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  1. Question: Ceiling Fans

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    DUH!:confused:

    DUH!:confused:
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    I can tell you that it is probably a bad...

    I can tell you that it is probably a bad transmission coupler. But why it should be bad in such a short period is beyond me, unless you overload the machine severely. One other reason is that the...
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    In an emergancy when the water won't stop...

    In an emergancy when the water won't stop running, you have to shut off the valve to the 1/4 inch tubing leading into the back of the fridge! The shut-valve is usually located under the sink or in...
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    Depending what model you have, it could be a bad...

    Depending what model you have, it could be a bad start relay, possibly a bad motor start switch, I've seen broken wires leading to the motor, and even bad motors themselves.
    This is NOT an easy...
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    Not enough info! Depending what model you have,...

    Not enough info!
    Depending what model you have, it could be a bad start relay, possibly a bad motor start switch, I've seen broken wires leading to the motor, and even bad motors themselves.
    This...
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    It sounds like the drain hose may be clogged,...

    It sounds like the drain hose may be clogged, check where it exits, perhaps if the hose clamp is too tight at the disposer connection it may restrict the flow. Not knowing more about the drain...
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    37 years of American made appliance service, ...

    37 years of American made appliance service, have NO idea about the foreign made Sh!x!
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    Is it a gas or electric dryer? What's the age,...

    Is it a gas or electric dryer? What's the age, how long is the vent? Just not enough info!
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    Jack is correct, sounds like a frozen or clogged...

    Jack is correct, sounds like a frozen or clogged drain tube that runs out the back of the fridge where you took the picture!
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    Tough call! Where do we start? Did you pay your...

    Tough call! Where do we start? Did you pay your gas bill? Could be an ignitor, could be a thermo-fuse if you have a long vent! Could be a thermostat or Hi-limit switch! Could be burner coils or a...
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    NO! Call the company and make them correct the...

    NO! Call the company and make them correct the problem, why live with that problem for as much money you have spent on that machine. The company knows about it, make them correct it!!!
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    The Maytag Neptune washer is a front load machine...

    The Maytag Neptune washer is a front load machine and in the past they have had problems as you have described, having to do with the rubber boot at the bottom of the door. Call the 800 number that...
  13. I don't know about your model dishwasher but some...

    I don't know about your model dishwasher but some have a High Temp water heat in the final rinse which some manufacturers call the Sani-Cycle. If the heating element is not working that may be the...
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    One problem it may be is that the evaporator fan...

    One problem it may be is that the evaporator fan motor bearings are bad, causing the squeak and poor cooling because of improper air circulation in the freezer compartment.
  15. Question: Maytag Dryer

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    To be able to help you, you should provide a...

    To be able to help you, you should provide a model number. The thermo-fuse is found on the front near the other thermostats on the blower housing. You need to remove the front of the dryer to gain...
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    On most older Kenmore wshers the timer dial will...

    On most older Kenmore wshers the timer dial will unscrew when turned counter-clockwise. If that doesn't work you may have a broken timer.
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    Never heard of a Prodigy dryer, although that's...

    Never heard of a Prodigy dryer, although that's not unusual with all the foreign brands that are coming into the country. Where are you located and where did you buy this dryer?
  18. Question: Kenmore dryer

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    Usually, the heating element is NOT the most...

    Usually, the heating element is NOT the most likely part that goes bad. Start checking the thermo-fuse and while you're back there also check the thermostats and if they are good then check the...
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    Commonly it has to do with the burner system, for...

    Commonly it has to do with the burner system, for instance a bad ignitor, thermo-fuse, flame sensor, burner coil set, and sometimes thermostats, all of which may be checked with an ohm-meter after...
  20. If you want to get it fixed, factory service...

    If you want to get it fixed, factory service charges and labor will probably run in the $100 to $150. Range. EC panel may be from $75 to $125 range, would be my guess.
    I just looked up the part and...
  21. As you may have noticed, not many people want to...

    As you may have noticed, not many people want to tackle electronic controlled panels and for good reason. They are not easy to diagnose, even when you get the factory service people to come out, many...
  22. While you were back there testing the thermostats...

    While you were back there testing the thermostats you should have also tested the thermal fuse for continuity besides the element also. The timer dial will not advance on the automatic cycles if no...
  23. Sounds suspiciously like a bad motor the way you...

    Sounds suspiciously like a bad motor the way you describe the problem. Bad start winding or bad start switch or even the motor bearings (bushings) may be bad. Fairly common in a 10 year old dryer. If...
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    Sounds like you may have it diagnosed correctly....

    Sounds like you may have it diagnosed correctly. Since it's new, do not start taking it apart and call the company since it's under warranty.
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    Looking at the parts diagram it appears to be a...

    Looking at the parts diagram it appears to be a Whirlpool produced for Sears. That motor reverses for the pump out. When the cycle is in the pump out mode, does it sound like it's trying to pump? In...
  26. Question: Hot water heater

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    If it's severely plugged and you can't unplug it,...

    If it's severely plugged and you can't unplug it, you may need to get a new one.
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    Without out a model number one cannot tell you...

    Without out a model number one cannot tell you whether your dishwasher motor reverses when it pumps out. Kenmore uses different manufacturers, some reverse the motor and others use a solenoid...
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    Electronic controlled appliances are not easy to...

    Electronic controlled appliances are not easy to diagnose for the average person unless you are sharp in the electronic field. At times just unplugging the washer for 15 minutes and then restarting...
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    The correct way is to change one wire at a time...

    The correct way is to change one wire at a time if the thermostat is the same as the old one. If you pulled all the wires off the old one without marking the wires, the only way is to look at the...
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    The dispenser has a solenoid-operated plunger and...

    The dispenser has a solenoid-operated plunger and when operating normally, it is closed to keep the Jet Dry from leaking out except when the solenoid gets energized during the rinse cycle. Whether...
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    The element is OK, they droop, as long as it's...

    The element is OK, they droop, as long as it's not touching the metal can, it's OK. The fan is located on the left, under the housing cover where you see the thermostat and thermal fuse. When it's...
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    I noticed you give good and honest answers but I...

    I noticed you give good and honest answers but I have to disagree with you on this one. In our area, Sears has a terrible scheduling problem, if you call them today, you may get them to come out...
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    I can tell you this, MOST dryers made the last 20...

    I can tell you this, MOST dryers made the last 20 years are NOT designed to take off the back to work on them. You have to get the front off and do your electrical testing. Unless you are familiar...
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    If there is a light on, there is no reason to...

    If there is a light on, there is no reason to check the breaker. How old is it? Does it have an electronic panel as the main control or does it have a manual timer. A model number would be great to...
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    Do you hear any type of noise after you push the...

    Do you hear any type of noise after you push the start button? If you hear a motor running until you open the door, then your broken belt is probably the culprit. If there is absolutely no noise then...
  36. Question: Slow ice maker

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    The above answer is correct, but since most...

    The above answer is correct, but since most people don't have a freezer thermometer, let me clarify. You did not say is where the appliance is located. If it's in your kitchen and the ambient...
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    Only thing I can suggest is to look in the user...

    Only thing I can suggest is to look in the user manual, as diiferent models use different methods of changing the clock settings.
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    My first impression also would be in the EC...

    My first impression also would be in the EC board. There is usually a start relay built onto the board but other times it is mounted separately. If you can find the schematic which should be stuck in...
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    Yes, the element shuts completely off when it has...

    Yes, the element shuts completely off when it has reached the regulating thermostat temp. You didn't say how you observed the element going on and off. If you saw it by having the dryer door open...
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    Dave, you can hear it in other parts of the...

    Dave, you can hear it in other parts of the house, depending where the dryer is located.
    It all depends how large your house is, you're not living in the Playboy Mansion, are you?
    I certainly...
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    OK, let's give it shot! Many times a metal...

    OK, let's give it shot! Many times a metal grinding noise in a Whirlpool dryer comes from an object stuck between the drum and the felt seal, mostly on the inside. Open the dryer door, using a...
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    While working in homes on repair jobs I've heard...

    While working in homes on repair jobs I've heard very low pitched humming noises coming from dryer exhaust vents, usually from the type with the single flap. This is when the dryer is NOT running. It...
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    Westinghouse dryers are known for the problem you...

    Westinghouse dryers are known for the problem you describe. The rear of the drum is held into place by a 1" steel ball riding in a plastic socket. With lots of use the plastic socket wears out and...
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    It's more of a problem a plumber would have an...

    It's more of a problem a plumber would have an answer for, they see a lot more of this than an appliance man. I think there is a plumbing section on this site.
    Good luck!
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    High pitched noises in a dryer is rarely the belt...

    High pitched noises in a dryer is rarely the belt but usually the drum rollers or the belt tension pulley. In few cases it can also be the motor bearings (bushings) , in which case you could try to...
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    The old fabric softener is the "gummiest goo" to...

    The old fabric softener is the "gummiest goo" to try to clean out of a washing machine. While rebuilding hundreds of used washers over three decades it was always a challenge to clean that crap out...
  47. NO, the problem is NOT with the timer! Neos is...

    NO, the problem is NOT with the timer! Neos is correct in his first assumption, that the drain hose is probably not high enough and the water runs into the tub but then right out again. Raise the...
  48. Wise decision! It is definitely a bad...

    Wise decision! It is definitely a bad transmission from the way you describe the results of your test. In the "old days" we always used to repair transmissions but in most cases it's not worth it...
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    I agree with all the above comments and by...

    I agree with all the above comments and by eliminating one component at a time you have done about all you can do. I concur with JackT's second comment that it may just be the freon equalizing...
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    Try unplugging it for 30 minutes then plug in...

    Try unplugging it for 30 minutes then plug in again to see if it reset itself.
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