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Fridge Aid

Jake — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 04:14:39 +0000

Fridge Aid – Removes odors from refrigerator or freezer. Better than baking soda. Uses coconut shell instead of soda or carbon. Lasts up to one year.

Did you know?

Jake — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 18:02:03 +0000

Dishwashers work best with very hot water. Let the water at the kitchen sink run for a few moments until it’s hot before turning on the dishwasher. This will bring hot water to the dishwasher faster.

To eliminate soap scum, mold, and bad odors wash your dishwasher every six months with a dishwasher cleaner. Put the dishwasher cleaner in the soap dispenser and run a cycle. In that one easy step, your dishes will be cleaner, and you will extend the life of your dishwasher.

Dishwasher Magic, dishwasher cleaner, 12 oz. Bottle

Drink This, Not That

Jake — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 16:07:09 +0000

With so many distractions in our everyday lives, replacing the refrigerator water filter is the last thing on our minds. However, many consumers don’t realize the negative effects of not changing the filter regularly: bacteria growth, bad tasting water and ice, and reduced water pressure. Appliance manufacturers recommend replacing the refrigerator or icemaker water filter every four to six months for the purest, and best tasting water and ice.

Most water filters contain activated carbon and synthetic filters which removes impurities and sediment in the water, and an anti-bacterial compound which helps to prevent bacterial growth in the filter. As the water passes through the filter, the carbon absorbs contaminants producing purer water. If the water filter is not changed frequently enough, the activated carbon will become saturated and the carbon will no longer absorb the contaminants. In addition, the anti-bacterial compound slowly loses its effectiveness. Eventually, the “filtered” water can contain more bacteria and impurities than the original water source.

Not all refrigerators and icemakers have a factory installed water filter, especially older models. However, a universal water filter can be installed on the water supply line. These types of filters can also be installed on the water supply line connected to sink faucets for cleaner water at the tap.

If your refrigerator does not have an icemaker, an add-on icemaker kit may be available. Many refrigerators have a tag on the back wall inside the freezer that gives a kit number indicating exactly what kind of icemaker will fit in that refrigerator.

Featured water filter:

Water Filter 4396508 Order now for same day shipping. 365 day return policy. RepairClinic.com

Glisten Dishwasher Cleaner and Deodorizer

Jake — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 18:21:38 +0000

This is a great cleaner!
Get your dishwasher sparkling clean and lemon fresh. Removes built-up soap scum and discoloration due to iron and other water impurities. Also works great in washing machines, porcelain sinks and porcelain tubs. 3 ounce packet.
Glisten Dishwasher Cleaner and Deodorizer

Merry Christmas

Jake — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 08:29:01 +0000

You can join us in the Appliance Repair Forums to read and post any appliance questions you may have.

Thank you for a wonderful year of great posts and interesting reading!

Cooktop Cleaning Kit

Jake — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 07:55:46 +0000

Now that Thanksgiving is over, this product will do a great job on cleaning your glass cooktop, It comes with everything you need.

Cooktop cleaning kit - Kit includes Cerama Bryte Cleaner, Cleaning Pad and Scraper. Manufacturer’s Number: TJ119 (WX10X117GCS)

Here’s a help video on how to use this product, KIT NOW INCLUDES SCRAPER.

Turkey Baster and Digital Meat Thermometer

Jake — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 02:56:40 +0000

Thanksgiving is almost here. Make sure you have a turkey baster and digital meat thermometer.

High quality turkey baster with oversized bulb

Polder 3 function thermometer

Large LCD read out displays the temperature of food during cooking. Presettable HI/LOW and inside the range temperature alert. Timer: 24 hour count down and count-up. Clock: Real-time clock. Stainless steel probe. Temperature chart and battery included.

Multimeter

Jake — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 02:06:29 +0000

Having a Multimeter is a must for appliance repair for testing voltage to appliances and appliance parts, continuity/ohms on thermal fuses, thermostats, thermistors, heating elements. The list goes on and on.

This multimeter even has a temperature probe which is good for testing refrigerator, dryer, and oven temperatures.

Volts AC 750 , Volts DC 1000, Amps AC 10, Resistance max. (Ohms) 2M, Continuity, Temperature -4 °F to 2498° F, Display (Counts) 2,000, Operating Temperature 32° F to 74° F (0°C to 23°C), Fuse Protection mA: 0.2A/ 250V, Power 9 V Battery (included), Size 5.5″L x 3″W x 1.5″. Temp probe included.

GE/Hotpoint/Sears Kenmore(363 models) Refrigerator Ice Maker

Jake — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 17:25:02 +0000

This is the most common ice maker for most GE/Hotpoint refrigerators, In fact some of the older ice makers have been substituted for this one, It comes with complete instructions for replacing your old ice maker. Also used in some Sears Kenmore 363 models.

Manufacturer Number WR30X10093

In-door Ice Maker

Jake — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 18:20:33 +0000

This is the most common in-door ice maker for Kenmore 106 models and Whirlpool.

Icemaker assembly, For in-door ice models. *Remove bottom bracket from old icemaker and reattach it to the new icemaker.

Manufacturer Number 2198597