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SodaStream Fountain Jet A200: Soda Stream - nut on air line split in half

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:59:35 -0700

The plastic fitting that is on the 1.7mm line has split in half.

Soda stream do not sell spares

⟐ Commented April 07, 2026 at 10:59 MST

ArmorAll AA255: Why is the vacuum not picking up anything other than light dust?

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:32:42 -0700

I got this vacuum some years ago and noticed over time it slowly stopped being as powerful. Now, when I try using it, it only collects very light dust from the car or the floor.

⟐ Answered April 07, 2026 at 10:32 MST

Freezer: Blomberg freezer Showing Error code E9

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:23:27 -0700

My blomberg FNT9673P Showing a Red triangle sign that there is somthing wrong with it, and Showing an error code E9 .

I searched every where to know the error code meaning and downloaded the manual. didn’t find anything .

Does anyone know the Code is for what ?

and is there any possible way to reset it ?

thanks in advance.

⟐ Commented April 07, 2026 at 8:23 MST

Kenmore Refrigerator: My compressor went out in Kenmore Elite.

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 03:12:51 -0700

2015 Kenmore Elite Model 795.72483.410. I had a repair person out and they said the compressor needs to be replaced and that is the cause of my refrigerator and freezer not cooling. They said $600 part and $200 labor. We didn’t have him fix it and then read that my compressor has a 10 year warranty. I called Sears and they said it’s under warranty but they have to send a diagnostic tech out to diagnose for $99. They said the $99 will go toward labor if I have the repair done. I am wondering what kind of labor cost I am looking at. Can they not just take at face value what my original repair person said about it being the compressor and then come out to do the repair? I read there is another class action law suit brewing for LG compressors inside Kenmore refrigerators but it’s still in the works.

⟐ Commented April 07, 2026 at 3:12 MST

LG Refrigerator LFXS26596: error code FF E. The refrigerator won’t get cold

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 22:15:54 -0700

I was getting this error code FF E. The refrigerator won’t get cold and the freezer works perfectly. What is the problem???

⟐ Answered April 06, 2026 at 22:15 MST

LG Refrigerator LFXS26596: Top ice maker fills tray with water but never freezes,

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 21:50:32 -0700

I’ve pressed the test button and everything works fine. it turns to dump ice , then fills the tray with the proper amount of water but never freezes the water.

⟐ Answered April 06, 2026 at 21:50 MST

Magic Bullet NutriBullet: Cup stuck to base of NutriBullet

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:03:27 -0700

The cup of the magic NutriBullet is stuck to the base , can’t remove it

⟐ Commented April 06, 2026 at 15:03 MST

GE Refrigerator: GE PFE29PSDASS Low Ice production, icebox fan moving air backwards!

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:58:07 -0700

Ice maker in the left french door at top. I noticed a week of very low ice production. I have full service manual and ability to do all diagnostic tests. The ice box fan is blowing but it is coming out of the RETURN port on the upper inside of the left fridge (lower slot) rather than the SUPPLY port (upper) I can blow air through either port and it comes strongly through the other so no obstruction. All other fridge fans working, keeping temperature well.

I swapped the icebox fan with a new one (doubt it would change and it didn't) My repair manual says the door control board controls the door icebox so I swapped the control panel with another identical fridge. Before swapping I confirmed that in the other fridge the air was coming out supply and slight suction present on the return holding a piece of paper up over it.

swapping the control board changed NOTHING on my fridge. Somewhere a control board must be sending a negative 12v signal instead of a positive 12v signal to make the fan run in reverse?

Do I swap out the main board next?

The only trouble code I have is Fault 10, FZ icemaker Mold Body Thermistor (MB) Invalid. I don't have a Freezer icebox so that code is confusing. But there is a thermistor in my icebox which is replaceable only by cutting and splicing wires according to the manual.

This sounds crazy but if the computer doesn't get a reading from the thermistor int he icebox could it think it is frozen or out of range and could the computer reverse the flow to try to let it 'thaw out' or is that a whacko idea?

I'm stumped!!

⟐ Commented April 06, 2026 at 10:58 MST

Maytag or Whirlpool Centennial washer: I need to know a component from the main board

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 14:28:22 -0700

BEKO: Soda cans explode in fridge

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 09:36:13 -0700

The fridge is too cold so the liquid in cans expand then explode

⟐ Answered April 05, 2026 at 9:36 MST

Whirlpool Washing Machine: Why is my washer still not working after I replaced the lid switch cyc

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 21:37:23 -0700

I replaced the lid switch on my whirlpool 2in 1 removable agitator washer due to a broken clip after replacing the washers an entire cycle threw no problem wen I went to start the nxt one it wouldn't work all the sudden I looked up and tried most every diagnostic entry and nothing has worked so far I need help

⟐ Commented April 04, 2026 at 21:37 MST

Kenwood Chef A701A: Part fell out from mixer attachment

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 18:57:39 -0700

This just fell out while mixing, doesn't seem to clip back in and doesn't look broken

⟐ Answered April 04, 2026 at 18:57 MST

Hotpoint NSWR 963C WK UK N: Washing machine is leaking

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 12:05:26 -0700

Hi there

My hotpoint washing machine is leaking from side of the drum when it is emptying and when it is spinning

I took the top off the machine and I see it leaking on right hand side the same side the latch is on the door

GE Microwave Oven: How do I turn on panel ligh?

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 11:51:58 -0700

My microwave (GE JVM3160RF2SS) works but I can't get the panel to light up and don't see a switch.

Any ideas?

⟐ Commented April 04, 2026 at 11:51 MST

Vacuum Cleaner: My Vacuum Cleaner Turns Off After Few Minutes. What Should I Do?

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:45:04 -0700

Hey guys,

Ever since I vacuumed my red Persian carpet, last week, the vaccum cleaner started working poorly and after a few days, it started turning off after just a few minutes of use.

I opened the panel and replaced the bag and cleaned all the filters. Unfortunately, with no success at all. The machine appeared to work normal the first couple of times I tested it, but then it completely stopped and never turned on again. I read on the forums that I should unplug it and turn it off for an hour or two and then try it out in a different socket. Again, it didn't work.

Has my vaccum cleaner completely gone? Should I be worries or is there a way to fix it?

I'm not an expert in repair nor do I understand electronics, but wanted some opinion on what could the problem possibly be so I can prepare myself for any additional repair costs or just go to the store and by a new one.

Make sure you include references or pics, if possible, so I can get familiar with the issue you'd be referring to.

Take care and thank you all for the help!

A. Polter

⟐ Commented April 04, 2026 at 10:45 MST

Dyson Small Ball: Brush isn’t turning and belt is not broken

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:42:08 -0700

Brush is not turning and belt is not broken

Maytag Washing Machine: du/dl error: replaced lid lock no change

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:35:33 -0700

MAYTAG BRAVOS 400 SERIES MVWB800VQ0

Replaced Lid Lock W10059230 with Maytag recommended replacement W10619844 lid lock. No change in error code of DL/DU, DU specifically.

I dismounted the new lock and left it outside the enclosure where it was observable and while the old lock reacts and attempts to lock, the new lock does not react at all.

Any ideas?

⟐ Commented April 04, 2026 at 5:35 MST

Giantex Washing Machine: Bypass door sensor of the machine

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:45:03 -0700

What can I do to bypass the lead sensor as my lead is brocken and keeps showing the LE sign.

Frigidaire Dishwasher: Blue floor light flashing control panel has no lights

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:03:39 -0700

Blue floor light is flashing but the control panel will not light up. It worked fine the last time it was run.

⟐ Answer accepted April 03, 2026 at 13:03 MST

Combo Washer Dryer: No drain filter? Absolutely NO clean out! SERIOUSLY Electrolux?

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:46:43 -0700

eflw317tiw2 Electrolux stackable unit. Washer.. I’ve searched and searched for months on and off but now.. it’s A SERIOUS PROBLEM. From everything I can get my hands on this model has absolutely no clean out/drain pump filter. I shake everything vigorously even lint brush before going in wash, every last thing is shaken til I’m exhausted putting a load in.. my washer has fur and hair and lint and who knows what that should have been able to go in the drain pump filter and be cleaned out circulating through EVERY LOAD. I’ve run clean machine more times than I can count with bleach, with washing machine cleaner with other random chemicals I’ve read might work. Only thing this did was loosen up more trapped in the GRIME that was holding it in place on the exterior of the tub. So without removing the deal I used the higher concentrate bleach and got EVERY LAST MILLIMETER of the vile door boot. I wedged my fingers in and sprayed bleach on the stainless tub as far as I could and also on the white plastic piece that is visible when you really pull back the ring without removing it. You get like about 1/2-3/4 separation for visibility behind/under* the rubber seal.

So please.. I’m actually quite MacGyver but this washer is a bottom of the food chain model. Help me!? I’m begging! Where do I go from here knowing physically I’m not strong enough to lift the dryer and dismantle this whole deal and give it a hard core scrubbing.

Perhaps there is a drain filter Electrolux does not want us to know about?

What about this slime sludge.. will it ever go away with like 20 clean machine cycles?

I Need to wash clothes but I don’t want to forever have to take sheets and towels to the laundromat cuz washer can’t handle any type of lint hair fur.

Currently the stupid thing LEAVES MORE ON MY CLOTHES THEN THEY WENT IN WITH. that’s just not ok. And not how washing machines are supposed to work. Especially washers that are used by ONE PERSON that does not use a lot of laundry in two years.

I’m disgusted, frustrated and at a loss…

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⟐ Commented April 03, 2026 at 11:46 MST