Common Appliance Repair Solutions

Main       Warning: Read First! Print Save to list E-mail to a Friend Diagnostic Help Rate Article Helpful Not Helpful Was this helpful? How can we improve? Attempting to work on appliances that have live energy sources can lead  to serious bodily injury or even death. To prevent such injuries, always remove the appliance from its power source before proceeding with any diagnostic or repair work. It is also important to remember that some unplugged appliances still carry a shock hazard. Microwave Ovens in particular utilize capacitors that store enough energy to cause serious bodily injury or even death. Attention should also be paid to other dangers that exist in the form of moving and or sharp components and pinch points. The advise provided herein assumes that you are reasonably confident in using the diagnostic tools required to complete the job.  It also assumes you have taken the necessary precautions such as un-plugging your appliance and/or have tripped the circuit breaker. Buy using these guides you are subject to our website Terms of Use If you are not familiar with the diagnostic tools or are not experienced in dealing with potentially hazardous work then please contact a licensed repair professional in your area. Need More Diagnostic Help? Our goal is to make this knowledge base as useful as possible. If this article lacks detail that would assist you in completing your diagnosis, feel free to ask a detailed follow-up question. We will email you a response and post the answers to such questions within the article to improve its content and assist you with your repairs. We do not answer diagnostic questions via telephone so please use the link above to contact us regarding diagnostic questions. Comments: Was this article helpful to you? Do you have suggestions on how we can improve it. Please take a minute to let us know. (View All Comments / Add Comment) thanks thanks for putting out that article and not assuming that we know what we are doing. I had no idea that microwaves can hold a current and cause a shock. thanks! Amy Provencher [2008-02-12] Common Appliance Repair Solutions Warning I appreciated your article. It was very informative. It seems like common sense to disconnect from the electrical source and I know better, but if I had not have read this, I probably would have plowed ahead without the safety precaution. THANKS!! Linda Key [2007-09-18] Thanks for this great information! I really appreciate the help of this web site. It makes purchasing these items all the more appreciated with such great help on small repairs!! Thanks again, Shauna Hahn Maytag washer and dryer owner Shauna Hahn [2007-01-15] Related Articles How to Change from NG to Propane Switching your appliance from NG (Natural Gas) to propane or vice versa is not something that a non-licensed professional should attempt. Failure to execute the change... Two-Piece Agitator: Bottom Works, Top Does Not - Whirlpool brands Some Whirlpool brands washing machines  employ a two piece agitator.  The bottom is call the agitator and the top is usually referred to a  'Mover'.  A... Do-it-yourself Refrigerator Repair Manuals Several manufactures provide do-it-yourself refrigerator repair manuals. Whirlpool:  - Refrigerator / Freezer - IceMaker GE:  - Refrigerator / Freezer General article information Created 2006-08-01 Views 8876 Modified 2006-11-15 Id 1 Author

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