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How to Clean Freezer Condenser Coils

Published on January 18, 2010 in Appliances, Repair Help Area, Repair and Maintenance Tips and refrigerators. 0 Comments Tags: , , , .

It’s necessary to clean the condenser coils on your refrigerator/freezer.  The coils are designed to expel the heat drawn out of the freezer compartment.  If they accumulate too much dust, they may not cool enough to keep the freezer working properly.

We found an easy article on the subject, this time over at acmehowto.com.

The article discusses both locations that the coils are found on freezers, either on the back of the unit or on the bottom.

Check out the article, and enjoy cleaning your freezer condenser coils!  In the meantime, we’ll be sharing some more articles from this site in the near future.

Do It Yourself Home Appliance Repair Requires Easy Access to Appliance Parts

Published on January 11, 2010 in Air Conditioner, Appliance Parts Blog, Appliances, Our Website, dishwashers and refrigerators. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , .

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Sit back, relax, take a deep breath, enjoy a sip of your favorite beverage, stop by our online store, and purchase the part your appliance needs…it certainly isn’t going to fix itself!

LG won 15 awards from Consumer Electronics Association

Published on January 6, 2010 in Appliances and refrigerators. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , .

LG Electronics was honored with 15 CEA awards for excellence in design and technology.

These awards celebrate LG’s innovations, mostly in the Consumer Electronics area (TVs, mobile, etc.).

In the home appliances category, LG won for one of its vacuums, as well as for one of its refrigerator/freezer models.

LG Electronics has one more than 100 of the CES awards in the last seven years.

Congratulations to LG on their success!  You can read more about it here.

Looking for a Discontinued Appliance Part?

Published on December 27, 2009 in Air Conditioner, Appliance Parts Blog, Appliances, Repair Help Area, dishwashers and refrigerators. 33 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , .

It’s not impossible to find discontinued appliance parts.  In fact, it’s extremely easy.  Whether you need discontinued parts for a refrigerator, dishwasher, AC or heating unit, an ice machine, a washer or dryer, or a grill, you have plenty of options.

Many Appliance Parts stores online allow you to search for parts.  However, if a part you’re looking for is discontinued, chances are you won’t find it in any online search.  Don’t fret!  Unless you really want to.  Fretting is optional.

All you need to do is contact the Appliance Parts store directly, either via e-mail or phone.  Most stores have connections to discontinued parts or might have suggestions for where to look.  They may also be able to recommend a substitute from a current model for the same brand as the part you need.

With any luck, your Appliance Parts store can locate a suitable part for your DIY home appliance repair project.

Whirlpool Recalls Workers

Published on December 26, 2009 in Appliances and refrigerators. 0 Comments Tags: , .

Whirlpool is bringing back 400 workers to its Fort Smith, AR manufacturing plant to make more side-by-side refrigerators and icemakers.

Last year, the company laid off 700 workers, citing the economy as its justification.  The recall of 400 people has been credited to an increase in demand which should last at least until summer 2010.

Whirlpool Gets Another Go at LG Case

Published on December 21, 2009 in Appliances and refrigerators. 1 Comment Tags: , , , , , , , , .

According to a recent Bloomberg article, Whirlpool’s argument against LG will get another hearing in court.

Whirlpool claims that LG’s refrigerators violate a patent involving its ice storage.  A previous ruling denied their claim, but the US International Trade Commission has said that it will review the case.  If the ITC rules in Whirlpool’s favor, some of LG’s refrigerators will be banned from sale in the US.

However, the ITC has ruled in LG’s favor twice in the past, saying there is no violation of patent.  LG would suffer from a negative ruling.  It is third in the US market, behind Whirlpool and Electrolux.  The ITC’s review should be completed in February.

In the meantime, LG has already agreed to modify the design of some of their refrigerators in order to resolve the dispute.

Replacing a Stainless Steel Refrigerator Door

Published on December 20, 2009 in Appliances and refrigerators. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , .

I found an article that makes the task of replacing a stainless steel refrigerator door almost seem easy.

First, it says to wear gloves, so you don’t leave any kind of marks on the surface.  The article assumes that the machine is unplugged, disconnected from the water supply, and that the old door is already off.

Second, position the door on the bottom hinge perpendicular to the body of the fridge.  Make sure the front of the door lines up with the side of the fridge and lower the door straight down on the hinge pin.

Next, replace the top hinge.  Snap on the hinge covers, if necessary.

Make sure it’s level.  The article suggests eyballing it, but there’s nothing wrong with actually using a level, if convenient.  Why not, eh?  Make any adjustments until you are satisfied.  You don’t want the door to be inadequately sealed.

Reconnect any wiring and water tubing (for any door with either an ice or water dispenser).

Finally, plug the fridge back in and reconnect it to the water supply.  Turn the fridge on, and close the door.  Voila.

LG Electronics Files Complaint Against U.S. Department of Energy

Published on December 13, 2009 in Appliances and refrigerators. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , .

According to ApplianceMagazine.com, LG Electronics has filed a complaint against the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for requiring LG to comply to a new energy testing standard without clarifying exactly what that new testing is.  The DOE is also requiring LG to remove Energy Star labels from some of their refrigerator-freezer models by January 2nd if they don’t comply to this vague, unannounced new testing standard.

LG purports that this new testing standard will affect the entire industry and therefore suggests that the DOE provide fair notice.  The industry requires a reasonable amount of time to implement the changes, and LG is stepping up to ask for a sufficient public announcement from the DOE.  LG is willing to comply with new testing standards provided that the DOE is willing to respond favorably to LG’s complaint.

How to Maintain your Refrigerator

Published on December 3, 2009 in Appliances, Energy Saving Tips, Home Improvement and refrigerators. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , .

Refrigerator maintenance is a key element to keeping your energy bills low.

I found a great article featuring basic tips to clean and care for your fridge and freezer.  The step-by-step instructions will guide you to clean your condenser coils, the drain hole, the drip pan, and the gaskets.  Next, change the water filter (if your fridge has an ice maker or a water dispenser).  Finally, make sure the fridge is level with the floor to ensure the doors are sealing properly when shut.

A mere 30 minutes of care for your refrigerator will keep it running strong!

Does Going Green Mean = Ditching Your Old Frig?

Published on April 22, 2009 in Uncategorized, dishwashers, going green, recycle and refrigerators. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , .

Not necessarily.

According to a recent article in the New York Times on refrigerator appliances, any appliance that are over 15-years-old should probably be put out to pasture. That’s good news for about 80% of appliances.

If it’s avocado or brown-colored, it may be time to go. But when appliances are disposed of, we have to also think about the energy that goes into creating new ones, and the landfills that hold the old ones. If you’re dead set on getting rid of yours, make sure you call the company you get your new one from to come recycle your old one.

Good news for people who love their dishwashers — studies show they use less water than hand washing. On average, only 4-7 gallons. And with newer models, you don’t even have to pre-rinse by hand, which saves an additional gallon of water.

Easy and ecological. ;)

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