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December 30, 2005

Happy New Year

Here is a forum question and answer on this:
Maytag side/side model#:MSD2756DEB
About a month ago I started noticing some water leaking underneath my freezer door and about the same time I noticed that my fridge and freezer were not cooling as efficiently as before. Deciding to plunge into repairs, I took apart the back panel and vacuumed up everything I could see that was in need of it. Still, no better on the cooling.
After surfing this site I got the idea to check out back portion of the freezer. Sure enough, the back cover had about an inch of ice that I could see from the just looking in by the door. I shut off the fridge, and started warming up the firdge. Used a hair dryer to defrost the cover, and once I got into the back cover I found the whole coil frozen over. From top to bottom. I defrosted the whole thing. Took about 2 hours and looked around, but really couldn't see anything major (leaks or broken wires). Put everything back together, and plugged in the fridge and everything works great.
Now its been about 3 weeks and I am seeing the icey build up on the panel in the back of the freezer again. I think I am going to replace the heater/thermostat assembly tomorrow. (maytag part # 61006199)

90% of the time on these Maytag's the Defrost Board Part#61005988 will be the problem when the evaporator coil is all frosted up like that.

To be sure, I always do a continuity check with a ohm meter on the defrost thermostat and the heater assembly. You can get a very cheap ohm meter at Radio Shack, and test these with the power off to the refrigerator.

Here is a blog entry i did back in July, this is the same part you will need if your defrost thermostat and heater test good. You can even order that defrost board from my blog entry by clicking on the picture or the part#.

This thread talks all about it, and explains how to change it.
http://www.applianceblog.com/mainfor...read.php?t=223

Posted by Jake at 10:41 AM | Comments (0)

December 28, 2005

GE Motherboard

2003 GE Side by Side Refrigerator (model#GSS25JEPABB): The main control board (aka the motherboard) has a great deal of functionality to it. Its the brain that controls the refrigerator fan motors, defrost cycle, temperature, sensors. I have seen these boards go bad mainly when it has defrost system problems or cooling problems.
The board is located on the very back outside wall of the refrigerator that has a metal shield thats covers it. Its easy to change out, just make sure the refrigerator is unplugged first. The connectors are the same, just unsnap the ones from the old board, making sure you either memorize where they go or writing it down on some paper, then install the new board and reconnect the wire connectors.
Part#WR55X10174
Main control board

Have a good evening!

Area Forecast For: South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis

Issued: December 28, 2005 21:09:12 PST

Tonight: Showers likely. Lows around 40. Southwest wind 10 mph.

Thursday: Showers likely in the morning...then a chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs 45 to 50. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

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

December 26, 2005

On Sale This Week

Garbage disposers seem to work very good over the years. Yes they can jam up at times if something like a seeds or bones gets stuck in between the blades. But they can be easily removed by using the turn key, thats always supplied with new units, and carefully taking the item out, always make sure the power supply to the garbage disposer is off before doing this.

All Maytag garbage disposers are 10% off. Get yours today!

Posted by Jake at 02:39 PM | Comments (0)

December 25, 2005

Electonic Control Board

KitchenAid Slide-In Range (model#KESC307GBS1): Yesterday the electronic control clock assembly was not working properly, the relay on the control board that makes the bake element come on was faulty, no power was going to the bake element, and it should of had 240 volts to it.
Part#3191106
Electronic clock control

Hope everyone had a good Christmas!

Area Forecast For: South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis

Issued: December 25, 2005 21:22:27 PST

Tonight: Rain. Lows around 45. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

Monday: Showers likely. Windy. Highs around 50. South wind 15 to 25 mph.

Posted by Jake at 08:46 PM | Comments (0)

December 22, 2005

Testing a refrigerator inlet water valve

Here is a good question that was posted in our Forums
I have a 1996 Whirlpool model # ET22DQLDW01. It has an ice/water dispenser on the front door. The water dispenser has suddenly quit operating. I can hear a hum when I press in on the dispenser lever, but not even the slightest drip of water. It appears that the ice maker is still operating ok.

I posted the easy way to test it:

Sounds like the inlet water valve went out. Its in the back of the refrigerator where your water supply line hooks-up to it.

If you wanted to do-it-yourself you could un-mount it and take off the larger of the 2 plastic water lines and get a small bucket, and have someone press the dispenser, if nothing comes out, then its your inlet water valve for sure.

Here is the water valve for your model:
Icemaker and water dispenser water inlet valve kit

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

December 21, 2005

KitchenAid Dishwasher Pump/Motor

KitchenAid Dishwasher (model#KUDM24SEWH4): Not cleaning the dishes well, water seemed to never really clean itself out. Left kind of like left a soapy dirty film on the dishes when the cycle was done. Found the pump/motor assembly broken.
Part#9743202
Pump and motor assembly complete with self-cleaning.

Have a good evening!

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

Issued: December 21, 2005 21:33:27 PST

Tonight: Rain at times. Lows around 45. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

Thursday: Rain. Highs 50 to 55. South wind 15 to 25 mph.

Posted by Jake at 10:52 PM | Comments (0)

December 18, 2005

Front Load Whirlpool Duet & Kenmore HE3

Repair Service Manuals are the best way to do-it-yourself on all appliances.

This Front Load one here covers the basics with photo's of how to remove and replace parts the proper way.

Whirlpool Duet & Kenmore HE3 front load washer repair manual

Have a Good Day and Weekend!

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

Issued: December 18, 2005 07:58:28 PST

Today: Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain. A slight chance of local light freezing rain in the morning. Highs around 40. North wind 5 to 15 mph.

Tonight: Rain likely. Lows around 35. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Posted by Jake at 09:22 AM | Comments (0)

December 14, 2005

Cold Control Operating Thermostat

Frigidaire side by side Refrigerator (model#FRS26W2AQ1): Getting to cold and freezing stuff in the refrigerator section. It will need the updated control housing kit.
Part#5303918283
Control housing kit
(The manufacturer has replaced part number 240440701 with this item, part number 5303918283.)

Have a good evening!

SOUTH WILLAMETTE VALLEY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...EUGENE...CORVALLIS...ALBANY
920 AM PST WED DEC 14 2005

...AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST SUNDAY
FOR THE SOUTH WILLAMETTE VALLEY..
THE AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST
SUNDAY.
STRONG HIGH PRESSURE ALOFT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE WEEKEND.
THIS WEATHER PATTERN WILL RESULT IN LIGHT WINDS AND LITTLE MIXING
OF THE AIR...WHICH WILL CAUSE POLLUTANTS TO BECOME TRAPPED NEAR
THE SURFACE.

Area Forecast For: South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis

Issued: December 14, 2005 09:51:14 PST

Today: Considerable fog and low clouds. Becoming partly sunny in the afternoon. Patchy freezing fog through late morning. Highs in the mid 30s to lower 40s. North wind to 10 mph.

Tonight: Mostly clear in the evening...then widespread fog and low clouds. Patchy freezing fog. Lows 25 to 30 light wind.

Posted by Jake at 01:47 PM | Comments (0)

December 12, 2005

Gourmet Cooking and Canning

On Sale this week is a good surface burner element for gourmet cooking and canning during this holiday season.

Gourmet Cooking and Canning Electric Range Surface Element

8-inch - Heavy-duty, 2600-watt, five-turn, 8-inch surface plug-in element is designed to withstand prolonged high temperature cooking. The extra-high frame protects the range surface and burner pan from excessive heat and discoloration. Fits most brands of electric ranges except General Electric.

Have a good evening!

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

Issued: December 12, 2005 17:03:30 PST

Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Areas of fog through the night. Lows around 30 light wind..

Tuesday: Mostly cloudy in the morning...then partly sunny. Areas of fog in the morning. Highs around 40. North wind 10 mph.

Posted by Jake at 05:36 PM | Comments (0)

December 09, 2005

Amana Glow Bar

1992 Amana Range(model#AGS745W--manufacturer#P1113904S): The oven would not heat up, the bake glow bar ignitor would start glowing slowly, but was worn out, with normal use, and it wouldn't send a signal to the safty valve to let the gas come out to the bake burner.
The oven ignitor will need to be replaced.
Part#0309159
Common long ceramic oven and broiler igniter

Have a good evening and weekend!

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

Issued: December 09, 2005 09:49:36 PST

Today: Mostly sunny. Patchy freezing fog in the morning. Highs 40 to 45 light wind..

Tonight: Clear in the evening...then partly cloudy. Areas of freezing fog. Lows 25 to 30 light wind.

Posted by Jake at 09:53 AM | Comments (0)

December 06, 2005

On Sale this Week

The number one cause of all dryer problems is poor ventilation. Clothes taking 90 mins. to 2 hours are longer to dry, is a sure sign of poor air flow through the dryer and out the exhaust vent.
Many homes built today have very long exhaust vent runs to get to the outside to vent, those need to be cleaned at least twice a year.
You can pull the dryer away from the wall to make sure the dryer vent inside the unit is not clogged as well. The air should be blowing out very fast.

Here are two items on sale this week, that will help clean your dryer exhaust vent.
2 different lengths:

Vent Brush For Cleaning 4-inch Round Dryer Vent 10 foot

The Larger Size

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

Have a good evening!

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

Issued: December 06, 2005 15:04:00 PST

Tonight: Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain. Areas of fog. Lows around 35. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph.

Wednesday: Rain likely. Highs around 40. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

Posted by Jake at 03:44 PM | Comments (0)

December 03, 2005

Water inlet valve

This is a common water inlet valve for the Sears Kenmore made by Whirlpool(model# starting with 106), and the Whirlpool/KitchenAid brands.

Always match your model# with the parts guide when you look it up as they do make serveral variations of this valve.
Icemaker and water dispenser water inlet valve kit

Posted by Jake at 10:48 AM | Comments (0)

December 01, 2005

Whirlpool Range

2004 Whirlpool Range (Model#RF388LXKP0): The control board/clock was not working at all. Checked for 120 volts to the control board, that was ok. The control board shorted out. Installed new one, worked great.
Part#8522527
Cntrl-elec, (White in color)
(The manufacturer has replaced part number 8522527 with this item, part number 8523332.)

Have a good evening!

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

Issued: December 01, 2005 14:45:29 PST

Tonight: Showers. Lows around 35. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

Friday: Showers. Highs 40 to 45. Southwest wind 10 to 20 mph.

Posted by Jake at 08:51 PM | Comments (0)