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Washing Transmission Going Bad In Stacked Washer/Dryer Unit?I just had a repair man come out to my house and he said that my washing machine "transmission" is going out. He said not to do anything yet as it is an "expensive" item.

 

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Mildew Smell in Ice and Water from Refrigerator?The water and ice coming from my side by side refrigerator is mildewy.

 

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Frost Free Freezer Has Frost In It?Why is my frost free freezer getting frost inside it? Is my freezer/fridge going out? My fridge is about 10 years old. I was thinking maybe the seal isn't sealing correctly. We have already replaced the seal around the fridge which was $70.00 to replace. Should I get a new refridgerator?

 

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Water Not Running In My Dishwasher?My dishwasher doesn't work. It still sounds like it's working, but despite turning the tap, no water comes through. I thought maybe the pipe was clogged, but didn't want to pay for a plumber if it's easily fixable myself.

 

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Can Ice Packs Make Your Freezer Malfunction?I have freezer bags that I keep in the freezer to ice my sore joints. Can these cause my freezer unit to not work as well? My ice maker is not making ice and I saw a sign at work that the ice packs make the freezer hotter.

 

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Qmodel Commercial Ice Machine Not Working?My Qmodel (by Manitowoc) commercial ice machine won't go into harvest mode and is not making ice at all.

 

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Broken Garbage Disposal?Broken Garbage Disposal Request. My garbage disposal got jammed with a bone, I removed the bone now my sink won't drain. . .

 

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How do I re-insert the water tube to the ice maker water source?How do I re-insert the water tube to the ice maker water source? It was clogged so I removed it by pulling it out. There is a rubber hose extending from the back of the freezer which connects to a 3" long metal connecter tube which connects to another rubber section which feeds the ice maker.

 

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Bad Oven Door Gasket?Bad Oven Door Gasket. Will a bad oven door gasket affect cooking?

 

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Diagnosing a Problem with My Ice Maker?I need help diagnosing a problem with my ice maker.

 

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My Clothes Dryer Door Won't Stay Shut?I have a gas front loading clothes dryer, and the door or latch is not keeping the dryer closed. it will go fine awhile, then I suspect clothes bump into it and pop it open.

 

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Fix Your RV Fridge By Inverting ItWe bought a used RV (propane) refrigerator which had stood unused for quite awhile. We couldn't get it to keep cold. When we were about to give up on it, a friend told us how to fix it.

 

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Side by Side Freezer Door Not Closing Correctly?I have a Frigidaire, side by side refrigerator and I am having a problem with the freezer door. One has to make a big effort to close the door as It does not shut as freely as the refrigerator side does. What is the problem with the freezer door and how may I correct It? The gaskets are all in great condition and there Is not any food packages blocking the closing of the door. Any help regarding my question would greatly be appreciated. Thanks a lot!

 

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Kenmore Oven Beeps "F2"?My Kenmore oven keeps beeping F2. I lost my manual. Without calling the repair man, which will cost a fortune, does anyone know how to fix it?

 

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Prevent Dripping In Built-in Ice MakersFor refrigerators with built in ice makers, there are a lot of perceived problems with "excessive dripping" that can be "fixed" quite easily. This tip only works if you frequently use crushed ice and experience this.

 

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Drum in Frigidaire Washing Machine Dropped 2 inches?The drum dropped about 2 inches on my Frigidaire washing machine. It still spins but is making an awful noise. It's only about 5 years old. How do I fix it?

 

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Replacing the Seal in Kitchen Aid Dishwasher?I have an old Kitchen Aid dishwasher that needs a new seal. I purchased a new one but don't know how to replace it. Do I need to remove the door? If so, how?

 

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Ariston Gas Oven Not Working Well?I have an Ariston oven/grill and can't keep the oven element burning after I let off the knob. I've tried to move the thermo-coupler closer to the flame but no success.

 

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Replacing the Rubber Gasket for the Garbage Disposal?I have a question about replacing the black rubber gasket type thing in the sink of the garbage disposal. Does the old one come out, or do you push a new one on top of the old one?

 

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Do Old Kenmore Dryers Have a Circuit Breaker?My late 80's Kenmore Dryer worked one day, then just stopped the next. It won't turn, it won't heat, nothing happens! It's as if it came unplugged suddenly, but it didn't. Is there a circuit breaker in there somewhere like blow-dryers have in case they get too hot?

 

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George Foreman GRV660 Heating Element?Where can I find parts (heating elements) for a George Foreman GRV660?

 

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Repainted A Refrigerator?Does anyone have some ideas on how to repaint a fridge safely. I have a fridge that has rust on it due to having it cleaned with cleaners. It is not a flat surface but sort of patterned.

 

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Maytag Oven Not Getting Hot?My Maytag oven doesn't heat above 210 degrees, even in cleaning mode. Is it fixable?

 

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Green Stuff Appearing In Ice Cubes?A painter had to move my refrigerator to paint my kitchen. After moving it back the copper pipe sprung a leak. The painter stopped the leak by breaking off the pipe at the point of the leak and reconnecting it. He showed me green stuff inside the piece of pipe he broke off.

 

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Bosch Dryer Not Closing Properly?On my Bosch gas dryer the door is not closing properly and the dryer will not start? Any ideas?

 

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Dishwasher Not Running Hot Water?My dishwasher isn't running hot water. Any suggestions on how to get the hot water back?

 

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Kenmore Range Doesn't Heat Up?I have a Kenmore gas range that is eleven years old. The oven lights but will not heat up. Has anyone else had this problem?

 

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LG Bottom Freezer Lights Won't Turn Off?I have an LG Bottom Freezer. The inside lights are staying on and melting. Has anyone had this problem resolved and why hasn't there been a recall. Our lights stayed on all night even though the doors were closed. The heat melted the control panel cover and the light sockets. All the food was ruined and a severe fire hazard in now posed. We bought this less than 2 yrs. ago and spent $1500!

 

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Ice Maker Slowly Making Ice?My Kenmore ice maker is making ice very slow and ice is usually hollow.

 

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Washer Rinse Cycle Not Working?The rinse cycle on my washing machine does not work. Water trickles in, and it takes a long time to fill. The cold water cycle on my washing machine does not work as well. What caused this sudden problem, and what can I do to fix it?

 

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Cordless Kettle Sticking To Base?My cordless kettle is sticking to the base. Any suggestions?

 

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Hardwired Garbage Disposal Quit Working?My garbage disposal has quit working. I have pushed the reset button several times and get only a slight hum sound. There is no way to unplug and replug it, as the cord goes through the wall. Heaven only knows where it plugs in, help! Any suggestions?

 

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Maytag Neptune Stopped Spinning?Our Maytag Neptune washing machine quit spinning. The "best" Maytag repair person in our area has been out 3 times replacing, fixing, testing, etc. and it still won't work. It cycles fine but at the end it won't finish spinning to get the excess water off the laundry.

 

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Dishwasher Not Washing Dishes?My Kenmore dishwasher is about 8yrs old and all of a sudden it doesn't seem to do the wash cycle. It fills, makes some noise and then drains out. It had been cleaning poorly for a while prior to this. I am probably going to take it apart, just hoping for some idea on what to look for.

 

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Dishwasher Making A Humming Noise?I have a constant humming noise coming from the dishwasher. Any way to correct this problem other than by turning it off? Thanks!

 

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Roaster's Digital Timer Light Burned Out?I have had my grilling/roaster for some years now but the digital timer light on top next to the on/off switch has two bits of light out now. I was wondering if you would tell me where to get a new one as I do not want to throw it way, its too good.

 

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Dryer Won't Spin?How do I make the clothes dryer spin. It was working fine, it still gets HOT but won't spin. Please help.

 

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Resetting a Dishwashers Diagnostic Codes?I need reset the diagnostic codes for a Whirlpool dishwasher Model DU1145XTPB1.

 

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Fixing Washing Machine Leaks?We replaced the tub seal on the washing machine because it was torn up. After putting it back together we tested the low-water level cycle. It still leaks, but not from tub seal. We're very sure of this. The water comes from the brake/clutch assembly. We then noticed 2 small holes in the center (tubular part) of the inner tub but don't see how that could cause water to get down below. Is that possible?

 

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Charging a Sweeper Vac?I have had the worst luck with charging things. Mostly my sweeper vacs. Are you supposed to leave it on the charger at all times when not in use? I do that and every sweeper I get seems to lose its charge faster and faster until it just doesn't charge anymore. But when I don't charge it, it doesn't work either! Help!

 

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Disposal Blade is Not Rotating?When I turn on my garbage disposal it smells like burnt plastic. There is no smoke coming out and I push the reset button the blade is not rotating.

 

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Timer Control Switch for George Foreman Grill #GR38SIL?I am looking for the timer control switch for model #GR38SIL, serial

 

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Scratches on Stainless Steel Refrigerator?I have a stainless steel refrigerator and it has some fine scratches on the door. How can I remove them?

 

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Replacement Plates for George Foreman #GRP90WG?We have a George Foreman Grill (GRP90WG) we love it and use it at least 4 times a week since we bought it. Two of the plates that we us the most are losing their finish and stick. Can we order and replace these plates, the Steak plate P/N22741 and the Grilling Plate P/N 22740?

 

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Removing Fabric Softener from Washing Machine?I have a fairly new front loading Kenmore washer. The fabric softener dispenser is clogged and I can't get it out of the machine. It doesn't just slide out, like my last machine. How do you get it out?

 

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Removing Something Stuck in the Dishwasher?I know there is something that is stuck in the bottom of our dishwasher. I can hear it "crunching" when the dishwasher get to a certain point in the cycle. I had an appliance man here but because it wasn't making the noise at the time.

 

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Clothes Dryer Isn't Heating Properly?How do you repair a dryer that isn't heating properly?

 

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Washer Doesn't Spin Properly Using Cold Rinse Cycle?Why would my front load washer only have a successful final spin with warm water? If I do a cold rinse it always comes back as an unbalanced load.

 

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Repair Vacuum Cleaners Instead of ReplacingI replace inexpensive ($100) bagless vacuum cleaners about every 3 years, figuring that I have saved that value in disposable bags. But, when my latest vacuum lost its power, thrift overcame expensive habits.

 

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Steam Iron Spray Nozzle Not Working?I have a Morphy Richard's steam iron. It's spray nozzle is not working. Ii want to open the iron. How can I open it? It is model #40708, serial #40700.

 

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Replace Bushings to Extend Your Vacuum's LifeIn line with the vacuum cleaner cleaning. If you replaces the bushings (motor brushes), the vacuum will last another 5 or 10 years and have lots of suction.

 

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Fixing the Heating Element in a Coffee Maker?My year-old coffeemaker no longer gives me a hot cup of coffee. Is it worth the trouble to replace the heating element? Can the heating element be replaced?

 

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Ice Forming in Back of Refrigerator?I have a 2 door fridge/freezer, not the side by side ones, the half and half type. The freezer works perfectly but I have a problem with the refrigerator section. I defrost and clean it regularly but a week or so after defrosting, a very thick layer of ice forms at the back of the fridge.

 

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Dryer Not Running With Door Shut?All of a sudden my electric clothes dryer will only work with the door open. When you close the door it stops. Does anyone know what to do?

 

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Replacing Gasket on a Stovetop Espresso Maker?We have a stovetop espresso maker. When we replace the rubber gasket, the machine stops brewing. We tried wetting the gasket, tightening it, etc. to no avail. Then after a few failed attempts the thing starts working and consistently so.

 

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Replacing Power Cord on a Coffeemaker?How do I replace a damaged power cord on a Bunn coffeemaker?

 

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Rowenta Steam Iron is Leaking Water?My Rowenta steam iron is leaking water. I really don't want to have to buy another one. Is there some way to fix this problem? I have misplaced any paperwork that I have had. I would appreciate help. Thank you.

 

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Indesit WIE147 Washer Leaking?My washing machine keeps leaking during the wash cycle, it looks as if the water is coming from the soap dispenser and also from the bottom of the machine but that is hard to tell?

 

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Fabric Softener Dispenser Cup Stuck in Washer?I have a top loading GE washer. I was cleaning the fabric softener dispenser and the cup fell down into the shaft of the dispenser. How do I get it out? I was trying to twist off the top part of the dispenser. It doesn't move. The model # is WWRE626OD1WW. Thank you.

 

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Chest Freezer Will Not Cool Below 18 F?Chest freezer will only cool to 18 F. Is set on coldest setting. It's a Montgomery Ward 23 ft. and has been reliable for almost 30 years. Hate to trash it. Any ideas?

 

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Upright Freezer Not Getting Cold?I have received an upright freezer from a friend's family. The freezer was not used for a couple of years before the owner's passing. Before they turned it off, it had a slow freon leak. Now it will not cool at all. Is there a chance I can get this fixed?

 

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Frigidaire Icemaker Not Filling With Water?My Frigidaire Icemaker is not filling with water. The arm is also stuck in one spot. The tray is turning, so that still works. What could be the problem?

 

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Refrigerator Door Does Not Close Properly?My Kenmore refrigerator door does not close properly. It looks like the door has lowered a little. You can tell by the freezer door next to it which is higher up.

 

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Refrigerator Over Temperature Control Keeps Sounding?We have a Kitchen Aid Superba Side-by-side refrigerator. Everything is working fine, but our "Over temperature reset" button on the top control panel keeps coming on (many, many times a day) and gives off a high-pitched ringing noise.

 

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Kenmore Washer Error Code F 02?We own a Kenmore HE4T front load washer/dryer set. We have had it for 3 years. We are now getting a message of F 02 on the washer board. The warranty expired of course and we are looking for some advice.

 

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Top Loading Washer is Squealing?I have an Estate top loading washer. It squeals when changing cycles. Any ideas what is wrong and how to fix it?

 

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Dryer Not Getting Hot?I just replaced the heating element in my dryer but it still won't heat (drum rotates, just no heat). Any ideas what could be wrong?

 

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Water Puddling Under Crisper Drawers?Refrigerator problem. Water accumulates daily on floor of refrigerator beneath crisper drawers. There is enough each day to have to use a bath towel to remove. What could be causing this?

 

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Washer Rinse Water Has Terrible Odor?When I wash clothes and the washer is in the rinse cycle, the water has a terrible odor to it. This happens load after load and has been that way for a couple of months now. The tap water in the sinks does not have an odor. Any suggestions?

 

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Water Level Control on Washer Not Working?My washer will only fill a little. I have to hold the water level button over to fill it up. How do I fix it?

 

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Front Loading Washing Machine Tearing Clothes?We own a front loading washing machine that has started tearing our clothing when we do a load, any suggestions why this is happening?

 

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Key Symbol Displayed on Bosch Exxcel 1600?The "key" symbol has come up in the display of my Bosch Exxcel 1600 washer, and now it doesn't work. Any idea what that is?

 

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Repairing a Swiffer Vac?I am looking for advice to repair a Swiffer Vac. It turns on but the noise it makes sounds like the battery is about to die and it doesn't produce any suction. It seems to run for quite a long time like this so I don't think it's the battery but possibly the motor?

 

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Freezer Stopped Running?My GE freezer, model FUF14DPGRWH, ran for 2 to 3 hours before turning off.

 

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Dishwasher is Flashing CL Code But Door is Closed?My Frigidaire dishwasher just stopped working properly. It flashes a CL code and didn't finish its cycle. The CL code means that the door is not closed, but the door is closed. What can I do to easily fix this?

 

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Oasis Washer Error Code F-1?What does F-1 code mean on an Oasis washing machine?

 

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Soap Dispenser on LG Front Loader Stuck Closed?I have an LG Tromm front-load washing machine that's about 5 years old. The soap dispenser drawer is stuck and I can't get it open. I've tried everything, it acts like it's locked somehow.

 

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Oven Does Not Light on GE Xl44 Gas Range?I have a GE XL44 gas range. The stove is working fine, but the oven will not come on. We tried to light the pilot, but it still did not come on? Has anyone had a similar situation and how did you fix it?

 

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Washer Doesn't Spin All the Water Out?My washer spins, but not all of the water spins out.

 

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Whirlpool Senseon Dryer Drum Not Turning?I have a Whirlpool gold Senseon drying system and it turns on, but doesn't spin. I tried closing the door again, selecting a different load size, and cleaning the lint trap. Any ideas?

 

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Repairing a Rusty Dishwasher Rack?I have this rusty stainless steel dish washer rack. I have been trying all sorts of things to remove the rust, but it doesn't go away, any ideas?

 

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Clothing Wetter Than Normal After Washing?My clothes in my washer aren't coming out as dry as they once were. Could the spin cycle slow down. They are taking twice as long to dry in the dryer, so this is the only answer I can come to. Any suggestions?

 

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Washer Not Agitating?I have a GE washer that will not wash. It does all the other stuff; it just does not do the washing motion. Any help?

 

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GE Front Loader Won't Complete Wash Cycle Without Restarting?I have a GE front loader washer. It will not complete a full wash cycle without restarting it several times. I have been told it could be because of the wrong detergent or too much.

 

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Front Loader Leaves Black Marks on White Clothes?My front loader washing machine leaves black marks on my white clothes after they have been washed.

 

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George Foreman Parts in the UK?Can anyone tell me where I can get the trays that go under the George Foreman grilling machine, please?

 

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Refrigerator Exterior is Rusty?I need to find out what to do with the rusty exterior of our refrigerator. One side is really bad.Thanks.

 

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Washing Machine Isn't Filling With Water?The washing machine never fills with water. What is wrong?

 

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Kenmore Refrigerator Fan Keeps Coming On?I have a Kenmore side by side refrigerator, model # 106.5022102. It was purchased February 2004. The fan motor kicks on every 20 minutes for 2-3 minutes. The condenser coils are clean and the door seals are good.

 

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Ice Not Being Pushed Out of Ice Maker?The metal ejector blades that push the ice out has popped out of the plastic turner that pushes it out. How do I put in back in the hole for the turner to work?

 

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Washer Fast Spin Cycle Not Working?My washing machine no longer has "fast spin" in final cycle. What would cause this and is it repairable?

 

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Reducing Water Flow to Ice Maker?I have a Kenmore side-by-side refrigerator with an ice maker and dispenser. It seems to be dispensing too much water into the ice maker. When the ice drops, the ice cubes are so large that they stick together and don't break apart when dropped.

 

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Kenmore Freezer Not Automatically Defrosting?I have a Kenmore refrigerator model# 596-73824200, with freezer on bottom. The back of freezer wall keeps frosting up and then the refrigerator won't quit running.

 

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Microwave Not Heating?What is causing my microwave not to heat?

 

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Washer Will Not Spin a Full Load?My washer only spins on small or medium loads. It is a 2 year old Whirlpool. I had to replace the motor after 1 month, but that warranty is done. Will I have to replace motor again soon?

 

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GE Percolator Will Not Brew a Full Pot?I have a 12 cup GE percolator. It will perk one cup just fine, but if I fill I will have only hot water when the perking is done. Any ideas on why? I've cleaned it.

 

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Oven Not Heating Up Properly?My oven will only heat up to 300 degrees, even when the digital gauge is set to the 550 degree maximum.

 

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Frigidaire Dishwasher is Flashing HO While Washing?While washing, my Frigidaire dishwasher was flashing HO. What did that mean?

 

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Maytag Washer Not Working?My Maytag MDB7100 does not work. The power is good to the machine and to the door safety latch. However, the machine does not work and there is no illumination on the door panel.

 

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Front Loader Bangs During Spin Cycle?I have a 5.5 yr old Kenmore front load washer that is banging when it spins. I have checked the shocks and fear it is the bearings. Anyone out there who repairs these things that can give me advise how to fix it?

 

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Dishwasher Rack Coating is Coming Off?Does anyone have any suggestions on what I can substitute for the liquid vinyl dishwasher rack repair that is sold in bottles? The tines on my dishwasher rack are showing signs of wear and I would like to repair them before they get worse.

 

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Ice Maker Freezing Up?My ice maker keeps freezing up and after I unplug it for a day it works for awhile then freezes again.

 

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