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
548392

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
827263

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
833656

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
529597

The Idler Pulley part#691366
Belt tension pulley, fits virtually all whirlpool-made dryers
3346

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.
1036104

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).
2986

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.)

936018

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
830886


Check Valve Part#8268375

Check valve, pump sump
939846

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
586234

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
916709

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January 09, 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
949403


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.
1017291

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 08, 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
2420

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 07, 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
921526

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
747616

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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.)

1057478

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January 06, 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
2003

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 03, 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
940021

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 02, 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
Ice Maker

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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
1021692

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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
897469

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
914086

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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
452224

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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.

Drive motor to transmission coupling, replaces all previous styles and versions. For direct-drive washers with no belt.
2855

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
779482


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
904746

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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
587617

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
1012448

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
12900

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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
1018683

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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
525502

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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
3276

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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
2790

Also Installed the compressor relay and overload kit, Part#4387535
Compressor relay & overload assembly
586234

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
WhirlpoolCheckValve.jpg


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
KADishWaterValve.jpg

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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
484272


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
1057482

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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
833603

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 09, 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.
1036104

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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
747387


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Whirlpool Dehumidifier

2004 Whirlpool Dehumidifier
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.

Bucket/Water level switch
919894


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December 08, 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

Smells Be Gone

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 05, 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
961562

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)
907041


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December 04, 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
945623


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 03, 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)
590007

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 02, 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
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Oven Sensor
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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
547222

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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
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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.)

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961550

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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939552

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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
KenmoreMotor.jpg

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.)
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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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