Questions tagged [appliances]
For questions relating to powered consumer products that perform some value-added task within a home, including but not limited to hot water heaters, stoves/ovens, dishwashers, refrigerators, etc. For questions specifically relating to furnaces or air conditioners, see the "hvac" tag.
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Can a crack in an electric oil-filled radiator be (relatively safely) repaired?
I was following this video tutorial (found on this Fixya forum) to repair a bad capacitor in a broken Kenwood oil radiator that would only make a buzzing noise when powered on. However, when I got ...
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I am supplementing my home heating by setting my oven on low (170 degrees) with a fan blowing into it. What would be the element cycle time? [closed]
2002 Kenmore range using to supplement home heating.
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Can I install and safely use a British 220V outlet on a US 220V split-phase circuit?
I have a British tea kettle I like very much. I have space in a subpanel in my kitchen for a 220V 15A circuit. If I purchased a British receptacle and wired it across the 2 hot wires, rather than the ...
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Why doesn't my dishwasher work after doing work in the electric panel?
My Whirlpool dish washwer recently stopped working. It's been used about 2 years. The buttons still SEEM to work because they light up and make the beep-y noises as you push them. But when I hit "...
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Freezer dripping water
Watched a lot of videos on refrigerators leaking, the culprit being a clogged drain tube. In my case, I have a freezer (Kenmore model 253.28093803) and it drips from the insulated line shown in the ...
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Dishwasher Filling with Water Despite Supply Being Turned Off
Our dishwasher has recently started filling with water between runs. I had assumed that it was due to a faulty water inlet valve and was planning on replacing that. However, I've closed the water ...
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refrigerator stops working
I have a refrigerator in a rental that stopped working. (Kenmore Coldspot model# 106.74264400) It is less than 5 years old.
On initial inspection it was not cooling, the thermostat was set to five, ...
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Fridge compressor line - do I need to fix this corrosion?
Moving into a new house, cleaning previous owner's cat's hair from every crevice.
This fridge is approximately 3 years old. Opening the panel to clean it out - there was a lot of cat hair stuck to ...
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Free standing cooker, smoke from top when cooker is switched on. How to stop smoke?
I have an electric beko bdc5422a free standing cooker (not fan assisted). I received it second hand a year ago but I think it was bought around 10 years ago. There are two tubes that come up from ...
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Do I have a gas leak if I use 1/2 therm of gas a day?
My gas usage seems constant for the past 6 months (summer/fall time) so perhaps this is normal usage for my house but my gas company says my gas usage is Tier 2, which is a higher amount per therm.
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Washing machine with GFCI Outlet and GFCI breaker
I just bought a brand new washing machine and the hookups are located in the basement by a single GFCI outlet. This GFCI outlet is connected to a dual function AFCI/GFCI breaker. When initially ...
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How can I pull the microwave forward in a combination oven to replace the microwave light?
How do I pull forward the microwave from this RMC305PVS (30-inch Combination Microwave-Wall Oven)? Trying to change the lightbulb. 😛
Optionally: How might I get a link to a technical service manual ...
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Bathroom Vanity Without Baseboard Behind It
I'm trying to figure out what is in normal spectrum of work for baseboards underneath/behind a bathroom vanity. Our contractor used baseboards around the side of the vanity, but left it off the wall ...
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Is this likely to be asbestos? [closed]
I found this inside the electric stove/oven. I think it's a layer for heat insulation. The texture resembles cotton with shiny visible fibres. Question: is this likely to be asbestos?
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Extending a dryer cord: which method is safest? [duplicate]
I recently stacked my clothes dryer on top of my washer and the cable of my dryer is now too short to reach its outlet. I'd like to extend the cable so that it can. Swapping the cord for a longer one ...
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Are dryer extension cords legal and safe?
I recently stacked my dryer on top of my washer only discover that, from the dryer's new position, its cord was just a few inches too short to reach its outlet.
What to do? One option is to move the ...
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How should I repair this damaged appliance cord? [closed]
I have the electrical cord on a device that operates in a generally damp and potentially wet environment. It's been nicked with a knife and some of the copper is exposed. What's my best option to ...
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What's that washing machine noise and how do I get rid of it?
I have a Siemens IQ 300 front loader washing machine (Germany). During a wash cycle, it will at some point make this noise:
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/MgMKZOEHhR0
It mostly seems to make this ...
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Knowing if washing machine is new or used?
So where I live, at places like Home Depot and Best Buy, washing machines start at $650 + tax + transportation as I live in a walk-up.
In sites like craigslist and marketplace I've seen users sell new ...
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Electric range only getting 120v
I have a Frigidaire electric range that isn't working properly, at least that's what I thought the problem was. Please excuse me while I detail me taking the long way to figure things out. I will ...
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How does lightning get to your ground rods directly without first traveling through your electrical system and then back through neutral/ground?
Let's say there is a lightning strike on a nearby power line and the excessive voltage/current makes it to your house. I often read that grounding rods are there to protect against surges like ...
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Clothes Washer Has Intermittent, Erratic Water Flow When Filling
My clothes washer has intermittent, erratic water flow when filling. This issue started about one mounth ago.
It sometimes makes a screeching noise and the water flow sputters as it approaches the ...
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Are stove top coil burners standard? [closed]
I'm looking to replace my stove top coil burners, they are still working but are getting worn.
Las year I replace the over bottom element about a year ago, but back then I had a local repair shop and ...
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How to repair a leaking dishwasher
We have a rental apartment and the dishwasher is leaking from the front - Amana, not sure which model.
There appears to be a crack in the interior base of the machine. Our landlord attempted to seal ...
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GE electric range "Burner On" indicator burned out
I have a GE electric range (JCB840SK5SS), no more than 18 months old (came with the house and we moved in last year). A few months ago the "Burner On" indicator stopped working. I opened up ...
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Washer won't fit thru back door. What do I do?
Okay long story short, a couple years ago I decided to buy a new front load washing machine to replace my old top loader. The delivery guys immediately told me, just by looking at the back door ...
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GE Profile dishwasher spring adjustment
I just purchased a GE Profile dishwasher model #PDT715SYNFS and the door falls open right after opening it. I need to adjust the spring tension but I can't for the life of me figure out how to do that....
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Repairing tab on Instant Pot Duo Crisp with Ultimate Lid
I have a Instant Pot Duo Crisp with Ultimate Lid. It has a pressure cooker insert that slots in and it has a tab that holds it in place. It won't turn on if the insert isn't positioned correctly and ...
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Temp rating and insulation type of old nm sheathed cable
A family vacation home that we had someone build back in 1965 has a 200 amp service panel. A few of the breakers in my opinion are oddly sized for the loads that're on those dedicated ckts.
The hot ...
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240 V-only Dryers, Ovens, Ranges, and Cooktops in North America? [closed]
Gas-powered clothes dryers, ovens, cooktops, and ranges use 120 volts for their control panel. As a result, manufacturers have opted to save money on their high-powered all-electric heating appliances,...
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Leaking ice maker/dispenser, overfilling ice tray
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GE® ENERGY STAR® 25.6 CU. FT. FRENCH-DOOR REFRIGERATOR
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GFE26JSMKFSS
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Water coming out of the dispenser seemingly at random times, but I’ve correlated that dispensing with the time ...
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GFCI tripping after several hours with only refrigerator on it after fridge was cleaned
My wife and put our old refrigerator out in the garage years ago (6 or 7) on an outlet that, coincidentally, is on the circuit that is connected to a GFCI in a bathroom (the garage outlet is on the ...
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48"NXR gas range no electric at all
I have a NXR 48" gas oven and range(NK4811) and I have no electric working at all, no lights, fans or anything. I checked my 110v power source and it is good, I am detecting power in the front ...
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Dryer timer not advancing and not heating
Whirpool brand dryer timer not advancing at all. It’s also not heating as well. I checked the thermal fuse, thermostat and heating element by using continuity. All of them looks good as much as I can ...
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Samsung washing machine on the fritz
I have a Samsung washing machine (WF42H5, if that means anything to you), about 5 years old, that suddenly stopped working. All of its lights flash on and off (see photo), and it is unresponsive to ...
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Can I bypass the switchboard and the main control box of a kitchen range hood and connect it directly to power supply?
I have a typical range hood in my kitchen that is not working. I suspect that either the switchboard and/or the main control box are faulty. I don't have access to a professional repair workshop where ...
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Proper wire size for an microwave/oven combo
I’m looking to have a LG Model #: LWC3063ST microwave/oven installed which will require running a new branch circuit.
The installation requirements state it draws 32.5amps on a dedicated 240v circuit… ...
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I’m smelling gas from my dryer [closed]
This gas dryer was previously sitting in an old storage unit for many years before I decided to take it out and run it again. I’m very inexperienced with dryers so as you’ll see in the hookup that ...
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How long does it take for a refrigerator to recover after being turned off? [closed]
I turned mom's fridge down to 0 so I could sleep in the living room without hearing the sound cycling all night. Unfortunately, I forgot to turn it back on so I just talked her through turning the ...
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How can I connect metal components so that they can swivel? [closed]
I am making a standing wheelchair. This involves metal pipe components needing to be able to rotate. Can I use a regular bolt and nut to achieve this? or would there be too much wearing because there ...
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Would derating a 25 amp breaker be safe for a 20 amp circuit
I'm wondering if I can use a 25 amp breaker on a twenty amp receptacle after my 80% derate or grouping which would put me at 20 amps on # 10 thhn
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GE Dishwasher - three beeps, no start [closed]
My GE Dishwasher (GDF520PGJ2CC) beeps three times and doesn't start upon pressing Start. According to my research, this indicates that the washer thinks that the door is open and that the culprit is ...
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How to troubleshoot an issue in an electrical cooktop and separate insert oven
I am looking for a little help. Last night my cooktop and oven lost power and stopped working as I began cooking dinner and I need help troubleshooting so I don't tear my whole kitchen apart ...
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Are these instructions for installing a range hood code compliant?
I'm looking at installing an island-mount range hood. I've seen a few that come with a plug, rather than requiring hard-wiring. Where am I supposed to plug this thing in? Well, I finally found one ...
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Why is the drawer basket tilted in my refrigerator?
I have a Whirlpool gold fridge/freezer. I had to remove the drawer to defrost. When putting it back in, I noticed that the drawer seems to go in at an angle. Putting it back this way the drawer and ...
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Whirlpool Over the Range Microwave suddenly lost power after messing with door switch
My 3 year old Whirlpool Over the Range Microwave was sometimes not detecting the door as closed (when it was) when I tried to running it. All it took was a couple of opens and closes and eventually it ...
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Does a refrigerator need to be run periodically to stay in working order?
Last time a refrigerator failed on me, I ended up paying several hundred dollars extra because I needed a fridge NOW.
This time, I replaced it when it seemed to be running too high a percentage of the ...
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Replacing dishwasher pump motor
I’m trying to replace the dishwasher pump motor on my whirlpool. I wanted to just replace the pump motor as that is the part that has gone bad (water isn’t circulating to the arms). I disassembled ...
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Zanussi dryer switches off near the end of a cycle
I have a Zanussi ZTE171 clothes dryer which lately is turning off before the cycle is complete, the dials go dead at some point (clothes are almost dry, but not quite).
Seems like overheating because ...
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Why does my 240 V dryer affect these voltage measurements?
Why would my 240 V dryer outlet show the proper voltage when nothing is plugged in, but when it’s plugged in, all 240 V go to one leg and 3 V on the other leg?
We had an old dryer that just stopped ...