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Dryer Duct Cleaning

Are you noticing your dryer taking longer than an hour to dry a load of clothes? Where is used to normally take 30-45 minutes? We’ve had many members in our appliance repair forums ask that same question over the years. Every time someone posts that same question the first thing that comes to mind is a vent restriction in the dryer duct going to the outside of the house.

Vent Brush For Cleaning 4-inch Round Dryer Vent 10 foot – Use this brush to conveniently clean accumulated lint out of the dryer vent.

For longer dryer vent ducts here is the 20 foot one:
Vent Brush For Cleaning 4-inch Round Dryer Vent 20 foot

Whirlpool Refrigerator Compressor Start Device Relay

Whirlpool Side by Side Refrigerator(model#ED5FHAXSS00) Not cooling. Ohm tested the compressor start device relay, found no continuity. Installed new one, worked great! A Volt/Ohm meter is A MUST when testing appliance parts. The compressor start device relay is mounted on the side of the compressor in the back of the refrigerator.

Always UNPLUG the refrigerator before testing!

Here’s the compressor start device relay for this model:
Manufacturer part number 2319792 is RepairClinic item number 1195945

GE Recalls Front Load Washers Due to Fire and Shock Hazards

WASHINGTON, 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. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. 

Name of Product: GE Front-Load Washing Machines 

Units: About 181,000 

Manufacturer: GE Appliances & Lighting, of Louisville, Ky. 

Hazard: A wire can break in the machine and make contact with a metal part on the washtub while the machine is operating, posing fire and shock hazards to consumers. 

Incidents/Injuries: GE is aware of seven incidents in which flames escaped the units and caused minor smoke damage. No injuries have been reported. 

Description: This recall involves GE front-load washing machines without auxiliary water heating. Model and serial numbers are listed in the chart below. Recalled washing machines were manufactured between December 2006 and February 2010. The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom right side and on the bottom door frame of the washers. 

Sold at: Department and various retail stores nationwide from December 2006 through May 2010 for about $700. 

Manufactured in: China 

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled washers, unplug it from the electrical outlet and contact GE for a free repair. Consumers should not operate the washer until it has been repaired. 

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact GE toll-free at (888) 345-4124 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website at www.geappliances.com 

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CPSC is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about it by visiting https://www.cpsc.gov/cgibin/incident.aspx 

Maytag Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard

Maytag Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard.

Maytag Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard

WASHINGTON, 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. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Name of Product: Dishwashers

Units: About 1.7 million in the United States

Manufacturer: Maytag Corp. of Newton, Iowa or Maytag Corp. of Benton Harbor, Mich.

Hazard: An electrical failure in the dishwasher?s heating element can pose a serious fire hazard.

Incidents/Injuries: Maytag has received 12 reports of dishwasher heating element failures that resulted in fires and dishwasher damage, including one report of extensive kitchen damage from a fire. No injuries have been reported.

Description: The recall includes Maytag®, Amana®, Jenn-Air®, Admiral®, Magic Chef®, Performa by Maytag® and Crosley® brand dishwashers with plastic tubs and certain serial numbers. The affected dishwashers were manufactured with black, bisque, white, silver and stainless steel front panels. The brand name is printed on the front of the dishwasher. The model and serial numbers are printed on a label located inside the plastic tub on a tag near the left side of the door opening. Serial numbers will start or end with one of the following sequences.

Sold at: Department and appliance stores and by homebuilders nationwide from February 2006 through April 2010 for between $250 and $900.

Manufactured in: United States

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dishwashers, disconnect the electric supply by shutting off the fuse or circuit breaker controlling it, inform all users of the dishwasher about the risk of fire and contact Maytag to verify if their dishwasher is included in the recall. If the dishwasher is included in the recall, consumers can either schedule a free in-home repair or receive a rebate following the purchase of certain new Maytag brand stainless-steel tub dishwashers. The rebate is $150 if the consumer purchases new dishwasher models MDB7759, MDB7609 or MDBH979; or $250 if the consumer purchases new dishwasher models MDB8959, MDB8859, MDB7809 or MDB7709. Consumers should not return the recalled dishwashers to the retailer where purchased as retailers are not prepared to take the units back.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Maytag at (800) 544-5513 anytime, or visit the firm?s website at www.repair.maytag.com

Maytag Refrigerator Condenser Motor

Maytag Refrigerator(model#MTB1955GRW) Not cooling properly, and the middle metal divider between the freezer and refrigerator doors was very hot to the touch. Whenever this happens its usually either something stuck in the condenser fan motor blade or a bad condenser fan motor.

The condenser fan motor is located in the back of the refrigerator near the compressor. So you need to pull the refrigerator out from the wall, then take off the lower back access panel. Remember always unplug the refrigerator before servicing it.

Here’s the condenser fan motor for this model:
Manufacturer part number 61002038 is RepairClinic item number 663991

Sears Kenmore Washer

1997 Sears Kenmore washer (model#110.26912691): Not agitating or spinning, but you can hear the motor running. Took the cabinet off, then removed the water pump and motor, then I saw the motor coupling broken, and lots of oil coming from the gearcase. I showed the customer the oil leak and they said, we have had good use from it, and its time for another new Sears Kenmore. I agreed.

Here’s the motor coupling for this model, in case others without an oil leak what to order and change it.

Manufacturer part number 285753A is RepairClinic item number 1195967

Whirlpool Washer Water Pump

Whirlpool washer(model#LXR9245EQ0): Leaking water, removed the cabinet and found the water pump leaking water.

Here’s the water pump for this model:
Manufacturer part number 3363394 is RepairClinic item number 3296

Maytag Front-Load Washer Water Pump

Maytag front-load washer(model#MFW9700SQ1): Error Code F2 was displayed and it wouldn’t drain the water out from the drum. Found the water pump was just humming, not turning. Installed new water pump, worked great!

Manufacturer part number 280187 is RepairClinic item number 1200164