Appliance Repair: September 2011

Sunday, September 11, 2011

Goodwin Appliance Repair

Customer calls today in a panic. My washing machine's door will not open. He has a Kenmore Elite H3t frontload washing machine. He said when he was washing his rugs it stopped halfway through the cycle. His panic was from reading horror stories on the internet. He said if it cost to much I will go to Sears and buy a new one today. I comforted him by letting him know this is a common problem and no it is not a bad machine it can't finish the cycle, therefore the door will not open.

So as I am going to the job I know it is two things, either a bad pump or a clogged pump.

Now the fun part. Three screws will remove the panel in the front bottom below the door the screws are on the bottom.

Now what I am holding is the cap to the coin trap. The pump is on the right in the picture.

*Hint have your shop vaccum ready because there will be several gallons of water that need to be sucked up.

Turn the cap slowly untill water starts to trickle out. Suck it all up before you open it any further, to save yourself from a big mess.

Once the water is all sucked up unscrew that cap and pull it out. This is the exciting part like checking your christmas stocking.

Wow, looks like I found the problem clogged drain. That is why the door wouldn't open the water couldn't get to the pump.

After seeing this I asked how log have you owned this washer. He said 5 years. As you can see its quite a savings they have going there possibly enough to get a big mac. The new addition was the foam. That is from the rugs with the rubber backing. So now we know not to wash rubber backing rugs in your washing machine.. Oh and don't for get empty your pockets.

Finally after cleaning and reinstalling the coin catch the cycle continued and the door was unlocked.
I hope you enjoyed this blog and I will continue to post tips and trick to maintaining and repairing all your major household appliances.

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Honolulu, HI 96814
808-295-6032

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This is Brian Goodwin, owner of Goodwin Appliance Repair
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before anything else check my links above to see my location and read my wonderful reviews. This post is for you handymen or women that seem to be stumped on why your washing machine is not draining or spinning. Now the easiest solution is to call an appliance repairman. And the price could range from $100-$200 to fix your problem. Now here is the fun part I can save you money. If you know the problem before you call the appliance repair man he is likely going to service you at the $100 range because he knows you know the repair is simple. Now lets make sure we are prepared to save money before we call. Does the washing machine fill with water. If the answer is yes lets continue. Now will the top load washer spin? If the answer is no you are at the right place and you are reading the right blog. Now is the washer smoking is the final question you should ask yourself. If it is no I have the simple solution for you. It is either the LID SAFETY SWITCH or the MOTOR COUPLER. Now call your local appliance repairman and tell him on the phone hey I would fix it my self but I'm short on time I know its either the lid safety switch or motor coupler. Bam I just saved you $100 bucks have a great day and make sure to follow me for future tips.

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Sunday, September 11, 2011

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