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March 31, 2005

Frigidaire Style Water Filter

2004 Sears Kenmore Side by Side made by Frigidaire(model#25353622303): Replaced the water filter with a new one, Part#9911
Front cassett style water filter assembly
1014151


Have a good evening!

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

Issued: March 31, 2005 21:07:12 PST

Tonight: Rain becoming likely after midnight. Lows 40 to 45. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Friday: Rain in the morning...then showers likely in the afternoon. Highs around 55. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

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Motor/Gearcase Coupler

2001 Sears Kenmore Washer made by Whirlpool(model#11020702990): Not Spinning, Found the Motor/Gearcase 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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March 29, 2005

Air Conditioning Season is just around the corner

Universal filter fits all standard air conditioner window units. Durable, washable polypropylene material for extended use. Reduces pet dander and other airborne pollutants.
Air Conditioner Electrostatic Filter Cut-to-Fit
12882

Carrier ACA051T Solaire Series Window Air Conditioner 5400 BTU 115V Electronic Touch-pad Controls, Remote Control Included - 5 Year Limited Warranty


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March 28, 2005

Hotpoint Gas Range Surface Burners

2004 Hotpoint Gas Range(model#RGE745WEH2WW): Right-Front Surface burner not sparking properly, found the spark module malfunctioning. Part#WBX13K25
Spark module, top burners
244920


Also its a good idea to also replace the Electrode for the burner that your having problems with. Part#WB13K10003
Spark electrode, top burner
244911


Have a good evening!

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

Issued: March 28, 2005 21:06:35 PST

Tonight: Rain turning to showers late. Lows 40 to 45. South wind 15 to 20 mph becoming west late.

Tuesday: Showers. Highs 50 to 55. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

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March 27, 2005

Smooth/Glasstop Range Cleaner

Range Top Cleaning Cream. For used on smooth top ranges with black or white glass ceramic tops, stainless steel and chromed surfaces. Removes most cooking soils. 20 oz bottle

Range Top Surface Cleaner
P/N: 20001070

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Online Appliance Parts and Free Repair Help

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March 26, 2005

GE Defrost Heater Assembly

2001 GE Side by Side Refrigerator(model#TFX22KRDAAA): Not cooling, frost build up on the back of the freezer panel, Found the defrost heater out, Part#WR51X10031. I installed a new one, worked great. Remember to completely defrost the evaporator coil before installing the new Heater Assembly.
Heater harness defrost assy.
773802

Have a Happy Easter!

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

Issued: March 26, 2005 23:22:28 PST

Tonight: Rain...breezy. Lows 45 to 50. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

Sunday: Rain. Highs around 55. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.


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March 25, 2005

Water Pump

1998 Sears Kenmore Washer made by Whirlpool(model#11028932790): Leaking water during the wash cycle, Found the water pump leaking water, Part#3363892. I installed a new one, worked great.
Drain pump for belt-less direct-drive washer, 2 large ports, with backflow flapper valve
2406

Have a Good Easter Weekend!

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

Issued: March 25, 2005 20:33:44 PST

Tonight: Rain becoming likely. Lows 40 to 45. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.

Saturday: Rain...windy. Highs 55 to 60. South wind 15 to 25 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in the afternoon.

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March 24, 2005

Defrost Timer

2003 Sears Kenmore Side by Side Refrigerator made by Whirlpool(model#10653542300): Not Cooling at all, Compressor and fan motors not coming on even though the cold control thermostat is on and the lights in the Refrigerator are on, When i touched the defrost timer the compressor and fans came on, then they went off again. The defrost timer is bad, Part#482493. I replaced it, worked great.
Defrost timer kit, 8 hour, replaces most/instructions included
3348

Have a good evening!

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

Issued: March 24, 2005 14:41:26 PST

Tonight: Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. Isolated evening thunderstorms with small hail. Lows 35 to 40. South wind 10 mph.

Friday: Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly sunny. Highs around 55. Southwest wind 10 mph.

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March 23, 2005

GE Dishwasher Recall

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of product: General Electric Built-in Dishwashers

For more information please click the Link below:

http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/05116.html

GE Appliances Recall Link:

http://www.geappliances.com/plcy/dishwasher_recall.htm

The Module Control will need to be replaced on these recalled models.
MODULE CONTROL
P/N: WD21X10197


Have a good evening!

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

Issued: March 23, 2005 14:35:24 PST

Tonight: Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. Chance of showers. Chance of evening thunderstorms with small hail. Lows around 35. Southwest wind 10 mph.

Thursday: Partly cloudy with a chance of showers. Isolated afternoon thunderstorms with small hail. Highs around 55 light winds..

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March 19, 2005

Whirlpool & Kenmore Dishwasher Recall

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of product: Whirlpool® and Kenmore® brand dishwashers

For more information please click this Link below:

http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/05123.html


Whirlpool Corporation Recall Link:

http://repair.whirlpool.com/DishWasher1.htm

The one recalled dishwasher i did today was this 2004 Sears Kenmore Dishwasher made by Whirlpool(model#66517022400)

I installed a new heating element part#8194250
HEATER KIT
P/N: 8194250

Also this recall on this model called for a new Motor/Pump Assembly, I installed a new Motor/Pump Assembly, Part#8194160
PUMP&MOTOR
P/N: 8194160

Have a good evening!

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

Issued: March 19, 2005 21:51:45 PST

Tonight: Rain at times...windy. Lows 45 to 50. South wind 15 to 25 mph.

Sunday: Rain...windy. Highs around 55. South wind 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph.

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March 18, 2005

Middle Spray Arm & Supply Tube

2000 Whirlpool Dishwasher(model#GU940SCGB2): The Middle Spray Arm supply tube was broken. This Spray Arm washes the upper rack in the dishwasher. Part#675808.
Middle spray arm water supply tube & arm kit, white
679719

Have a good evening and weekend!

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

Issued: March 18, 2005 21:27:08 PST

Tonight: Rain likely. Lows 45 to 50 light wind..

Saturday: Rain...breezy. Highs 55 to 60. South wind 10 to 20 mph...with gusts to 30 mph in the afternoonSaturday night.

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March 17, 2005

Whirlpool Dryer Do-it-Yourself Manual

When working on Appliances, its helpful to have a manual to guide you. Here is a Whirlpool Dryer Manual.
Repair Manual - Dryer
P/N: 677818

677818

More Dryer Parts listed here!

Have a good evening!

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

Issued: March 17, 2005 21:20:27 PST

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

Friday: Areas of morning clouds then partly sunny. Patchy morning fog. Highs 55 to 60. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.


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March 16, 2005

Condenser Fan Motor

2000 Sears Kenmore Side by Side made by Whirlpool(model#10650599003): Loud noise coming from the back of the refrigerator, I found that the condenser fan motor bearings were out, Part#2206036.
(The manufacturer has replaced part number 2206036 with this item, part number 833697.)
Condenser fan motor kit, 2 Watt clockwise rotation, hardware and instructions included
2790

Have a good evening!

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

Issued: March 16, 2005 21:22:29 PST

Tonight: Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows around 40. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph shifting to the northwest after midnight.

Thursday: Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly sunny. Highs 55 to 60 light wind.

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March 13, 2005

Sears Kenmore Dishwasher not Draining

2001 Sears Kenmore Dishwasher made by Whirlpool(66515769000): Not Draining, I found stuff that got caught in the check valve, You can either unscrew it from the bottom of the motor/pump assembly and clean it out, or replace it, its very inexpensive. Part#675238.
Check valve for drain
2844

Have a good evening!

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

Issued: March 13, 2005 21:23:24 PST

Tonight: Clear. Lows around 30. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

Monday: Sunny. Highs around 65. Light wind becoming north 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

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March 12, 2005

Sears Kenmore Side by Side Refrigerator

2001 Sears Kenmore Side by Side Refrigerator made by Whirlpool(model#10650262992): The Ice Maker stopped working, but the water to the water dispenser was working fine. I found the solenoid that controls the water to the ice maker was bad. You have to replace the whole water valve when a solenoid goes out. I installed a new water valve, worked great. Part#4389177.
Water inlet valve kit with new quick connections and instructions
949403

Have a good weekend!

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

Issued: March 12, 2005 21:08:15 PST

Tonight: Clear...cooler. Lows 30 to 35. North wind 10 to 15 mph.

Sunday: Sunny. Highs 65 to 70. North wind 10 to 15 mph.

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Sears Kenmore Frontload Washer model# starting with 417

2002 Kenmore Frontload Washer made by Frigidaire(model#41742142100): The Tub is not turning at all, The consumer said the fuse on the control board(which is soldered in)keeps blowing out. He replaced the fuse on the board, but this will not fix the problem, it blew again. The problem is the control board that will have to be replaced. I installed a new one, it worked great. Part#134306000
Spin control board assembly
1021692

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March 09, 2005

Dryer Vent Kit

Proper dryer venting is very important for safety and maximum performance for all dryers.

To vent a gas or electric dryer up to 8 feet from the dryer outlet. 4-inch diameter flexible semi-rigid venting up to 8 feet in length. Includes two protector style connectors and foam seal. Instructions included.
Dryer Vent Duct Kit
1567

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March 08, 2005

Defrost Timer

2004 Frigidaire Freezer on Top Refrigerator(Model#FRT18KG4CW4): Not cooling at all and making a loud ticking sound in the refrigerator section, I found that the defrost timer was stuck in the defrost cycle. Most of the times, when the defrost timer goes bad it will stick in a cooling cycle, causing thick frost to form on the back panel or bottom of the freezer, depending on where the evaporator coil is. Part#215846602
Defrost timer control, 8hr./ 30 min.
12762

Have a good evening!

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

Issued: March 08, 2005 21:33:37 PST

Tonight: Mostly clear. Lows around 45 light south wind..

Wednesday: Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Cooler. Highs around 65. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

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March 06, 2005

Front Load Washer Water Pump

2002 Sears Kenmore Front Load Washer made by Whirlpool(model#11042924200): Leaking water underneath, I found the water pump leaking a small amount of water from the front of it. I installed a new one, Part#285998
Water Pump Assembly
1094146

Have a good evening!

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

Issued: March 06, 2005 21:02:37 PST

Tonight: Mostly clear. Areas of fog after midnight. Lows near 40 light wind..

Monday: Mostly cloudy with areas of fog in the morning...then clearing. Highs 65 to 70 light wind.

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March 03, 2005

Water Filter Base

2004 Sears Kenmore Side by Side made by Frigidaire(model#25354663404): Leaking water in the filter base assembly, I found a bad o-ring in the filter base, Part#240396002. Under the 1st year warranty, No Charge.
Base-Water Filter
1056733

Have a good evening!

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

Issued: March 03, 2005 20:51:52 PST

Tonight: Partly cloudy in the evening...then mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain after midnight. Lows around 40. South wind 5 mph.

Friday: Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain in the morning...then slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs 55 to 60. Southwest wind 5 mph shifting to the northwest in the afternoon.

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March 01, 2005

Compressor Relay

Sears Kenmore Side by Side Refrigerator made by Whirlpool(Model#10659502992):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
586234

Have a good evening!

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

Issued: March 01, 2005 21:03:55 PST

Tonight: Cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows 40 to 45. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday: Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Highs around 55. South wind 5 mph.

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