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Thanks for your help with my freezer problem
Now my upstairs refrigerator is leaking water from the top freezer down to the bottom refrigerator. I thought maybe it was because I put a lot of stuff...
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I will do my best to help any and all in the repair or diagnostic of any appliance.
My expertise comes from 30 years of doing the work and 20 plus of running and owning an appliance and HVACR...
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:soccer:
Please have model and serial number available for assistance.
donation to local charity optional, but preferred.
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Found some tech sheets for you http://www.servicematters.com/docs/wiring/Tech%20Sheet%20-%208184997.pdf
Nothing about aligning the switches. You'll probably have to remove the panel and see if...
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http://www.pcappliancerepair.com/index.html
http://www.partselect.com/
http://www.partadvantage.com/store
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Whirlpool EB21DK bottom freezer 21CF 1994 refrigerator, freezer is fine but the refrigerator is 55 at best regardless of the temp dial setting. It's been damp and raining, the humidity switch is...
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It sounds like a lid switch
P/N: 3949247
How to change the switch
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Hi BE! I think I know what you're going to say but I'll ask anyway. I have a GE Spacesaver microwave (Model # JVM1631BB002) that started acting crazy last night for no reason. It started making...
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Frigidaire AW 44th week of 98
Admiral El Dryer October 05
Frigidaire T/M Fridge May98 ish (No serial number)
GE Range September 2003
HPt DW January 2005
You gave me the model number of the...
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Thanks for all the info BE, I will pass this onto my son, and not sure I can get a pic of the boiler, I think I only had one shot at seeing the inside of this place today :(
Yeah, there was another...
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i'll say no. older units had a manual switch and i doubt your new would have it. you could jumper it on. i can only guess it would be easy enough to pull new wire and hook it up correct.
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Assuming a 3-ton heat pump, what is a reasonable price to get the coolant changed?
My grandparents unit started blowing warm air on a hot day and a repairman said the coolant needed to be replaced...
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Sounds a little high to me but we don't know how much refrigerant he put in , and if he actually looked for leaks.
Refrigerant never needs to be changed! It never wears out! It may leak out, and...
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Thanks for such a prompt reply. There's no squeaking when shaking the tub or agitator so I guess it's off to find a deal on a new washer :(
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Hello,
I am looking for any info that you may have on my fridge that is giving me problems. The evap coil keeps freezing up on my side by side electric fridge. We have replaced the defrost heater...
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If they go out of their way to do something maybe 10-15 each
Otherwise keep them happy with plenty of cold ice water
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I thought I would update this after BikerEric provided some help in saying I needed to do a Delta T test.
I did the delta T and got a 7. Obviously this was not enough cooling and it really showed...
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I have old carrier electronic air filter.
It stopped working sometime ago , i took it a part found a broken part.
Unfortunately nobody can identity this part and digi-key doesnt list this part....
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Hi!
I have a Kenmore dryer Model No. 110.62052100. The dryer came with the house so I am not aware as to how old it is. The problem is that the dryer intermittently starts beeping like crazy at...
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Just been there, done that, got the t-shirt. Mine did that Saturday night. The condenser fan motor burnt out. No ac Sunday, and it was 102+ Sunday and Monday. Took until Monday afternoon to get ahold...
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disposer KitchenAid InSinkErator Whirlpool
faucet gerber american standard
sinks? Amercan Standard?
hoods? I'm clueless sorry maybe broan
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Sorry
I'm thinking the flow to the fill valve or the valve itself are restricted
or maybe the timer
moreso the water flow
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Hmm that's interesting. Why can't 2 tstats control the compressor? How does it make sense that in order for anything to cool, the upstairs tstat MUST call for cooling? (not ratting on you, just it...
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BE,
What's the usual temperature fluctuations for a fridge in the regular fridge section and freezer section? Due to the defrost cycle, how high can the temps get? My current fridge can...
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Finally found it. Something was obstructing the actual inlet molded into the side of the dishwasher. Of course this was after I had disassembled the fill valved, etc. Thanks.
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Im trying to find out if i can replace my current thermostat with a more programmable unit. I am having a very hard time even finding information on the one i have.
I need to know if i am even...
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Unfortunately, not much.
Just another reason why I like good ole fashioned hot water heaters.
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where is your meter. inside or out? as Q said it still might be off at the meter... now the only thing i dont like are the electric smart meters. i went to an empty apartment other day and when i got...
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Replacing an oil boiler for a baseboard hot water heating system.
The SYSTEM 2000 EK1 was recommended, followed by a Brodurus.
Which road to follow? Spread out over 10 years the costs are...
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I would try moving the dial to more dry first
not on the star
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Disconnect power first
the end caps on the console lift from the top and tilt forward/down to remove. It may be hard to do to, but they will come undone...
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Just pretend you didn't see it happen and be glad it wasn't your keys. :) Unless it was an unusually long bolt I'd be inclined to let it ride. Its a roll of the dice if it will cause a problem,...
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does the fan still run up top? if its not draining...it could have blocked the fan blades from turning. or the fan could have went bad.
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fridge
top mount ~ Whirlpool or KitchenAid
Bottom mount ~ Whirlpool KitchenAid Amana
SxS
WHirlpool KitchenAid (without the in door ice storage)
Dishwasher
KitchenAid Whirlpool
Cooktop
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Check your filters and vents to make they are open.
I would doubt the coils are dirty
The newer units will be a lot cooler running then the older ones ( due to efficiency standards)
Remember heat...
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Dr. J,
Are you still interested in a solution :bulb: to your HVAC problem? (QUOTEd below...)
Although, as I originally stated, I'm *NOT* a HVAC Professional, I do consider myself a very logical...
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Since no one responded to my post, and I found the solution myself, I am posting this for the benefit of anyone else who may face this issue.
The following was observed:
Primary Drain was missing...
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Electric Top Loading Washing Machine (ca 1991)
Maytag Model# A8420 (S/N 205485 DK)
A Month or so ago the machine started making more noise than normal during hte agitation cycle....
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Hi Mr. BE
I have a Kenmore dryer Model No. 110.62052100. The dryer came with the house so I am not aware as to how old it is. The problem is that the dryer intermittently starts beeping like crazy...
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Question about my Frigidaire Dishwasher.
We noticed a large amount of water coming out from underneath it last night. We pulled it out only to find that the heating coil had warped into the floor...
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