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September 29, 2005

Kenmore Washer Motor

2001 Sears Kenmore Washer made by Whirlpool(model#11022852100): The motor bearing had gone out, it was very loud when it was running.
I installed a new motor, consumer had a service contract, no charge.
The repair cost would have been at $339.00 total.
Part#3352287
Washing machine drive motor, 3 speed, 1725/1140/850, Amps- 9.8/8.5/8.8

Have a good evening!

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

Issued: September 29, 2005 21:32:08 PDT

Tonight: Becoming cloudy. A chance of rain after midnight. Lows around 55. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Friday: Rain likely. Highs 65 to 70. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Posted by Jake at 10:28 PM | Comments (0)

September 28, 2005

Maytag Clock Control Board

2004 Maytag Range(Model#MER5775QAW): The clock display is not working, also the touchpad on the control does not work.
Found the clock/control board assembly shorted internally.
Part#74009221
Clock/overlay (wht)

Have a good evening!

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

Issued: September 28, 2005 21:29:52 PDT

Tonight: Clear. Lows around 45. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday: Mostly sunny in the morning...then partly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Posted by Jake at 09:15 PM | Comments (0)

September 24, 2005

Auger Drum

2004 Sears Kenmore side by side Refrigerator made by Whirlpool(model#10655512400): Not Dispensing any ice at all, Found the Auger Drum that sits in the front part of the ice bucket had broken, It turns with the auger itself, and has plastic impeller style blades on it.
Part#4388736
Ice bin auger drum

Have a good evening and weekend!

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

Issued: September 24, 2005 14:44:42 PDT

Tonight: Clear. Lows 35 to 40. North wind 10 mph.

Sunday: Mostly sunny. Highs around 75. North wind 5 to 15 mph.

Posted by Jake at 08:40 PM | Comments (0)

September 20, 2005

Dual Water Inlet Valve

1997 Sears Kenmore Side by Side made by Frigidaire(model#25357682790) : No water coming out from the front water dispenser, found the Dual water valve bad.
Part#218658000
Dual water inlet valve, water filter

Have a good evening!

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

Issued: September 20, 2005 21:12:14 PDT

Tonight: Mostly clear. Lows 40 to 45. North wind 5 to 15 mph.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny. Highs around 75. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Posted by Jake at 11:14 PM | Comments (0)

September 17, 2005

Dryer Gas Coils

1999 Sears Kenmore Dryer made by Whirlpool(model#11076722695): The Ignitor starts to glow then shuts down before the gas comes on to ignite the burner, Found the gas coils bad.
Part#279834
Gas valve solenoid coil kit, 2 and 3 wire, new style

Have a good weekend!

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

Issued: September 17, 2005 21:21:28 PDT

Tonight: Partly cloudy. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows around 45 light wind..

Sunday: Partly sunny in the morning...then mostly sunny. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs around 75. Light wind becoming north 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

Posted by Jake at 11:16 PM | Comments (0)

September 14, 2005

Kenmore Dryer Timer

Sears Kenmore Dryer made by Whirlpool(110.68202794): Timer problems are not that common on most brands with mechanical timers, but can break or wear out like most other parts. Either the timer stops turning in the timed cycle, or does not turn the dryer off at all.
Part#3976582
Timer

Posted by Jake at 08:06 AM | Comments (0)

September 13, 2005

GE Water Pump

2005 GE Washer(Model#WDSR2080D0WW): Not draining the water after the wash and rinse cycles, Found the water pump bearing very noisey and not turning correctly. No charge to replace, still under the 1 year warranty.
Pump and Motor Assembly
P/N: WH23X10013

Have a good evening!

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

Issued: September 13, 2005 21:35:07 PDT

Tonight: Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. North wind 10 mph.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid and upper 70s. Northwest wind 10 mph.

Posted by Jake at 11:23 PM | Comments (0)

September 10, 2005

Mineral Spot Remover

A great Dishwasher cleaner to get rid of hard water and mineral deposits in the dishwasher.
Citric acid- mineral deposit remover

Posted by Jake at 06:49 PM | Comments (0)

September 09, 2005

Defrost Timer

2004 Frigidaire Top-Mount Refrigerator-(Freezer on Top) (Model#FRT18KB2DW0): The refrigerator was not running at all, found the timer stuck in the defrost cycle, defrost timer is bad.
Part#215846602
Defrost timer control, 8hr./ 30 min.

Have a good weekend!

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

Issued: September 09, 2005 21:18:52 PDT

Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and a chance of thunderstorms early...then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows 45 to 50. Evening west wind 10 to 20 mph.

Saturday: Showers likely. A chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 65. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

Posted by Jake at 10:54 PM | Comments (0)

September 08, 2005

Dryer door switch

1995 Sears Kenmore Washer-Dryer stackable made by Frigidaire(Model#41799370820): The Dryer would not turn off when you opened the door, found the dryer door switch inside contacts not opening and closing.
Part#5308001614
Dryer door switch

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

Issued: September 08, 2005 21:40:35 PDT

Tonight: Partly cloudy eary...then mostly cloudy. Lows around 50. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

Friday: Mostly cloudy in the morning...then partly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the morning then a chance of showers. Cooler. Highs 65 to 70. Light wind becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

Posted by Jake at 11:25 PM | Comments (0)

September 06, 2005

Temp Control Thermostat

2004 Sears Kenmore Top-Mount Refrigerator made by Frigidaire(Model#25364832400): The compressor would not come on, moved the temperature control back and forth, then noticed it trying to come on, The contacts in the temp control were bad.
Part#5304421256
Control, temperature

Have a good evening!

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

Issued: September 06, 2005 21:34:25 PDT

Tonight: Clear. Lows around 50. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday: Sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Light wind becoming north 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

Posted by Jake at 11:13 PM | Comments (0)

September 04, 2005

Electronic Ice Maker

1992 GE Side by Side(Model#TFX24RRBAD): Ice Maker not sending voltage to the water valve to let the water fill when it cycles, Found the Ice Maker bad.The orginal ice maker is no longer available.
Part#WR30X10061
Replacement icemaker kit, electronic. 4 pin round plug-in connector, 6 post plug-in connector, fill cup and tube included in kit.

Have a good Labor Day!

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

Issued: September 04, 2005 14:45:32 PDT

Tonight: Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50 light wind..

Labor day: Partly sunny in the morning then clearing. Highs 75 to 80. North wind 5 to 15 mph.

Posted by Jake at 08:22 PM | Comments (0)

September 01, 2005

Dispenser control board

2003 GE Side by Side Refrigerator(Model#GSH22KGMBWW): The ice and water dispenser was working erratically, sometimes the water would keep running, and then other times the ice would not dispense. Found the Dispenser Control Board bad.
Part#WR55X10195
Dispenser control board

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

Issued: September 01, 2005 21:25:46 PDT

Tonight: Clear. Lows around 50. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light after midnight.

Friday: Mostly cloudy in the morning...then partly sunny. Highs around 75. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

Posted by Jake at 11:04 PM | Comments (0)