Category Archives: appliances

How to Fix a Garbage Disposal (Disposer)

GOAL: Clogged Sink – How to Fix a Garbage Disposal (Disposer)

TOOLS AND SUPPLIES: Possible tools will include – [easyazon_link cloaking=”default” keywords=”allen wrench set” localization=”default” locale=”US” nofollow=”default” new_window=”default” tag=”tdiy008-20″]allen wrench set[/easyazon_link]

SAFETY: ***MAKE SURE YOU TURN OFF THE DISPOSAL POWER SWITCH, CIRCUIT BREAKER, AND IF POSSIBLE, UNPLUG THE DISPOSAL. FOR SAFETY, IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT POWER IS DISCONNECTED SO IT CAN NOT ACCIDENTALLY TURN ON!***

TROUBLESHOOTING IDEAS:

Clear disposal of debris
With your hand, check movement of the blades, making sure the blades are freely moving
At the bottom side of the disposal, push the reset button
At the bottom side of the disposal, use a allen wrench to rotate the center crank to realign the blades.

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Troubleshoot A Gas Oven

Problem: Gas oven will not heat up

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Goal: Troubleshoot to confirm problem, then repair. See steps below.

Video Update: At 7:00 of the video, an important step is skipped. See How to Remove the Ignitor here.

Safety:

As always, use appropriate care and caution.
Ensure gas supply is turned off

Tools and Supplies:

Replacement Igniter
Needle-nose Pliers
Screwdrivers
Flashlight
Small wrenches and/or socket set

Troubleshooting:

Confirm that gas is supplied to the oven by turning on burner and broiler
Find gas supply line (start by removing bottom drawer or panel if there is one on your oven)
Figure out where gas is being supplied and where it is not supplied
Confirm that gas regulator safety switch is not turned off
Check that igniter is functioning properly
1. Find wires for igniter and access igniter at bottom of oven
2. Turn on oven to see if igniter lights. If it doesn’t ignite, the issue is narrowed down to the igniter
3. Check wires to ensure they are secure and not damaged
Once the problem igniter is identified, it can be replaced

Repairs:

Remove old igniter
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Install igniter and confirm oven is functioning

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