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Here you will find helpful tips on how to fix your appliances. You will also find ways to save money by repairing, and maintaining your appliances.
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Appliance Repair Manuals
AP Wagner carries appliance repair manuals for GE and Hotpoint Washing Machines, Dishwashers, Range and Refrigerator Repair. We also have generic appliance repair manuals for Washing Machines, Oven and Cooktop Repair, Clothes Dryers, Dishwashers, Was...
Range Repair Help: My oven doesn’t bake or broil
Q: Why doesn’t my oven bake? A: When there’s no heat at all in the oven, the first thing to check should be the timer controls. An automatic cycle setting could be preventing the oven from lighting. If you have a self-cleaning range, make ...
Fix It: The Freezer is Not Freezing, The Fridge is Not Cold
I recently came across this post in our appliance repair forum, and thought it may help some of you out. Q: “Ok, so the ice maker has been leaking for about 2 years now, just an inconvenience. Today, freezer is thawing out, fridge at 70′...
Your Freezer Questions Answered
How do I clean my freezer’s condenser and evaporator coils? You can use a condenser coil brush to clean the coils. Because the coils exchange heat, any dust, lint, or dirt on them cuts down its ability to exchange heat. It’s recommended...
Maintenance Tips for your Range
The holidays are going to be here before we know it! Now is a great time to get your range in tip-top shape. AP Wagner has compiled some great tips to help you do just that! Use non-abrasive cleansers to clean finished exterior surfaces. AP Wag...
Summertime blues: my garage refrigerator no longer works; no longer keeps things cold
A garage refrigerator can be a handy item providing extra refrigerated storage space and allowing close proximity to the outdoors grill. Most people use their old kitchen refrigerator for this purpose. However, be aware that many household refrigerat...
Appliance Repair Questions?
Is your washing making a strange thumping noise? Does your refrigerator not stay cold? Why isn’t your dryer turning on? For these questions and more visit AP Wagner’s Appliance Repair Forum for knowledgeable answers. For best results know...
Common Appliance Problems
Here are some common appliance problems that readers have found helpful. 5 Common Air Conditioner Problems 5 Common Clothes Dryer Problems 5 Common Dehumidifier Problems 5 Common Dishwasher Problems 5 Common Electric Range Problems 5 Common Freezer ...
Why doesn’t my dryer drum tumble?
Dryers have a belt that turns the drum. If the belt is worn or broken, it can’t move the drum. Just replace the belt, and while you’re doing that, you may want to check the idler pulley. Wear on the idler pulley can cause the belt to brea...
Keep small parts handy with the MagnoGrip Magnetic Wristband
Here’s a clever tool useful to people that work with small metal parts which have a habit of rolling away or getting lost. The MagnoGrip Magnetic Wristband helps you keep tools on you while you work. It’s ideal for holding small parts...
You can learn a lot by a person just by looking at their refrigerator door
Here’s a fun article from the Lawrence Journal World and News online, “Magnetic appeal: What does your refrigerator decor say about you?”, talking about the different ways people decorate their refrigerator doors and what it says about them. F...
First week winners receive a $50 Visa Gift Card
Congratulations to our first-week winners in the “Help Fill Up Our Repair Forum and Win!” Contest. Congratulations APWagner Appliance Repair Forum winners: Tec3, Jeff1, Repairmandan. Each member will each receive a $50 Visa Gift Card. It’s not ...
Enter for your chance to win a $50 Visa Gift Card!
Contest runs from February 9 - March 8, 2009 | Read the official contest rules APWagner.com, an appliance parts seller and appliance repair help website, has launched a new Appliance Repair Forum. The Appliance Repair Help Forum has been created...
Washing machine won’t drain
If your washing machine will not drain, there are several things you can check. First, make sure your washing machine has power, and it’s not in the middle of a cycle. Try to manual forward the timer to see if it will force the washing machine to d...
Using an ohmmeter will help you fix your appliance
An Ohmmeter is an electronic device which measures resistance in an electronic component or circuit. This tool can help you test the electrical path (or continuity) of an appliance part. In many do-it-yourself repairs on appliances, steps call for th...
