Fixitnow.com Appliance Repair Radio

FARR-18: We’re Baaack!

podcast@fixitnow.com (Samurai Appliance Repair Man and Mrs. Samurai) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:36:47 -0500

Many of you have emailed the Samurai axing, “Samurai, O Samurai, when will you and Mrs. Samurai make another edition of your award-winning podcast?” You chirped and we listened. After an extended hiatus, we’re baaack!

Some of the topics covered in this issue:
- Appliance brands: how to choose ‘em?
- New, extended version of the much-loved Home Wiring DVD.
- Appliance repair resources at Fixitnow.com.
- Appliance Service Training Institute conference coming up next week.

Listen now!

FARR-17: Which Washer Should You Buy?

podcast@fixitnow.com (Samurai Appliance Repair Man and Mrs. Samurai) — Wed, 20 Sep 2006 22:08:09 -0400

In the market for a new washer? So many choices and you're agonizing over which one to buy? Sweat thou not the load, my leetle grasshopper, for the Samurai and Mrs. Samurai will give you the low-down on today's washers, explaining the various washers available and their pro's and con's, and introduce a revolutionary new washing machine that you probably haven’t even heard of! Come, listen, and the truth shall set you free.

Tumble action movie mentioned in the podcast.

FARR-16: Appliance War Stories - Defective Customers

podcast@fixitnow.com (Samurai Appliance Repair Man and Mrs. Samurai) — Mon, 4 Sep 2006 11:09:55 -0400

Y'all gather 'round the campfire and ol' Samurai and Mrs. Samurai will tell you some genuine, real-life appliance war stories. These are tales from the dark side, stories about encounters with real defective customers: cheesedorks, leeches, and pigs at the trough. [WARNING: adult language]

(This episode was re-recorded because of production problems in the first run. If you’re downloading this from iTunes, you’ll see two versions of the same episode-- the newer one is waaaay better!)

FARR-15: How to Use the Samurai Appliance Repair Forum

podcast@fixitnow.com (Samurai Appliance Repair Man and Mrs. Samurai) — Thu, 29 Jun 2006 20:46:32 -0400

The world-famous Samurai Appliance Repair Forum is the premiere free appliance repair information resource on the web. In this steamy installment, the Samurai and Mrs. Samurai teach you how to effectively use this appliance repair oracle to get free, expert repair help. Empower yourself and tune in to this episode now!

FARR-14: How to Use Fixitnow.com

podcast@fixitnow.com (Samurai Appliance Repair Man and Mrs. Samurai) — Mon, 19 Jun 2006 20:21:36 -0400

In this long-awaited episode, the Samurai and Mrs. Samurai reveal the inner secrets of how to use Fixitnow.com, the ultimate appliance repair tool, to find the appliance repair information you need to fix it now.

FARR-13: Appliance Service Calls

podcast@fixitnow.com (Samurai Appliance Repair Man and Mrs. Samurai) — Sat, 13 May 2006 13:25:36 -0400

Samurai Appliance Repair Man and Mrs. Samurai take you on a wild romp into the seedy underbelly of the appliance repair world. In this episode, we explain what to look for in a decent appliance service company and how to avoid getting screwed in an appliance service call.

FARR-12: How Much is a New One?

podcast@fixitnow.com (Samurai Appliance Repair Man and Mrs. Samurai) — Fri, 14 Apr 2006 22:45:52 -0400

So, Old Faithful has shat the bed and you’re thinking about hauling it off to the landfill and replacing it with one of those sexy, glitzy appliances you saw in the Sunday paper? And, amazingly, it’s the same price that you paid for Old Faithful 20 years ago! Hmmm, how does that work?

Well, Bubba, you need to listen to this podcast episode before you go do something you might regret.

FARR-11: All Listener Emails

podcast@fixitnow.com (Samurai Appliance Repair Man and Mrs. Samurai) — Thu, 6 Apr 2006 22:54:33 -0400

We're on a roll! Yet another listener email episode. In this thriller...

Steve's three year old Amana refrigerator is freezing stuff in the crisper drawer and his water dispenser quit working. Is there a connection? Bonus: link to the evaporator fan upgrade kit discussed in this episode.

Amy gunked up her Frigidaire front loading washer by washing frilly cotton rugs (never a good idea, by the way). Now, the washer won't do high speed spin. WTF?

FARR-10: All Listener Emails

podcast@fixitnow.com (Samurai Appliance Repair Man and Mrs. Samurai) — Mon, 3 Apr 2006 23:24:47 -0400

You wanted another all listener emails episode. You've flooded us with email demanding it. And a surprising number of you have actually immolated yourselves and had your cousins mail me photos of your smoldering, sizzling carcasses. That got our attention. So, here it is, another all listener email episode! (Now, stop with the photos, please.) And, best of all, it’s less than 15 minutes short.

Bob has a Kenmore electric range that doesn't heat; the lights work and a warming burner, but the main oven and stove elements don't get hot. What are the things to check?

As a result of Euclidean geometry, Doug is contemplating venting his dryer into the crawl space of his house. To do otherwise would require a very long dryer vent with multiple turns. What's the problem with venting a dryer into a crawl space?

Ah, grasshoppah, listen and learn!

FARR Episode 9: All Listener Emails

podcast@fixitnow.com (Samurai Appliance Repair Man and Mrs. Samurai) — Thu, 30 Mar 2006 09:40:27 -0500

Back by popular demand, another episode devoted to all listener emails!

In this exciting docudrama: Butros Butros has a GE front-load washer that won't spin and Tomo has a one year old Kenmore HE3t that won't spin, either. Hmmm...

Alyson has had to replace the gas valve twice in her Frigidaire Crown Series gas range and now it's apparently gone bad again. And she’s thinking about just buying a new one. What's a grasshopper to do? The Samurai illumines her path.

Samurai's 12 Laws of Appliance Repair, Pt. 3

podcast@fixitnow.com (Samurai Appliance Repair Man and Mrs. Samurai) — Wed, 29 Mar 2006 22:34:49 -0500

The dramatic conclusion of the riveting blockbuster trilogy on the Samurai’s 12 Laws of Appliance Repair. You don't wanna miss this one... unless you had something better to do, like pulling hair outta the drains, or something.

Samurai's 12 Laws of Appliance Repair, Pt. 2

podcast@fixitnow.com (Samurai Appliance Repair Man and Mrs. Samurai) — Wed, 22 Mar 2006 22:33:48 -0500

Continuing our journey deep into the bowels of apocryphal appliance repair wisdom, the Samurai and Mrs. Samurai discuss laws five through eight of the Samurai's 12 Laws of Appliance Repair.

Samurai’s 12 Laws of Appliance Repair, Pt. 1

podcast@fixitnow.com (Samurai Appliance Repair Man and Mrs. Samurai) — Mon, 20 Mar 2006 21:58:31 -0500

Samurai Appliance Repair Man and Mrs. Samurai kick off the first of a three-part series on the Samurai’s 12 Laws of Appliance Repair. This part covers laws one through four.

Listener emails: Jason asks where the current stream of phixit photos is. Tony says we rock because we helped him fix his washing machine.

FARR, Episode 5

podcast@fixitnow.com (Samurai Appliance Repair Man and Mrs. Samurai) — Thu, 16 Mar 2006 21:29:02 -0500

Special all-listener email edition! Woot-woot! Susan has a Kenmore (Whirlpool) direct-drive washer that won't agitate or spin. Pamela updates us on her ongoing customer disservice dilemma in Paris, France. Troy has a problem with a Kenmore (Whirlpool) dryer that stops running when the start button is released. Barb's washer broke and her hubby wanted her to buy a new one. Roxie's dishwasher is discoloring her metal utensils. Chad has a Maytag Neptune washer that has a tear in the door boot.

FARR, Episode 4

podcast@fixitnow.com (Samurai Appliance Repair Man and Mrs. Samurai) — Mon, 13 Mar 2006 23:38:21 -0500

Electrolux refrigerator plant closing in Greenville, MI. Tech tip: Common causes of the F1 error code on Maytag, Jenn Air, Magic Chef, and Amana gas and electric ranges. Karl asks when it's time to switch to a front loading washer. Gloria has a new dryer but the cord doesn't fit the receptacle in her house.

FARR, Episode 3

podcast@fixitnow.com (Samurai Appliance Repair Man and Mrs. Samurai) — Tue, 7 Mar 2006 18:36:03 -0500

GE pro-style gas ovens go boom! Massive recall The recall involves the following models:
ZDP48N6RH1SS
ZDP48L6RH1SS
ZDP48N4GH1SS
ZDP48L4GH1SS
ZDP48N4GH1SS
ZDP48L6DH1SS
ZDP36N4DH1SS
ZDP36L4DH1SS
The suspect units bear the serial numbers starting with: DG, FG, GG, HG, LR, MG, RG, SG, TG, VG, AH, DH, FH, GH, HH, LH, MH, RH and SH.
E-Z Dryer tips: long dry times; no-heat conditions; proper dryer venting; when to replace a dryer.
Listener emails: Rob asks about appliance brand recommendations; Pamela relates an appliance repair experience... French style; Hank asks about the Staber washer.

FARR, Episode 2

podcast@fixitnow.com (Samurai Appliance Repair Man and Mrs. Samurai) — Wed, 1 Mar 2006 20:48:55 -0500

Appliance industry news: Iowa politicians object to Maytag-Whirlpool merger; NCEE adds to skills required for technician certification. Tech tips: high drain condition on Maytag Dependable Care washers, hybrid motor pulley p/n 202507, new pump belt p/n 211451; Cooling fan noise in Jenn-Air wall ovens, noise kit p/n 12002638; Maytag Neptunes display "1" after cycle completes, revised control board p/n 12002651; Whirlpool/Kitchenaid scrapes rear oven panel, replacement motor p/n 9758925; Maytag dryer MDG9700 popping noise, replacement inlet duct p/n 35001224. Emails: gas dryer fires briefly then goes out; gas oven glows but doesn't fire up and get hot.

Ichiban Episode!

podcast@fixitnow.com (Samurai Appliance Repair Man and Mrs. Samurai) — Tue, 28 Feb 2006 10:02:27 -0500

Our first podcast episode! Industry news we covered: GE’s class action lawsuit settlement over their sweaty refrigerators, Whirlpool’s pending buy out of Maytag, Maytag’s new, shorter, warranty policy on new parts. Repair tips: overfilling icemakers in some Kitchenaid refrigerators, intermittent lid switches in some Maytag top-loading washers, installing the door handle on Maytag dishwashers, fixing leaking Whirlpool Duet washers. Email questions on leaking GE dishwashers and a Kenmore washer that won’t spin.