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Thanks. I’ll look again. Thanks for the info. Glad to hear the defrost timer is still available. Next time I open the fridge door I will look UP !

My MIL’s Amana fridge makes this loud noise even when the compressor is not cycling. It sounds like Pac-man is stuck in the front vent. I suspect the defrost timer is noisy. But where is the model number on this model? I just got finished cleaning it and don’t remember the label being on the...

Gotcha! I will get some more info together and reply! Thank you all for terrific troubleshooting points that I had not realized. Much obliged!

My Mother-In-Law recently purchased a new GE washer. She complains that Downy doesn’t dissolve leaving spots on clothes. I used Downy in my 15 year old Speed Queen and have no problems. Her older Maytag is still working (Atlantis?) and she didn’t report Downy issues. The new GE pair was...

Three weeks? What a joke. When I used to be a trainer, we used to do a three-day seminar on just ONE model of appliance. Anyone who goes into the field with three week’s worth of training is in for some nasty surprises.

Fantastic Nicely styled, great condition too. I bet it is of fabulous quality. Congratulations!

Be willing to negotiate After working for two manufacturers, one with a large appliance presence, I learned a few things. First: To find out truly what is wrong, most manufacturers are willing to give you a free EVALUATION (only) of the appliance by an authorized servicer to find out what is...

Thanks for the info And for the potential spare pump offer Paul. I like the GE pump recommended. Thanks. There is some value in keeping originality but I am really going to try the electric pump. Winter project I guess. Thanks!

Belt drive automatic Thanks for allowing me to clarify. Oops.

Howdy techs! The belt-driven drain pump on my 1953 Whirlpool washer seems to be more trouble than it is worth. Can you recommend a generic electric pump that I may substitute? All comments and suggestions welcome!

Thank you! Perfect! All suggestions are great but I did not know about the locking port-type hub. Big thanks for your efforts and advice! I learned something new today.

Now for something completely different.... We use a USB hub (powered) for a musical instrument (Hauptwerk organ). In this powered hub we require a minimum of eight USB sockets to accommodate the various gear. However, the USB sockets on all the hubs we have used to date secure the plugs by...

Indestructible I got my first Poly Perk as a gift from a bank when I made a big deposit. We used it for years and I thought it made terrific coffee in spite of it not having a strength adjustment. Mine was green. I have a small one nowdays that I use when I only want to make a little coffee...

So what IS your cup size? Hadda ask....

In my case bleach did the trick After reading these posts my first try was Mr. Clean magic eraser. It seemed to be effective but I didn’t immediately have the time to persist with it. Phase two: Try the bleach method prescribed by Cooks Country. Success! I thought the grunge at the bottom of...

Thanks for the rapid replies Thank you all. Time to experiment! I’ll keep y’all posted.

SQ AWS52NW leak I just fixed a leak on our 15 year old Speed Queen. The leak was intermittent. As it turns out, the hose that runs from the input valve to the drum was the source of the trouble. The washer is fifteen years old. After fifteen years of daily use the hose clamps on both sides...

Well, we sure did a number on our LeCreuset Dutch oven. Black beans and rice was the culprit. Can’t seem to get it clean. I did try a tip which I found on “da internets”. It was to make a paste of baking soda and let it soak. Didn’t seem to work though. What are your tricks of the trade?

Never say never Like many techies here, I’ve seen many crazy causes for product failure. The static spray fix is one of the strangest I’ve ever heard of. I had one university where one ceiling-mounted projector had repeat lamp failure. I entered the room with a group of their engineers and...

Similarly: Change all the capacitors! Change them all! Similarly, I see a lot of novice techs picking up vintage equipment and chopping out all the capacitors as if it is the smart thing to do in all cases. Yes, I understand the mortality of wax and older capacitors. But doesn’t anybody do...