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Locate your Appliance Model Number
Please find the type of appliance you are interested in read where to find the likely location of the model number plate on that appliance.
Type of Appliance Model Number Plate Location
Refrigerator Located on the inside of the refrigerator, on the wall.
Freestanding Range Located on the frame of the range behind the storage drawer for FSR products.
Single Built-In Oven Located on the left side of the front frame at the bottom.
Double Built-In Oven Located on the lower oven. You need to open the door to see it.
Cooktop Located on the bottom of the burner box.
Microwave Ovens Located inside the microwave cavity on the front frame.
Hood & Vent Located underneath the unit when installed.
Dishwasher Located in front of the door seal, on the tub, top left-hand corner.
Top Load Washer Located on the top, in the rear of the well to the clothes container. It is visible once you open the lid.
Front Load Washer Located vertically on the outer edge of the door.
Top Load Dryer Located inside the door, in the upper recessed area of the front panel.
Front Load Dryer Located horizontally on the shroud, inside the door, right in front of the lint screen.
If you have trouble locating the model number, please call us Toll-Free at 1-800-843-0304
Kenmore Dryer Repair Tips
Here are a 6 of the more common parts you might need to invest in over time.
My Dryer Will Not Start
We are asked this question a lot, this is straight from the Maytag
Website
Question
My dryer will not start. What should I do?
Answer
Has a household fuse blown or has a circuit breaker tripped?
There may be 2 household fuses or circuit breakers for the dryer. Make sure both fuses are intact and tight, or that both circuit breakers have not tripped. Replace the fuse(s) or reset the circuit breaker(s). If the problem continues, call an electrician.
DIY Washer Repair
Mystery of the Thumping Pipes
Great Article!
by Bill and Kevin Burnett, Inman News
Q: Upstairs, in the wall between the bathroom and the master bedroom, there is a thumping noise throughout the night and it’s driving my wife and me crazy. It sounds like a dripping noise initially, but I discovered it is the
black plastic drainpipe in the wall. Plumbers have told me that the pipe is expanding and settling as it cools. It’s loudest after a hot shower and tapers off, but it still goes on 12 hours later.
This noise started six months ago. I have lived in the house for 10 years.
The house was built in 1988.
A: We’re impressed that you are able to narrow the source of the noise to the drain, waste and ventilation system. Because you’re able to access some of the piping, with some poking around in the attic and crawl space and a little luck, you might be able to deep-six the noise of the groaning pipes.
First, we agree with the plumbers. The source of the noise is probably your plastic pipes expanding and contracting with changes in temperature. Your system is constructed from ABS, which is an acronym for acrylonitrile butadiene styrene. This thermo plastic has good resistance to impact, heat and chemicals. ABS will change shape with changes in temperature, but not the way you’d think. It doesn’t get wider or lose its shape. It gets longer with heat and shorter with cold.
The noise you hear is the pipes rubbing on the wood framing or other rigid supports as they expand and contract. Plumbers route drain, waste and vent pipes by drilling holes for the pipes in the walls and floor framing. If the fit is too tight, squeaks can occur as the pipes move. Since the noise began after the leak repair, it’s reasonable to presume that there is some connection between the two events.
To test our theory, start in the crawl space. Try to move the pipe where the shower drain exits into the crawl space. Do the same thing in the attic above the bathroom and try to move the ABS vent pipe that is traveling out of the bathroom and up through the roof.
Repeat the procedure where you have access to the cleanout. If the pipe seems to bind at any of these locations, it could well be the source of the problem.
In the crawl space, look for evidence that the plumber may have tried to restrict the movement of the pipes with wedges or other items. If you find areas where the pipe binds, try to loosen them. If the binding seems to be in the framing, try to widen the hole with a chisel. Be gentle and work slowly so you don’t disturb the fittings where the pipes connect to the fixtures.
If there are wedges placed in the holes that bind the pipes, remove them. Finally, place a little lubricant, like petroleum jelly, on the pipes and move them in the holes. A little grease may be all you need to solve the problem.
Copyright 2009 Bill and Kevin Burnett
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Dryer Repair Tips
When the dryer you just finished paying off has some issues it is time to get your self together! Being able to repair a dryer by yourself may be possible and even easy to do. All you need to do is follow a few simple steps to discover if this repair is one you can do or if it warrants a trip to a appliance repair service or a call to your favorite Handyman
Lets dig out our manual that came with the dryer, it was made to help you repair a dryer. It has pictures to follow along with and parts lists. Cannot find your manual, you should be able to google it and or have the manufacturer send you a new one. Make sure you have checked to make sure that it is not a power supply issue instead of a dryer problem. Once you have checked both the power outlet on the wall and the power switch on the machine it is time to unplug the dryer from the wall. This is a major safety issue that should never be ignored.
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10 Tips on Being a Successful Landlord
The ten tips provided below are the most common ways to ensure your success as a landlord.
1. Always check references. Always ask for references and take the time to follow up on them.
2. Get it in writing. All Work Orders must be in writing, lease agreement, move in and out etc.
3. Provide a clean and secure residence. Keep the grounds of the property clean and free of debris.
4. Pick your managers carefully. If you do not have the time to personally manage your rental properties, you will need to hire a manager.
5. Get insured. Make sure that you have the maximum amount of rental insurance, property liability insurance. This can help protect you from losses.
6. Make repairs promptly.Don't have the time, call your local Handyman.
7. Respect the privacy of your tenants. Most states require at least a 24 hour notice before a tenant is required to allow their landlord to enter their rented dwelling.
8. Do not discriminate. Follow the Fair Housing Administration Act when you screen prospective tenants.
9. Have a well-drafted lease.
10. Always be fair. In addition to avoiding discrimination, strive to treat all of your tenants fairly.
Appliance Use & care manuals:
Panasonic/Quasar and
Roper Canada
Sears Kenmore ( USA only ) + Some Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Frigidaire and GE parts breakdowns ( some use and care manuals for Kenmore appliances are now available at the new Sears web site - User Registration is required to access product literature )
Sub Zero and
Thermador and
Whirlpool Canada
Whirlpool USA ( User Registration is not required to access product literature )
InstructionSheets.com offers links to free product instruction sheets organized by product manufacturer.
The UserManualSite - OwnerIQ operates a network of channel-focused websites to help consumers easily find and store must have self-support product information.
I have a scraping noise from my washing machine, what might cause this?
- I have a scraping noise from my washing machine, what might cause this?
A common problem with noises from washing machines and dryers have been the under wire that may come out of a bra. Yup, sounds easy enough.. In the washer they can get stuck in one of the inner basket holes and make a scrapping noise, they can actually make there way into the pump and jam the pump, or make a terrible noise when the pump is running. Grab a flash light and have a peek inside the washer for this. Front load washers seem very common to this happen! In dryers, they can get caught in one of the drum seals and make a scrapping noise, ( remove power, grab a flash light and have a peek inside through the door opening ) or the wire can actually pass through one of the heating duct holes at the back of the drum and touch something electrical like the heating element, thermostats.
