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GE Refrigerator Leaking Water
Posted by: | CommentsGE Side by Side refrigerator(model#TPX24BRBEWW): Leaking water from the back water inlet valve where the water supply line hooks-up to.
Here’s the water inlet valve for this model:
Manufacturer’s Number: WR57X10019
Maytag Refrigerator Condenser Motor
Posted by: | CommentsMaytag refrigerator bottom mount(freezer on bottom) (Model#MBB1954GEQ)(MFG#PMBB1954GC0): Not cooling well, Pulled the refrigerator out from the wall, then took off the lower back access panel and found the condenser fan motor wasn’t turning at all while the compressor was running.
Here’s the condenser fan motor for this model:
Manufacturer’s Number: 10884507
Frigidaire Motor Board
Posted by: | CommentsFrigidaire front-load washer (model#GLTF2940ES0): The motor wasn’t turning at all, found the motor board bad. Installed new one, worked great!
Here’s the motor board for this model:
Manufacturer’s Number: 134743500
134743500
Sears Kenmore Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Motor
Posted by: | CommentsSears Kenmore top mount(freezer on top) refrigerator(model#1068668883): Not cooling properly, I found the evaporator(freezer) fan motor not turning, the bearing had gone out in it. Installed new one, worked great!
Here’s the evaporator fan motor for this model(Comes with installation instructions):
Manufacturer’s Number: 482731
Cross Reference and Model Information
Part Number 482731 (AP3110929) replaces 1100473, 1100474, 1100992, 1105608, 1105609, 14210061, 14218828, 14218831, 2154419, 2154977, 2169116, 2169143, 4318001, 4389140, 482470, 482733, 548697, 549420, 8112, 851170, 8537621, 936162, 938117, 938149, 938287, 938292, 938296, 941547, 946653, 989687, FSP482731, R0950025, Y0056721, Y0056801, Y0056721, 0056721, 0056801, R0950025.
Made by Whirlpool. Whirlpool brands include Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, and others.
Whirlpool also makes various appliance models for Sears / Kenmore.
Part Number 482731 (AP3110929) is used with the following appliance models:
EV15HEXPW0, EV15HKXRW0, EV15HKXRW1, 106.9304200, 106.9304201, 106.9304210, 106.9304211, 106.9304280, 106.9304281, 106.9304290, 106.9304291, 106.9304700, 106.9304701, 1069304710, 1069304711, 1069304780, 1069304781, 1069304790, 1069304791, 1069306200, 1069306201, 1069306210, 1069306211, 1069306280, 1069306281, 1069306290, 1069306291, 1069306700, 1069306701, 1069306710, 1069306711, 1069306780, 1069306781, 1069306790, 1069306791, 1069600510, 1069600580, 1069605610, 1069605611, 1069605612, 1069605613, 1069605630, 1069605631, 1069605632, 1069605660, 1069605661, 1069605662, 1069605663, 1069605670, 1069605671, and more.
Maytag Expands Recall of Refrigerators Due to Fire Hazard
Posted by: | CommentsWASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product.
Name of Product: Maytag(r), Magic Chef(r), Performa by Maytag(r) and Crosley(r) brand refrigerators
Units: About 46,000 (1.6 million units were previously recalled March 2009)
Manufacturer: Maytag Corp., of Newton, Iowa
Hazard: An electrical failure in the relay, the component that turns on the refrigerator’s compressor, can cause overheating and pose a serious fire hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: Maytag has received 23 additional reports of refrigerator relay ignition, including 4 reports of property damage ranging from smoke damage to extensive kitchen damage.
Description: The recall includes certain Maytag(r), Magic Chef(r), Performa by Maytag(r) and Crosley(r) brand side-by-side and top freezer refrigerators. The affected refrigerators were manufactured in black, bisque, white and stainless steel. They have model and serial numbers printed on a label located on the top middle or left upper side of the refrigerator liner and have the following model and serial number combinations:
Side by Side Refrigerators
Serial Numbers ENDING with: CN, CP, YY, YZ
AND
Model Numbers BEGINNING with: MZ
Top Freezer Refrigerators
Serial Numbers ENDING with: CA, CC, CE, CG, ZB, ZD, ZF, ZH
AND
Model Numbers BEGINNING with: CT15G4, CTB152, CTL151, CTM152, CTN151, MTB195, MTB215, MTB245, MTF195, MTF215, PTB155, PTB175, PTB195, PTB215
Refrigerators with freezers on the bottom are not included in this recall.
Sold at: Department and appliance stores and by homebuilders nationwide from September 2000 through May 2004 for between about $350 and $1,600.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: Consumers should immediately contact Maytag to determine if their refrigerator is included in the recall and if so, to schedule a free in-home repair. Consumers should not return the refrigerator to the retailer where it was purchased.
Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Maytag toll-free at (866) 533-9817 anytime, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.repair.maytag.com
To see this recall on CPSC’s web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09322.html
Whirlpool Refrigerator Start Relay
Posted by: | CommentsWhirlpool Side by Side Refrigerator(model#ED2NHGXMQ10) Compressor not starting, took off the compressor start relay device and shook it, it rattled and plastic pieces were coming out of it, that’s definitely bad.
Here’s the compressor start relay for this model, it comes with complete instructions:
Manufacturer part number 8201786 is RepairClinic item number 1177466
8201786
Frigidaire Recalls Clothes Washers Due to Fire Hazard
Posted by: | CommentsWASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Crosley®, Frigidaire®, Kelvinator®, Kenmore®, Wascomat®, and White-Westinghouse® clothes washers
Units: About 35,000
Distributor: Frigidaire, of Cleveland, Ohio
Hazard: An internal defect in the washer’s drain pump can cause heat to build up, posing a fire hazard to the consumer.
Incidents/Injuries: No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves the Crosley®, Frigidaire®, Kelvinator®, Kenmore®, Wascomat®, and White-Westinghouse® top load washers, 3.1 cubic foot front load washers and laundry centers.
| Product Type | Brand | Model | Serial Number | |||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Load Washer | Crosley, Frigidaire, Kelvinator, White- Westinghouse |
|
XC90306228 to XC91606302 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Front Load Washer | Crosley, Frigidaire, Wascomat, White- Westinghouse |
|
XC90501765 to XC91607678 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Laundry Center | Crosley, Frigidaire, Kenmore, White -Westinghouse |
|
XE85104013 to XE91603486 |
*Not all serial numbers within these ranges are affected.
Model and serial numbers can be located as follows:
Top load washer = open the product’s lid, and the model and serial number are located inside the product’s lid, on the top, right hand corner.
Front load washer = open the door, and the model and serial number are located with other information at the top, center.
Laundry center = open the door to the dryer, and the model and serial number are located on the outer edge of the door nearest the door’s handle.
Sold by: Sears and other retailers nationwide from February 2009 through May 2009 for between $300 and $1100.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the machine. Consumers should contact Frigidaire or Sears (if unit was purchased there) to schedule a free repair.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Frigidaire at (800) 734-4519 between 8 a.m. and 11 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.laundrypumprecall.com. For consumers who purchased their product at Sears, call Sears toll free at (888) 549-5870 between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, or visit Sear’s Web site at www.sears.com
More information: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09292.html