(Part 4) Top products from r/appliancerepair

Fascinating. Thank you for the insight. The inner workings of appliances and electric and refrigeration is essentially magic to me.

Can that part be cleaned or repaired in some way or will it need to be replaced?

And am I correct then in assuming that this is the part:
http://www.repairclinic.com/PartDetail/Kenmore-Refrigerator-Temperature-Control-Thermostat/WP2198202/2299?modelNumber=106.55622500&ss=a4b6d699004-x746865726d6f73746174&mr=1

and using that part number listed (#WP2198202) i found it on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Whirlpool-2198202-Thermostat-for-Refrigerator/dp/B004XLE5DU

Thank you so much for your help.

Keep the awesome old washer. Get your drain cleaned and buy something like this

https://www.amazon.com/Aluminum-Lint-Filter-Drain-Screen/dp/B005E0M14E

Found this one https://www.amazon.ca/Legrand-Pass-Seymour-3867CC5-125-volt-250-volt/dp/B000BQW4OS
The pins are interchangeable so it can be a 14-30p or a 14-50p

Thanks for the help

Hello! I believe you have a lid switch issue on your hands. If the lid is up, the machine will fill and agitate, but won't spin and drain. If the lid switch is broken, it will think that it's open and won't drain


You will probably need to replace the switch. It's super easy and cheap, here's the part: http://www.amazon.com/Whirlpool-8318084-Lid-Switch-Washer/dp/B0050O1UR8


Here's how to install it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPk_MinoNo0

It needs some r134a. You can buy a 12 oz can at walmart in the automobile section (make sure you get plain r134a, no additives, no oil, no stop leak, nothing else, just plain r134a) for about $14. There are already valves on the system so you are good there. The only kind of hard part is coming up with hose that has the correct fittings on it to connect your fridge valve to the refrigerant can. You will need something like this https://www.amazon.com/Nu-Calgon-4051-99-Piercing-Valve-Products/dp/B007QQRLRG

Or you could have a technician come out but if it was me, I wouldn't recharge it without finding the leak and repairing it. I'd also charge your a minimum of $300 for the sealed system labor.

If you do just want to try and add a little r134 to it, hit me back, I can tell you the easy way to do it without buying gauges.

Are you sure about that part number? My old control set isn't push-to-turn and some listings say that part number 5303935086 is.

Is there a non-push-to-turn option?

https://www.amazon.com/Frigidaire-5303935086-Surface-Switch-Range/dp/B005B9EJ5C

Find the model number for your range and look up the parts online. I have a Kenmore made by Fridgidaire and have had to replace the bottom element before. It’s easy (2 screws) and the parts are cheap. This is the style I have: https://www.amazon.com/Frigidaire-316075103-Oven-Bake-Element/dp/B0050KKS5C/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=oven+element&qid=1565898998&s=gateway&sr=8-3

Yup, testing with no connectors. I see a "3979617" number on the label, so will this part work? Thanks!

Would hardware stores sell the wires itself that connects the thermostats? I was thinking about getting a kit like this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004XLDE5A/ref=psdc_13397451_t1_B0053F7TQA. It might not be an exact part, but all I'd really need is the red cable.

Would these be the right item to purchase?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0000AXB17/ref=mp_s_a_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1511043738&sr=1-8&refinements=p_n_feature_keywords_browse-bin%3A4884877011&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&dpPl=1&dpID=31EXMyV15uL&ref=plSrch

Fridge Model: Frigidaire FRT8S6ESBD

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Someone replaced the gasket in Jan. 2017 with this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005B9CGT8

I'm talking about this

It apparently is supposed to provide fail-safe thermal protection in that once it opens, it stays open. I can verify that it is popped with an ohmmeter.

Hadn't thought about the thermostat - it could be stuck closed. I suppose that might make the dryer get hot enough to pop the thermal fuse.

Here ya go...

Supco BPV31 Bullet Piercing Valve https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DM8J3MI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_7tu3AbWW31RXF

InterDynamics RLS-134 13oz. Refrigerant R134a with Leak Sealer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000COD8R6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Kuu3Ab8SRPRGN

FJC 6036 R134a U-Charge Hose with Gauge https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00620PXMW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_bvu3Ab2FH7N4M

R12 R22 R502 Screw to R134A Fast Conversion Adapter Valve 1/4'' to 8v1 Thread https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HL55KBU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Wvu3AbSJXAZ8H

go to this link on amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Whirlpool-279769-Thermal-Cut-Dryer/dp/B004XLDDNI

The part on the right in the main picture goes bad

This is just a Maytag Neptune with a different label
https://www.amazon.com/Maytag-Neptune-Washer-Bearings-12002022/dp/B00K5RF7IS
If the seal is that bad, the bearings are too. You should replace the spider arm assembly too.
https://www.amazon.com/Whirlpool-W10181639-Support-for-Washer/dp/B005ARBKQQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1495632481&sr=8-1&keywords=W10181639