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Pictures Thanks for response turbokinetic. Attached are pictures. The connection on the service port labeled #1 is for the capillary line. The connection labeled #2 was connected to the line leading to the defrost hot gas solenoid. The third line the largest, L shaped, came from the evaporator...

EPA Reversals I believe the president just wants EPA rules to be more realistic. No one wants to return to incandescent bulbs, unless it is for reading since the 60 hertz flashing fatigues the eyes. It would be nice to create a design for washers that is frugal enough with water usage, but not...

1960'S- 1970'S GE COMPRESSOR WR87X60 Based on turbokenetic's advise, I found the starting components and the data on the relay is: WR7X13T, 1/3 HP. The guardette data: 3ARG1B35,(WR8X44). The start relay and guardette are not the same part numbers for the French door 1964 Refrigerator TDF-15 CA...

1960'S- 1970'S GE COMPRESSOR WR87X60 Thanks for the replies. I have a new Embraco R134a compressor #FF 8.5HBK to replace it. John at Antique Appliances sized it for me. After much searching I found a refrigerator tech to do the work. However he is concerned about getting all the old gas and...

GE in the past was very guarded with their refrigerator compressor data. No information sticker or plate on the compressors. Nothing on the internet either. Even the repair manual GE 1962-1974 that was downloaded from this website has the data for compressors. I have a new unused vintage GE...

KDTM704KPS michaelz08 Thank you for your offer. I will keep it in mind. Do you work for the appliance industry? How would the dishwasher be shipped to NJ, or can I buy the washer locally for the discount you are offering?

Need to Replace a KitchenAid KDC-20A GREETINGS ALL. THIS HAS BEEN A GREAT THREAD. AFTER DECADES OF RELIABLE SERVICE, I WILL NEED TO CONSIDER REPLACING A KDC-20A BECAUSE IT IS SHOWING IT'S AGE. DOES NOT CLEAN AS WELL AS IT USED TO. PARTS NEEDED ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE, AND CAN'T FIND THEM ON...

KITCHEN AID DISHWASHER KDC-20A UPDATE Update: Again thanks for all the help. I installed a new upper support,which was loose, purchased on Ebay, and cleaned out the water inlet valve filter, which was dirty. dishwasher performance cleaning greatly improved. Still have some trouble with the...

New compressor for a late 60s Americana refrigerator Combo52, John, Thank you for the information. I will consider it. I will also need a repair service willing to come to the house to install the compressor. The refrigerator is way too heavy to transport to a shop. Tim

1964/1965 GE Americana Fridge - St. Jo, MO In reference to Post# 961029 10/06/2017 by KR in Kansas, I have the same color Americana that you had. It needs a compressor. Are you able to provide the information for the repair man for replacement compressor that he used? thank you. Tim

KITCHEN AID DISHWASHER KDC-20A REPLACEMENT Thanks for the information. I will look at the inlet valve and the lower washer arm support. Tim

The KDC-20A HAS been reliable for decades with some part replacements. Now it is showing it's age. The interior finish is quite worn with some rusty metal showing. I have cleaned and patched the bare metal with Kitchen Aid paint. The upper dish rack frame is rusting, and after the wash cycle the...

Kitchen Aid Dishwasher Replacement I have a Kitchen Aid KDC20A dishwasher, and have been using it for decades, but now the finish on the interior is worn out with some metal showing. It has been patched with Kitchen Aid paint. Upper dish rack structure is rusting. When wash is completed dishes...