DIY Guide to Appliances Installing and Maintaining Your Major Appliances

146 Pages·2008·25.59 MB·English

by  Steve Willson

Say Goodbye to Repairmen
D I Y GU I DE TO
Learn how to install & service your own appliances
Appliances and do-it-yourselfers go together like washers
and dryers. If you have the right information in hand and Appliances
a couple of basic skills, there is no good reason you’d ever
need to pay a lot of money and spend a half day waiting
at home to have a new household appliance delivered
and installed. With this book, DIY Guide to Appliances,
you’ll be plugged into a new source of cost savings and
appliance independence.
Whether you live in an apartment, a side-by-side town-
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house or a big house in the suburbs, you can save money
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major household appliances. Ranges, refrigerators,
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washers, dryers, dishwashers, furnaces, water heaters
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and air conditioners are a few of the most common
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appliances, and practically every home contains all or D
most of them. Here, you’ll fi nd useful information and E

clear color photos showing you precisely how to service T
all of these appliances, and more. O

From seasonal central air conditioner maintenance to A
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programmable thermostat, you’ll fi nd a project for just
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about every appliance you can think of. And perhaps best
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CATEGORY: Home Improvement ISBN – 13: 978-1-58923-330-0
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Installing & Maintaining Your Major Appliances
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DIY guide to appliances : installing & maintaining your major
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Summary: “A comprehensive guide to instlling and performing basic Shop Manager: Bryan McLain
maintenance on all major appliances, including washers and dryers,
refrigerators, garbage disposers, dishwashers, water heaters, ovens
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NOTICE TO READERS
For safety, use caution, care, and good judgment when following the procedures described in this book. The Publisher
cannot assume responsibility for any damage to property or injury to persons as a result of misuse of the information
provided.
The techniques shown in this book are general techniques for various applications. In some instances, additional
techniques not shown in this book may be required. Always follow manufacturers’ instructions included with products,
since deviating from the directions may void warranties. The projects in this book vary widely as to skill levels required:
some may not be appropriate for all do-it-yourselfers, and some may require professional help.
Consult your local Building Department for information on building permits, codes and other laws as they apply to
your project.
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Reverse Osmosis Water Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
TOOLS & MATERIALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Room Air Conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
APPLIANCE DIAGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Thermostat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Washing Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 REPAIR & MAINTENANCE PROJECTS . . . . . . . . .86
Clothes Dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Gas Furnace Tune-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Maintaining a Refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Refrigerator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Maintaining a Central Air Conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Electric Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Maintaining a Room Air Conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Central Air Conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Maintaining a Gas Water Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Gas Furnace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Maintaining an Electric Water Heater . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Gas Water Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Electric Range Tune-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Electric Water Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Gas Range Tune-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
INSTALLATION PROJECTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Maintaining a Dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Washing Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Maintaining a Water Softener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Dryer Vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Replacing Dryer Drive Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Fixing a Slow-Filling Washing Machine . . . . . . . . . . 132
Water Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 APPLIANCE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE . . . . . . 136
Water Softener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 RESOURCES & PHOTOGRAPHY CREDITS . . . . . . 140
Range Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 CONVERSION CHARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Hot Water Dispenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Icemaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
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Introduction
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PROBLEMS OCCUR WITH MAJOR
appliances for many reasons: some-
thing may actually go wrong with
the mechanical innards of a machine;
or, the appliance may not have been
operated following the manufacturer’s
instructions; or, the machine may
not be receiving the correct amount
of power or water. And sometimes
an appliance may develop a problem
simply because it was denied the
regular maintenance attention that it
needs to work effi ciently.
In the DIY Guide to Appliances we show
you how to install and maintain your
major appliances properly, as well as how
to repair them when things do go wrong.
Appliance repair can be a very tricky and
even dangerous task, so we have selected
the projects shown based on what a novice
home repairer might reasonably be able
to accomplish.
NOTE: Major appliances and some
smaller appliances come with a written
warranty. Often, in order to activate the
warranty, you are required to fi ll out and
send in a card to the manufacturer. For
most small appliances, the warranty is
good for thirty to ninety days. To enforce
the warranty, manufacturers will require
that only an authorized repair person
work on the appliance. If you work on
the appliance yourself, be aware that the
warranty may be voided.
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INTRODUCTION
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Tools & Materials
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INSTALLING AND MAINTAINING HOME
appliances doesn’t require a boxful of
specialty tools. A couple of screwdrivers
and a wrench will take care of much of
the work. But once you get into the area
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of making minor repairs, you’ll begin to
encounter some specialty tools. And, as
the complexity of the repairs increases
you'll fi nd that the specialty tool require-
ments increase as well.
Many appliance repairs can be accomplished
with basic hand tools you very likely own
already. But as your tasks increase in
complexity, you’ll fi nd occasional needs for
M specialty tools. Featured here is a fairly
complete array of tools for the home
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appliance repair enthusiast.
(A) Cordless trim saw, (B) Pliers,
(C) Channel-type pliers, (D) Philips
R screwdriver, (E) Flathead
screwdriver, (F) Adjustable wrench,
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(G) Shop vac, (H) Abrasive pads,
(I) Jig saw, (J) Level, (K) Drill/driver,
(L) Measuring tape, (M) Propane torch,
II (N) Flashlight, (O) Studfi nder/laser level,
(P) All-purpose caulk/caulk gun,
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JJ (Q) Condenser coil brush, (R) Multimeter,
HH (S) Reciprocating saw, (T) Fin comb,
(U) Side cutters, (V) Copper pipe,
GG (W) Utility knife, (X) Small Philips screwdriver,
(Y) Cleaning brush, (Z) Pipe wrench,
(AA) Shutoff valve, (BB) Tubing cutter,
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(CC) Flux brush, (DD) Igniter,
(EE) Soldering paste/Tefl on tape,
(FF) Copper fi ttings, (GG) Steel brush,
(HH) Brass brush, (II) Hammer,
(JJ) Gloves, (KK) Needlenose pliers
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TOOLS & MATERIALS
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The owners’ manual is an indispensable tool for making complex appliance
repairs, especially if the repair requires that you order parts. These days,
you can track down a manual for virtually any appliance using the Internet.
All you need is the name of the manufacturer and the model number.
FOR MAKING APPLIANCE REPAIRS OF ANY REAL COMPLEXITY YOU NEED A DETAILED WORKING
diagram. Most owners’ manuals include such schematic roadmaps, along with parts lists
and stock numbers that are absolutely critical, even for professionals. If you no longer have
possession of the manual that came with your major appliance, go Online and search for a
replacement. In some cases you may be charged a fee, but most major manufacturers maintain
up-to-date archives of the manuals for their products. If you do not have Internet access you can
also contact the manufacturer by telephone and most are happy to mail you a new manual.
Along with its value as a source for replacement owners manuals, the Internet has also be-
come a very useful tool for locating and ordering replacement parts. There are several sites
you may log onto that guide you through the process of identifying and addressing specifi c
problems and then offer the opportunity to buy the exact part or parts that will (hopefully)
solve your problem.
On the following pages you will fi nd exploded-view illustrations of major home appliances.
These working diagrams are intended to provide general information about the machines
that populate each appliance category, but they are not suffi ciently detailed to serve as technical
guides for your specifi c appliance. You may use them to gain some familiarity with how
the major parts and systems function, and this in turn may be of help as a troubleshooting
reference and as a supplement to undertaking any of the installation or repair projects shown
in detail in this book.
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Washing machine parts include: (A) Selection switches, (B) Water level control, (C) Timer control, (D) Lid,
(E) Inlet nozzle, (F) Inlet hoses, (G) Water mixing valve, (H) Water pump, (I) Water hose, (J) Transmission,
(K) Transmission belt, (L) Motor, (M) Agitator, (N) Wash basket, (O) Tub, (P) Gasket.
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