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How to Replace a Three-Prong Dryer Cord

The wall outlet where your dryer plugs in will be for either a three-prong or four-prong plug. A dryer can be fitted with either type of cord and must be switched if the electrical outlet does not...

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What Is the Purpose of the Felt Seal for a Dryer?

Inside a dryer's cabinet, the edge of the drum is lined with a seal between the drum and panels of the dryer's cabinet. Typically, dryers have a seal located on the front and rear edges of the drum or...

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Noise in a GE Profile Harmony Washer

The GE Profile Harmony washing machine, which is no longer produced by the GE Corporation, is an energy efficient washer that might make some noises that differ somewhat from traditional washing...

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My Kenmore Elite Smartheat HE4 is Not Starting

The Kenmore Elite Smartheat HE4 dryer uses sensors to track the moisture level inside the dryer and offers both automatic drying and manual drying cycles, as well as specific cycles for items such as...

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My Gas Dryer Has a Weird Smell When Drying

A gas dryer is an effective and energy efficient appliance that will get your laundry dry for many years. But the gas dryer has specific problems associated with odors in some instances. The good news...

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How to Change an Inglis Washer Drain Hose

The drain pipe at the back of your Inglis washing machine is used to pump dirty water out of the appliance into the drain standpipe. The pipe is used several times during the course of each cycle. You...

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Troubleshooting a Frigidaire Dryer With a Blinking Panel

Many of Frigidaire's dryers are front loaders with lighted control panels. As of October 2011, the Affinity class, or family, of gas and electric dryers makes up the bulk of these appliances. These...

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My GE Profile Washer Is Squeaking During Agitation

The sound of a squeaking washing machine is hard to ignore, nor should it be ignored. The issue could be a simple fix, or it might mean something is seriously wrong and your machine needs attention by...

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My Dryer Tumbler Does Not Move

The rhythmic sound of the dryer tumbling your clothes around may not be the most soothing sound in your home, but it is a necessary one. Unless you wish to wear soggy shirts and dripping clothes, then...

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What Is Wrong With My Whirlpool Duet Dryer if It Won't Dry?

The Whirlpool Duet is a front-loading electric dryer intended for non-commercial use. Over time, you may experience your Whirlpool dryer having problems drying your laundry. This can be a common issue,...

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My Kenmore Tumbles but Does Not Heat

Over time, you may begin to experience some performance problems with your Kenmore dryer. Not producing heat to adequately dry your wet laundry is a common issue with aging dryers. In some instances,...

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How to Disable Buzzers on Maytag Dryers

At the end of each drying cycle, when either the time runs out or the moisture sensors detect the clothes are dry, the buzzer on your Maytag dryer sounds to reduce the amount of time clothes spend...

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How to Disconnect the Moisture Sensor in My Samsung Dryer

When you are running your Samsung dryer, the moisture sensor, located in the control panel, is used to determine any moisture left within in the unit so that your clothes are adequately dried. If your...

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How to Repair a Shaking Washing Machine

You should repair a shaking washing machine as soon as you notice it is beginning to shake. Repairing the machine quickly, you are able to reduce the amount of noise that emanates from the laundry room...

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How to Install Shipping Bolts on Duet Washers

Whirlpool Duet washing machines are shipped from the Whirlpool factory with shipping bolts installed. The shipping bolts are designed to prevent the wash tub from moving during transit. Before the...

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What Does It Mean When Your Whirlpool Dryer Says L2?

The fault code "L2" on the display of a Whirlpool-brand dryer indicates an electrical problem, specifically a problem with the power supply to the heating element. This may prevent the dryer from...

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My Whirlpool Washer Is Squeaking When Agitating

All washing machines make noise sometimes, including Whirlpool models. These sounds can be as big as a thump or as little as a squeak. Determining what is causing a Whirlpool washer to squeak,...

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How to Replace a Kenmore Dryer Door Clip

If your Kenmore dryer doesn't run when you shut the door or if the door isn't fully shutting properly, the problem is most likely due to a faulty door clip. Also called a door switch, the clip is small...

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Removing the Drain Pump From a GE Washing Machine

With proper care and maintenance, a GE washing machine will last you many years. Despite the quality of the appliance, however, parts can and do wear out. This includes the drain pump. When the wash...

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Fridgidaire Dryer Will Not Heat

Sometimes if a dryer will not heat, the answer is as simple as a power cord that has fallen out of the electrical outlet: There is no power to the dryer. But there are other potential reasons why a...

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