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October 31, 2005

Happy Halloween

Hope everyone has a good Halloween!

Today starts a new turning point as I am now running the ApplianceBlog.com full time with also Jake's Appliance Repair serving Lane County, Oregon: Which includes the cities of Eugene/Springfield, Creswell, Cottage Grove, Junction City, Harrisburg, Veneta.

This weeks special:
Dry your sneakers without annoying thuds. All dryer racks are on sale now.

Cool Halloween custom!

Posted by Jake at 05:54 PM | Comments (0)

October 28, 2005

Kenmore Dryer Timer

2005 Sears Kenmore Dryer made by Whirlpool(model#11066662500): Timer not moving in any cycle. I ohmed out the timer motor, it showed no continuity, Timer is bad. To change the timer, the front 2 console clips underneath each side push-in and lift, A putty-knife is the best tool to do this with.
Part#8299779
Timer

Have a good weekend!

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

Issued: October 28, 2005 21:23:28 PDT

Tonight: Partly cloudy with scattered showers. Patchy fog. Cooler. Lows 35 to 40. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday: Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Patchy fog. Highs 55 to 60. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Posted by Jake at 11:58 PM | Comments (0)

October 25, 2005

GE Dishwasher Module

2003 GE Dishwasher(model#GSD6200G00CC): The problem is that the dishwasher won't turn on at all, not control lights or anything. The door switch tested good, Found a short in the Control Module thats located inside of the control panel.
Part#WD21X10174
Control module assembly

Have a good evening!

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

Issued: October 25, 2005 21:25:36 PDT

Tonight: Showers likely in the evening...then a chance of showers after midnight. Patchy fog late. Lows around 45. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

Wednesday: Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Highs 55 to 60 light wind.

Posted by Jake at 10:17 PM | Comments (0)

October 22, 2005

GE Rear Bearing Kit

1996 GE Dryer(model#DJSR473ET1W): Making a loud squealing sound when it starts that lasts about 20 minutes. Found the rear bearing has gone out. You have to take the dryer apart to change it, its a little time consuming, but worth it.
Part#WE25M40
Rear drum bearing kit

Have a good weekend!

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

Issued: October 22, 2005 21:18:50 PDT

Tonight: Increasing clouds. A slight chance of rain after midnight. Lows 45 to 50 light wind..

Sunday: Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain. Highs around 60 light wind.

Posted by Jake at 10:50 PM | Comments (0)

October 19, 2005

Maytag Dishwasher Door Seal

2002 Maytag Dishwasher(model#MDB6657AWW): Found the door gasket seal torn abit leaking some water out during the cycles. These door seals are very easy to install, most are just the push-in kind like on this Maytag.
Part#99002140
Seal, door

Have a good evening!

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

Issued: October 19, 2005 21:06:31 PDT

Tonight: Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. Lows 45 to 50. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light after midnight.

Thursday: Patchy fog in the morning. Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers in the morning...then becoming partly sunny in the afternoon. Highs 60 to 65 light wind.

Posted by Jake at 10:14 PM | Comments (0)

October 17, 2005

This Weeks Sale!

Universal - Plastic Trash Compactor Bags - 15 Pack

Fits all 15-inch rectangular trash compactors. Outer bag surface grips to prevent bag from slipping into the compactor, while inner layer is slippery for easy compacting. Tough 3-millimeter white multi-laminate plastic. 15-bag package.

Posted by Jake at 08:57 AM | Comments (0)

October 15, 2005

Motor Coupler

2003 Sears Kenmore Washer made by Whirlpool(model#11024832200): Not spinning at all, I found the motor coupler, Part#285753, broken that connects it to the gearcase(transmission). This is the most common part to go out in the direct drive washers. (Always make sure you can turn the gearcase shaft both ways, use a wrench in needed, If it won't turn, then the gearcase is locked-up and will need to be replaced as well.)
Drive motor to transmission coupling, replaces all previous styles and versions. For direct-drive washers with no belt.

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

Issued: October 15, 2005 21:00:14 PDT

Tonight: Partly cloudy. Isolated showers in the evening. Lows around 45. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light after midnight.

Sunday: Mostly cloudy in the morning...then mostly sunny. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs around 65. Light wind becoming north 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

Posted by Jake at 10:43 PM | Comments (0)

October 14, 2005

Front Load Washer Door Lock

2002 Sears Kenmore Front Load Washer made by Frigidaire(model#41742042100): The front door was locking in the spin cycle, but when you turned the washer off, it opened right away, there should be a 2 minute delay before you can open the door when the washer goes off. Its fairly easy to change this part, you take off the top and lower access panel, then remove the front screws and wire harness that mount it.
Part#131763200
Door lock and switch assembly

Have a good weekend!

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

Issued: October 14, 2005 21:39:18 PDT

Tonight: Rain. Lows 45 to 50. South wind 15 to 20 mph.

Saturday: Showers. Highs around 60. Southwest wind 10 to 20 mph.

Posted by Jake at 10:47 PM | Comments (0)

October 13, 2005

Clock/Oven Control Board

2001 Sears Kenmore Range made by Frigidaire (model#790468099902): Clock display showing a F1 error code, won't reset. This happened while the consumer was not even using the Range. The Electronic Control Display assembly will need to be replaced.
Part#318019902
Electronic clock control assembly, black

Have a good day and evening!

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

Issued: October 13, 2005 05:52:45 PDT

Today: Mostly cloudy. A chance of light rain or drizzle later this morning...then a slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs 60 to 65 light wind..

Tonight: Partly cloudy. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows 40 to 45. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

Posted by Jake at 07:39 AM | Comments (0)

October 08, 2005

New Style Lid Switch

2005 Sears Kenmore Washer made by Whirlpool(model#11025066500): Not Spinning, found the lid switch broken at the lever linkage. I don't see many of these break, its still under the first year of warranty, there is no charge to fix it.
Part#8272124
Lid switch assembly

Have a good evening and weekend!

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

Issued: October 08, 2005 14:50:43 PDT

Tonight: Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain in the evening...then a chance of drizzle after midnight. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows around 45 light wind..

Sunday: Partly sunny in the morning...then mostly sunny. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs 65 to 70 light wind.

Posted by Jake at 06:32 PM | Comments (0)

October 06, 2005

2004 Whirlpool Duet Dryer (model#GEW9200LW1): The main cycle control knob was cracked, causing the switch not to turn properly into the correct settings. These knobs tend to be very reliable, its rare to see these just crack. Under the 1st year full warranty, no charge.
Part#8181859
Control Knob, Gray

Have a good evening!

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

Issued: October 06, 2005 14:21:59 PDT

Tonight: Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Lows 45 to 50. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Friday: Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Highs 60 to 65. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.

Posted by Jake at 03:37 PM | Comments (0)

October 03, 2005

Sears Kenmore Washer Motor

1989 Sears Kenmore Washer made by Whirlpool(model#11082883100): Motor making a loud buzzing sound when its in the wash cycle, found the motor switch was bad. The motor has to be replaced.
Part#389248
Washing machine drive motor, 2 speed

Have a good evening!

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

Issued: October 03, 2005 21:34:08 PDT

Tonight: Mostly cloudy with isolated showers ending. Areas of fog forming. Lows near 40 light wind..

Tuesday: Mostly cloudy with areas of morning fog...becoming partly sunny. Highs 60 to 65 light wind.

Posted by Jake at 11:26 PM | Comments (0)