I found a great article on how to troubleshoot and repair a standard washing machine. As the article’s introduction points out rather succinctly, there are a lot of parts and pieces to a washing machine, which makes diagnosis of a particular problem difficult. The article covers basic checks, cleaning the washer, disassembling it, checking the various parts to the machine… Read More
Category: Appliances
Whirlpool Reopens Another Plant
Hot on the news that Whirlpool was recalling workers in Arkansas, now we’re learning that Whirlpool will be reopening a plant in Ottawa, OH. The WC Wood plant will reopen sometime next month, according to this article. Keep it up, Whirlpool!
Looking for a Discontinued Appliance Part?
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… Read More
Whirlpool Recalls Workers
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.
Merry Christmas!
We’d like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas! Don’t forget to rinse out those dishes containing all that heavy food before you put them in the dishwasher! Best wishes to all.
LG Opens Second AC Training Facility
LG Electronics will be opening a new training facility on the West Coast to support its growing commercial air-conditioning enterprise in the United States. This is the second facility after the first in Atlanta opened last year. This new facility will be in Rancho Cucamonga, CA.
Smart Grid Systems Will Ship 17 Million Units by 2014
Smart Grid systems are soon to be all the rage, as is apparent by the amount of press coverage the topic has received in recent times. The latest news is that 17 million units are expected to ship in 2014, flooding a fledgling market despite fears of an ongoing recession. The vast majority of this market is going to come… Read More
Electrolux to Leave Pittsburgh
We recently reported on Electrolux moving its corporate offices from Augusta, GA to Charlotte, NC. We can now append to that report with this brief update: Due to the consolidation of offices, Electrolux will be closing its Pittsburgh, PA office, costing 45 jobs in that area.
Whirlpool Gets Another Go at LG Case
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… Read More
Replacing a Stainless Steel Refrigerator Door
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… Read More