Recent content by stephenk

I can offer an update. I've continued to have some intermittent problems with the timer, including on other settings. Looks like it's the timer itself that most likely is the problem

"Consumer reports and other always seem to somehow down play their clean ability, but in all honesty I would not be surprised if they are being influenced by select entities... Lets face it, consumer reports and the like are a marketing platform controlled by the big players." I'm a CR...

"I'm curious as to what cycle mostly?" Normally just the auto setting. I have the added heat function turned on to aid in drying.

I cleaned up the sensor, cleaned out a couple other things and cleaned up a ground for the circuit board that was rusty. I put it back together and I can hear the timer ticking on auto when no wet clothes are touching the sensor. That seems like a good sign, but I'm running it now to see if it...

There's also infinate resistance, as it should be. There was some link and junk under it when I pulled it off, by it didn't look like anything that would cause a short. I cleaned it out. I'll put it back together and see if the situation is improved.

The sensor strips are not shorted that I can see. We don't use fabric softener and the sensor tests fine with my multi meter. There's no continuity between the strips, which is the way it should be. I don't see the claimed short that you say you're seeing.

The circuit board looks OK, but as I mentioned before I don't know how to specifically test it with my multimeter.

Here's a close-up look at how the sensor mounts and the sensor itself. The plastic bushing that insulates the sensor from grounding is intact and the sensor itself looks fine.

This is a Kitchen Aid electric dryer model KEYS850GQ0. This is a basic Whirlpool-made dryer that has been produced for years and Whirlpool still make this same basic model under various brands. In the last week the dryer won’t stop on the auto dry cycle. It will just run after the clothes are...

Long-term update Apparently, it's been 3.5 years since I installed this. The wooden filler panels on the left of the dishwasher have faded over time to be a pretty close match to the surrounding wood. The Bosch has performed very well. We run it, on average, probably 8 times per week...

I bought a Bosch Ascenta series dishwasher and installed it just about a year ago. I'm attaching a link to my old thread about it. I've been really happy with it. Sometimes I wish I would have bought a Whirlpool model with the door-mounted silverware holder to free up more rack space. And, the...

"I remember reading in a previous post that these machines are "assembled" in the USA,implies to me that some parts are outsourced." You're correct. I'm a country of origin nerd, so I can pass on a little info. The phrase "made in the USA" or phrases meaning the same thing are pretty highly...

I give GE props for clearly identifying on their website which models are USA made. That's a big deal to me, and the other major brands don't seem to do it.

I finished the install today. I bought a dishwasher installation kit from Home Depot. The ones in the plumbing isle were all made in China, but they had a GE branded one in the appliance section that was made in Germany. I paid a little under $10 extra for the made in Germany version. I also...

"If you're cabinets are not square, I would be more concerned with making sure the dishwasher is level rather than it being square to the opening. Just a thought." You're right about this. I should have clarified. I just popped the dishwasher in the cutout for a quick test fit. I didn't try...