Kitchen Aid, Kenmore Style Water Filters

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.
1017291

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Forecast for South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis

Issued: February 23, 2005 21:26:15 PST

Tonight: Clear. Lows in the lower to mid 30s light wind..

Thursday: Sunny. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs around 60 light wind.

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February 21, 2005

Sears Kenmore Refrigerator Ice Maker

2001 Sears Kenmore Side by Side made by Whirlpool(model#10652212100): Ice maker not working at all, I found the Ice Maker shorted out in the module, Part#4317943
Replacement icemaker kit, replaces many Sears Kenmore and Whirlpool-made ice makers.
1857

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Forecast for South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis

Issued: February 21, 2005 21:15:02 PST

Tonight: Mostly clear. Lows 30 to 35. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Becoming light overnight..

Tuesday: Sunny. Highs around 60. North wind 10 to 15 mph.

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February 20, 2005

Sears Kenmore Dishwasher

2001 Sears Kenmore Dishwasher made by Whirlpool(model#66516933000):Making a strange pipe noise when its filling with water. Not Drying well either. Found the water valve bad, Part#8531669.
Water inlet valve assembly
961991


I found the heating element stating to crack and bubble up, it will need a new heating element, Part#8268559
Heating element(The manufacturer has replaced part number 8268559 with this item, part number 8193995.)
1057504

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Forecast for South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis

Issued: February 20, 2005 20:55:53 PST

Tonight: Partly cloudy. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows around 35 light wind..

Presidents day: Partly sunny. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs around 55. North wind 10 to 15 mph.

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February 19, 2005

Maytag Washer Dryer Stack

2004 Maytag Washer Dryer Stack(model#MLE2000AYW): Dryer Drum not turning all at, Found the Dryer Belt Broken, Part#33002535. This is very uncommon for these belts to break.
Belt length 91 5/8”, width 3/8”, characteristics, 5 ridges, flat
791135

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Forecast for South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis

Issued: February 19, 2005 20:56:29 PST

Tonight: Rain at times. Lows in the lower 40s light wind..

Sunday: Rain in the morning...then mostly cloudy. Highs 45 to 55 light wind.

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February 17, 2005

GE Dishwasher Solenoid

2003 GE Dishwasher(model#GSD1100G00WW): Not Draining the water out, I found the Drain Pump Solenoid bad and melting some of the inner plastic, Part#WD21X10060.
Dishwasher drain solenoid kit
271344

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Forecast for South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis

Issued: February 17, 2005 21:28:46 PST

Tonight: Mostly clear. Lows around 30. North wind 10 mph.

Friday: Mostly sunny. Highs around 55. Northeast wind 10 mph in the morning..becoming light wind in the afternoon.

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Control Board and Frame

2004 Kenmore Front Load Washer made by Frigidaire(model#41744072300): The Control Panel display lights flickering at different times, even when the washer was not in use. This is the second one of these i have seen do this in 6 months. This is a new upgrade model washer than the previous. I installed a new Control Board, and Console Frame(which includes the touchpad). Worked Great.
Control Board, Part#134207700

Console Frame(which includes the touchpad), Part#134208200

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February 15, 2005

Dishwasher Cleaner and Deodorizer

I have alot of people ask me, What should i use to remove the soap scum build up in the dishwasher and washing machine? I recommend this product. It works great.

Get your dishwasher sparkling clean and lemon fresh. Removes built-up soap scum and discoloration due to iron and other water impurities. Also works great in washing machines, porcelain sinks and porcelain tubs. 3 ounce packet.

Glisten Dishwasher Cleaner and Deodorizer
821

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February 13, 2005

Front Load Washer Motor

2000 Frigidaire Front Load Washer(Model#FWT449GFS2): Motor not turning in wash and spin cycles. Found the motor bad. Part#131276200 There is a tech. sheet inside the washer front access panel. It gives step by step checks in detail.
Main drive motor
406940

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Forecast for South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis

Issued: February 13, 2005 21:22:11 PST

Tonight: Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows 30 to 35 light wind..

Monday: Mostly cloudy early...then partly cloudy in the afternoon. Patchy morning fog. Highs around 50. Light wind...becoming north to 10 mph in the afternoon.

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February 12, 2005

Dryer Duct Brush

This Dryer Duct Brush is great to help clean out your dryer exhaust duct to keep the air flow at top performance.

Use this brush to conveniently clean accumulated lint out of the dryer vent.

Vent Brush For Cleaning 4-inch Round Dryer Vent 20 foot
424663

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February 11, 2005

Roller and Belt

1995 Sears Kenmore Dryer made by Whirlpool(Model#11096588210): Making a loud rattle sound when the dryer is running, I found one roller on the front bulkhead bad, Roller Part#8536974. Also the belt was wearing out with many cracks starting to show. Belt Part#661570.
Drum support roller kit
922902


Belt Part#661570
Dryer belt, length 93 1/2”, width 1/4”, characteristics, 4 ridges, flat
2925

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Whirlpool Chopper and Check Valve

2002 Whirlpool Dishwasher(Model#GU1200XTKT0): Making a bad grinding sound when washing, found the chopper and check valve bad, Chopper Part#8268383
Chopper
830886


Check Valve Part#8268375

Check valve, pump sump
939846

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Forecast for South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis

Issued: February 11, 2005 21:42:01 PST

Tonight: Increasing clouds with a chance of rain late. Patchy fog late in the evening. Lows 35 to 40. South wind 10 mph.

Saturday: Rain likely early...then showers likely in the afternoon. Highs around 50. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

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February 09, 2005

Excellent Stainless Steel Hoses

Universal Stainless Steel Water Fill Hose
5-foot braided stainless steel fill hose for either hot or cold water inlet hose. Stainless steel can handle higher water pressure and is less likely to burst. The hose is flexible, can't crimp and is easy to install.
587617


2 Stainless Steel Washing Machine Hoses, 6 feet long
Use these pro grade, braided stainless steel hoses to connect your washing machine to the water supply. These hoses will replace any standard black rubber washing machine hose. 4 rubber washers included.
1012448

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February 07, 2005

Sears Kenmore Thermal Cut-Out

1996 Sears Kenmore Dryer made by Whirlpool(Model#11066912690): Not Heating at all. I found the thermal cut-out was out. This is caused by a restricted vent exhaust outlet, and inside the dryer was lots of excessive lint build up. Cleaned all the lint out, Installed a new thermal cut-off, Part#279769. The consumer will clean out their long exhaust vent.
Thermal cut-out (fuse) L360 and high-limit thermostat L250 kit, 1ea.
2821

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Forecast for South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis

Issued: February 07, 2005 21:10:53 PST

Tonight: Partly cloudy...then areas of fog and low clouds after midnight. Lows 25 to 30 light wind..

Tuesday: Areas of morning fog and low clouds...then mostly sunny in the afternoon. Highs in the mid to upper 40s light wind.

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Sears Kenmore Motor Coupler

2000 Sears Kenmore Washer made by Whirlpool(Model#11020902990): Not spinning and not agitating, I found the motor coupler broken. Part#285753.
Drive motor to transmission coupling, replaces all previous styles and versions. For direct-drive washers with no belt.
2855

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February 06, 2005

Front Bellows Seal

2002 Sears Kenmore Front Load Washer made by Whirlpool(Model#11042832200): Front Boot Seal Torn and leaking water. Most of the time this part gets torn by something sharp left in clothes pockets during the wash or spin cycle. This is called the Bellows Seal, I installed a new one, worked great. Part#8181850.
Front bellows seal
(The manufacturer has replaced part number 8181662 with this item, part number 8181850.)

909351

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Forecast for South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis

Issued: February 06, 2005 21:03:37 PST

Tonight: Showers in the evening...then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows around 35. Southwest wind 10 mph becoming light wind after midnight.

Monday: Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs around 45 light wind.

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February 05, 2005

Front Load Washer Door Hinge

2002 Sears Kenmore Front Load Washer made by Frigidaire(Model#41742042100): Leaking water from the front of the door, I found the door hinge bad, I installed a new one, Part#134264600.
Hinge, door
1037977

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Forecast for South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis

Issued: February 05, 2005 21:12:31 PST

Tonight: Increasing clouds. Slight chance of showers in the evening...then chance of rain late. Lows around 35. Southwest wind 10 mph in the evening...becoming south 10 to 15 mph after midnight.

Sunday: Rain...breezy. Highs around 45. South wind 10 to 20 mph.

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February 04, 2005

Sears Kenmore Washer Water Pump

2004 Sears Kenmore Washer made by Whirlpool(Model#11015942401): It was making a loud noise in the spin and wash cycles, I found a wire in the water pump, The wire is not part of the washer, It tends to be either a article of clothes that contains a wire, or it was left in a pocket when the clothes were washed. It damaged the pump. I installed a new water pump, Part#3363394.
Drain pump for belt-less direct-drive washer, one large port, one small port
3296

Have a good evening and weekend!

Forecast for South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis

Issued: February 04, 2005 14:49:42 PST

Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Showers likely early...then a chance of showers. Lows in the middle 30s. Southwest wind to 10 mph early in the evening..then light..

Saturday: Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Highs around 50 light wind.


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February 02, 2005

New Floodstop System 3

This looks like a great idea to have on all Refrigerators that have Ice Makers and or Water Dispensers. As my Aunt and Uncle's Refrigerator Water Dispenser flooded by a short in the water dispenser switch when they were on a 2 week vacation.This device would have saved them from a flooded house and lots of damage.

Floodstop System 3 for Ice Makers & Humidifiers
The new Floodstop system for ice makers and humidifiers. Prevent damaging water leaks. The Floodstop system will turn off the water to your appliance automatically. Installs in five minutes. No special tools necessary.
1021751

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February 01, 2005

Electrical / Maintenance Multi-Tool

Here is a good tool to have when your doing those appliance repair jobs. It can also be used for many more things around the house, garage or shop.
Electrical / Maintenance Multi-Tool - Includes a 5-slot wire stripper, awl/reamer blade, beveled wire cutter, wire-looping hole, magnetic 1/4-inch hex bit holder with 4 bits, 5-blade-locking "L" handle and a nylon pouch.
375710

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