In This Issue

	Message from the RepairGuru
	Texas nursing student saves a bundle.
	Smelly ice? Try this tip to reduce ice cube odors.
	Icemaker Too Slow? Here's how to speed it up.
	Featured Items

Featured Items

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Message from your RepairGuru®

Welcome to the June 2007 edition of the RepairClinic.com newsletter. As we get into the swing of summer, we have some icemaker tips this month that can help you cool things down. And if you don't have an icemaker, no problem: You can probably use one of our universal kits to easily add one to your existing refrigerator. See our featured items.

Meanwhile, read what Christy S. of Whitesboro, Texas has to say about her recent dry spell.

Texas Nursing Student Saves a Bundle

Christy S. of Whitesboro, Texas "In the south, iced tea is a big part of summer," said Christy. "And when our icemaker stopped working, we weren't very happy. For about a month, we bought ice by the bag from the convenience store. Well, it wasn't very convenient, and the cost was starting to add up."

Problem: Icemaker stopped making ice. What led her to RepairClinic.com: Online search for parts How she diagnosed the problem: Answered a few questions from the RepairGuru® then found the exact part needed. How she fixed it: Unplugged the refrigerator Removed the old water inlet valve Installed new water inlet valve Plugged in refrigerator Part needed: Screwdriver Pliers

Christy, a nursing student in Whitesboro, Texas, quickly grew tired of running to the store to fill her glass with ice and decided to take matters into her own hands. She

disconnected the water line to her refrigerator's icemaker to make sure it wasn't clogged. When water shot out immediately, she felt confident that the problem was somewhere between the water line and icemaker.

"I figured that the problem was likely the water valve, so I went online to the manufacturer website, and then to various websites, looking for parts," said Christy. "But I couldn't find the part I needed without a part number. Then, I was lucky enough to find the RepairClinic.com website. The RepairGuru asked me a few questions, and within minutes I found the exact water valve I needed and placed an order."

When Christy received the water valve a few days later, it took her about an hour to install it with just a screwdriver and a pair of pliers. "It was so easy, and it felt so satisfying to do this on my own," said Christy. "A service call probably would have been $100, plus parts and labor. RepairClinc.com probably saved me $150 or more.

"The next time I need to do a repair around the house, I'll go directly to RepairClinic.com. They offer the

troubleshooting help I need, and they have the parts to get the job done right - at the right price."

Two Tips to Try This Month

Smelly ice? Try this tip to reduce ice cube odors
The two biggest culprits to causing smelly ice are caused by uncovered or unsealed food in the refrigerator or freezer, or poor household water quality.

To prevent food odors from affecting your ice, be sure to put all food products in tightly sealed containers. This is especially true for very strong smelling foods such as onions or garlic.

Your water quality is also a factor. To get the best smelling cubes you have to start out with fresh, clean water. If your refrigerator is equipped with a built-in water filter, be sure to replace it every six months, even if you haven't used much ice or water. If your refrigerator doesn't have a built-in filter it's easy to add one to the water supply line. A water filter will remove impurities and will filter out sediment and other particles that might clog your water inlet valve. You can find water filters here.

Icemaker too slow? Here's how to speed it up
Icemakers have a molded tray that fills with water to create the ice cubes. The tray temperature needs to reach between 10 and 15 degrees Fahrenheit before the icemaker will dump the ice into the bin. There are several things that can prevent the icemaker from reaching this desired temperature:

1) Freezer or Refrigerator Door Gasket: Check the door gaskets for gaps or tears, replace if any damage is found which is preventing a tight seal around the door.

2) Condenser Coils: The condenser is usually located underneath the refrigerator behind the front toe-kick panel and looks like a series of tubes with fins attached, similar to a radiator. Use a condenser cleaning brush (essentially a long narrow bristle brush) and your vacuum cleaner to remove any lint or dirt build-up.

3) Usage Patterns: Monitor how often the freezer door is being opened, and whether family members are accidentally leaving it open. Refrigerators are slow to recover from these activities.

4) Proper Loading: Look at how the freezer is loaded; an improperly filled freezer could block the air circulation. Be sure not to pile food against any vent ducts or holes.

5) Location, Location: If the ambient temperature of the room fluctuates widely, such as in a garage during the summer, consider moving the freezer to a location with a more consistent, lower temperature.

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