Appliance Brands

• Frigidaire - Major home appliances only.
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• Kenmore - Product line sold exclusively by Sears.
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FAQ

• How do I test a water fill valve? -
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• How do I test for continuity? - Describes the procedures for electrically testing appliance components like range and stove elements, water and gas valves, gas range ignitors, light bulbs, etc.
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FAQ : Cooking Products

• The surface element on my range will only work if I jiggle it. Can you tell me what's wrong? -
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• After self cleaning the range the oven door won't open. What might be the problem? - Pertains to self cleaning ranges only.
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• How do I test an electric stove element? -
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FAQ : Laundry Products

• Can anybody tell me the most likely scenarios for lack of heat in an electric dryer? -
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• Can anyone tell me how to change my electric dryer from a 3 prong plug to a 4 prong? -
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• How long can my dryer vent be? -
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• How does a washer's water level control work? -
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FAQ : Refrigeration

• My frost free refrigerator is not cooling properly. What might be the problem? -
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• My fridge is leaking water, what might the problem be? - Refrigerator Drain Diagnostic
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How it Works

• How an electric range infinite heat switch works - Ever wonder how the heat is controlled on your top range elements? Robertshaw, a leading switch manufacturer, explains it.
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• How a gas range's bake/broil oven valve works - Adobe Acrobat .PDF file viewer required!
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• How does a frost free refrigerator's defrost system work? - Explains the workings of a frost free defrost system on a modern refrigerator and freezer.
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• Understanding Gas Oven Ignition Systems - Explains the different types of ignition systems used on gas ranges and ovens like a standing pilot system and ones using a hot surface ignitor (aka 'glow coil').
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Installation and Replacement

• Time and Money Saving Appliance Installation Tips - After purchasing a new major home appliance, a few simple considerations before installation can make subsequent maintenance and repairs less time consuming and costly. Tips included for gas and electric ranges and cooktops, dishwashers, laundry products, refrigerators and icemakers.
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• Dryer Vent Installation -
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Manufacturer Contact Information

• Manufacturer Contact Phone Numbers - courtesy ApplianceAid.com
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On-line Parts Catalogs

• RepairClinic.com Parts Catalog - Topnotch on-line catalog featuring part photographs of Maytag, Magic Chef, Frigidaire, White Westinghouse, Amana, Speed Queen, Whirlpool, Roper, Kenmore, GE (General Electric), Hot Point and other brand appliance parts. Site also includes troubleshooting and maintenance tips plus repair videos. Ships to USA and Canada!
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Problem Diagnostics

• Troubleshooting a gas range's oven ignitor - From Robertshaw's Uni-Line catalog, a leading OEM control manufacturer.
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Purchasing Guides

• How Much is a New One? - Excellent article on what the cost of an appliance has to do with the quality you receive.
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Related Accessories

• Fantech dryer vent booster fan - Comes with automatic, pressure activated on/off switch.
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Service Information

• Appliance Clinic - This excellent site has detailed information for repairing your General Electric, Whirlpool, Kenmore and Maytag washing machines, dryers, refrigerators and icemakers.
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