In This Issue

	Message from the RepairGuru
	Guest Larry H. comes clean on his appliance challenges
	Dryer Beware! Is your dryer making you smell bad?
	Featured Items

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Message from your RepairGuru®

Welcome to the March 2007 edition of the RepairClinic.com newsletter. Have you noticed? The March winds are a-blowin'. That's why we have some great tips to keep your dryer running - and keep you from having to use your clothes line.

Just ask Larry H. of Hemet, California; he and his wife recently had dryer problems. Thank goodness they resolved them before the winds kicked into high gear.

California Homeowner Avoids Hanging Appliance Out to Dry

Larry H., Hemet, California Most people like to get maximum value out of their appliances. Larry H. of Hemet, California is no exception. "When something goes wrong with an appliance, I don't want to rush out and replace it, if I don't have to," said Larry. "Recently, our nine-year-old dryer started to make a loud noise and stopped drying as quickly as it used to. My wife thought we should purchase a new dryer, but I knew I could fix it." After removing the bottom and front panels with a screwdriver, Larry could see that the dryer's ball bearings were dry and badly worn.

Problem: Amana dryer was making a loud noise and not drying well What led him to RepairClinic.com: An online search query for "dryer repair" How he diagnosed the problem: Entered his appliance model number into RepairGuru, RepairClinic.com's online diagnostic tool, and was able to view a schematic How he fixed it: unplugged the dryer removed the bottom and front panel lifted off the top removed the old parts connected the new parts screwed the panels back in place Part needed: Ball bearings, belt and seal Tools used: A few screwdrivers

"I took the worn bearings to a Sears store about 40 miles from my house, and had the counter person order new bearings, as well as a new belt and seal," said Larry. "When I received my order a couple of weeks later, some of the parts were missing - and they had sent me the wrong bearings."

Rather than go through the ordering process again, Larry decided to go online to see if he could order the parts online. That's when he found RepairClinic.com.

Ordering Parts Online Saved Larry Time and Money

"The dryer parts listed on RepairClinic.com were half the price of those at Sears, and I received them in just two days," said Larry. "I had the dryer up and running in one hour. Now, it's as good as new, and my wife doesn't have to use the clothes line anymore."

When his dishwasher stopped working a short time later, Larry went straight to RepairClinic.com to help him with the repair "It was a very simple repair, since I was able to view the appliance's schematic and order the part I needed right away," said Larry. "RepairClinic.com keeps me on track and has helped me save money. I think I probably extended the life of both appliances by five or ten years."

Dryer Beware!

If you don't clean out the lint trap frequently, your dryer may suffer from small internal lint fires. The smell from these fires can leave a strong odor in the clothes drum, which can make your clothes stink when they come out of the dryer. And, if there are any solvents, paints, lacquers, etc. in use in the home, your dryer may alter or amplify the fumes to an odor unlike the natural fumes given off by these liquids.

You can solve these problems by cleaning all the lint from the inside cabinet and ductwork of the dryer. If you charred lint or suspect you've had a lint fire, have a qualified appliance repair technician inspect the dryer for damage. Also, don't run the dryer when using flammable liquids in the home and move all containers of flammable liquids at least 50 feet away from the dryer. Gas dryers have a large flame when operating and can ignite the fumes of any flammable liquid or gas. Next, try to clear the odor in the dryer by running a load or two of old towels or rags which have been run through the washing machine. After that, you should be back in business - ready to complete your laundry odor-free.

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