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Other possible causes...... ......are a burned out element (there are usually 2) or a bad thermostat. I had this same issue long ago with a previous dryer and I believe the cause was a burned out element.

Mark VII Composite Headlights..... ......was indeed the first American car with composite headlights. "I think those were the first american cars to have modern "aero" headlamps -I think they were real glass too-not plastic." They were polycarbonate - not glass. My car was always garaged so...

In 1986, I was going to buy.... .....a Ford Taurus but, for the same money, I ended up buying a 1985 Continental Mark VII LSC. It was one year old and had 14k miles on it. I passed by it on the dealers lot every day on the way to work. This was my "dream car" - I loved it from the moment I...

I can't tell if that floor..... .....is carpet or vinyl but it reminds me of the kitchen carpet in our newly built home in 1969.

My Dad Had a 1978 LTD Landau..... .....too in the same color as the one above (jmm63). His was a 4 door and the interior was brown vinyl. It drove like a dream - so quiet and smooth over the roughest roads.

WOW - Lots of lights! Indicator lights for each burner?!? Now THAT is top-of-the-line for SURE! The pop-up vent is super cool, too. LOVE IT!

Years ago.... ......PG&E (our gas/electric provider) was subsidizing the cost CFL bulbs making them extremely inexpensive to purchase. I bought a LARGE supply at the local hardware chain store (OSH) and still have MANY. I am one to use things up before buying new so will most likely be using...

My A/C Scheme.... ....is to "pre-cool" the house down in the early morning hours (5 a.m.-7 a.m. or so) to 68f. Then, the thermostat goes up to 78f. When the A/C comes on (usually late afternoon or early evening) I turn it down to 74f. At 7:30 p.m., I turn it down to 70f and then back up to 78f...

When I buy a new refrigerator.... .....I have these requirements; Top freezer No ice maker or water dispenser Largest capacity top freezer model Glass shelves Left hinged doors Black Made in U.S. (probably impossible now....) Not that I buy refrigerators THAT often. Coldspot (my parents...

Looks just like.... .....my September 1987 set except mine are Almond. Both still going strong with minimal repairs (agitator dogs and dryer drum rollers). They prove that well-designed electronic controls can have long lives!

Nissan Leaf Experience I was an "early adopter" in 2011 when I took delivery of my 2011 Nissan Leaf SL. It was number 2535 off the line. The "sales claim" was "up to 100 miles on a charge". I never got more than 85 miles on a charge and usually more like 65-75. I loved the EV driving experience...

My 1987 Kenmore Limited Edition..... .....washer has the triple dispensers and they still work just fine. I've never had any issues with them other than some water being left in the bleach dispenser on occasion. I always dry them out when I'm done using the machine by stuffing a small...

My 1987 Kenmore Limited Edition.... .....washing machine still has the original motor coupler. The only parts NOT original on the machine are the agitator dogs.

1987 Kenmore DD load to Ninja Spin Dryer I am able to spin dry a full load from my 1987 Kenmore DD in 2 batches in the Ninja. As an example, a full load of towels - 4 bath, 4 hand, 4 wash cloths and 4 fingertip towels is a full load in the DD. I put 2 of each towel in the Ninja for load one and...

Sorry to hear..... .....of Robert's passing. I am a long time subscriber and have always highly valued the articles and ratings found in Checkbook magazine. I stopped subscribing to Consumer Reports some years ago when the articles and ratings started getting "watered down" into short little...

Fords "popping" out of PARK Yes, Ralph - Ford had a BIG issue with the late 1960's and early 1970's automatic transmission selectors (on the column) "popping" out of PARK when running. My mom had a 1968 Falcon Futura Sports Coupe (bought new) and after a year or two, she had to hold the gear...

1977 Granada Ghia In 1977, my dad leased a 1977 Granada Ghia. Dark Jade Green Metallic with two-tone leather interior. It had every option except moonroof, four wheel disc brakes and, oddly, remote trunk release. It had numerous assembly issues when delivered. Broken visor mount, side marker...

When I saw the heading for this posting..... .....I thought it was going to be about Mormons! (LDS)

My Favorite Kind of Machine Lots of buttons and lots of lights!

A.O. Smith.... .....is what my plumber always installs. I find that they last just about as long as the warranty does. I have softened water and did not know that contributes to tank failure. My water heater is in the garage and I have never had to clean the intake filter or experienced failure...