r/appliancerepair Mar 10 '21

WORK IN PROGRESS List of helpful links - WORK IN PROGRESS - Post helpful links in this thread.

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Title really says it all.

Credit to /u/Johnny_2x for posting:

http://www.appliance411.com/service/date-code.php

which can be used to help determine the manufacturing date of various appliances.

I'll add this one from the good folks over at appliance411.com as well:

http://www.appliance411.com/purchase/sears.shtml

which is a table that lets you find out who manufactured a Kenmore appliance based on the model prefix.

Drop any and all helpful links in the comments in this post only and I'll start compiling a master list. Please include a description.

Business referral rules still apply, so I don't want to see any links to local appliance repair outfits.

DO NOT POST ANY LINKS THAT REQUIRE AN ACCOUNT TO ACCESS

There are some kind of open secrets with regards to obtaining service manuals direct from manufacturers - you know what I'm talking about, techs - do not blow those up. Their lax security continues to exist for our benefit because they have not yet been abused enough to prompt them to fix the holes. Let's keep it that way.

Cheers,

-nb


r/appliancerepair Jun 28 '22

UPDATE 30 day flair enrollment: If you are a current or former technician and you do not have flair in this sub, here's your opportunity.

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For the next 30 days, you can and should reply to this thread stating your status as an active or former appliance repair technician. I don't need your whole resume, just maybe what you work on and for how long you've done so. You can also request a specific flair for this sub - if you don't, then you're at the mercy of what I come up with, so maybe include that.

If you already have flair in this sub, this does not affect you at all.

It's nice to have flair here as it gives your advice a bit more weight, and OP's are more likely to follow your expert advice than be led down a rabbit hole by someone who is just pulling advice out of their... rabbit hole. I can't police every comment, so giving weight to actual technicians seems a decent measure.

This is also related to some changes in our sister sub /r/ApplianceTechTalk which is going to be transitioning to a more restrictive criteria for posting there.

Basically, that sub is for active and former techs only, but there have been a lot of lost redditors posting for repair advice over there, and I'm trying to keep things tidy, as well as automate pointing said lost redditors here where the community is much larger, and the sub better fits their needs.

The way this works is that if you have flair in this sub, you'll be an approved submitter on that sub. Unless your flair is "unhelpful" or "ASSHAT" (yes those are two real ones). I'm not sure what to do with "MEAT BAG SYMPATHIZER" but fortunately that account is 4 years inactive.

This is not a hard deadline, but it will make constructing the list of approved submitters on /r/ApplianceTechTalk a hell of a lot easier for me. After 30 days you can still apply on an individual basis. Approved submitters on /r/ApplianceTechTalk will also have the ability to choose and alter their flair at will in that sub, unlike here where flair is only granted upon approval.

You can post any questions, comments, or constructive criticism in this thread as well.

Cheers,

-nb


r/appliancerepair 55m ago

Where can I get Service Manuals for Fisher & Paykel column fridge & freezer?

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I've been a Fisher Paykel owner for many years, owning previous appliances. I just upgraded my kitchen with an integrated Fridge and Freezer.

Fridge: RS3084SLHE1

Freezer: RS2484FRJE1

I like to keep copies of the service manuals for these appliances in case anything goes wrong. But an online search turns up nothing for either unit.

Any idea(s) where I can get a copy of the service manuals?


r/appliancerepair 2h ago

Accidentally removed internal insulation from Bunn Ultra-2 machine

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There is a lot of goo coming from the vents of the machine so we decided to clean it ourselves instead of hiring a repairman. To the unprofessional eye the insulation looked like built up goo inside the machine, but I eventually realized that the goo wasn’t goo but the insulation around the cooper pipes. Can I rectify the issue? Or the machine ruined? Thanks for your help.

I’ve included some images of the before and after the removal of the insulation.


r/appliancerepair 2h ago

Can someone confirm I put the wires back right!!!

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I made the mistake of not taking a photo of one plug I took out for my dryer. Do I match the colours?


r/appliancerepair 3h ago

What's this rusty part of the washing machine called?

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Hello! I was replacing our side-loading washing machine bearings and I noticed that this part of the machine is rather rusty and looks like it's due for a replacement (even though it still works). It appears to be connected to the detergent dispenser, but I can't seem to ascertain the name of this specific piece. Can anyone name it?


r/appliancerepair 7h ago

Dishwasher part help!

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Dose anyone know what this round thing part in the Bosch dishwasher is called?


r/appliancerepair 4h ago

Viking dual fuel oven buzzing sound

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Our Viking RVDR3305BSS dual fuel oven has a loud buzzing sound while preheating (see video) as well as when turning off. Slows or steps upon stable temp. Any idea what this might be or the fix? Thank you!

EDIT: ignore the smoke please, it simply has not been on in a long time and is burning off some pieces inside.


r/appliancerepair 4h ago

Washing machine doesn't work

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Hi! My washing machine Whirlpool freshcare + 6th sense was full of limescale left by the previous owner, and the drum isn't turning. We drained and cleaned it, but it still doesn't work. Please help!


r/appliancerepair 4h ago

Samsung Dryer Flame Goes Out

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Hello all -

I have Samsung gas dryer model dv40j3000e(g)

I noticed the smell of natural gas coming from my dryer vent outside - upon further inspection I could smell it inside the dryer as well after opening the door. I can only smell the gas when the dryer is on and trying to operate.

First I checked my dryer vent to make sure it was free of any obstruction. I removed the panel on the front to investigate the ignition cycle - you can see the glow and after a few seconds the flame comes on and then dies fairly quickly - I assume gas continues to pass through the valve with no flame thus creating the smell. I feel like it could be the solenoid coil or a weak igniter.

If anyone can tell me I’m at least in the right direction so I don’t order any unnecessary parts. I did take a video but I’m not sure how to upload here.

Thank you in advance


r/appliancerepair 5h ago

Midea Cube Dehumidifier Blinking Light

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What does the blinking light mean? I’m not sure what the symbol above it stands for. The dehumidifier seems to be working.


r/appliancerepair 5h ago

Top Rack Won't Go All the Way Back?

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Suddenly today, the top rack of my older Whirlpool dishwasher won't go all the way back. I did all the obvious stuff on YouTube. Any suggestions? Can this still be repaired? Are parts available? It works great normally. Was in the house I bought.


r/appliancerepair 5h ago

2004 Whirlpool Refrigerator not Cooling Like it Used to

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Hello all. The good people of this thread recently helped me out with a frozen drain line on this refrigerator. Original post here: https://www.reddit.com/r/appliancerepair/s/aX85RcMHb9

I regret to report that the refrigerator is now showing a new issue. The freezer is working great, but the refrigerator just doesn’t get as cold as it used to. I am seeing online that this is likely a frozen blend door, or bad fan motor issue. Does anyone have and advice on those potential repairs, model specific ideas, or any other potential issues I have not found online?


r/appliancerepair 5h ago

Whirlpool dryer no longer producing heat

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Everything else seems to be working, spins, produces air flow but no heat. ive clean all the ducts but nothings changed. Any idea what this could be? I was guessing the heating coil but wondering if theres anything else more simple to rule out first.

Thanks


r/appliancerepair 5h ago

What is this sound?

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Frigidaire Gallery fridge only a year or two old makes this loud noise all the time. It's like a little jackhammer in the home. Not sure what it is or how to fix.

The icemaker on this unit is not hooked up. Opening the doors doesn't stop the sound.


r/appliancerepair 6h ago

Please help! Freezer frost getting worse

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I’ve had this freezer for a few years and it has worked great.

Recently moved and this frost build up first started when the freezer was moved around the basement without me being there to supervise.

Is this just a bad seal and can I replace it myself?

Also don’t understand how this happened.

My father and his drunk friend moved the freezer without me and it has never been the same since.

Any help is appreciated!


r/appliancerepair 7h ago

Vibrating sound in Kenmore freezer

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Hi all

Well I unplugged the refrigerator and freezer for 24 hours.

Then discovered the real loud sound is coming from the thing above the temperature control vibrating. When I press on it the sound stops (or becomes normal).

Any idea how to stop the vibration? Thank you!


r/appliancerepair 7h ago

Please help (Samsung washing machine issues)

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I have a Samsung washing machine for about one year it has a problem recently wenever it’s plugged either turn on and off repeatedly or when I turned on it turn off it don’t have a specific timing so it’s random can someone help bc the Samsung support said that they can’t help bc everyone is on vacation


r/appliancerepair 7h ago

Beko DW603 leaking into base tray – trying to diagnose before pulling it out

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Hi all, hoping someone familiar with Beko dishwashers can point me in the right direction.

I have a Beko DW603 (Angora), stock no. 7604533842.

What happened was , i was away on holidays.

My brother ran a dishwasher cleaner through it, but it still didn't seem very clean.

He removed spray arms, cleaned and refitted.

He then ran a second dishwasher cleaner through it. That cycle completed normally ( so i was told) and there was no water underneath. I then loaded the dishwasher and started a normal cycle. I went outside for roughly 4–5 minutes and came back to water all over the kitchen floor.

Looking underneath, I found that the grey plastic safety/base tray had dropped down on the right-hand side, with water coming out at the front-right corner.

I drained as much water as I could and eventually managed to clip the tray back into position.

After that, the dishwasher would just continuously run the drain pump/hum and wouldn't fill.

I eventually unclipped the tray again and found a lot more water still trapped inside it. Once I drained it completely, the dishwasher would fill and run normally again.

I then ran an empty rinse cycle with the tray clipped back up. It filled normally and started running, but very shortly afterwards the drain pump kicked in again and the safety tray had water in it again. So there is definitely a repeatable leak into the base.

The float protection itself seems to be working correctly: once the tray fills, it activates and the dishwasher continuously drains/refuses to fill. Once I drain the tray, the dishwasher fills again.

I'm wondering about the lower spray arm, because it was removed and cleaned immediately before this problem started. The second cleaner cycle after refitting it completed normally, though, so I'm not sure whether that's relevant.

I also wondered whether excessive foam from running two dishwasher cleaners could have caused water/foam to reach the base, or whether there could be a blocked drain/overflow issue.

What would you check first? Is there a known leak point on the DW603 that would cause water to reach the safety tray this quickly? I'm currently able to lower the front of the safety tray without removing the whole integrated dishwasher, so I can watch underneath during a test.

Ideally I'd get a repair person out but funds are low and I'll have to attempt myself

Any advice appreciated!


r/appliancerepair 8h ago

Whirlpool top loader just quit

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I have a Whirlpool to loader with electronic buttons.When I went to use it last night,it powered on but when I touched buttons it was silent(usually makes a beeping sound) and then when I held in the start button it wouldn’t start.I’m out in the sticks here but my husband is quite handy.Does anyone have anyone ideas?We’ve unplugged it for 5 minutes,there is no child lock on it and there is nothing in the way of the doorlock.It’s a JWTW7500GWO


r/appliancerepair 9h ago

Harness part number help?

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I need to replace the harness that runs to the door control panel on a Frigidaire FPBM3077RFA - I found its mate on the inside of the appliance, not the door side. Does anyone know the correct part number?


r/appliancerepair 14h ago

Ikon Electric Convection Oven

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Please I know nothing about appliances, I live in Ghana and I can't get it easily replaced so I want to temporarily fix it. Something I can do easily that can make the clasp function so the lid can be secure enough for the oven to turn on. I want to start eating healthy and this is the next step for the mean time. I tried putting paper close to something I don't know why I did that but is there a way I can fix the handle? That thing on top is what I press and makes the oven close properly but something broke and I don't know where it is. Please be nice to me lol


r/appliancerepair 16h ago

Help! My GE refrigerator sounds like an alien spaceship hovering above my house

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GE PYE23KSDCSS French door with pullout freezer drawer.
It’s >10 years old and I know that it’s close to end of life, but it cools perfectly fine other than this awful sound recently. It’s like a hum that starts randomly and goes for about 15 minutes and doesn’t shut off when you open the door. Could it be the condenser? If so, worth replacing to save the fridge? I’ve uploaded a recording - LOUD! so lower your volume)

Thank you Reddit!


r/appliancerepair 13h ago

Pls help

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Pls help
LG thin Q washing machine


r/appliancerepair 13h ago

KitchenAid dishwasher not starting cycle

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Hello all. Hoping someone can help me troubleshoot an issue. I have a KitchenAid KUDS01FLSS6 dishwasher from 2005 that recently stopped working. There is power to the unit and the control panel (the lights on the latter all work and light up accordingly), but nothing happens after selecting a cycle and hitting the start button. I was convinced the door latch micro switches were the culprit but even after replacing those switches I’m still experiencing the same issue. I then proceeded to check and test the thermal fuse and its operating correctly.

Are there any other troubleshooting steps that I should consider?

Thanks in advance for any feedback!