09 February
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Bosch dishwasher from the outside are very ascetically pleasing to the eye’s, on the inside they can be seen as very complex. I know these unit’s very well and have repaired hundreds over the years, if your Bosch dishwasher is not draining here are some possibilities: -Clogged drain pump -Faulty drain pump -Air Gap Clogged with debris -Drain hose pinched (often happens during installation) Removing the lower kick plate will gain access into the dishwashers base pan. The drain pump is located on the left, two power wires attach to the top of the motor. To disconnect the drain pump depress the tab on theRead More →

08 February
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If you have every wondered what a condenser coil brush is, it’s a universal tool in my opinion. I like to save money whenever possible, If I can use a tool in several different applications I’m OK with that. Let me start off by saying I have been in the appliance repair field for ten years, I can fix and make or model appliance and would be more than happy to help you fix your’s. Cleaning the coils on your refrigerator is important for one main reason, the heat transfer that happens from the refrigeration part of the system need to escape out of theRead More →

08 February
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How to open a dryer to gain access to the internal components inside, I can guide you in just about any appliance repair problem that you are having. Here I will explain how to get inside a whirlpool built dryer linkt filter on top model. The first thing that needs to be done, remove the lint filter, with the filter removed the two screws below will be visible, remove the two screws. With the lint filter screws removed access to the inside is only moments away. Using a small putty knife or flat head screw driver apply a small amout of pressure to the twoRead More →

08 February
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Most Kitchen Aid,  Whirlpool and some Maytag model dishwasher have what is known as a thermal fuse. This thermal fuse will interrupt power to the main control board located on the front of the dishwasher. With a standard ohm/volt meter a continuity test can be made to determine if the thermal fuse is open or not. This small but confusing fuse is located on the dishwasher main control board, the small screws around the door will need to be removed in order to gain access to the fuse. Once inside unclip the fuse and remove the wires, with the ohm meter make your test. IfRead More →

08 February
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Advancing a Top Mount Refrigerator’s defrost timer is done from the inside of the refrigerator section. The timer will be located behind the control that adj the refrigerator’s temperature. Follow the center console area back, located in the middle you will see a small cut out, this cut out is the base of the defrost timer, using a small screw driver advance the timer until the refrigerator’s compressor kicks on or until the heater has voltage applied. With an ohm meter you can manual check the refrigerator defrost thermostat and heater. The timer sends power to the compressor during cool mode and then sends powerRead More →

25 January
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Several factors can cause a refrigerator to not cool, lets look at several of the more common issues: -Failed condenser fan motor -Stalled condenser fan motor -Defrost issue ( timer Heater Thermostat) -Air leak These are the more common issues found when a refrigerator is not cooling or not cooling well. To make the proper test a volt meter will need to be used to verify component diagnosis.Read More →

23 January
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Washer’s with access panels on the lower front of the washer are simple to clean out, once clean the washer will start to drain. Some washing machines have a access panel underneath, or the back panel will need to be removed. Once you have access the filter will twist out, once clean reinstall and you will be up and running again.Read More →

23 January
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Leaking top load Maytag, Whirlpool and Kenmore style washers all have a common issue. The pump, located on the motor will leak, remove the two clips on the pump, if water is visible you found the issue. Washer’s are simple to repair with the correct tools, if you need further help accessing or diagnosing your washer post a reply.Read More →

23 January
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There are several companies that produce front load washers.There are even top load washers with front load washer efficiencies,crazy huh? One thing that all front load washers have in common? Soap,and not just the regular soap but HE soap.Just about every manufacture out there of soap products, have a HE line of soaps. What exactly is HE soap and why must I use it?  He soap is a concentrated detergent,designed to be used with less water. You must use it because it will mold and deteriorate the inside of your washer. The most expensive case scenario it rots the rear bearing and the inner drumRead More →

23 January
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This is normally due to a failed magnetron, this is the part that produces the microwaves. This part should only be replaced by a qualified appliance repair technician, it holds deadly voltage even unplugged. The door switches and control board can also cause a microwave to not heat, checking them with a volt meter will help aid in proper microwave diagnostics. The door switches have small contacts on the side test to ensure the switch is activating at the proper time. With the volt meter you are able to test the relay on the board that sends the power to the magnetron, if power isRead More →

23 January
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Replacing your microwaves turntable is relatively simple. If you have an over the range microwave it is replaced by removing the screws around the lower frame, the bottom will fold down accessing the motor. One screw holds the motor to the underside of the microwave, when remove the turntable motor will come down allowing the wires to be taken off. If your microwave is on the counter or built in the microwave will need to be taken out to get to the motor. Always disconnect power before servicing any appliance, a microwave can kill you even unplugged!!! ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD!!!!!!Read More →

23 January
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Did you know that most newer dishwasher have a thermal fuse that located on the control board itself, yes when this fuse goes out so does the power. Here are several common issues for a no or not starting dishwasher: -Thermal fuse -Bad power (check j-box) Faulty control board -Door switches These are the most common components that fail when a dishwasher is used in a residential setting. Testing a dishwasher with a volt meter will aid in the correct diagnostics. Most dishwashers not starting or “dead” will be cured by replacing the fuse on the board. Disconnect power before servicing any appliance risk ofRead More →