January 24, 2005
Sears Kenmore Dryer
2000 Sears Kenmore Dryer(Model#11070992990): The Dryer was turning off after about 10 minutes of drying, Found the Thermistor bad, Part#3976615
Thermistor control for dryer
Have a good evening!
Forecast for South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis
Issued: January 24, 2005 21:21:51 PST
Tonight: Mostly cloudy with widespread fog...locally dense. Lows 35 to 40 light wind..
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy. Areas of fog in the morning. Highs 50 to 55 light wind.
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January 22, 2005
Refrigerator Air Diffuser
2002 Kitchen Aid Refrigerator(Model#KSRV25FKWH03): Evaporator(Freezer) Fan motor coming on about 3 seconds then turning off. Found the Air Diffuser bad, Part#2209751
Air diffuser assembly
Have a good evening!
Forecast for South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis
Issued: January 22, 2005 20:57:57 PST (ORZ008)
Tonight: Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain. Lows 35 to 40 light wind..
Sunday: Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog early. Highs around 60 light wind.
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January 21, 2005
Front Oven Door Glass
2004 Frigidaire Range(Model#FEF355ASG): Oven Door Glass was broken, this may be caused by stress on the oven door glass, its rare to happen, but can happen. The Part#5303935201
Glass
Have a good evening and weekend!
Forecast for South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis
Issued: January 21, 2005 21:10:34 PST
Tonight: Partly cloudy. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows around 40 light wind..
Saturday: Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain early...then a chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs around 55. Southeast wind 10 mph.
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January 20, 2005
Dryer Belt and Idler Pulley
2003 Kenmore Dryer made by Whirlpool(Model#11062822101): Dryer Drum not turning, I found the belt broken and the Idler Pulley bad.
The belt part#341241
Dryer belt, length 92 1/4”, width 1/4”, characteristics: 4 rib 3 grooves, flat- *Replaces many belts including some with 5 ribs
The Idler Pulley part#691366
Belt tension pulley, fits virtually all whirlpool-made dryers
Have a good evening!
Forecast for South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis
Issued: January 20, 2005 14:49:47 PST
Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
Friday: Mostly cloudy. Areas of fog early...then patchy fog in the afternoon. Highs 50 to 55. Southeast wind 10 mph.
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Dishwasher Drain Pump Assembly
2005 Kenmore Dishwasher made by Frigidaire(Model#58715152400): Not Draining, Found the drain pump motor bearing was sticking, I installed a new one, Part#154474101
Drain Pump Assembly
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January 17, 2005
Dishwasher Door Seal
2003 Kitchen Aid Dishwasher(Model#KUDS01FKSS1): Leaking water from the bottom of the door, Found the Door Gasket out of place on the top, causing the water to run down the sides and onto the floor. There is a new upgrade kit that fixes this, Part#8193942. Installed a new one, worked great.
Door seal kit *Kit includes adhesive, tub plugs and instructions.
Have a good evening!
Forecast for South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis
Issued: January 17, 2005 21:30:26 PST
Tonight: Rain...windy. Lows 45 to 50. South wind 10 to 20 mph.
Tuesday: Rain likely. Highs 55 to 60. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
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January 16, 2005
Thermal Fuse
1999 Sears Kenmore Dryer(made by Whirlpool)(Model#11066822694): Won't start, I found the thermal fuse blown in the dryer, Part#3392519. This is due to poor venting or a restriction in the venting exhaust hose, I advice people to clean their vent exhaust about once a year.
Thermal fuse, on blower housing cover, can not be re-set, must be replaced if open (no continuity between pins).
Have a good evening!
Forecast for South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis
Issued: January 16, 2005 21:28:59 PST
Tonight: Cloudy. Chance of rain late. Lows near 40. Light wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
Martin luther king jr day: Mostly cloudy with rain likely. Highs around 50. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
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January 14, 2005
Control Panel Assembly
2004 GE Oven(Model#JRS04B0W2BB): Beeping when unit is not even on, touchpad has a short in it, Part#WB36T10076
Touch pad and control panel assembly, black
(The manufacturer has replaced part number WB36T10076 with this item, part number WB36T10544.)
Have a good evening and weekend!
Forecast for South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis
Issued: January 14, 2005 21:53:53 PST
Tonight: A chance of rain. Rain likely overnight. Pockets of freezing rain possible. Temperatures overnight 30 to 35. Northeast wind to 10 mph.
Saturday: Rain at times. Highs 40 to 45. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
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January 13, 2005
Dishwasher Chopper and Check Valve
2004 Kitchen Aid Dishwasher(Model#KUDI01ILWH3): Not cleaning well, found the chopper and check valve bad, Chopper Part#8268383
Chopper
Check Valve Part#8268375
Have a good evening!
Forecast for South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis
Issued: January 13, 2005 20:55:02 PST
Tonight: Partly cloudy early...then mostly cloudy after midnight. Areas of fog after midnight. Lows 30 to 35 light wind..
Friday: Mostly cloudy early...then mostly sunny in the afternoon. Areas of fog in the morning. Highs around 40 light wind.
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January 10, 2005
Compressor Relay/Overload Kit
2000 Sears Kenmore Refrigerator(Whirlpool built)(Model#10650269991): Not cooling at all, Found the condenser clogged solid and the compressor relay burned out, I Cleaned the condenser and installed a new compressor relay/overload kit, Part#4387535
Compressor relay & overload assembly
Have a good evening!
Forecast for South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis
Issued: January 10, 2005 21:45:26 PST
Tonight: Partly cloudy early...then mostly cloudy after midnight. Areas of fog after midnight. Lows around 30 light wind..
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy early...then partly sunny in the afternoon. Areas of fog in the morning. Highs 40 to 45 light wind.
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Drain Pump
2003 Sears Kenmore Front Load Washer(Frigidaire built)(Model#41743142200): Load noise from the water pump when draining, Found the pump bearing bad, I Installed a new pump, Part#134051100
Drain pump and motor asssembly
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January 9, 2005
Water Valve and Water Filter
2000 Sears Kenmore Side by Side(Whirlpool built)(Model#10659507993): No water to the ice maker and water dispenser, Found the water valve had gone out, Part#4389177
Water inlet valve kit with new quick connections and instructions
Also the water filter had not been changed in more than 1 yr.
The customer bought a new water filter, Part#4396508
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.
Have a good evening!
Forecast for South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis
Issued: January 09, 2005 14:57:50 PST
Tonight: Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the mid 30s. South wind 10 mph early in the evening becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
Monday: Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Highs 40 to 45. Light wind becoming northeast 10 mph in the afternoon.
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January 8, 2005
GE Dryer Rotary Turn to Start Switch
1999 GE Dryer(Model#DCXR453EV0WW): The Rotary Turn to Start Switch was malfunctioning and not coming on at times till you turned the switch very slowly, Part#WE4X881
Rotary start switch
Have a good evening!
Forecast for South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis
Issued: January 08, 2005 21:02:00 PST
Tonight: Showers likely. Snow level near 1000 feet. Lows around 35. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday: Showers likely. Highs 40 to 45. Snow level near 1000 feet. South wind 10 mph.
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January 7, 2005
Ice Maker P.C. Boards
2001 Whirlpool Side by Side Refrigerator(Model#KSRG25FKBL01): Ice maker not working, Found the P.C. Board that operates the ice maker was bad. I installed a new one, its comes in a kit, you get both P.C. Boards, emitter & receiver. Part#4389102
P.C. Board kit, emitter & receiver
Have a good evening and weekend!
Forecast for South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis
Issued: January 07, 2005 17:49:41 PST
Tonight: Rain. Lows around 35. South wind 10 mph.
Saturday: Showers likely. Highs around 40 light wind.
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Kitchen Aid Dishwasher Handle
2000 Kitchen Aid Dishwasher(Model#KUDM24SEWH5): The door would not open at all after the cycle, I found the door handle broken, I installed a new one, worked great. Part#9743904
Dishwasher door handle, white
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Whirlpool Dishwasher Timer
2004 Whirlpool Dishwasher(Model#DU915PWKQ0): When starting the cycle at normal/light wash, The timer does not allow enough water to come in to the tub.The water pressure is fine, The timer contact at that setting was malfunctioning, I Installed a new timer, worked great. Part#8274717. No Charge, Under the 1st yr. warranty.
Timer
(The manufacturer has replaced part number 8274717 with this item, part number 8535371.)
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January 6, 2005
Motor/Pump Assembly
2000 Whirlpool Dishwasher(Model#DU980QPDB3): Motor is making a very loud bearing sound in washer and drain, Found the motor bearing out, Part#675748
Pump and motor assembly complete, with relay and spray nozzle
Have a good evening!
Forecast for South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis
Issued: January 06, 2005 14:32:57 PST
Tonight: Rain likely. Lows around 35. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday: Rain. Highs around 40. Southeast wind 10 mph.
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January 3, 2005
Micro-computer Control Board
2004 Whirlpool Dishwasher(Model#DU950PWKB1): Stops/Stalls in mid-cycle. Found the Micro-computer Control Board bad, I installed a new one, Part#8530929
Electronic control assembly
Have a good evening!
Forecast for South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis
Issued: January 03, 2005 20:50:49 PST
Tonight: Clear. Patchy freezing fog after midnight. Lows in the 20s. Northeast wind 10 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny. Patchy freezing fog in the morning. Highs around 40. Northeast wind 15 mph.
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January 2, 2005
Ice Maker
2004 Sears Kenmore Top Freezer Refrigerator(Frigidaire Built)(Model#25374152400): The Ice Maker is not working properly, only dumping 1 cube cycle of ice every 8 hours. I Installed a new Ice Maker, worked great. Part#240352409. No Charge, Covered Under the 1st yr. warranty.
Icemaker, radius cube, 115 Volt, IM only- no install parts
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Control Board Assembly
2003 Sears Kenmore Front Load Washer(Frigidaire Built)(Model#41743042200): Timer Stalls in the wash cycle before the rinse cycle, There is a Service Flash on this issue. The Control Board will need to be replaced, Part#134306000. This Control Board Assembly is under a 2 yr. part only warranty.
Spin control board assembly
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December 30, 2004
Ice Dispensing Container Assembly
2004 Kirkland made by Whirlpool Side by Side Refrigerator(Model#SS25AFXMQ00): Plastic white flakes/chips coming out from the front ice dispenser when someone gets ice to full a glass or cup, Found the Ice Dispenser Impeller Broken, its made out of plastic(all are no matter what brand of refrigerator it is). Under 2 year full warranty, No charge.
Ice dispensing container assembly
Have a good evening!
Forecast for South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis
Issued: December 30, 2004 14:50:37 PST
Tonight: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Patchy fog developing. Lows around 35. South wind 10 to 15 mph in the evening..becoming light wind overnight..
Friday: Showers likely early...then rain likely in the afternoon. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs 40 to 45. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
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GE Defrost Heating Element
2001 GE Side by Side Refrigerator(Model#GSS20IBMAWW): Not cooling, Found Frost on the back panel of the freezer and not auto-defrosting, The defrost heater was bad, I installed a new one, Part#WR51X10053
Defrost heater and bracket assembly
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Ice Dispenser Motor
2003 Kirkland made by Whirlpool Side by Side Refrigerator(Model#SS25AFXLQ01): Not dispensing ice from the front ice dispenser, Found the Ice Dispenser Motor Locked-Up, I installed a new one, Part#2188242. Kirkland brand is Sold only at Costco or Sams Club, Its has a 2 year full warranty.
Ice dispenser auger motor
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December 26, 2004
Direct Drive Washer Coupler
Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas!
Today i had 2 Sears Kenmore direct drive washers with broken couplers.
The coupler acts like a belt, as it connects the motor and transmission(gearcase) to make it agitate and spin.
The Model#s are 11020922990 made in 2000, and 11027892790 made in 1997, both made by Whirlpool.
Have a good evening!
Forecast for South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Covallis
Issued: December 26, 2004 21:16:26 PST
Tonight: Partly cloudy with patchy fog. Lows around 35. Light wind becoming northeast 15 mph after midnight.
Monday: Mostly cloudy early...then mostly sunny in the afternoon. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs 45 to 50. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
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December 18, 2004
Error Code F5 E7
2003 Kitchen Aid Slide-In Range(Model#KGST307HBS9): Display shows Error Code F5 E7 , which is the code for the Oven Door Lock Latch not working properly, The Oven Door was Locked and would not open and that Error was always present, I Replaced the Lock Assembly, Part#9782611. Worked Great.
Latch-door
Have a good evening!
Forecast for South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis
Issued: December 18, 2004 21:25:47 PST
Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Areas of dense fog with visibility below 1/4 mile. Lows in the mid to upper 30s light wind..
Sunday: Mostly cloudy. Areas of dense fog with visibility below 1/4 mile in the morning. Highs 45 to 50. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
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Control Touch Panel and Microcomputer
2001 Sears Kenmore Washer(Model#11020072993): Control Panel not responding to touch pads at times, I Installed a new one, Part#8282525. Worked great.
Control panel assembly with touch pad, white
The Microcomputer Board was malfunctioning as well, not going through all the cycles, I Installed a new one, Part#8526076. Worked Great.
Electronic control board
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December 17, 2004
Fill Hoses on Washer
1990 Sears Kenmore Washer(Model#11081910100): Found a bubble starting to form in one of the rubber fill hoses that connect to the washer.
I use the new Universal Stainless Steel Water Fill Hose to replace these now. You can buy them in just 1, or a pair, Its always better to change both if you change 1.
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.
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.
Have a Good Weekend!
Forecast for South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis
Issued: December 17, 2004 21:07:59 PST
Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Areas of fog becoming dense at times. Lows 35 to 40 light wind..
Saturday: Mostly cloudy. Areas of morning fog...dense at times early...then patchy fog in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 40s light wind.
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240v Dryer Cord
1992 Sears Kenmore Dryer(Model#11096110100): Not Heating, Found one of the hot 120v Dryer Cord Wires Broken in the dryer terminal block connection, that hooks up to the 240v power outlet. I Installed a new Dryer Cord, worked great. This will take a Universal Dryer Cord.
Universal Dryer Cord - 3-wire, 30 amp, 6 foot
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Washer Timer
2004 Sears Kenmore Washer(Model#11015962400): Not Spinning on the low speed selection, Found the timer bad, I Installed a new timer, worked great, Part#8541110
Timer
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Dryer Heating Element
2000 Sears Kenmore Dryer(Model#11060942990): Not Heating, Found the heating element went out, I Installed a new one, worked great. Part#3387747.
Heating element assembly
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Dishwasher Detergent Dispenser
2000 Whirlpool Dishwasher(Model#GU940SCGB2): The Detergent Dispenser door was not latching properly, worn out. Installed a new Dispenser Latch Cover Kit Assembly, Part#4387043. Worked great.
Detergent cup dispenser cover, spring, pin and latch
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Maytag Dishwasher Motor
2003 Maytag Dishwasher(Model#MDB7600AWW): Making a bad noise in the wash cycle, Found the motor shaft out of round when turning, Part#99002980. I Installed a new motor/pump assembly, worked great.
Wash motor assembly
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December 16, 2004
Condenser Fan Motor and Compressor Relay
2000 Whirlpool Side by Side Refrigerator(Model#GD25DIXHW00): Not Cooling, Found the condenser fan motor was out and the compressor relay was out too, due to the extra heat load on the compressor and condenser with the condenser fan motor not working. Installed a new condenser fan motor, Part#833697
Condenser fan motor kit, 2 Watt clockwise rotation, hardware and instructions included
Also Installed the compressor relay and overload kit, Part#4387535
Compressor relay & overload assembly
Have a good evening!
Forecast for South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis
Issued: December 16, 2004 21:06:50 PST (ORZ008)
Tonight: Cloudy. Areas of fog developing...locally dense. Lows in the mid to upper 30s light wind..
Friday: Mostly cloudy. Areas of fog in the morning...then patchy fog in the afternoon. Highs in the mid to upper 40s light wind.
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December 13, 2004
Dishwasher Check Valve
2003 Whirlpool Dishwasher(Model#DU951PWKB1): Not Draining the water in any cycle, Found object stuck in the Dishwasher Check Valve, where the drain hose connects to, coming out of the Motor/Pump Assembly, I removed the object, worked great. If the rubber flapper in the check valve is damaged or missing you will need to replace the check valve, Part#3369482
Check valve for drain
Have a good evening!
Forecast for South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis
Issued: December 13, 2004 21:02:18 PST
Tonight: Showers likely. Lows 40 to 45. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Highs around 50. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
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Dishwasher Water Valve
2004 Kitchen Aid Dishwasher(Model#KUDI01FLSS3): Water in the tub an hour after the dishwasher is done, Found the water valve leaking , not shutting off, Causing small stream of water to re-fill the tub when the dishwasher was not in use. Water Valve Part#8531669. Installed a new water valve, worked great. Under 1st year warranty, No Charge.
Water inlet valve assembly
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December 11, 2004
2001 Maytag Dryer
2001 Maytag Dryer(Model#MDE5500AYW): Not Heating Properly, Found that the thermistor is bad, Part#307208. Installed a new one, worked great.
Thermistor, temp. control
Have a good evening!
Forecast for South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis
Issued: December 11, 2004 14:52:45 PST
Tonight: Rain likely. Lows around 40. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday: Rain likely. Highs around 50. Northeast wind 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
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2004 Whirlpool Dishwasher
2004 Whirlpool Dishwasher(Model#DU810SWPQ0): Timer not advancing at all in any cycle, Found that the timer was bad, Part#8535372. Installed a new timer, worked great. Under 1st yr warranty, No charge.
Timer
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December 10, 2004
Kenmore Side by Side
2004 Kenmore Side by Side(Frigidaire built)(Model#25354673304): Not Cooling, I found the freezer evaporator coil all frosted up, The defrost thermostat was bad, Part#5303918202. I defrosted the evap. coil and installed a new Defrost Thermostat, worked great. Under 1st year warranty, No Charge.
Defrost thermostat kit
Have a good evening and weekend!
Forecast for South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis
Issued: December 10, 2004 20:57:28 PST
Tonight: Rain. Lows around 50. South wind 10 to 20 mph.
Saturday: Rain early...then showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 50s. North wind 10 to 15 mph.
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December 9, 2004
2004 Roper Range(Made by Whirlpool)
2004 Roper Range(Made by Whirlpool)(Model#FEP310KW1): Oven is overheating, oven thermostat wont cycle it at all , this is called a Run-away Thermostat Condition, Part#8524329. Installed a new one, worked great.
Thermostat-oven
Have a good evening!
Forecast for South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis
Issued: December 09, 2004 18:29:00 PST
Tonight: Rain...breezy. Lows 45 to 50. South wind 15 to 20 mph.
Friday: Rain likely. Highs 55 to 60. South wind 10 to 15 mphFriday night
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2003 Kitchen Aid Dishwasher
2003 Kitchen Aid Dishwasher(Model#KUDS01ILWH0): Leaking water when washing from the bottom of the door, Found the Door Gasket out of place, There is a new upgrade kit that fixes this, Part#8193942. Installed a new one, worked great.
Door seal kit *Kit includes adhesive, tub plugs and instructions.
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1995 Kitchen Aid Dishwasher
1995 Kitchen Aid Dishwasher(Model#KUDS230BAL0): Not going through any cycles, Found the timer had gone out, Part#9472247. Installed a new one, worked great.
Timer
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Whirlpool Dehumidifier
Model#AD50USL5
The problem the customer was having was the unit wasnt staying on, I found the bucket switch (also known as the water level switch), Part#1186481 was bad, I installed a new one this morning, and it worked great.
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December 8, 2004
Smells Be Gone
Smells BeGone deodorizing spray for household odor removal. Great for removing odors in trash cans, trash compactors and laundry hampers. 24 oz Also available in 12 oz bottle as p/n WX10X25.
Smell BeGone - 24 oz
P/N: WX10X26
Have a good evening!
Forecast for South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis
Issued: December 08, 2004 14:36:06 PST
Tonight: Showers likely early...then rain after midnight. Lows around 45. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday: Rain. Highs around 55. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
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December 5, 2004
Sears Kenmore Side by Side Refrigerator Water Dispenser
2001 Sears Kenmore Side by Side Refrigerator(Whirlpool built)(Model#10651559101): The Water dispenser tube broke at front dispenser fountain display on freezer door, Installed a new one, worked great, Part#8201537
Fitting and tube assembly, water dispenser
Have a good evening!
Forecast for South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis
Issued: December 05, 2004 21:23:43 PST
Tonight: Rain. Lows 35 to 40. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Monday: Rain. Highs 45 to 50. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
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Washer Timer Loud Humming Noise
2004 Whirlpool Washer(Model#LSR6334LQ1): The timer is making a very loud humming noise throughout the entire cycle, Found the timer bad, Installed a new one, worked great. Part#3955489. Under 1st year warranty, No charge.
Timer,(Pull tab at backside of timer to release the knob)
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December 4, 2004
GE Main Control Board
2003 GE Top Freezer Refrigerator(Model#PTS25LHPARWW): Not cooling properly at times, Found the Main Control Board Assembly Malfunctioning, Installed a new one, worked great. No charge, Under 1st year warranty.
Board main asm control
Have a good evening!
Forecast for South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis
Issued: December 04, 2004 15:02:42 PST
Tonight: Cloudy with rain developing early. Lows in the lower 30s. South wind 15 mph early..becoming light wind overnight..
Sunday: Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers early...then a chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs 40 to 45. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
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December 3, 2004
Thermostat-Fixed(Thermal Fuse)
2002 Kitchen Aid Built-In Oven(Model#KEBC107KSS): Oven not heating at all, Found the Thermostat(Thermal Fuse) out, Part#4452223. Installed a new one, worked great. This part is located in the very back panel, the oven has to be pulled out from the wall to change. 2 people are recommended to do this.
Thrmst-fix (thermal fuse)
Have a good evening and a good weekend!
Forecast for South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis
Issued: December 03, 2004 21:43:18 PST
Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog early...then areas of fog. Lows around 35. South wind 10 mph.
Saturday: Rain. Highs around 45. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
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New Frigidaire Style Condenser Fan Motor
2004 Sears Kenmore Side by Side Refrigerator(Frigidaire built)(Model#25356272403): Condenser Fan Motor Malfunctioning, not turning at times, Bearing is bad on Condenser Fan Motor, Part#240525401. Installed a new Condenser Fan Motor, worked great.
No Charge, Under 1st year warranty.
Motor-condenser fan
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December 2, 2004
Whirlpool Range
2003 Whirlpool Range(Model#SF367LEMQ0): Oven is not heating properly, oven temperature is low by 25 degrees, Oven is not coming on at all at times, Found a Malfunctioning Control Board, Part#6610395 and Oven Sensor, Part#8273902. Unit is still under the 1st yr. warranty, No Charge.
Control Board
Have a good evening!
Forecast for South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis
Issued: December 02, 2004 16:15:40 PST
Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Areas of fog early...then widespread fog after midnight. Fog becoming dense at times. Lows 30 to 35 light wind..
Friday: Mostly cloudy. Widespread fog...dense at times early...then thinning areas of fog in the afternoon. Highs 40 to 45 light wind.
...THE EUGENE CLIMATE SUMMARY FOR DECEMBER 2 2004...
TEMPERATURE (F)
TODAY
MAXIMUM 38 at 303 PM
MINIMUM 32 at 708 AM
RECORD HIGH 67 in 1958
RECORD LOW 22 in 1985
NORMAL HIGH 47
NORMAL LOW 35
PRECIPITATION (IN)
SINCE JAN 1 27.44
NORMAL 43.20
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Sears Kenmore Washer
2002 Sears Kenmore Washer(Whirlpool built)(Model#11022722100): Not Spinning, Found broken lid switch, Part#3949238. Installed a new lid switch assembly, worked great.
Lid switch assembly
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Maytag Front Load Washer
2000 Maytag Front Load Washer(Model#MAH4000AWW): Not Spinning, Found short in main Control/Machine Board, Part#22002989
Installed new Control Board, worked great.
Machine control board
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November 29, 2004
Sears Kenmore Top Freezer Refrigerator
2003 Sears Kenmore Top Freezer Refrigerator(Frigidaire built)(Model#25363722300): Leaking water in refrigerator section in defrost cycle, Needs upgraded ferrule, part#240365901, replaced, worked great.
This part is used in the evaporator section, it tunnels the defrost water to the defrost drain in the back control panel trough, down through drain line to the bottom drip pan.
The complaint the customer will say is happening is that defrost water is dripping on the top glass shelf of the Refrigerator Section.
Ferrule
Have a good evening!
Forecast for South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis
Issued: November 29, 2004 21:20:02 PST
Tonight: Rain...locally mixed with snow this evening. Rain showers after midnight. Lows near 35. Light south wind...becoming southwest 10 mph.
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Highs 45 to 50. Southwest wind 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon.
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Whirlpool Range
1992 Whirlpool Range(Model#RS6755XYN1): Oven not heating properly, micro-control board not sending proper voltage to the bake element,
I Installed a new Micro-control board, Worked Great.
Part#3169258.
Electronic oven control assembly, black
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November 28, 2004
Sears Kenmore Elite Dishwasher
2003 Sears Kenmore Elite Dishwasher(Whirlpool built)(Model#66517693200): Making a bad noise in the wash cycle, Found Chopper broken, Part#8268383. Installed a new Chopper Assembly, worked great.
Chopper
Have a good evening!
Forecast for South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis
Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Areas of fog...locally dense. Lows around 25light wind..
Monday: Mostly cloudy. Areas of fog...locally dense in the morning. Highs 40 to 45 light wind
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Sears Kenmore Washer
1996 Sears Kenmore Washer(Whirlpool built)(Model#11026902690): Not spinning, found lid switch broken, Part#3949238. Installed a new lid switch assembly, worked great.
Lid switch assembly
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November 27, 2004
Ice Maker Stopped (Different Problem)
2004 Sears Kenmore Side by Side Refrigerator(Whirlpool built)(Model#10655603400): Not making ice, but this problem in not the fill spout frozen up, the problem on this one is the Module/Motor Assembly is malfunctioning, Part#626653
Both Pictures shown below are the same part, just shows both sides of the part.
Motor-modl
(The manufacturer has replaced part number 626653 with this item, part number 8201515.)
Have a good evening!
Forecast for South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis
Tonight: Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening. Areas of fog after midnight. Lows 25 to 30. North wind 10 to 15 mph in the evening..becoming light wind overnight..
Sunday: Mostly cloudy. Areas of fog in the morning. Highs 40 to 45. Light wind...becoming northeast 5 to 10 mph.
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Ice Maker Stopped
2002 Sears Kenmore Side by Side Refrigerator(Whirlpool built)(Model#10652603100): Ice Maker not making Ice, The fill spout on the freezer ceiling that fills the ice maker with water was frozen. There is a Kit that fixes this problem, Part#4389174 Comes with installation instructions.
Both Pictures shown below are included in this kit.
Fill tube & heater kit
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November 22, 2004
Sears Kenmore Direct Drive Washer
2004 Sears Kenmore Direct Drive Washer(Whirlpool built)(Model#11024862300): Agitating in the spin cycle, and Transmission(Gearcase)Leaking Oil, Found bad Transmission(Gearcase), Part#3360630. Installed new Gearcase, worked great. No charge, Under 1st year warranty.
Gearcase for direct drive washer(The manufacturer has replaced part number 3360630 with this item, part number 3360629.)
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Sears Kenmore Side by Side Refrigerator Ice Maker
2004 Sears Kenmore Side by Side(Whirlpool built)(Model#10655249400) : Ice Maker not making Ice, Found Ice Maker Malfuntioning, Part#4317943. Installed new Ice Maker, worked great. No Charge, Under 1st year warranty.
Replacement icemaker kit, replaces many Sears Kenmore and Whirlpool-made ice makers.
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Whirlpool Washer
2001 Whirlpool Washer(Model#LXR9445JQ1) : Motor turning off on overload, electrical smell, Found bad Motor, Part#389248. Installed new Motor and Start capacitor, worked great.
Washing machine drive motor, 2 speed
Also its best to change the Start capacitor when you change the motor, Part#661606.
Start capacitor, 189-227mfd., 125 volt
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November 20, 2004
2003 Kitchen Aid Dishwasher
2003 Kitchen Aid Dishwasher(Model#KUDP01ILWH): Not washing, Motor not turning, just making a humming sound after water fills up, Found Pump/Motor bearing locked-up, Part#8268422. Installed new Pump/Motor Assembly, worked great.
Pump and motor assembly
(The manufacturer has replaced part number 8268422 with this item, part number 8564075.)
Have a good evening!
Forecast for South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis
Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog early...then areas of fog after midnight. Lows near 30 light wind..
Sunday: Mostly cloudy...partial afternoon clearing. Areas of fog in the morning. Highs near 45. Light wind becoming north 10 mph in the afternoon.
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Sears Kenmore Upright Freezer
2000 Sears Kenmore Upright Freezer(Frigidaire built)(Model#2539284213): Not Cooling, Found Evaporator fan motor not turning, Part#216690400. Installed new Motor, worked great.
Freezer fan motor
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Sears Kenmore Calypso Washer
2002 Sears Kenmore Calypso Washer(Model#11022062101): Not Draining at times, Found Microcomputer Motor Control Board bad, Part#8541034. Installed new Microcomputer, worked great.
Motor control board
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November 19, 2004
Maytag Front Load Washer
2002 Maytag Front Load Washer(Model#MAH5500BWW): Not Spinning and leaking water, Found Motor controller board out and also Door Boot has a hole in it. The controller board has been upgraded and includes a motor in the kit, Part#12002039.
Motor/control conversion kit, Neptune washer
The Door Boot part#12001772
Door boot seal, gray rubber
I Replaced both of those parts, took about 90 minutes, worked great.
Have a good evening and weekend!
Forecast for South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis
Tonight: Becoming cloudy with areas of fog. Lows 30 to 35 light wind..
Saturday: Mostly cloudy. Areas of fog...lingering into the afternoon. Highs around 45. Light wind becoming north 10 mph in the afternoon.
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Kirkland Side By Side Refrigerator made by Whirlpool
2003 Kirkland Side By Side made by Whirlpool(Model#SS25AFXLQ01): Not Cooling in the refrigerator section, Found Ice build up in air supply and return ducts, also drain was clogged with Ice, Unclogged and De-Iced all Ducts and Drain, worked great. This is caused by either the Refrigerator or Freezer door left open, by accident for a long period of time. Food Items Packed In can cause the doors to hit the item and not close all the way.
Have a good evening!
Forecast for South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis
Tonight: Partly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows 35 to 40. West wind 5 to 10 mph in the evening..becoming light overnight..
Friday: Mostly cloudy with areas of fog early...then mostly sunny in the afternoon. Highs around 50 light wind
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November 18, 2004
Sears Kenmore Front Load Washer
2002 Sears Kenmore Front Load Washer(Frigidaire built)(Model#41742042100): Tub not turning in wash or spin cycles, Found bad connection at the motor terminal block, reset and hard wired the bad wire connection, worked great.
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November 14, 2004
Ice Maker Fill Tube Freeze Up
2002 Sears Kenmore Side by Side Refrigerator(Whirlpool built)(Model#10652603100): Ice maker not making ice, Found Ice Maker Fill Tube Frozen with Ice. There is a upgrade fill tube for this problem, Part#4389174
Fill tube & heater kit
1990 Sears Kenmore Top Freezer Refrigerator(Whirlpool built)(Model#1069600511): Light Socket not making contact with Bulb, Installed a new light bulb socket, Part#4387478
Light socket kit
Have a good evening!
Forecast for South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis
Tonight: Cloudy. Areas of fog. A slight chance of light rain late. Lows around 45. Light wind becoming south 10 mph late.
Monday: Rain developing. Highs 50 to 55. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
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November 13, 2004
Relay/Overload
1995 Sears Kenmore Top Freezer Refrigerator(GE Built)(Model#3639761613): Not Cooling, Found Compressor Relay Broken, This a common relay, used on many compressors, I carry this on my truck stock, Its a Whirlpool Brand, but fits many other brands. Part#4387535
Compressor relay & overload assembly
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November 12, 2004
Frigidaire Front Load Water/Drain Pumps
2003 Sears Kenmore Front Load Washer(Frigidaire built)(Model#41743042200): Not Draining, noise in pump, Found object someone left in a clothes pocket stuck in Drain Pump, Part#134051100
Drain pump and motor asssembly
Have a good evening!
Forecast for South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis
Tonight: Mostly cloudy with light rain likely. Lows 40 to 45 light wind..
Saturday: Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain in the morning. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs around 55 light wind
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Ice Maker (GE Style)
1991 Sears Kenmore Side by Side Refrigerator(GE Built)(Model#3639512781): Ice Maker not cycling, Part#WR30X328. Ordered.
Replacement icemaker kit
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Cold Control Thermostat
Hi all, Started out this morning with a:
2004 Frigidaire Top Freezer Refrigerator(Model#FRT21PF5AWA): Not keeping a constant temperature at any thermostat setting, Found Cold Control Thermostat malfunctioning, Part#5304421256. Installed new one, worked great.
Control, temperature
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November 11, 2004
Maytag® Neptune® Electric Drying Center
2004 Maytag® Neptune® Electric Drying Center (Model#MCE8000AYW): Shaker Assembly Broke on Delivery. Part#31001702
Shaker assembly on the Top of the Inside Dryer Cabinet that the clothes hang on.
Have a good evening!
Forecast for South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis
Tonight: Becoming cloudy. Considerable fog with areas of dense fog. Lows around 40 light wind..
Friday: Cloudy...becoming partly cloudy in the afternoon. Considerable morning fog...with areas of dense fog. Highs 50 to 55 light wind
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Gearcase Locked Up
2004 Sears Kenmore Washer(Whirlpool built)(Model#11015962401): Not Washing, Found Gearcase(Transmission)Locked UP. Part#3360630
Under 1st year Warranty, No Charge.
Gearcase for direct drive washer
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Lights flicker when you touch it
2004 Frigidaire Top Freezer Refrigerator(Model#FRT18B4AWA): Customers electrical outlet was loose causing power loss at times and flickering lights when you touched the inside of the refrigerator. Advised customer to install a new electrical outlet.
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2002 Sears Kenmore Front Load Washer
2002 Sears Kenmore Front Load Washer(Frigidaire built)(Model#41742042100): Timer stalls in wash cycle before first spin/rinse.
I changed the motor controller board, part#134306000, worked great.
Spin control board assembly
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November 8, 2004
Monday Nov. 8th 2004
2003 Sears Kenmore Front Load Washer(Whirlpool built)(Model#11042934200): Not Draining, Found a baby sock stuck in water pump filter, removed sock, worked great.
Water Pump Assembly Part#8181684
1999 Sears Kenmore Top Freezer Refrigerator(Whirlpool built)(Model#10668182891): Water leaking into refrigerator section, and clogging return air ducts, Found Defrost Drain Clogged, Unclogged, Worked Great.
1999 Sears Kenmore Washer(Whirlpool built)(Model#11029882891): Not spinning well, Found Motor Coupler wearing out,Part#285753 installed new Coupler, worked great.
Direct Drive Coupling
P/N: 285753
Have a good evening!
Forecast for South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis
Tonight: Cloudy. Areas of dense fog with visibility less than one quarter mile at times. Lows 40 to 45 light wind..
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy. Areas of dense fog in the morning. Highs around 50 light wind
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November 7, 2004
Sunday Nov. 7th 2004
2000 Maytag Side By Side Refrigerator(Model#MSD2757AEB): Not Cooling, Found frost build up on evaporator coil, Adaptive defrost control board was out, part#61005988. Defrosted Evaporator coil, installed new Adaptive Defrost control board, worked great.
Adaptive Defrost control board
2001 Sears Kenmore Washer/Dryer Combo Stack(Frigidaire built)(Model#41798702892): Loud noise in wash cycle, Found Washer Idler Pulley worn out, Part#131862900. Installed new Idler Pulley Assembly, worked great.
Washing machine belt tension pulley assembly
Have a good evening!
Forecast for South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis
Tonight: Mostly cloudy with widespread fog. Fog locally dense. Lows 35 to 40 light wind..
Monday: Mostly cloudy. Widespread fog in the morning...then patchy fog in the afternoon. Fog locally dense early. Highs 50 to 55 light wind..
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November 6, 2004
Saturday Nov. 6th 2004
2001 Kitchen Aid Dishwasher(Model#KUDS01IJBS0): Not washing good, Found pump/motor assembly bad,Part#8268422. Installed new pump/motor assembly, worked great.
Pump and motor assembly
(The manufacturer has replaced part number 8268422 with this item, part number 8564075.)
2004 Sears Kenmore Side By Side Refrigerator(Model#25354369402): Ice maker has been re-designed, There is a Arm & extension assembly now out, Instructions come with it.Worked great.
ARM&EXTENSION KIT W/C
The manufacturer has replaced Part Number 5304442291 with the exact replacement Part Number 5304442752.
2004 Whirlpool Side By Side Refrigerator(Model#GS6SHEXMB00): Door handle loose, To remove the Door handle you just pull up on the handle, its on sliding lock clips, I tightened the support screws on the inner handle, worked great.
Have a good evening!
Forecast for South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis
Tonight: Mostly cloudy with fog...locally dense. Lows around 35 light wind..
Sunday: Mostly cloudy with fog early...locally dense. Becoming mostly sunny in the afternoon. Highs 45 to 50. North wind 10 mph.
.SYNOPSIS...AN UPPER RIDGE WILL PERSIST OVER OREGON THROUGH THE REMAINDER OF THE WEEKEND WITH A CUTOFF LOW REMAINING OFF THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA COAST. A PACIFIC FRONT IS EXPECTED TO FALL APART AS IT MOVES TO THE COAST MONDAY NIGHT. THE COMBINATION OF THE REMAINS OF THE FRONT AND SOME MOISTURE ROTATING AROUND THE LOW WILL GIVE A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS TUESDAY. THE UPPER RIDGE SHOULD REBUILD DURING THE DAY TUESDAY AND LAST THROUGH THE REST OF THE WEEK.
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PORTLAND OR
815 PM PST SAT NOV 6 2004
CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY-GREATER PORTLAND METRO AREA-
GREATER VANCOUVER AREA-SOUTH WILLAMETTE VALLEY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...DOWNTOWN VANCOUVER...BATTLE GROUND..
SALEM...OREGON CITY...MCMINNVILLE...HILLSBORO...EUGENE..
DOWNTOWN PORTLAND...DALLAS...CORVALLIS AND ALBANY
...A DENSE FOG ADVISORY HAS BEEN ISSUED AND IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM
PST SUNDAY FOR THE WILLAMETTE VALLEY INCLUDING THE GREATER PORTLAND
METRO AREA...AND THE GREATER VANCOUVER AREA..
FOG...LOCALLY DENSE...WILL DEVELOP OVERNIGHT THROUGHOUT THE
WILLAMETTE VALLEY OF NORTHWEST OREGON AND CLARK COUNTY OF SOUTHWEST
WASHINGTON...WITH VISIBILITIES NEAR ZERO IN SOME AREAS. THE FOG IS
EXPECTED TO PERSIST INTO SUNDAY MORNING.
MOTORISTS ARE ADVISED TO USE CAUTION AND SLOW DOWN IN FOGGY AREAS.
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November 5, 2004
Friday Nov. 5th 2004
1990 GE Dryer(Model#DDE6500GAL): Loud noise while drum is turning, Found Rear bearing retainer plate Part#WE1X461 and bearing Part#WE3X75 worn out. Installed new plate and bearing, worked great.
Rear bearing retainer plate: Part#WE1X461
1998 Sears Kenmore Gas Dryer(Whirlpool built)(Model#11076912692): Not heating, Found Thermal Fuse that sits on blower shroud open, Installed new Thermal Fuse, worked great. Part#3390719
Thermal fuse, disposable, on exhaust duct. Part#3390719
Have a good evening!
Forecast for South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis
Tonight: Mostly clear early...then mostly cloudy after midnight. Areas of fog after midnight. Lows 30 to 35 light north wind..
Saturday: Mostly cloudy early...then partly sunny in the afternoon. Areas of fog in the morning. Highs 55 to 60. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
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November 4, 2004
Thursday Nov. 4th 2004
Rare Sunny November Oregon Day!
2000 Whirlpool Side by Side Refrigerator(Model#ED2CHQXKQ00): Not cooling well, Found evaporator motor not turning, windings open, Installed new evaporator fan motor, worked great. Part#4389144
Evaporator fan motor
2003 Frigidaire Dishwasher(Model#FDB657RJC0): Not cleaning well, and door latch broken, Found filter below lower spray arm clogged, Unclogged, showed customer how to clean, very simple. Installed new door latch assembly, worked great. Part#154434103
Door latch assembly with switches, black
1995 Kitchen Aid Side By Side Refrigertor(Model#KSUP25QDWH01): No water coming out from water dispenser, Found water valve bad, Replaced water valve, worked great. Part#4318046
Icemaker and water dispenser water inlet valve kit
Have a good evening!
Forecast for South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis
Tonight: Mostly clear early...then partly cloudy after midnight. Areas of fog after midnight. Lows 30 to 35 with local frost light wind..
Friday: Partly sunny early...then mostly sunny in the afternoon. Areas of fog in the morning. Highs around 60 light wind.
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November 2, 2004
Election Day, Nov. 2nd 2004
Rainy day here in Oregon,
2002 Sears Kenmore Front Load Washer(Frigidaire built)(Model#41743042200): Timer stalls just before final spin cycle.
There is a service flash on this problem:
Its says Sears Canada, but its a North America Problem, because i have seen this problem on many of these Sears Kenmore Front Load Washers.
Download file
I changed the motor controller board, part#134306000, worked great.
Spin control board assembly
1999 Sears Kenmore Washer(Whirlpool built)(Model#11028922790): Not Spinning, Found these parts worn out, Gearcase leaking oil too.
Gearcase for direct drive washer
Washing machine clutch assembly with hardware
Have a good evening!
Forecast for South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis
Tonight: Cooler. Showers likely in the evening...then chance of showers. Lows 35 to 40. West wind 10 mph becoming north after midnight.
Wednesday: Partly sunny. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs around 55. North wind increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
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November 1, 2004
2004 Sears Kenmore Freezer on the Bottom(Amana built)
Model#59672254201 : Refrigerator Door gasket not sealing good on handle opening side, Found Middle hinge pin need a couple shims, to raise the refrigerator door, to prevent it from hitting the bottom of the refrigerator floor. Part#M0274057 Installed 2 shims onto hinge pin, worked great.
Click on picture for more information and pricing.
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2003 Whirlpool Top Freezer Refrigerator
Model#ET8GTKXKQ00 : Refrigerator door gasket not sealing good, torn in corner. Part#2262080. Installed new Refrigerator Door Gasket as shown here.
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October 30, 2004
Oct. 30th 2004 Halloween Eve
1998 Sears Kenmore Washer(Whirlpool built)(Model#11028932790): Leaking water from front left corner, This model has a triple dispenser assembly in the front, located in the front under the top lid. Found it leaking from there, cleaned out the dispenser ports and top tub ring holes, worked great.
2002 Sears Kenmore Dryer(Whirlpool built) (Model#11066912691): Motor making a grinding sound when it starts, Found motor bearing has gone out. Part#279787
Motor - Drive
P/N: 279787
Motor used on many Whirlpool/Kenmore brands clothes dryers. Motor has 1-5/8 in. long blower shaft and 1-1/4 in. long drive shaft. Motor is complete with pulley. Blower screws directly onto motor shaft via left hand thread.
2002 Sears Kenmore Washer(Whirlpool built)(Model#11028812790) Not spinning well, found motor coupler worn, Part#285753 replaced motor coupler, worked great.
Direct Drive Coupling
P/N: 285753
Direct Drive Coupling used between the motor and the transmission on direct drive model Whirlpool/Kenmore washing machines. The coupling is the newly redesigned in. triangular in. model that is more robust than the older round style.
1995 Tappan Gas Range(Model#30-3982-00/07) Oven cooking too low, Found oven temperature 40 degrees low, Calibrated oven temperature to match oven thermostat, worked great.
1997 Sears Kenmore Side by Side Refrigerator(Whirlpool built)(Model#10657567790) No water to Ice maker and water dispenser, pulled refrigerator away from wall, poly water supply hose kinked, unkinked, worked great.
Refrigerator Poly Waterline Installation Kit
Have a good evening!
Forecast for South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis
Tonight: Showers likely. Slight chance of thunderstorms early in the evening. Lows 35 to 40. Evening west wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday: Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers early. Then slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs 50 to 55. Light wind becoming west 10 mph in the afternoon.
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October 29, 2004
Friday Oct. 29th 2004
Todays Repairs
2003 Maytag Dishwasher(Model#MDB7600AWW): Motor not coming on just hums, Found motor bad, Replaced motor Part#99002980, worked great.
WASH MOTOR ASSY
P/N: 99002980
1999 Sears Kenmore Dryer(Whirlpool built)(Model#11066914692): Door opening by itself when dryer is on, Found Door latch broken, Part#279570 replaced door latch assmebly, worked great.
Catch Kit - Dryer Door
Door Catch kit used on Whirlpool/Kenmore brands gas and electric clothes dryers. Package contains one plastic latch and door strike.
2001 Kitchen Aid Dishwasher(Model#KUDS01IJBS0): Not washing properly,
Found Motor/Sump malfunctioning, Part#8268422
PUMP&MOTOR
The manufacturer has replaced Part Number 8268422 with the exact replacement Part Number 8564075.
Have a good evening!
Forecast for South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis
Tonight: A slight chance of rain early. Then rain developing. Lows around 45. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday: Showers. Highs 50 to 55. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PORTLAND OR 900 PM PDT FRI OCT 29 2004 .SYNOPSIS...A PACIFIC COLD FRONT NEAR THE COAST WILL MOVE INTO SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON AND NORTHWEST OREGON TONIGHT AND EAST OF THE CASCADES EARLY SATURDAY. A COOL UPPER TROUGH WILL SLOWLY MOVE THROUGH THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT FOR COOL SHOWERY NORTHWESTERLY ONSHORE FLOW...WITH SNOW IN THE CASCADES. A STRONG WARM FRONT IS EXPECTED SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY WITH RISING SNOW LEVELS...FOLLOWED BY THE A VIGOROUS COLD FRONT MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY. THIS SYSTEM COULD PRODUCE HEAVY RAIN ALONG THE NORTH COAST.
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October 28, 2004
Thursday Oct. 28th 2004
Started the morning off with a:
2002 Sears Kenmore Dryer(Whirlpool built)(Model#11066912691): Not turning on, Found Push-to-Start Button shorted out,Part#3398094
Switch - Push to Start Relay
P/N: 3398094
Push to start relay switch used on some Whirlpool/Kenmore brands appliances.
2004 Whirlpool Dishwasher (Model#DU930PWPS0): Not draining water, Found the Motor terminal block pin out of place from where the voltage connector plug from the Micro-Computer comes in.
Reset the pin, worked great.
2000 Kitchen Aid Dishwasher(Model#KUDK01TKWH0): Motor wont start, just hums, Found the motor bearing has gone out. Part#8268422
This motor assembly has a 5 yr. part only warranty.
PUMP&MOTOR
The manufacturer has replaced Part Number 8268422 with the exact replacement Part Number 8564075.
2004 Whirlpool Dryer (Model#GEQ9800LW1): Customer is complaining about seeing lint in the baffle, This is normal for the SEE-THROUGH baffles.
Have a good evening!
Forecast for South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis
Tonight: Light rain likely early. Then a slight chance of light rain after midnight. Areas of fog. Lows 40 to 45 light wind..
Friday: Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. Areas of morning fog. Highs 55 to 60. South wind 10 mph.
.SYNOPSIS...A WEAKENING PACIFIC FRONTAL SYSTEM OVER THE WILLAMETTE VALLEY THIS EVENING WILL MOVE EAST OF THE CASCADES LATER TONIGHT. A STRONGER FRONTAL SYSTEM WILL APPROACH LATE FRIDAY AND MOVE ACROSS OUR FORECAST AREA FRIDAY NIGHT AND EARLY SATURDAY MORNING WITH INCREASING PRECIPITATION AND LOWERING SNOW LEVELS. A COOL UPPER TROUGH WILL REMAIN OVER THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST FOR THE REST OF THE WEEKEND FOR SHOWERS AND MOUNTAIN SNOW. ANOTHER STRONG FRONTAL SYSTEM SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY WILL BRING HEAVY RAIN WITH WINDY CONDITIONS ESPECIALLY AT THE COAST.
.LONG TERM...NO CHANGES. PREVIOUS DISCUSSION FOLLOWS... EXTENDED MODELS CONTINUE TO SHOW A STRONG WARM FRONT MOVES THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT INTO MONDAY FOR MORE RAIN...WITH WIND ALONG THE COAST. THE LATEST RUN OR TWO OF THE GFS SHOW THE WARM FRONT LIFTING A BIT NORTH MONDAY THAT COULD GIVE US A BIT OF A BREAK...THEN THE COLD FRONT SWINGING THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY. WILL NOT SHOW THIS DETAIL YET. SHOWERS PERSIST INTO WEDNESDAY. NOT SURE ABOUT THE MODELS SHOWING DRYING ON DAY 7 SO WILL KEEP LOW POPS THEN FOR NOW.
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October 24, 2004
Sunday Oct. 24 2004
2002 Sears Kenmore Dishwasher(Whirlpool built)(Model#66517582200): Not washing good, Found Motor/sump assembly broken, part#8268422.
5 yr. warranty on this part.
PUMP&MOTOR
The manufacturer has replaced Part Number 8268422 with the exact replacement Part Number 8564075.
2002 Maytag Washer (Model#PAV5157AWW) Not spinning well, Found Motor pivot not moving well, Lubricated pivot glide, worked great.
2004 Sears Kenmore Washer(Whirlpool built)(Model#11015962401): Not filling up the tub high enough on high water level setting, Ordered water pressure switch, part#8528337
SWITCH-WL
P/N: 8528337
Have a good evening!
Forecast for South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis
Tonight: Partly cloudy early. Then increasing clouds. Patchy fog. Lows around 40. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Monday: Rain developing. Breezy. Highs 50 to 55. South wind 15 to 20 mph.
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October 23, 2004
Saturday Oct. 23rd 2004
Hi all,
Number 15 is the air diffuser
2001 Sears Kenmore Side by Side Refrigerator(Whirlpool built)(Model#10652299100): Freezing everthing in the refrigerator section, Found broken air diffuser, Part#2216112
DIFFUSER
P/N: 2216112
2003 Maytag Dryer Model#MDE8757AYQ : Not drying well, leaving lint on inside of door near filter, Found a Vent Restriction in customers exhaust pipe that goes to the roof, also found alot of water in the pipe, that means there is a water leak thats getting in the pipe when it rains. Advised Them to fix the leak. The dryer was working good.
2001 Sears Kenmore Washer(Whirlpool built)(Model#11022932100): Bleach dispenser broken, part#3954507. Replaced, this bleach dispenser is built into the tub ring.
RING-TUB
P/N: 3954507
2001 Whirlpool Free Standing Range (Model#RF378PXGQ1) : Glass Smooth cooktop was cracked, this part has a 5 year part and labor warranty,
part#8187851. This is a very expensive part.
COOKTOP
P/N: 8187851
Have a good evening.
Oct 23 Tonight
Cloudy with a few showers. Low 44F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 30%.
Oct 24 Tomorrow
Mostly cloudy skies early will become partly cloudy later in the day. High 58F. Winds light and variable.
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October 22, 2004
Friday the 22nd, 2004
Started the morning off with a
2004 Sears Kenmore Top Freezer Refrigerator(Frigidaire built)Model#25363712304: Not cooling, Found Frost build up inside the freezer on the back panel, the evaporator coil was frosted up solid. I turned the defrost timer into defrost, the heater came on, that means the defrost timer was bad. I defrosted the evaporator coil, then installed a new defrost timer. (Part#215846602)
Timer - Defrost
P/N: 215846602
2004 Whirlpool Slide-In Range (Model#GW395LEGQ6) : Door wouldnt unlock after clean cycle, showed error code of E1 F5, Also tightened lock switch assembly in back of range, was loose. Found Micro-computer board was clicking, the relay on board is bad, ordered board. Part#9753639
CNTRL-ELEC
P/N: 9753639
2004 Sears Kenmore Dryer(Whirlpool built)(Model#11064922200) ; The customer was concerned about vent grill inside the dryer drum on the back bulkhead was discoloring, This is normal, all dryers do this that have that grill. The heater element is down below that grill, as the heater gets hot, the metal will discolor and look tarnished, Completely Normal.
Have a good evening and weekend.
Go Ducks!!! Oregon at Stanford 5:00 PM ET
Forecast for South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis
Tonight: Showers likely. Lows around 45 light wind..
Saturday: Showers likely. Highs 55 to 60. West wind 10 mph.
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October 21, 2004
Thursday Oct. 21st 2004
Hi all,
Started the morning with a appliance i rarely repair(Microwave) and have not talked about much in this blog. When i worked at Montgomery Ward Service Dept. for 11 years, the TV/Electronic techs. were assigned to work on Microwaves, the Refrigeration/Laundry/Cook/Clean techs. like myself were never really trained, but by watching some of the other electronics techs. i picked on a few basic repairs, mainly the touchpad/control micro-computer board and door switch parts repairs.
2000 Whirlpool (over the range) Microwave Oven (Model#MH6130XEQ1): The lights underneath were not coming on when you pressed the light switch button on the touchpad, Found micro-computer board (Part#8172054) was bad, replaced board, worked great.
Microcomputer
P/N: 8172054
2004 Whirlpool Top Freezer Refrigerator (Model#ET1FHMXLQ01): Freezer door gasket not sealing properly, Found middle hinge (Part#2183972) damaged, ordered, I also used my heat air gun to help soften the gasket so that the magnetic strip in the gasket would make better contact with the cabinet.
Hinge Assembly - Center
P/N: 2183972
Center Hinge Assembly used on some Whirlpool/Kenmore brands refrigerators.
2004 Sears Kenmore Front Load Washer(Whirlpool built)(Model#11044832202): Leaking water, Found outer rear tub broken,this is very rare to happen. This unit is being used in a business, therefore its considered being used commercially, the 1 year warranty is reduced to 90 days, because in the warranty it states , only to be used in a single family dwelling household. It is past the 90 day commercial warranty, It will be very costly to repair this unit, to replace the outer tub is a major job, about 2 hours , with 2 techs.
TUB-OUTER
P/N: 285984
I advise all business companies to use a commercial built washer, the home washers will not hold up to running the unit all day everyday, with lots of cotton towels, like this resort/motel business was doing.
Have a good evening!
Forecast for South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis
Tonight: Increasing clouds. A chance of rain after midnight. Lows around 45. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph...becoming south 10 mph after midnight.
Friday: Rain. Highs around 55. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
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October 18, 2004
Back from Vacation Oct. 18th 2004
Hi all,
Started the morning off with a
2004 Admiral Dryer Model#ADE7000AYW: Electrical smell when running, found motor not kicking into run windings, just running on start windings, motor is bad, ordered motor. No Charge, Under 1st year warranty. Part#31001589
Motor Assembly
P/N: 31001589
2002 Sears Kenmore Front Load Washer. Model#41742042100(Frigidaire built): Not Washing or Spinning, Found Rear Shell assembly bearing out, shock broken.
Its always a good idea to change the tub gasket seal whenever you change the rear shell bearing assembly.
The customer has a service contract, No charge. If they didnt have a contract , it would be very costly to repair.
Shell - Rear Bearing and Seal
P/N: 131525500
Tub Assembly - Spin
P/N: 131618500
Tub Leveling Shock Absorber
P/N: 131268200
GASKET
P/N: 134146100
Thats it today.
Have a good evening!
Forecast for South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis
Tonight: Rain at times. Lows 45 to 50. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday: Rain early...then showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Windy. Highs around 60. Southeast wind 10 mph becoming south 15 to 25 mph in the afternoon.
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October 9, 2004
Admiral SxS Refrigerator
1999 Admiral SxS Refrigerator Model#RSWA228AAE : Leaking water on freezer floor when in defrost cycle, Found drain line clogged, unclogged, worked great!
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2004 Brand New Fisher and Paykel Washer
Good Evening to everyone,
After 17 years of appliance repair, i have never repaired a Fisher and Paykel Washer Model#GWL-11. Today was the first one.
My first call today was this brand, The complaint was: The start button wouldnt make the washer start, I found the touch pad start button stuck on the keypad assembly, i reset it, it started working great!
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October 8, 2004
Two Refrigerators
2003 Sears Kenmore Top Freezer Refrigerator(Frigidaire built): Leaking water in refrigerator section in defrost cycle, Needs upgraded ferrule, part#240365901, replaced, worked great.
1999 Maytag SxS Refrigerator: Not giving ice from front ice dispenser, Found bad Control Board, part#61003425 and Switch-Limit, part#61005520
Control Board
Thats it today!
Have a good evening!
Forecast for South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis
Tonight: Showers likely. Lows 45 to 50. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday: Showers likely. Highs around 60. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
RAIN TOTAL TODAY: 1.10 inches
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Two 2002 Kitchen Aid Dishwashers
Model#KUDI01TJBL0 : Stopping in wash cycle, Found electronic control board malfunctioning, part#8534963, replaced , worked great.
Model#KUDR01TJBL0 : Not cleaning/washing well, Found check valve bad, part#8268375, replaced, worked great.
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October 7, 2004
Kitchen Aid Dishwasher
2002 Kitchen Aid Dishwasher Model#KUDS01DJBL1 : Not cleaning the dishes well, Found Check valve bad, replaced, worked great.
Check Valve Part#8268375
Have a good evening!
Forecast for South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis
Tonight: Partly cloudy. Lows around 50. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday: Rain likely early...then rain in the afternoon. Highs around 65. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
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Costco Kirkland made by Whirlpool
2004 Costco Kirkland Top Freezer(Whirlpool built) Model#ST21HPXPQ00: Frost build up on back freezer panel, Found Defrost Bi-metal Thermostat malfunctioning, replaced , worked great. This model has a 2 year part and labor warranty on it, Excellent!!! No charge.
Thermostat (Bimetal) - Defrost
P/N: 4387503
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October 4, 2004
Monday Oct. 4th
Started the morning with a
2003 Sears Kenmore Top Freezer Refrigerator(Frigidaire built): Leaking water from air vent on top behind controls, There is a upgraded ferrule to fix this problem part#240365901
2002 Frigidaire Top Freezer Refrigerator: Not cooling well, Found compressor burned out, Installed new compressor and filter drier, worked great, No Charge, Under 5 yr. part and labor warranty.
1998 Kitchen Aid Dishwasher: Water coming in, but motor not starting, Found Micro-computer board shorted out, Replaced it, worked great.
Price to repair $300.00
Kitchen Aid Dishwasher Inside
Thats it today!
Have a good evening!
Forecast for South Willamette Valley
...including cities of Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis
Tonight: Mostly clear in the evening...then becoming mostly cloudy. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows 45 to 50. Light south wind...becoming south 10 mph late.
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy. Areas of fog in the morning. Partial afternoon clearing. Highs around 70. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
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October 3, 2004
Sunday October 3rd
Foggy morning to start the day off, but it burned off around noon.
2000 Sears Kenmore Dryer(Whirlpool built): Not drying well, taking along time to dry, Customer had a long exhaust vent underneath the house clogged with lint, advised them to have it cleaned, when i pulled the exhaust vent off the back of the dryer, it heated fine, good temperatures averaging between 120-180 degrees. No Charge, under service contract.
1990 GE Dryer: Timer wont shut off or move at all, replaced timer, worked great. Cost to repair $187.99
Dryer Timer
1993 Sears Kenmore Washer(Whirlpool built): Not agitating or spinning, Found motor coupler broken, also transmission(gearcase) leaking oil, Cost to repair both is about $500. Customer will buy a new washer.
Gearcase
Thats it today!
Have a good evening!
South Willamette Valley, Oregon forcast:
Tonight. Mostly clear in the evening. Then becoming partly cloudy with areas of fog after midnight. Lows 40 to 50. Light wind.
Monday. Mostly cloudy in the morning. Then becoming mostly sunny. Areas of fog in the morning. Highs around 75. Light wind becoming north 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
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October 2, 2004
Super Sunny Saturday
Very sunny and warm all day here in Springfield, Oregon'
2002 Sears Kenmore Calypso Washer(Whirlpool built): Black steaks on clothes, Found u-joint seal broken, causing black marks on clothes, replaced u-joint with the new u-joint repair kit part#285927, worked great.
No charge, customer had a service contract.
Calypso Washer Insides
Calypso Tub and Nutate Dome
2003 Sears Kenmore SxS Refrigerator(Whirlpool built): Not making ice, Found Ice maker control optics bad, replaced control optics, worked great. part#4389102, No charge, Under 1st yr. warranty.
2004 Amana Freezer on Bottom Refrigerator: Ice and frost build up around evaporator fan motor area, There is a upgraded motor kit for this problem part#12002009. Replaced evaporator fan motor, worked great. No charge, Under 1st yr. warranty.
2004 Frigidaire Duel Fuel Range: Glass jar fell on range glasstop, breaking range glasstop, Replaced range glasstop, spent 2 hours doing this job, very labor intensive, you have to remove alot of screws and the control panel, Hardest glasstop to change i have ever seen in my 17 yrs. doing appliance repair. No charge, Under 1st yr. warranty.
Thats it today!
Have a good evening!
South Willamette Valley, Oregon forcast:
Tonight. Mostly clear. Areas of fog after midnight. Lows in the 40s. Light wind.
Sunday. Mostly cloudy in the morning. Then becoming mostly sunny. Areas of fog in the morning. Highs around 75. Light wind becoming north 10 mph in the afternoon.
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October 1, 2004
First Day of October 2004
Hi all,
Very fanstatic sunny day here in Sringfield, Oregon.
1991 Whirlpool Top Freezer Refrigerator: Not cooling, Found compressor out, compressor making bad noise as well. Cost to fix $600.00. Customer said he will just buy a new Refrigerator.
2004 Sears Kenmore Calypso Washer(Whirlpool built): Gray streaks on clothes after cycle ends. There is a service flash on this problem, they make a upgraded computer board to fix this problem. Part#8542693
No charge, Under 1st yr. warranty.
1982 Sears Kenmore Dryer(Whirlpool built): Not Heating, Found broken wire at timer, repaired wire, worked great.
No charge, customer had a service contract.
2000 Frigidaire Front Load Washer: Not pumping out the water properly, Found impeller in pump broken, replaced water pump, worked great. Cost $200.00
This problem was caused by something left in a pocket, that got in the pump to break it. Always check those pockets. :)
Thats it today!
Have a good evening!
South Willamette Valley, Oregon forcast:
Tonight. Mostly clear in the evening. Then becoming mostly cloudy late. Lows 45 to 50. Light northwest wind becoming light southwest.
Saturday. Mostly cloudy in the morning. Then becoming mostly sunny. Areas of fog in the morning. Highs around 75. Light wind.
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September 30, 2004
Last Day of September 2004
Hi all,
Started the morning with a:
2002 Frigidaire Top Freezer Refrigerator: Not cooling, Found the compressor burn out and restriction in filter drier of sealed system.
Ordered both parts.
Under the 5 yr. part and labor warranty.
Frigidaire Compressor
Filter Drier
2003 Frigidaire Front Load Washer: Tub not spinning in wash and spin cycle, Found Motor Controller Board out, replaced board, worked great.
2003 Whirlpool Slide-In Gas Range: Shows F1 code(oven door locked) Found bad electonic control board, ordered.
1998 Kitchen Aid Dishwasher: Motor not coming on, Found bad micro-computer board, ordered.
Thats it today!
Have a good evening!
South Willamette Valley, Oregon forcast:
Tonight. Mostly clear. Lows around 45. Northwest wind 5 mph becoming light.
Friday. Partly cloudy with areas of fog in the morning. Then becoming mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Light wind becoming northeast 5 to 15 mph.
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September 27, 2004
Monday Sept. 27th
Hi all,
The morning low clouds did burn off this afternoon, very nice fall day here in Springfield, Oregon.
1998 Frigidaire Upright Freezer: Not Cooling, Found Compressor burn out, compressor oil restricted in evaporator, heat exchanger, filter drier.
Spent 4 hours this morning changing all those parts plus installing the new drain pan kit that solders to the condenser tubing(high side) of the compressor that heats the defrost drain water to evaporation. No charge to customer, under the extended warranty contract they purchase yearly. If they didnt have the contract it would have cost close to $1000 to repair, very labor intensive job!
1992 Whirlpool Dryer: Not heating properly, Found cycling thermostat out, replaced cycling thermostat, worked great.
Thats it today!
Have a good evening!
South Willamette Valley, Oregon forcast:
Tonight. Mostly clear. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows around 50. North wind 10 mph early in the evening becoming light.
Tuesday. Areas of clouds and fog in the morning then mostly sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Light wind becoming northwest 10 mph in the afternoon.
Sunset in Moab, UT
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September 26, 2004
Sundays Events
Hi all,
The morning clouds almost burned off today in the Eugene/Springfield, Oregon area.
Started this morning with a:
2002 Maytag Front Load Washer, this is the 2nd rubber door boot i have put on this unit in 2 yrs. this is un-heard of. Something is making the rubber boot mold and mildew badly. Under extended warranty.
2002 Maytag Top Load Washer: Making strange noises, Found timer very load clicking sounds and water pump bearing squeaking bad. Ordered Parts. Under extended warranty.
1994 Maytag SxS Refrigerator: Not Cooling properly, Found frost build up on back freezer panel, needs defrost heater assembly, ordered.
Thats it today!
Have a good evening!
South Willamette Valley, Oregon forcast:
Tonight. Partly cloudy in the evening. Then mostly cloudy with areas of fog after midnight. Lows 50 to 55. North wind 10 to 15 mph early in the evening becoming light.
Monday. Areas of morning clouds and fog. Then sunny. Highs around 85. Light wind becoming north 10 mph in the afternoon.
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September 25, 2004
Super Saturday Sept. 25th
The low clouds stayed all day, never burned off here in Eugene/Springfield, Oregon area.
2002 Sears Kenmore SxS Refrigerator(Whirlpool built): Ice maker not working, Found the black rubber fill spout on the freezer ceiling that supplies water to the ice maker was frozen, de-iced the rubber spout, worked great. No charge, Extended warranty.
2004 Maytag Front Load Washer: The customer was complaining about the door not being aligned properly with the cabinet. This is normal. It will never leak from the door. If you go to any new appliance store where they sell these new, you will see they are all like that. Under 1st yr. warranty.
1982 Sears Kenmore Top Freezer Refrigerator(Whirlpool built): Not cooling, Found the condenser fan motor not turning, 1 of the fan blades was jammed in the fan shroud. Reset the fan blade, worked great. Cost $65.00
2004 Whirlpool SxS Refrigerator: Not cooling in refrigerator section, Found ice/frost build up in air supply and return ducts. The Freezer door was not closing properly causing this. Reset the ice bucket(was keeping door from closing all the way) , cleared and defrosted all ice/frost, worked great. Under 1st yr. warranty.
Thats it today!
Have a good evening!
South Willamette Valley, Oregon forcast:
Tonight. Mostly cloudy. Lows around 50. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph early in the evening. Becoming light overnight.
Sunday. Partly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Light wind becoming north 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Cathedral Peak
Yosemite, CA
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September 24, 2004
Sunny Friday
Hi all,
2003 Sears Kenmore Dryer(Whirlpool built): Making metal squealing noise while running, Found idler bracket bad, replaced with a rollor style idler pulley, worked great. Under 1 yr. warranty.
2004 Sears Kenmore Washer(Whirlpool built): Water on hot side not coming in, just trickling in. Found bad water valve on washer. Ordered. Under 1 yr. warranty.
1995 Sears Kenmore Dryer(Whirlpool built): Not heating, Found heating element out, also saw customers vent hose from dryer kinked and kinda crushed, which would contribute to more wear on the heating element.
Cost to repair about $175.
2002 Sears Kenmore Dryer(Whirlpool built): Drum turning slow when started, then the dryer just shuts off, Found Motor bad. Under a extended warranty, No charge.
Thats it today!
Have a good evening!
South Willamette Valley, Oregon forcast:
Tonight. Mostly clear. Then areas of low clouds and patchy fog late. Lows around 55. Light wind.
Saturday. Mostly cloudy with areas of morning fog. Then mostly sunny in the afternoon. Highs around 75. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
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September 23, 2004
Thursday Sept. 23rd
Hi all,
1998 Whirlpool Range: error code EO F5 means door switch/latch malfunction, plus no response from touch pad microcomputer. Would need switch/latch and microcomputer, price to fix about $600.00, not worth it.
2003 Maytag Top Load Washer: Not spinning well, Found brake assembly and thrust bearing out.
2003 Sears Kenmore Front Load Washer(Frigidaire built): Tub not turning, Found Motor Controller Board out, that part is under the 2 year warranty for the part only.
2000 Kitchen Aid Built-In SxS Refrigerator: Water leaking when using the water dispenser, found plastic water tubing compression union leaking underneath unit, repaired it, worked great.
Thats it today!
Have a good evening!
South Willamette Valley, Oregon forcast:
Tonight. Mostly clear. Areas of fog or low clouds late. Lows 45 to 50. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light.
Friday. Mostly cloudy in the morning. Then becoming mostly sunny. Areas of fog in the morning. Highs around 80. Light wind.
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September 20, 2004
Monday Sept. 20th
Hi all,
1995 Sears Kenmore Dryer(Whirpool built): Not Heating, Found Thermal cut-off fuse out, replaced thermal cut-off, cleaned out lint from dryer, worked great.
Picture of Thermal Cut-Off Fuse
2002 Sears Kenmore Dryer(Whirlpool built): Noisey, Found Rollers bad, replaced all 4 rollers, worked great.
Picture of Roller
Have a good evening!
South Willamette Valley, Oregon forcast:
Tonight. Mostly clear early. Then areas of low clouds and fog developing late. Lows around 40. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light.
Tuesday. Mostly cloudy early. Then mostly sunny in the afternoon. Areas of fog in the morning. Highs around 70. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
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September 19, 2004
Sunday's Repair's
Lots of rain showers today in western Oregon,
1996 Kenmore Dryer(Whirlpool built):Loud noise when running, Found rollers and idler pulley worn out, replaced both rollers and idler pulley, worked great.
Picture of rollers, idler pulley
2003 Whirlpool Top Freezer Refrigerator: Not Cooling at all times, then freezes everything in refrigerator section, Found a defective defrost control and cold control, ordered.
1992 Kenmore SxS Refrigerator(GE built): Water leaking onto floor when Ice Maker calls for water, Found plastic water tube broken from water valve to ice maker, replaced tube, worked great.
South Willamette Valley, Oregon forcast:
Tonight. Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers ending late. Lows around 45. Light wind.
Monday. Mostly cloudy early. Then partly sunny in the afternoon. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs around 65. Light wind.
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September 18, 2004
Saturday Sept.18th
Hi all,
1990 Kitchen Aid Washer: Making load grinding sound in spin, Found motor coupler broken, replaced motor coupler, worked great.
2001 Kitchen Aid SxS Refrigerator: Not cooling in refrigerator section, Found Air Diffuser broken, replaced Air Diffuser, worked great.
Picture of Air Diffuser
Thats it today.
Have a good evening.
South Willamette Valley, Oregon forcast:
Tonight. Showers and isolated thunderstorms early. Then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows 45 to 50. South wind 15 to 25 mph early in the evening. Becoming south 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
Sunday. A chance of showers early. Then showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 60 to 65. Light wind becoming northwest 10 mph in the afternoon.
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September 17, 2004
Busy Friday
Hi all,
1998 Kitchen Aid Dishwasher: Not turning on, Found door latch/catch not activating door switch properly, adjusted metal door catch, worked great.
2001 Kenmore Top Freezer Refrigerator(Whirlpool built): Leaking water into refrigerator from freezer in defrost cycle. Found Drain line clogged with ice blockage. Removed ice, and cleared drain, worked great.
2003 Kenmore Dishwasher(GE built): Water valve wouldnt shut off , keep filling tub: Found water valve bad, replaced water valve, worked great.
2004 Whirlpool Washer: vibrating bad in spin cycle, lubricated snubber pads and suspension with silicon lubrication spray, worked great.
2004 Roper Dryer: would not turn on, Found timer shorted. Brand new defective, customer had never used it. Customer wanted a new Dryer. She called the place she bought it from, they said that was fine to exchange it. Very rare to find a shorted timer when the customer first gets a new dryer.
1997 Gibson Upright Freezer: Not cooling properly, Found door gasket had a air leak, reformed gasket with a air heat gun, worked great.
Thats it today!
Have a good evening!
South Willamette Valley, Oregon forcast:
Tonight. Occasional showers. Lows near 50. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday. Occasional showers early. Then showers and a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs near 60. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
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September 16, 2004
Thursday Sept.16th
Hi all,
2000 Kitchen Aid SxS Refrigerator: Not cooling at times, Found Condenser clogged and compressor relay/overload broken, replaced, worked great!
2004 Kenmore Dishwasher(Whirlpool built): Smell oder, not cleaning dishes well, Found check valve in pump bad, replaced, worked great.
2004 Whirlpool Range: Oven wont come on, Found start button on control panel not working, replaced microcomputer, worked great.
1999 Frigidaire Upright Freezer: Not cooling well, only top shelf frosted, other shelves dry. Replaced Compressor and Drier, worked great.
Thats it today!
Have a good evening!
South Willamette Valley, Oregon forcast:
Tonight. Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers after midnight. Lows 50 to 55. Southwest wind 10 mph.
Friday. Occasional showers in the morning. Then showers in the afternoon. Highs near 65. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
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September 13, 2004
Monday Sept. 13th
Hi all,
2002 Kenmore Freezer on Top Refrigerator(Frigidaire built): Leaking water on the top self of Refrigerator from freezer in defrost cycle, There is a repair kit to fix this problem, its a upgraded ferrule kit thats directs the defrost water into the proper area to drain to the drain pan underneath. Ordered.
2003 Frigidaire Dishwasher: Taking to long to complete cycle on heated wash and heated rinse options.
This is very rare to happen, i have only seen this happen about 3 times since i started appliance repair in 1987: Its not a dishwasher problem, its a installion problem. The person who installed it connected the water supply to the cold water faucet underneath the sink. So everytime the dishwasher calls for water , it only puts in COLD water the entire cycle. That means the heating element will stay on about 8 hours, if not more, to try to heat the cold water to 130 degrees. While the timer stays in one place as well, while the motor runs that long too.
Advised cutomer to change the water supply to the hot water faucet underneath sink. :)
1999 Kenmore Dryer(Whirlpool built) not turning on: Found thermal fuse out in dryer. Cleaned out lint blockage, replaced thermal fuse, worked great!
Thats it today!
Have a good evening!
South Willamette Valley, Oregon forcast:
Tonight. Showers likely. Decreasing late. Lows 45 to 50. West wind 10 mph becoming light.
Tuesday. Partly sunny. Highs around 70. Northwest wind 10 mph.
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September 12, 2004
Ice Maker Module
Hi all,
2004 Kenmore SxS Refrigerator(Whirlpool built): Vibrating noise when the unit is running, Found condenser tubing from compressor rattling, adjusted tubing, worked great!
2004 Kenmore Dryer(Frigidaire built): Not drying, clothes too hot, f4 code error. Found vent exhaust hose kinked up in back of unit, causing poor air flow, cut hose to fit to size, moved dryer away from back wall abit, worked great!
1996 Kenmore SxS Refrigerator(Whirlpool built): Water overflowing when the Ice maker filled. Found bad module assembly, replaced module assembly, worked great!
Picture of Sears Kenmore/Whirlpool Ice Maker Module:
Thats it today!
Have a good evening!
South Willamette Valley, Oregon forcast:
Tonight. A slight chance of showers early. Then rain likely after midnight. Breezy. Lows 50 to 55. South wind 10 to 20 mph.
Monday. Rain early. Then a chance of showers in the afternoon. Breezy. Highs 65 to 70. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.
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September 11, 2004
Todays Freezers
Hi all,
2002 Whirlpool SxS Refrigerator: Ice dispenser not working, makes grinding sound, Found dispenser motor stripped, Ordered motor.
2003 Kenmore Upright Freezer(Frigidaire built): When the customer called in, she said it wasnt cooling, I arrived there today, it was cooling fine, giving off alot of condenser heat. She had boxes piled on top of the freezer, causing top condenser coil not to release heat properly. I advised her about keeping items off the top of the freezer for best performance.
On most new upright and chest freezers they have done away with the big black condenser coil that used to be on the back of freezers.
Now most have them built into the side exterior walls and top exterior of the freezers.
Thats it today!
Have a good evening!
Our Thoughts and Prayers go out to all the families who lost loved ones on Sept.11th 2001.
The Oregon Ducks lost their season opener to the Indiana Hoosiers:
30-24. Hopefully they can win the rest of their games.
South Willamette Valley, Oregon forcast:
Tonight. Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers early. Lows around 50. Southwest wind 10 mph.
Sunday. Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs 70 to 75. Southwest wind 10 mph.
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September 10, 2004
Happy Friday
Hi all,
2000 Kenmore Washer(Whirlpool built) Not agitating, or spinning:
Found the motor coupler broken, very common part, acts just like a belt, it drives the transmission(gearcase) Its a direct-drive washer.
Replaced coupler, worked great!
1998 Frigidaire SxS Refrigerator, Not giving water out the front water dispenser, or in ice maker: Found a malfunction in the water valves, There are 2 water valves on this unit. Ordered Both.
2000 Kenmore Dryer(Frigidaire built) Bad sqeaking noise when drum turns:
Found the rear drum bearing was out, replaced bearing, worked great!
1993 Kenmore SxS Refrigerator(Whirlpool built) Not giving water out the front water dispenser: Found the water valve bad, replaced water valve, worked great!
2003 Kenmore SxS Refrigerator(Frigidaire built) Making loud whinning sound, adjusted evaporator tubing coming out of the compressor, worked great!
Picture of a Compressor
Thats it today!
Have a good evening!
South Willamette Valley, Oregon forcast:
Tonight. Cloudy with a chance of rain after midnight. Breezy. Lows around 60. South wind 10 to 20 mph.
Saturday. Rain at times early. Then a chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs 70 to 75. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Posted by Jake at 9:55 PM | TrackBack
September 9, 2004
Check Ups
Hi all,
Today was filled with mostly preventive maintance check ups.
First 5 service calls all in 1 house:
2001 Kenmore Glasstop Range(Whirlpool built):
Right Front dual burner element not heating properly: Checked it , seems when you put a pot on it to heat, it takes longer than normal to heat up. Found a sensor short in the infinite switch and element assembly. Ordered both parts.
The other 4 appliance check ups are as follows:
2001 Kitchen Aid Top Freezer Refrigerator
2001 GE above the range Microwave
2001 Kenmore Dishwasher(Whirlpool built)
2001 Kenmore Dryer(Whirlpool built)
All checked good.
Then went to a customer with a 2002 Front Load Maytag Washer and Dryer.
Both checked good.
Last service call was a 2000 Kenmore Front Load Washer(Frigidaire built) Tub not turning in wash cycle: Found the motor was bad.
That motor price was $238.00
She said she uses it alot with the 5 kids she has. :)
I always recommend a service contract when there are more than 3 in the household. Because Appliances get more usage with more people in the home.
Thats it today!
Have a good evening!
South Willamette Valley, Oregon forcast:
Tonight. Partly cloudy. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows 45 to 50. Light wind.
Friday. Partly sunny. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs around 80. Light wind becoming south 10 mph in the afternoon.
Posted by Jake at 9:26 PM | TrackBack
September 5, 2004
Good Sunday
Hi all,
2004 Kenmore Top Freezer Refrigerator model# starts with 795(LG Electronics-Former name Goldstar) built:
Freezing everything in the refrigerator section, replaced cold control(operating thermostat) assembly, includes air duct, worked great.
2002 Kenmore Dishwasher(whirlpool built) motor humming, not washing:
replaced sump/motor assembly, worked great.
2002 Kenmore Front Load Washer(Whirlpool built) shows F9 error code:
F9 is a water pump problem, either clogged pump, or pump malfunctioning, no clog found, replaced pump, worked great.
2004 Kenmore Front Load Washer(Frigidaire built) leaving lots of extra soap after rinse: advised customer to use HE(high efficiency,low suds) detergent, and to delute fabric softner.
1996 Kemore Electric Range(GE built) top burner element would not turn down to low, always on high: Replaced the burner thermostat control switch, worked great.
Thats it today!
Have a good evening!
Another nice sunny Western Oregon Day, Forcast:
Tonight. Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 50. North wind to 10 mph. Becoming light overnight.
Labor day. Mostly sunny. Patchy fog or low clouds in the morning. Highs in the mid 80s. North wind 5 to 15 mph.
Posted by Jake at 9:49 PM | TrackBack
September 4, 2004
Super Saturday
Hi all,
2000 Kenmore Dishwasher(Whirlpool built) No Power:
Thermal fuse was out inside control panel, replaced thermal fuse, worked great.
1995 Kenmore Dryer(Whirlpool built) Not turning off:
The Push to Start switch was stuck pushed in, replaced it, worked great.
2004 GE Smoothtop Range
Thats it today!
Have a good evening!
South Willamette Valley, Oregon forcast:
Tonight. Mostly cloudy. Lows around 50. North wind 10 mph.
Sunday. Areas of morning clouds. Then becoming mostly sunny. Highs around 75. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Posted by Jake at 6:19 PM | TrackBack
September 3, 2004
Have a Happy Labor Day Weekend
Hi all,
1989 Kenmore washer(Whirlpool built) leaking water:
Replaced water pump, worked great.
2001 Kenmore upright freezer(Frigidaire built)
Not cooling:
Replaced Compressor under the 5 year Warranty. Worked great.
2003 Kenmore SxS Refrigerator(Whirlpool built) Not cooling at times:
When i arrived it was cooling great, but the customer said it had stopped cooling for about 6 hours the day before.
Its had to tell why it happened, but i replaced the main control board, because i have run into this a couple times before and seem to fix the problem.
Thats it today!
Have a good evening!
South Willamette Valley, Oregon forcast:
Tonight. Mostly clear early. Becoming partly cloudy late. Lows 45 to 50. Light wind.
Saturday. Areas of morning clouds otherwise mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 80. Light wind becoming north 10 mph in the afternoon.
Posted by Jake at 10:10 PM | TrackBack
September 2, 2004
Thursday
Hi all,
2002 Kenmore Dryer(Whirlpool built) that matches the Front Load Washer
Door handle broken, replaced door handle, worked great.
1994 Kemore dryer(Whirlpool built)Coin-op dryer
Its rare we work on these, since it is in a apartment complex.
The apartment maintaince people fix most of these.
The door latch was broken, replaced door latch, worked great.
2003 Kenmore Refrigerator(Frigidaire built) Freezer on Top
Under Warranty
Ice maker jamming up, replaced ice maker, worked great.
Thats it today!
Have a good evening!
We had some rain showers today, tomarrow should start clearing up for a Sunny Labor Day Weekend!
South Willamette Valley, Oregon forcast:
Tonight. Partly cloudy. Areas of fog developing late. Lows 45 to 50. Light wind.
Friday. Areas of morning clouds and fog. Becoming mostly sunny in the afternoon. Highs around 75. Light wind becoming north 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Posted by Jake at 9:41 PM | TrackBack
August 30, 2004
Full Moon Monday
Hi all,
1998 Frigidaire Front Load Washer:
Dispenser Drawer not releasing all the fabic softner, leaving water in disp. cup.
Replaced Detergent/Fabic Softner Dispenser Drawer, worked great.
1998 Frigidaire Dryer:
Clothes getting caught in between front frame and dryer drum,
Replaced front Glide pad assembly, worked great.
Thats it Today!
Have a good evening!
Tomarrows South Willamette Valley, Oregon Forcast:
Mostly sunny. Highs around 85. Light wind becoming west 10 mph in the afternoon.
Posted by Jake at 9:35 PM | TrackBack
August 29, 2004
Today's Events
Another Beautiful Oregon Day!
2001 Kemore Washer(Whirlpool made)
Not washing, motor just hums:
This is a very rare problem i see. The timer and motor capacitor are shorted out. Hard to say why it happened, some appliances go 10-15 yrs. without problems, some go 4 or 5 then start breaking.
2002 Kenmore Dishwasher(Whirlpool built)
Heres another motor humming in wash cycle, but this was caused by a piece of broken glass lodged in motor chopper blade, motor bearing was freezing up as well, not related to glass.
This motor/sump assembly is covered under a 5 yr. Part only Warranty,
Which is good.:)
Thats it today!
Have a good evening!
P.S. As you can tell, im a weather fanatic. :)
As a boy of 11 , i can remember having a small radio shack weather radio i would listen to on a daily basis. :)
That being said, heres the Southern Willamette Valley of Oregon forcast for Monday 8-30-2004:
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Light wind becoming northwest 10 mph in the afternoon.
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August 28, 2004
Sunny Saturday
Hi all,
Very nice sunny day here in Western Oregon, Temps. in the 80's, after a week of much needed rain. :)
2001 Kitchen Aid Dishwasher
When filling with water, the water solinoid was knocking, like a water pipe vibration. Replaced water valve, worked great.
Customer was complaining of dishes not getting as clean. Installed new check valve and chopper blade assembly in sump(pump). Chopper was broken. The check valve is the small rubber flapper in sump(pump) that can stick and not allow proper water flow to spray arms. Replaced both, worked great.
2002 Kenmore Frigidaire built Window Air Conditioner
Compressor was out. Replaced Compressor, worked great.
Replacing a Compressor is major job, takes about 3 hours.
You need to be a certified Type 1 40 CFR part 82, subpart F. AHAM-NARDA Refrigerent Tech. to change Compressors or do any sealed system work involving Freon(Refrigerant Gas). I got certified on 11-17-1994 when i worked for The Montgomery Ward Service Dept.
Thats it Today.
Have a Good Evening!
P.S.
The Forcast Here in the Southern Willamette Valley of Oregon for Sunday 8-29-2004:
Sunny after patchy morning fog. Highs around 85. North wind 10 mph.
Posted by Jake at 8:30 PM | TrackBack
August 27, 2004
Nice Friday
Hi all,
2003 Kenmore Frigidaire built Top Freezer
Not cooling: Rear Freezer panel frosted up(evaporator coil)
Defrosted Coil,Replaced Defrost Timer.
Under Warranty.
2000 Kitchen Aid SxS Refrig.
Not Cooling: Condenser Coil Clogged with Dog Hair caused Compressor Relay to overheat and break. Replaced Compressor Relay.
Not under warranty.
Always Clean Condenser coil at least once a year. :)
2001 Kitchen Aid Dishwasher
Not coming on:
Thermal fuse out in control panel,
Replaced Thermal fuse.
Thats it Today.
Have a Good Evening!
Posted by Jake at 8:38 PM | TrackBack
August 26, 2004
Thursday
Hi all,
2001 Kenmore Upright Freezer Frigidaire built: not cooling below 30 degrees. Found 2 evaporator coils frosted up think, the rest of the coils were bare. No leak found in sealed system, Compressor not pumping freon properly, ordered a Compressor.
2004 Kenmore brand new portable dishwasher Whirlpool built: not draining properly. All portable dishwashers hook up to the kitchen sink faucet.
The Drain hose was kinked under the dishwasher, i reset the hose and tested it, worked great.
2001 Kenmore SxS Refrig. Whirlpool built: ice maker not making ice, cubes get jammed in ice maker, this whirlpool part #2212352 fixes that. Its a new design ice maker. This is the 5 cube ice maker. Very small and compact.
2004 brand new Amana Range: oven door glass has a stain from customer accidentally spilling something near door vent.
This is the outer door glass, easy to remove and clean. just has 5 screws on the bottom track.
1999 Knemore Whirlpool built washer, not spinning: replaced the motor coupler.
Thats it today!
Have a Good Evening!
Posted by Jake at 8:08 PM | TrackBack
August 23, 2004
Cool Monday
Another Cool day in the 60's here in Western Oregon, but our hot days will return, always do in early Sept.
2003 Kenmore Whirlpool Built Portable Dishwasher: Not letting enough water in, changed water valve.
2001 Kenmore Whirlpool Built Front Load Washer: Baffle broken, There is a Baffle Kit Whirlpool makes, its a lifesaver! You dont have to pull out the tub to install it, pulling out the tub is very time consuming.
2004 Kenmore Window Air Conditioner: bad oder coming out when unit is first turned on. Very Rare to see this happen! Smelled like a wet dog.
They did have a dog. :) But other homes have Dogs and there is no problem with dog smell. The house did smell very odd. Like they over-fraganced it. I wouldnt say there was anything wrong with the A/C it was cooling good. Just told them to try vanilla extract to get rid of smell.
1989 Kenmore Whirlpool Built Dryer: Not heating, replaced heating element.
2004 Kenmore Whirlpool Built SxS Refrig.: Ice maker not working, replaced.
Thats it today.
Have a good evening!
Posted by Jake at 10:12 PM | TrackBack
August 22, 2004
Cool Refreshing Sunday
A cool front moved in last night, bringing some much needed rain and cool temps, in the 60's all day. :)
2002 Kemnore Frigidaire built front load washer: grinding sound, water pump was noisey, replaced.
1997 Kenmore Whirlpool built washer: not spinning, Lid Switch broken, Very common part that can break on most all washers, replaced.
2004 Kenmore Whirlpool built SxS Refrig.: Freezing everything in the Refrig. Section. (Electronic Controls on the Freezer Dispenser Door.)
This is a brand new problem i have yet to see happen on this new generation model. Whirlpool has a fix for it, they will be sending the customer a part to fix the problem, then the customer will call back for us to install it(the main control board).
2004 Frigidaire Top Freezer: boiling sound when unit starts, Normal Sound, The owners guide explains in detail all Refrig. Sounds that are normal. The boiling sound was the freon pressure going through the evaporator. :) My 1999 Montgomery Ward Admiral Refrig. Top Freezer does the same thing. :)
Thats it today.
Have a good evening!
Posted by Jake at 7:50 PM | TrackBack
August 21, 2004
Saturday
Hi All,
The clouds are rolling in for rain, after a long and hot dry 2 months of summer we get here in Oregon.
2001 Kitchen Aid Dishwasher, making a knocking noise when filling with water, water valve is going bad, ordered.
1997 Amana SxS Refrig. Not cooling, Compressor running but no pumping the freon, Internal Compressor Valve out. Would need a new Compressor.
The cost of this Compressor is about $500. With Labor would be close to $700-$800. Not worth fixing, new SxS Ref. starts at about the same price.
The rule of thumb is: If the price to repair any appliance exceeds more than half the purchase price, its better just to invest all the money into a new Appliance.
Remember all new Refrigerators come with a 5 yr. Parts and Labor Warranty on the Compressor and Sealed System(All parts the Freon travels through) to make it cool.
1998 Maytag Front Load Washer, This problem was solved in 2000 models and on: Mildew forms on the front rubber boot. Maytag solved this by installing a drain in the bottom of the Boot, to let the trapped water run back in the tub and out the drain.
Thats it Today. :)
Posted by Jake at 8:31 PM | TrackBack
August 20, 2004
Interesting Friday
Hi all,
2003 Kenmore Amana built Freezer on the Bottom Drawer pullout type.
Frost build up on top ceiling of freezer, cause Drawer tracks not sliding well,causing air leak. ordered new ones.
2004 Kenmore Frigidaire Built SxS. This is a new problem i have never seen before. When Ice maker cycles and ice maker calls for water , it not only puts water in the ice maker, but also puts water through the front water dispenser, customer finds water in the front of freezer door on floor. The problem is the Diode for the water valve is shorted. I ordered a Diode kit.
Ok heres another one i never seen happen before,
2003 Kenmore Whirlpool Built Dryer, there was nothing wrong with the dryer, The customer wired the 240 volt Dryer cord wrong, very dangerous!!! He had the Red wire(120 volt) connected to the Green(Ground) that was connected to ther dryer ground screw on dryer cabinet.
He had the Black wire(120 volt) connected to the terminal block middle screw. The White wire(Neutral) was on the terminal block left screw.
And the result: Dryer not heating, customer was getting shocked when they touched the washer, the reason: The Dryer exhaust vent, which had a metal wire to support the exhaust was touching the washer, it also caused a small fire behind the washer, and burned the exhaust vent, the customer saw it , and put it out quickly.
The Correct way to hook up a Dryer Cord to the Dryer Terminal Block: The Red wire(120 volt) and the black wire(120 volt) ONLY goes on the left and right screws of the terminal block, in either order, never in the middle screw or connected to the green cabinet ground wire. The White wire(Neutral) ONLY goes on the middle screw of the terminal Block. Some Dryer cords have 4-prongs, the green wire ONLY goes on the green cabinet ground screw.
Very interesting day! :)
Have a Good Evening!
Posted by Jake at 9:13 PM | TrackBack
August 19, 2004
Thursday
The day started well,
2000 G.E. Calibrated a electronic Wall Oven, There is a simple way to do this, Your Owners Guide does show every step. :)
1992 Kenmore Whirlpool Built, not spinning, make bad noise, The Transmission went out. I changed the Transmission(Gearcase), Drive Basket, Drive Block, Clutch, Coupler. Since its a old machine, its better to change all the parts related to the Transmission. :)
2003 Kenmore Whirlpool Built Dishwasher, They said drying problem, and not cleaning. Advised Customer to use Jet Dry, and run hot water at sink before using, to flush the line of cold water.
I changed the check valve in the Sump, that will fix the cleaning issue.
2000 Hotpoint SxS Refrig. Changed the Evaporator Fan Motor, the old motor was running very slow, not cooling properly.
Thats it Today.
Have a Good Evening!
Posted by Jake at 7:46 PM | Comments (1) | TrackBack
August 16, 2004
Magnificent Monday
1999 Kenmore Whirlpool built washer, not spinning. Changed Motor Coupler, very common, these are direct drive machines,(No Belt) The Coupler plays the part as the belt, they can just wear out, as belts do.
2004 Frigidaire Dryer squeks, lubricated main drum bearing.
2000 G.E. Refrig. evaporator motor noisey, changed motor.
2002 Kenmore Whirlpool built Refrig., ice maker out, installed new module assembly.
2004 Kenmore Amana built Refrig. freezer on bottom, freezer drawer not closing well, installed tracks.
Thats it today. :)
Posted by Jake at 9:52 PM | TrackBack
August 15, 2004
Super Sunday
Hi all,
1993 Kenmore Dryer, door latch broken, changed.
2001 Kenmore Dryer, thermal fuse out, changed, Exhaust vent partial clog, will cause fuse in dryer to blow.
2004 Frigidaire upright Freezer, Delivery Damaged door, installed new door.
1999 Frigidaire upright Freezer, Drain iced up, cleared drain.
2004 Kitchen Aid SxS Refrig. No problem found, just let customer know to fill 10 cups of water from water dispenser when its new, to clear air from line. :)
Thats it today.
Posted by Jake at 10:01 PM | TrackBack
August 14, 2004
Sunny Saturday
2003 Kenmore Whirlpool Built Front Load Washer showed F9 code at times, which indicates drain problem, Changed Water Pump.
2004 Just Delivered Kenmore Washer, Delivery Damage, Gearcase broken.
2004 Kitchen Aid SxS Refrig. Customers floor problem, leveled with shim cust. provided.
2002 Kenmore SxS Refrig. not cooling at times, changed Air Diffuser.
Thats it for today. :)
Posted by Jake at 11:40 PM | TrackBack
August 13, 2004
Friday the 13th, YEA! :)
Hi All,
Things went pretty good today,
1997 Kenmore SxS Refrig. Ice maker jammed, removed ice jam, blades started moving, cycled ok.
1999 Whirlpool Washer , Dripping water into tub when not on, Changed Water Valve.
1992 Kenmore G.E. Built, Disp. not giving out ice, installed Iceing Kit.
Brand new Kenmore SxS Frigidaire Built, Delivery Damaged Both Doors, Installed new Doors. I would like to thank Frigidaire, Whirlpool, Maytag, G.E. for making the Doors Tech. friendly to change, compared to the 1980's and 90's when it took 3 hours to change doors, now its down to 1 hour. :)
Thats it Today!
Posted by Jake at 7:27 PM | TrackBack
August 12, 2004
Today's Events
The Day started very well.
Changed a Ice Maker in a New Refrigerator Under Warranty. Finding alot of Brand New Refrigerator installed Ice Makers not cycling and putting water In. The new design, Electronic with adjustable cube sizes.
Changed a 1998 Whirlpool Dishwasher Door Frame and Door Springs, Its very rare to change a Door Frame, Door Springs are more common.
1999 Amana SxS in Garage blowing breaker on 1 side of the wall, other side not blowing breaker, They have a Breaker Problem, Not a Refrig. Problem.
Found a wire in the water pump of a 2002 Whirlpool Washer. Not a machine wire.:) Customer left wire in his Pocket. :) ALWAYS CHECK THOSE POCKETS :)
Then 6 check-ups on 6 Appliances in 1 house all under Extended Warranty.
Last but not Least, Changed a Ice Dispenser Motor in a 2001 Amana SxS Refrig.
Thats all for Today. :)
Posted by Jake at 7:32 PM | TrackBack
August 11, 2004
Daily Diary Events
Since my days off from work are Tuesdays and Wednesdays i will post in the Other Categories for both of these days.
Posted by Jake at 9:58 AM | TrackBack
August 10, 2004
Life of a Appliance Tech
Coffee, Coffee, Coffee. :) Those 3 Words are key to Appliance Work!
I service all Major Brands which are in alphabetical Order:
Admiral
Amana
Frigidaire
G.E.
Kenmore
Magic Chief
Maytag
Montgomery Ward
Whirlpool
Since Im off Today, We will start This Diary with 2 Service Calls on my Route from Yesterday.
Front Load Washers on Pedestals: The delivery people did not bolt down the Front Load Washer on the Pedestal. So when it spins, it shakes like crazy. I Bolted It Down to the Pedestal. No more Crazy Shakin and Dancin :)
Compressor Not always starting: Spent a couple hours changing a Compressor on a Refrig. under 2 years old. Remember most all Refrig. have a 5 yr. Parts and Labor Warranty on the Sealed System!
See Ya Tommarrow :)
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