In This Issue

Featured Items

Amana Add-On Icemaker Kit

Floodstop System 3 for Ice Makers & Humidifiers

Vacuum Cleaner Attachment For Condenser And Dryer Cleaning

Fridge Aid Freezer and Refrigerator Air Cleaner

Message from the RepairGuru®

Welcome to the February 2006 edition of the RepairClinic.com newsletter. This month is all about showing your love. One of the best ways to show your love for yourself, house or spouse is to do a little home maintenance to ensure your appliances stay true to you.

The tips below help you take on your fridge and ice maker. And, get inspired by fellow do-it-yourselfer Anne, who whipped her ice maker back into shape with the help of RepairClinic.com.

Fridge Problem Puts California Homeowner on Thin Ice

Anne is not your typical do-it-yourselfer. In fact, before her ice maker broke, changing a light bulb was about the extent of her home repair ability.

Anne W, Moss Beach, CA But when the ice maker in her two-year-old refrigerator stopped working - a problem not covered by the warranty - the inconvenience drove her to take matters into her own hands. "I had to go out and BUY some ice cube trays," Anne said. "Refilling those got old fast! Then they cracked and I had to buy new ones. I didn't realize how spoiled I was in such a short time, having an automatic ice maker." Rather than hire a repair technician or buy a new ice maker, the writer and designer looked to the Web. She typed in "appliance repair" in Google and was quickly directed to RepairClinic.com. To diagnose the problem, Anne followed Repair Help to see a list of possible refrigerator problems.

How Did She Do It? Problem: Ice machine just stopped working What led her to RepairClinic.com: Typed in "appliance repair" at Google.com How she diagnosed the problem: Using Repair Help on the website, she disassembled the ice maker and saw a part that was broken How he fixed it: Removed the ice maker Removed the broken part Installed the new plastic water fill cup and bearing Part needed: A water fill cup and bearing assembly. Which is a small plastic piece on the back of the ice maker Tools used: Screwdriver

She found her problem right there: "The ice maker has completely stopped producing ice/ice cubes are poorly formed."

"There was the answer in black and white! I found clear, concise directions," she said.

From there, the site directed her to look for any parts that were broken or looked odd. Removing the ice maker, she immediately noticed a broken piece. After finding detailed diagrams of her ice maker on RepairClinic.com, she answered a series of questions in the PartDetective® to find the right replacement part - a water fill cup and bearing.

Anne ordered the part and received it in three days. To fix it, she simply removed the ice maker, unscrewed the broken part and screwed the new part in. She estimates she saved about $100 in parts and labor by replacing the broken part on her own. Plus, she didn't have to take time out of her busy day to wait for repair service.

With new-found confidence in her repair abilities, Anne has since turned to RepairClinic.com for other appliance issues. And, she's so pleased with the site that she has spread the word. "I recommend RepairClinic.com to all my friends," she added.

Two Tips to Try This Month

Improve the efficiency of your refrigerator
Looking for ways to increase your energy efficiency? Don't forget the fridge.

Clean your refrigerator condenser coils with a condenser cleaning brush. Use your vacuum cleaner to clear the dust and lint off of the black coils underneath your self-defrosting refrigerator.

For detailed illustrations to help you locate condenser coils, click here.

To stock up on a condenser cleaning brush, click here.

Keep your water and ice cubes tasting great
Has your water and ice started to lose that fresh taste? It's important to change your refrigerator or ice maker filters about every six months.

For detailed illustrations to help you find where filters are located, click here.

To find refrigerator or ice maker water filters, click here.

Subscription Information

To unsubscribe, please click here.