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Post by Yoki on Aug 7, 2014 0:47:36 GMT
I posted recently about my broken dishwasher and how the repairman advised me to not bother fixing it (5 years old, $300 to repair) and I asked what the peas would do. Most everyone agreed that I should buy a new one, but peasful1 suggested I repair it myself. To say I was skeptical is a major understatement, but after some googling, replacement part ordering & elbow grease I am beyond proud to report that my dishwasher is working again! Huzzah! If this new board hadn't been started, I wouldn't have decided to start posting & I'd be at least $500 poorer. You just never know how the peas will help a sister out!  |
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Post by keknj on Aug 7, 2014 0:49:43 GMT
Well congratulations and wonderful that you started posting! So happy to hear that it saved you $500! Wooohooo!
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Post by J u l e e on Aug 7, 2014 0:51:34 GMT
Wow! I am impressed!
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Post by samantha25 on Aug 7, 2014 0:52:58 GMT
Nice! Very interesting... what else needs fixing at your place? You can do it!
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Post by liya on Aug 7, 2014 0:53:29 GMT
I think that's really cool.
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Post by Yoki on Aug 7, 2014 0:55:00 GMT
Nice! Very interesting... what else needs fixing at your place? You can do it! Next up ... squeaky dryer! (Thank goodness for google. And YouTube.) |
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Post by eastcoastpea on Aug 7, 2014 0:58:28 GMT
WooHoo. Way to go. How awesome that peasful1 was able to steer you in the right direction.
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Post by originalvanillabean on Aug 7, 2014 0:59:11 GMT
Yeah Yoki! That is awesome!
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Post by happyOCgirl on Aug 7, 2014 1:00:49 GMT
Congratulations! That is amazing. I've fixed so many things thanks to YouTube...never a dishwasher, though!
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Post by peasful1 on Aug 7, 2014 1:02:36 GMT
I'm so happy that it all worked out. I think it's so important for people, not just women, to learn how to fix things themselves. It's cheaper, and it's empowering. [HASH]likeagirl
Good luck with the dryer! I haven't yet had to tackle dryer issues. I have fixed my washing machine a couple of times, though.
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Post by johnnysmom on Aug 7, 2014 1:02:46 GMT
I'll piggy back this and say that that thread jinxed my dishwasher bc it broke a couple days later. But because of that thread I also decided to replace the control panel, which I did myself today (easier than I expected) and *knocking on wood* it seems to have worked. So, thank you for delurking  |
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Post by Debbie on Aug 7, 2014 1:03:07 GMT
Way to go!
Dont you feel so accomplished when you do something like that?
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Post by linda~lou on Aug 7, 2014 1:03:30 GMT
I SPEND money on here from all the good recommendations, it's good to know some can SAVE money!!
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Post by Yoki on Aug 7, 2014 1:08:03 GMT
I'll piggy back this and say that that thread jinxed my dishwasher bc it broke a couple days later. But because of that thread I also decided to replace the control panel, which I did myself today (easier than I expected) and *knocking on wood* it seems to have worked. So, thank you for delurking That's so awesome! |
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Post by angie w on Aug 7, 2014 1:28:00 GMT
Way to go!!!
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Post by Mystie on Aug 7, 2014 1:29:40 GMT
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Post by colleen on Aug 7, 2014 1:42:02 GMT
 Very cool!
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Post by Sue on Aug 7, 2014 1:45:02 GMT
Hurray for you! That's quite an accomplishment.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 7, 2014 1:46:27 GMT
I've said this exact thing many, many times over the last few years, since DH has been away a lot for work. Tackling home projects isn't my thing, but at least I know I can do it, if I find the right resources.
Great job on the dishwasher and I'm glad you saved some money.
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Post by sillyrabbit on Aug 7, 2014 1:47:46 GMT
Way to go! We are all capable of so much more than we think we are.
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Post by gardengoddess on Aug 7, 2014 1:49:09 GMT
Good for you! We did the same thing with our dryer. We searched YouTube and found the fix.
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Post by doesitmatter on Aug 7, 2014 1:49:10 GMT
Very cool! We did the same thing with our dryer as well - a $3 part and a youtube video helped me and my step-dad fix it  |
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Post by Ramona on Aug 7, 2014 1:57:38 GMT
Thanks for sharing your good news.
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Post by lovetodigi on Aug 7, 2014 2:03:49 GMT
Here is some advice. Hold onto that $500 because you will find that it won't be long before you find yourself buying things that you never knew existed, yet you suddenly have a tremendous need for and can not live another day without. Trust me when I say, there are enablers on here that are very, very helpful that way. Ask me how I know |
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Post by Jubel on Aug 7, 2014 2:06:11 GMT
Way to go |
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Post by purplebee on Aug 7, 2014 2:14:01 GMT
I SPEND money on here from all the good recommendations, it's good to know some can SAVE money!! Yeah, that! |
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Post by kate on Aug 7, 2014 2:15:50 GMT
Good on ya!
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Post by momto4kiddos on Aug 7, 2014 2:20:39 GMT
Amazing! It's amazing what you can do with the help of the internet these days! Feels pretty good when you fix something and save yourself some money too!
Last year I replaced a screen in my door. It was huge and they wanted a lot of money to replace it. I watched a video, bought some screen and a tool at Lowes and it was all pretty simple. I'm contemplating replacing the ice maker in my freezer that died last week...can't decide whether I want ice or more space though, lol.
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Post by gotranch on Aug 7, 2014 2:22:09 GMT
I posted recently about my broken dishwasher and how the repairman advised me to not bother fixing it (5 years old, $300 to repair) and I asked what the peas would do. Most everyone agreed that I should buy a new one, but peasful1 suggested I repair it myself. To say I was skeptical is a major understatement, but after some googling, replacement part ordering & elbow grease I am beyond proud to report that my dishwasher is working again! Huzzah! If this new board hadn't been started, I wouldn't have decided to start posting & I'd be at least $500 poorer. You just never know how the peas will help a sister out! Now that is awesome! Congrats on your repair job! |
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Post by JustKim on Aug 7, 2014 2:22:31 GMT
so glad it worked out!!
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