Message
from your RepairGuru®
Welcome to
the May 2007 edition of the RepairClinic.com newsletter. We hope that
you're enjoying the weather - and that you've made some progress on your
spring-cleaning projects. Meanwhile, are your appliances running in top
condition? If not, don't despair. Our customers have found that most appliance
'fixes' are within easy reach - without having to call a repairman.
Just ask
Fred T. of Watervliet, New York.
Retiree
Fred T. Makes 'Nice' with Appliances
Fred
T. of Watervliet, New York
"I never had any interest in computers, but when I became disabled,
I really wanted something to do around the house," said Fred.
"Once I got a computer, it didn't take me long to get hooked.
My first shopping experience was for some clothes. Now, I've discovered
that home repair is just a mouse click away."
Before
retiring, Fred worked 24 years as a police officer and 30 years
working in the family's auto mechanic shop - 18 of those years were
overlapping. "I didn't usually fix our appliances over the
years," explained. Fred. "I was way too busy. Today, I
fix everything I can."
Fred first discovered RepairClinic.com after the family's dishwasher
broke.
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What
he fixed:
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Dishwasher
- switch and flapper valve |
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Refrigerator
- fan motor and shelf |
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Washing
machine agitator |
What
led him to RepairClinic.com: Went online to diagnose
problems; searched for parts.
How he diagnosed the problem:
He relied on the online schematics and diagrams, as well
as the RepairGuru.
How he fixed each:
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Unplugged
the appliance |
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Removed
access panels, screws, and parts where necessary |
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Labeled
wiring if necessary |
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Installed
new parts |
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Plugged
appliance back into outlet |
Parts
needed:
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Fan
motor |
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Agitator |
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Switch |
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Shelf |
Tools
used:
Screwdriver |
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"The
push button for the rinse fluid was broken," explained Fred. He went
online to see if he could find a part and stumbled onto RepairClinic.com.
He found what he needed and made the repair in no time.
Soon after, his washing machine stopped working. "The agitator wouldn't
operate," said Fred. "Again, I fired up my computer and checked
out RepairClinic.com." By using the RepairGuru and looking at the
online schematics, he saw that a couple of gears had broken, so he ordered
new parts.
After that,
his dishwasher began acting up again-this time the flapper valve (which
is part of the pump and motor assembly) stopped working, leaving the glasses
wet. The drain flapper had worn out causing it to stick after the first
several drains, preventing it from opening completely during the final
drain. So it was back to RepairClinic.com for a quick fix. And the adventure
for Fred continued . . .
"I'll
be darned if I didn't break the shelf in the refrigerator," said
Fred. "That was easy enough to order and replace. Now, a couple of
weeks ago the refrigerator went on the fritz. But with RepairClinic.com's
perfect diagrams, I was able to determine that it was the freezer fan
motor because of the chirping noise.
"I bet
I've saved hundreds of dollars--$250 alone to diagnose and repair my refrigerator,"
continued Fred. "RepairClinic.com is such a great site. Diagnosis
is simple, parts arrive quickly and the price is right. If you like to
tinker, RepairClinic.com is the place to go."
Washing
Machine Maintenance Tips
Water-Fill
Hose Check-up
Don't
forget to check the hoses on your washing machine as part of your spring-cleaning.
These hoses become worn and brittle over time, and may leak or burst if
they're not replaced. Use stainless steel hoses for greater durability.
Clothes
Drum Clean-Up
It is a good idea to inspect the interior of your washer from time-to-time.
For front-loaders inspect the gasket between the tub and the door frame
for rips and tears or mold build-up. Wipe the gasket and any nooks and
crannies that aren't cleaned during the wash cycle. For top-loaders inspect
the interior tub for chips or scratches that could rust and damage your
clothes.
Check the Level of Your Machine for Peace and Quiet
To avoid the loud racket on the spin cycle and the surprise of discovering
your washer has moved across the room, make sure your appliance is on
solid ground and level. Use a contractor's level and the leveling legs
on the front of the washer to level the machine side to side. Then, tighten
the lock nut on the leveling leg to keep it adjusted properly. Many machines
have self-leveling back legs, after the front is level, tilt the machine
forward 6 inches and set it back down. If your machine doesn't have this
feature, use the same method you used on the front to level the rear of
the machine. It's always best to adjust the legs as short as possible
for greater stability.
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