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Repairing a Dodge Ram Heater?I just purchased a 1997 Dodge Ram Sport. The owner informed me that a part was needed on the firewall conected to the two hoses coming from heater core. What part or parts are they?

 

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4 Wheel Drive Not Working on Ford Ranger?I have put 2 new hubs and bearings on my front wheels. Now my 4-wheel drive won't work. Anyone know the answer? It is a 98 Ford Ranger. Thank you.

 

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98 Ford Ranger Heater Not Working?Does anyone know why it would not work? If so please let me know, it is getting cold and colder. Thank you.

 

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Inserting Bobbin Case Holder?How do I get the bobbin case holder back into my Singer sewing machine model 3323?

 

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V3820 Food Saver Light?I can not get the tray light to go out. I cleaned both the upper and lower tray. The light still will not go out.

 

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Maytag Front Loader Error Codes?I have a Maytag MAF1300AAW front loader washing machine. It goes through the wash cycle as many times as I like, but as soon as it tries the rinse cycle it stops with error number 2 on the screen. No Fs or Ds before or after the 2, just error number 2. If I select the final spin cycle it does that quite happily and turns off, but it will not look at the rinse cycle.

 

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Washer Not Emptying or Spinning?My Kenmore 417 washer will not completely empty and spin.

 

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Error Codes on Maytag Maxima Washer?An error code F06 and E02 is flashing on my washer.

 

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Truck Blower Won't Turn Off?I have a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 with the auto start installed well over a year ago to help either cool or warm up the truck, in the good city of brotherly love. As of this week, the blower in the truck remains on even when the truck is turned off.

 

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Janome Sewing Machine Won't Change Stitch Type?I have a Janome New Home 18w machine and although I have had it 20+years it has served me well. The stitch selector changes to different stitches, but it only sews in running stitch. I spoke to a mechanic who told me it's not worth repairing?

 

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Compact Washer Error Code F05?My compact Maytag washer MHWC7500YW is displaying an error code F05.

 

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Chevy CK 1500 Heater Not Working?How do I know if the heater switch is bad in a 1999 Chevy ck1500 truck?

 

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Riding Mower Won't Start?Where is the gizmo on my 16.5 MTD riding mower (15 yrs old about) that will let me push it out of gear. It is stuck in a field and won't start up so. I need to push it. Thank you very much.

 

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Beaumatic Washer Dryer Not Spinning?The washer works fine on all other cycles, but will not spin on any part of cycle 3 (30 degree wash). Any ideas?

 

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Dodge Pickup Heater Won't Blow Hot Air?My '99 Dodge pickup won't blow hot air. It blows fine, but doesn't get hot. It blows about room temperature.

 

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2010 Chevy S 10 Heater Not Working Properly?I have a 2010 Chevy S 10. The heater makes a loud scraping noise and sometimes it doesn't heat properly.

 

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Sewing Machine Self Threader Quit Working?My Singer sewing machine self threader was working fine and just quit working one day. It seems that something must be off alignment. Everything else is working wonderfully.

 

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No Power to Sewing Machine Foot Pedal?I have an old Husqvarna Lily 530, I have power to my machine, but not to my foot pedal. I have checked the pedal and it is good.

 

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Steam Press 7 Not Working?I have a Magic Steam Press 7. It is completely dead. Please advise.

 

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Draining Lawn Mower Oil?How do I drain oil from a gas powered lawn mower?

 

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Maytag Front Loader Error Codes?It gave me a code of F02 what does this mean?

 

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Error Code F28?What does an error code F28 on a coin op commercial front load washer mean?

 

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Repairing a Doll?Where in Greensboro can I find someone to fix my broken doll, her butt is broken. Thanks.

 

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Bread Machine Will Not Knead?I have a new Hitachi HB-B101 bread machine that has been sitting for 2 years. I tried to use it today, but it will not knead.

 

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Ice Maker Not Dispensing Ice?My Amana refrigerator ice maker does not drop the ice when the lever is pushed to get the ice. What is wrong? It was always working till just this week.

 

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John Deere Riding Mower Won't Restart After Use?I have a SX85 John Deere rider that after it has been run and is hot won't start in neutral. But if it sits a day or so it will start right up. Not sure what the problem is.

 

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Maytag Washer Displaying Error Code F02?We have F02 code on our Maytag Epic. We cleaned out the drain, but it still is not draining properly and the code F02 keeps coming up. What else can we do to fix the problem?

 

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MTD Drive Lawn Mower Won't Shut Off?I have a MTD drive lawn mower. It starts with the key, runs, and it even cuts the grass, but it will not shut off. I have to close the choke to get it to shut off. Any one have any idea why this is?

 

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Trouble Sewing a Zigzag Stitch?I'm doing zigzag stitch, but I have observed that it has straight stitches.

 

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Mark on Patent Leather Shoe?I don't think this one is a scuff mark, but I'm not sure. I accidentally rubbed my other shoe with this one and it caused a streak looking mark. When I touch it, it doesn't feel or look shiny. I know it's not that big of a deal, but I'd still like to know if there's a way to give it back that gloss in case it were to happen again. :(

 

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Lawn Mower Backfiring and Won't Crank?I have a Yard Machine riding mower. My husband was mowing the yard. When he was about half done the mower backfired and shut off. We haven't been able to crank it since. It only backfires.

 

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Maytag Error Codes?What does the code LD mean on the Maytag 30000?

 

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Refrigerator Not Cooling?I have a Kenmore top freezer refrigerator unit. The power is on, however my refrigerator is not getting cold.

 

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Removing the Control Panel on a Refrigerator?I have taken out all the screws on control panel on my Kenmore (frig side) to put the light button back in the hole. I can't get the control panel to come off of the frig. How do I do this without tearing it up?

 

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Take-up Lever Knee Peddle Not Working?My knee peddle for the take-up lever on my industrial Consew is all of a sudden not working. It feels like it is not connected to anything and there is no pressure behind it. What could be the cause, and how do I fix it?

 

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Repairing a Leather Couch Cushion?I have a lovely overstuffed leather couch. Both the seat and back cushions are attached. The center seat cushion is much flatter and more squished than the others, so I'd like to re-stuff it....

 

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Yardmachine Mower Keeps Stalling?My Yardmachine starts, but cuts off.

 

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Mower Rusting on Underside?I was just wondering if it is advisible to oil spray the underside of an older mower with rust and metal rot happening?

 

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Repairing a Typewriter Key?I have a Canon ES 33-ll/ES 43 typewriter. The electric typewriter works great except that the "T" key just stop working.

 

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Stitchmaster Stem Press Not Heating?My mega stem press iron has stopped heating half way through my ironing. I've turned it off and on again but it didn't heat up. Can the thermostat break? The lights are all coming on, but it does not heat.

 

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Kenmore Refrigerator Stopped Working?I have a Kenmore side by side model #795.5881. It quit working completely.

 

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Liner for Glider?Where can I get a liner that goes over the coils in a glider? I bought a glider at a thrift store, but I threw the liner away because it was dirty/smelly. Is there an alternative for a liner?

 

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No Spark on Mower?I have a BandS 15 hp OHV motor. There is no spark. Tester shows current to the spark plug, but no plug. I changed the plug and now no spark.

 

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GFCI Outlet Not Working?A kitchen outlet was changed to a surge protection outlet with light indicator by a licensed electrician less than a year ago. The outlet will not work and the light indicator is still on.

 

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Replacement Mattress Supports for Sofa Bed?What do you call the mattress supports that hold the mattress on the sofa bed frame when it is pulled out? They keep the mattress in place on the frame, usually at the foot. Does any one know where they can be purchased?

 

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Washing Machine Showing Error Code F02?I cleaned the hose in back of the washer out and cleaned the filter under the machine and am still getting sud and fo2 codes.

 

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Maytag Error Code?My Maytag washer mfw1012 displayed the F23 error code. Does anyone know what this means?

 

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Maytag Front Load Washer Not Rinsing?My washer is on rinse cycle but no longer works. It is flashing H and F.

 

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Kenmore Refrigerator Not Getting Cold?I have a Kenmore refrigerator with bottom freezer, model #59666032600. The freezer works, compressor works, and the compressor fan works, but the refrigerator does not get cold. The air regulator gate in the refrigerator opens and closes okay.

 

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Kenmore Icemaker Not Working Properly?I have a Kenmore top freezer fridge with ice maker. It still makes ice but not enough to cover bottom of the bin.

 

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Washer Stop Working?OK I changed mother board and the controller on the bottom. I cleared all codes with 88 at the end. When I turn it on sometimes I will get a small click after the door locks when the water turns on and it won't run.

 

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Refrigerator Freezing Food on Bottom Shelf?My side by side Amana freezes food on the bottom shelf only. Not in the drawers under it or the shelves above.

 

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Home Repairs for Low Income Families?Is there any help for gas line repair? I am on a fixed income.

 

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Washing Machine Leaking Water from Bottom?I have a Whirlpool Cabrio. Water is leaking from the bottom, as well as it sounds as though there are coins in the machine? The washer is not old, maybe 6 years old or so.

 

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Toro Mower Won't Start?I was driving my Toro and I ran something over. It stopped immediately. I made sure that nothing was stuck and the blades were all clean. Now the mower won't start. It makes no sounds at all.

 

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Garden Tractor Keeps Blowing Fuse?My garden tractor blows the fuse only when I turn it off.

 

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Kenmore Ice Maker Problem?The ice gets stuck on top of the ice maker then water pours out and won't stop running.

 

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Repairing a Singer Steam Press?My steam press machine, model MSP7 S/N 79125437, was working fine then all of a sudden it just quit. No light is coming on. When you turn it on you can hear the relay click and that's it.

 

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Replacement Parts for the Handy Stitch Sewing Machine?I have had my Handy Stitch for at least 10 years. Over the years of moving and cleaning I have managed to misplace the bobbin pin. I need to know how I can get a replacement bobbin pin for my Handy Stitch.

 

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Remote Won't Close Garage Door?I have followed the instructions in programming the remote. It works to open the door, but not to close the door.

 

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Sewing Machine Continues Stitching?I have a white sewing machine, model W1750 D'lite sewing machine that my aunt purchased and gave to me. It sews fine both straight and zigzag. The problem is that it won't stop stitching when you hit the stop button or release the foot pedal.

 

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Repairing a Sewing Machine?So I was using my mom's sewing machine and the circle thing on the right side was being funky so I turned it and stuff and this little metal hook-like piece fell out. Now the machine doesn't sew. What did I do?

 

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Repairing Pin Hole in a Stainless Steel Pan?I have a 6 qt stainless steel pan that has a tiny pin hole and was wondering how to fix it.

 

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Teflon Coating Coming Off Foreman Grill?The black paint came off of part of the grill plate. It is still working fine. What difference does it make?

 

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Replacing Leather Caning on Old Chair?I have an antique, hand-made chair that was caned in leather 1/4 inch strips of leather. The pattern is horizontal, totally horizontal from side to side, but the back to front strips criss-cross diagonally.

 

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Repairing a Gliding Chair?On the glider there's a piece that sits within the wood of the glider side that has come out - the screws are worn and need to be reinserted. How do I figure out how to take that one piece off without having to disassemble the entire glider?

 

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Bolens Riding Mower Safety Switches?How many safety switches are there and where are they located on a Bolens riding mower, 13an683g163?

 

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Brother Sewing Machine Needle in Wrong Position?The whole mechanism that goes from the top of my machine down to holding the needle has shifted. The needle will not go down into the machine. It is to the left of the hole.

 

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Opening a Singer Fabric Steam Presser?My presser is locked shut and I am unable to open it. Could someone please tell me how I can open it? I am sure that something broke inside the knob where you lock and unlock it.

 

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Husqvarna YTH2348 Won't Start?I have replaced the battery and starter, but the motor turns over slowly like the battery is weak. If I pull out the plugs it turns faster. What else could be my problem?

 

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Repairing Dolls?Where can I find someone to fix some dolls up. They are in need of restoration.

 

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Electronic Typewriter Troubleshooting?I have a Silver Reed Ex 56 typewriter. It is in good shape, except when turned on, the carrier moves noisily all the way to the right. It stops there, sputters loudly, and will not return to the start margin.

 

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Icemaker Not Dumping Ice?My Kitchenaid refrigerator is making ice, but it is not dumping. I melted all the ice in the ice maker and I can hear the water filling. A couple hours later there is ice, but is not dumping. What is the problem?

 

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Maytag Washer Error Codes?What does error code F50 mean?

 

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Washer Not Spinning?Why is my washer flashing 3E and not spinning? What can I do?

 

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Gas Squirting Out of Carburetor Area on Riding Mower?I have a Craftman 16.5 turbo cooled rider. When I start the engine gas shoots out of the carb filter area. What could cause that?

 

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Flashing Red Light on Smoke Detector?I have five hardwired smoke detectors with battery backup. I changed the batteries today, four of them show a green light and one has a flashing red light; it's not beeping.

 

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Maytag Washer Displaying Error code F33?Maytag model MHWZ400TQ00 displays F33 error code and stops before cycle finishes. What does this code indicate?

 

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Poulan Riding Mower Won't Start?I have a Poulan Pro Hydrostatic riding mower. When you start the mower nothing happens, no sound, nothing. I replaced the battery this morning and still nothing, the ground wire is good. I can not find a fuse. The model # is PB195H42LT, serial# is 022112D003206.

 

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Perfume Spray Bottle Won't Work?How do I get a brand new bottle of perfume to spray?

 

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Windshield Washer Not Spraying?Washer fluid comes out of the hose when it is not connected to the wiper. When it's connected to the wiper, it doesn't come out.

 

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Kenmore Refrigerator Not Dispensing Ice?I have a 2012 Kenmore French door bottom freezer refrigerator, that is making ice, but the ice will not dispense. The water works. There is no noise when the dispenser paddle is pushed. The auger is in the correct position. Maybe it needs a new motor?

 

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Repairing a Slatted Wood Room Divider?How do you repair an old room divider where the paper is damaged?

 

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Maytag Error Codes E1 and F6?I have a Maytag front load washer 3000 series. It will not start and error codes E1 and F6 flash on the screen.

 

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Fixing Lumpy Sofa Cushions?I have a Broyhill sofa and the cushions are extremely lumpy. Are there any fixes for this?

 

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Repairing a Bent Sofa Bed Frame?My sofa bed frame scraped the floor when I open it. I moved recently and think something heavy was set on it during the move.

 

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Maytag Error Code?My Maytag washing machine will begin washing for a minute or two. After a minute or two it will stop and L6 appears on the screen. Today is the second day this has happened. Can you please explain to me what's L6 and how can I correct the problem?

 

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MTD Riding Mower Won't Start?I have a MTD 46" riding mower 18 hp, MD#SWC483021. All my mower does is click when trying to start it. I put a new solenoid on and replaced the starter. The battery is good and it still does the same thing.

 

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Washer Flashing Error Codes E1 and F9?My washer is flashing E1 and F9 and the door won't open.

 

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Maytag Washing Machine Error Codes?I have a Maytag 4000 that is displaying f70/f71 codes.

 

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Sewing Machine Stuck on Zigzag Stitch?My Dressmaker s-3000AB machine seems to be stuck on zigzag stitch. I've turned the knobs to the correct settings, but still no straight stitch.

 

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Singer Steam Press 7 Not Heating UP?I have a Singer Steam press and the lights come on, but it does not heat up.

 

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Maytag Maxima Error Codes?I have a Maytag Maxima washer; what do codes f06, e02,and f01 mean?

 

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Maytag Washer Error Codes?I have a Maytag front load washer, 2000 series (MHWE201). What does F1 E2 tell me? The door locks, I can unlock with switch pull cord only. I just cleaned the hoses and filter and put them back. It has leaked, but seems to have stopped that problem. It also displays E2 F5.

 

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Fuse on Lawn Tractor Keeps Blowing?Every time I turn the key to start my lawn tractor the inline ignition fuse pops instantly. Is it a relay or a bad ground? It is a 16.0 hp Sears lawntractor from 1992.

 

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Finding a Wind Chime Repair Service?Where can I find a service or person that will repair my wind chimes in the Minnesota Twin Cities area?

 

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Replacing the Fuses in a Wheel Horse 244H Mower?Where are the fuses in a Wheel Horse 244H?

 

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Maytag Washer Error Codes?I own a Maytag 9000 series steam washer. After starting, when running water, it displays "sud" followed by F 35 what can I do?

 

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Replacing the Plastic Slide Guide on a Popup Camper?I can replace all of the grey plastic slide guides on my popup camper, except the one on the right rear. The reason is there is no way to get behind the guide to fasten/hold the nut that I can figure out, unless I completely remove the bed platform.

 

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Repairing the Bottom of a Glider Chair?How do I change the metal mechanism on the glider part because the bearings are coming out?

 

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Turning on a Kenmore Ice Maker?How do I turn the ice maker back on? There is a nice off button to push and I believe it is off. How do I turn it on? It is a Kenmore side by side bottom drawer. It is 2 years old.

 

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Inserting a Zigzag Cam?How I do I insert a zigzag cam?

 

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Repair Parts for a Glider Chair?I have a glider bearing of 7/8, with 1 in. shoulder, and 1/4 in thick with total length of 1 1/2 in and bolt 3/8 in diameter. Where can I find this?

 

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John Deere Ride On Mower Won't Start?I took my mower out of the garage yesterday, it wouldn't start because the battery was down so I had to boost it. I started the mower and put it on slow idle to let the battery charge.

 

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Maytag Bravo Washer Flashing Error Code F51?My Maytag Bravo top load washer got wet in 8 inches of flood water. It is now flashing F51 error code. What can I do to fix it?

 

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Removing Oil Drain Plug for Snapper Mower?I cannot get the oil drain plug out, it is stripped. What do I do?

 

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Lawnmower Pull Cord Jerks Backwards?I just discovered this site. Really neat. I have a Husqvarna (Sears) rear powered walking lawn mower with Briggs and Stratton engine. I was mowing today, but the mower started making knocking or clicking noises now and then.

 

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Riding Mower Starts Missing?I have a 15 hp Briggs & Stratton IH engine mower. The engine starts missing after running for 30 minutes.

 

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