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The DRSNews
April/May 2009
(My apologies! Once again, I've fallen so far
behind I've
had to combine two months into one issue, and have to
keep this one short. Until my wife lets me clone myself,
guess I'm going to keep having trouble getting everything
done!)
Published by 'double opt-in' subscription only,
by Dave's Repair Service,
(c)2009 All Rights Reserved
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In this issue:
1) Parts Lookup Finally Available on The Website!
2) GE Recalls Dual-Fuel Ranges
3) Miscellaneous Ramblings
4) Subscribers-only 'Two or More Ship Free' Sale Still On!
1) I'm really excited to announce this! I've been
wanting to get parts lookup capability on the website for several years,
and I'm happy to tell you it's finally done! You can enter your model
number, get advice on repairs, and a whole lot more, at my brand new
parts site:
http://DavesRepair.partsquik.com
'Connects to one of the biggest parts inventories in
the US. Just keep in mind that call-takers and reps on the site have no
access to the online specials I personally post over on the main DRcom
specials page.
Stop by and see what you think. Click the 'Repair
Center' link in the upper right corner for all kinds of maintenance and
repair tips on just about any appliances you can think of.
Or click the 'Chat' button to text with some really
knowledgeable (and much better looking than me!) folks about your
appliance repair needs.
2)
Another range recall has been announced, this one by GE. I always sit up
and pay attention when a manufacturer uses the 'F' word ('fire hazard')
in a recall notice, and even though this is includes a relatively
smaller number of ranges, it's an important recall.
Involves some 26,000 of their dual-fuel ranges.
Details:
http://www.geappliances.com:80/products/recall/dual_fuel_09/
3) Several quick notes:
* I now have governor capacitors for older Sunbeam
Mixmasters (models 5-12), brand new! I've finally perfected a
fabrication method for these no longer available cap's, and they really
work out well. A new replacement for the governor resistors is next.
I've been recoating good used ones with new ceramic material for a while
now, but the
supply's getting low (and they're not all that pretty). Hope to have new resistors designed soon.
Posted at:
http://www.DavesRepair.com/Parts/10-2065Xcapacitor.htm
* If you're as OUTRAGED as I am with our government
spending our great-grandchildren's money while plunging us rapidly
toward bankruptcy and Socialism, here are just a couple of links for you:
http://www.youtube.com:80/watch?v=jeYscnFpEyA
http://taxdayteaparty.com/
* If you're buying a new refrigerator, budget for a
new one every 5-7 years or so. Just like front load washers, that's
about how long they're lasting now, on average. I DOA'd another one on
Saturday, a nice 1-1/2 year old stainless Frigidaire with an in-cabinet
leak. At least the tiny Samsung compressor was still working on this one
(but it had none of its 4 ounces of refrigerant left). How I hate
charging folks a service call to tell them to scrap their newer
equipment! Ouch.
* Another quick reminder about dishwasher drains is
in order, evidently. 'Corrected two last week that were installed
improperly, both draining nearly straight down through the floor with no
loops. We can't get away with routing drains down through the floor any
more, guys. You have to route the drain over to the sink drain next to
the machine. Thankfully, one of them last week had a disposal, so it was
a quicker change than usual. 'Wish more dealers would update their installers
on this.
* Swing by and check out my new Appliance Terms Glossary Project if you
haven't yet -
it's still a work in progress, and the full downloadable pdf version's
almost ready. Here's what I have so far:
Glossary
PS - I'm still thinking about renaming it the ''Illustrated
Appliance Dictionary'', as some of you have suggested. What do you
think?
4) A whole bunch of you continue to take advantage of me
;-) with the '2 or more ship free'
sale, and shipping and handling are still free for any
two or
more online products, to any US address. But only for DRSNews
subscribers. Regrettably, this has to be limited
to US
subscribers, as international shipping rates are just to high for me to
extend this offer outside the US.
Here's the current list of parts and tools included:
Sale Parts . If you don't see what you need there, and you're a subscriber, just
ask me . I have a huge inventory, with
just a small part of it posted on the website, and I'm willing to
'double up' on other parts, too. Just ask.
One of the incredible rewards I get from writing this newsletter is the
encouragement
you all have been to me over the years. I want you to know I appreciate
you, and this
is just one small token 'thank you' that I'm happy to do for you.
Please feel free to send me any other ideas you might have for
subscriber 'perks' I can
add for you, and I'll do my best to make them happen. And any
suggestions for article
topics and/or manuals are always welcome.
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Thanks again for allowing me into your inbox! I don't
take the privilege lightly, and needless to say, I'll never share your name
or email with anyone, for any reason.
May God richly bless you and yours in 2009, and
may He continue to shed His incredible mercy on America even as we turn
our backs on Him,
Dave Harnish
Dave's Repair Service
New Albany, PA
drs@sosbbs.com
www.DavesRepair.com
"The LORD [is] good, a strong hold in the day of
trouble;
and He knoweth them that trust in Him."
- Nahum 1:7
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orders (for any not listed here on the website):
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