Author Topic: Appliance Repair Thread -- Any Technicians Here? (Read 99352 times)

Work-for-ur-muny · « **Reply #20 on:** July 21, 2016, 05:05:57 PM »

Quote from: free pollard on July 20, 2016, 11:04:07 PM

Model number?

MHW6000... Maxima.

Anyway, I paid someone $100 to find out that I have to pay additional $300 for a new part.

I should really be giving more tzedaka.

Work-for-ur-muny · « **Reply #21 on:** July 21, 2016, 05:09:15 PM »

Quote from: MeirS on July 20, 2016, 11:27:32 PM

Any technicians able to fix the annoying typo in the thread title?

Sorry for that. I just realized what happened. The problem is that when typing in the body you have spell check, but not in the title line.

Anyway, JJ fixed it.

upside down · « **Reply #22 on:** July 24, 2016, 05:22:51 PM »

I am constantly finding "sweating" and condensation on the bottles inside my fridge. I do not constantly open and close the fridge and as far as I can see the door closes well. The food is cold I just wonder what might be causing this and if this is signaling a problem coming

ckmk47 · « **Reply #23 on:** July 24, 2016, 06:19:24 PM »

Quote from: upside down on July 24, 2016, 05:22:51 PM

I am constantly finding "sweating" and condensation on the bottles inside my fridge. I do not constantly open and close the fridge and as far as I can see the door closes well. The food is cold I just wonder what might be causing this and if this is signaling a problem coming

When it's very hot, I think it's normal. Is this happening even on cooler days or when your a/c is continuously on?

ckmk47 · « **Reply #24 on:** July 24, 2016, 06:21:22 PM »

Wall air conditioner that's over 10 years old, but used infrequently. It's not blowing cold.
My guess is it needs more coolant. Any recommendations for a repair guy?

aygart · « **Reply #25 on:** July 24, 2016, 06:23:13 PM »

Quote from: ckmk47 on July 24, 2016, 06:21:22 PM

Wall air conditioner that's over 10 years old, but used infrequently. It's not blowing cold.
My guess is it needs more coolant. Any recommendations for a repair guy?

Good chance it is worth replacing depending on how infrequently you use it. With a new one you will save a lot of electricity.

ckmk47 · « **Reply #26 on:** July 24, 2016, 06:28:11 PM »

It's in my ~~storage room~~ 2nd guest room. Would a new one be so much more efficient than one 10 or so years old?

aygart · « **Reply #27 on:** July 24, 2016, 06:32:05 PM »

Quote from: ckmk47 on July 24, 2016, 06:28:11 PM

It's in my ~~storage room~~ 2nd guest room. Would a new one be so much more efficient than one 10 or so years old?

It is definitely much more efficient but you would need to check the numbers to find out how much. Once you add repair costs.......

Live N Learn · « **Reply #28 on:** July 24, 2016, 09:33:16 PM »

Quote from: ckmk47 on July 24, 2016, 06:28:11 PM

It's in my ~~storage room~~ 2nd guest room. Would a new one be so much more efficient than one 10 or so years old?

A new one might not be too much more then a repair guy.

ckmk47 · « **Reply #29 on:** July 25, 2016, 12:28:47 AM »

Quote from: upside down on July 19, 2016, 08:27:01 PM

I have a window unit air conditioner which Although it gets the room quiet cold, the room stays very humid. Anyone experience this ever?

"If the air conditioner you buy is too big, the room will cool too quickly without removing enough humidity from the air."
also: On humid days, set the fan speed on low; the slower air movement removes more moisture from the air.
from: http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/news/2014/06/how-to-size-up-your-air-conditioner-needs/index.htm

joe1234 · « **Reply #30 on:** July 28, 2016, 10:17:19 PM »

i have a GE stackable washer/dryer, model GTUP270GM4WW. it keeps pausing and i have to press the start button for it to continue. any advice?

myi · « **Reply #31 on:** July 29, 2016, 11:02:35 AM »

Quote from: joe1234 on July 28, 2016, 10:17:19 PM

i have a GE stackable washer/dryer, model GTUP270GM4WW. it keeps pausing and i have to press the start button for it to continue. any advice?

Sounds like the switch which is by the door of the Dryer needs to be replaced! (the switch which senses when the dryer door is shut! )

joe1234 · « **Reply #32 on:** July 29, 2016, 02:59:11 PM »

Quote from: myi on July 29, 2016, 11:02:35 AM

Sounds like the switch which is by the door of the Dryer needs to be replaced! (the switch which senses when the dryer door is shut! )

Is it complicated that I need to call someone down or can I do it myself?

JTZ · « **Reply #33 on:** July 29, 2016, 06:55:29 PM »

Quote from: joe1234 on July 28, 2016, 10:17:19 PM

i have a GE stackable washer/dryer, model GTUP270GM4WW. it keeps pausing and i have to press the start button for it to continue. any advice?

Does either (washer/dryer) work OK?

joe1234 · « **Reply #34 on:** July 29, 2016, 07:52:21 PM »

Quote from: JTZ on July 29, 2016, 06:55:29 PM

Does either (washer/dryer) work OK?

Yes the dryer works perfectly

myi · « **Reply #35 on:** July 29, 2016, 08:06:02 PM »

Quote from: JTZ on July 29, 2016, 06:55:29 PM

Does either (washer/dryer) work OK?

Usually the washer and dryer have nothing to do with each other, except that they are on top of each other! If one works doesn't mean the other will or vise versa! ...

bubkiz · « **Reply #36 on:** July 31, 2016, 06:55:27 PM »

)Can replacing gaskets on a fridge, freezer and dishwasher be done DIY? (Not very handy)

Emkay · « **Reply #37 on:** July 31, 2016, 07:10:11 PM »

Quote from: bubkiz on July 31, 2016, 06:55:27 PM

)Can replacing gaskets on a fridge, freezer and dishwasher be done DIY? (Not very handy)

Yes, very simple. Some cheaper models can't be done though.

ckmk47 · « **Reply #38 on:** July 31, 2016, 08:24:10 PM »

Quote from: bubkiz on July 31, 2016, 06:55:27 PM

)Can replacing gaskets on a fridge, freezer and dishwasher be done DIY? (Not very handy)

yes. Read the manual, and Google and YouTube are your friend.

srap · « **Reply #39 on:** July 31, 2016, 09:35:07 PM »

Quote from: bubkiz on July 31, 2016, 06:55:27 PM

)Can replacing gaskets on a fridge, freezer and dishwasher be done DIY? (Not very handy)

Absolutely. My freezer door had about 25 screws that were hidden inside the gasket around the perimeter. It was just a matter of unscrewing, replacing, and screwing back again.

Quote from: myi on July 29, 2016, 11:02:35 AM

Sounds like the switch which is by the door of the Dryer needs to be replaced! (the switch which senses when the dryer door is shut! )

Before you replace the switch, does the dryer door shut perfectly? Maybe it is being jiggled out of place. Are there any black dots where the door grinds against the machine when closing it? It could be bent a bit out of shape (like if heavy things were kept on top).