Icemaker not working? Replacement Icemakers

Summer is here, and there is nothing better then a refreshing drink and fresh ice.  The only problem is your icemaker isn’t working?!?  Maybe it’s time to replace it.  AP Wagner offers a variety of Icemaker repair kits.  Here is just one great model that AP Wagner sells.

Icemaker Kit Misc 4317943

• 8-cube icemaker replacement kit
• Used on factory-installed icemakers
• Flat-style plug with 3 adapters to fit all connections
• Design allows for the ability to reuse the harness
• Works on Whirlpool, Roper, Kitchen Aid, Kenmore, as well as many other brands of refrigerators
• Kit includes:
  • 2 arms
  • Mounting hardware
  • Wire connectors
  • Instructions

AP Wagner has been a trusted source for appliance parts since 1928!

A waterless washing machine

A waterless washing machine sounds like some sort of science fiction futuristic device, however a University of Leeds Professor and the Xeros Company are working to make it a reality available to consumers by 2010.

The key to getting clothes clean with very little water is a new washing system that relies on specialized nylon polymer beads developed by University of Leeds Professor Stephen Burkinshaw. The beads absorb the dirt and stains from the articles of laundry.

The laundry only needs to be slightly damp, thus the washing system uses 90% less water than conventional washers we use today. It also uses less detergent and the need for clothes to be tumbled dry (clothes dryer) which increases the money and energy savings.

The beads can be used over and over again; absorbing the dirt over hundreds of washes and can be easily recycled.

The Xeros Website claims that household savings could be 40% over traditional washing costs and the if every home in the US switched to their system, the carbon offset would be equivalent to taking  5 million cars off the road and would save 1.2 billion tons of water per year – the equivalent of 17 million swimming pools.”

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 your appliance model number.  AP Wagner has been a trusted source for appliance parts since 1928!  Right answers, right parts, right away!

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Recall issued for Viking Built-In Refrigerators being due to injury hazard from doors detaching

A voluntary recall was issued for 45,000 Viking Brand built-in refrigerators due to the doors detaching from the refrigerator. The company has received about 57 reports from consumers about the doors detaching, including four reports of injuries involving bruises, broken toes/fingers, and strains.

The model and serial numbers are located either behind the produce drawer or on the ceiling of the interior of the refrigerators.

Involved in the recall are built-in 48-inch wide side-by-side refrigerator/freezers and the built-in 36-inch wide refrigerators with bottom freezers with model and serial numbers with date codes listed below.

The model and serial numbers are located either behind the produce drawer or on the ceiling of the interior of the refrigerators.

model and serial numbers involved in the recall

The first six numbers in the serial number are the manufacture date of the unit in [mm][dd][yy] format, e.g., serial number 051903G0000000375 was manufactured on May 19, 2003 and serial number F01250210170 was manufactured on January 25, 2002.

Viking Built-In Side-by-Side Refrigerator/Freezers

The appliance and specialty retailers were sold nationwide from July 1999 through April 2006 for between $4,725 and $6,400.

The 42-inch wide or freestanding refrigerators are not included in this recall.

Consumers with recalled refrigerators should contact Viking immediately to schedule a free in-home repair. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled refrigerator if the door isn’t sealing properly, is sagging, or fails to open and close properly. If the door is functioning properly, consumers may continue to use the refrigerator until it has been repaired.

Viking Built-In Refrigerators with Bottom Freezers

Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Viking toll-free at (888) 345-2650 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit Viking’s Web site at www.vikingrange.com

Read this press release online at the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s Website.

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 Problems
• 5 Common Garbage Disposal Problems
• 5 Common Gas Range Problems
• 5 Common Hot Water Dispenser Problems
• 5 Common Humidifier Problems
• 5 Common Ice Maker Problems
• 5 Common Refrigerator Problems
• 5 Common Trash Compactor Problems
• 5 Common Washing Machine Problems
• 5 Common Water Filter Problems

For this and more visit AP Wagner.

Great Father’s Day gift ideas for dear ole’ dad

Father’s Day is June 21. Hurry, place your order today and have your order ready just in time for Father’s Day!

What’s better than a practical gift that is wanted and needed and that can be used over and over again? Skip the tie and golf balls, give dad a gift he can use throughout the year.

Here are some ideas:

Xtend And Climb Extending Ladder Sale price: $189.95. Click for more

Xtend And Climb Extending Ladder

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This ladder extends from 2.5´ to 12.5´ and locks one foot at a time. It can be stored in a closet compact, is easy to carry and transport in most average-sized cars. Replaces the need for an over-sized and cumbersome extension ladder. This is a great gift for someone with little storage room. I can see a dad using this to string Christmas lights, clean the gutters. The ladder is 19 inches wide and has 13 rungs and a convenient carrying handle.  Best of all, you can come over and borrow it once you bought it for your dad! Hey, what are parents for? J

Watch the video to see the many ways Xtend And Climb Extending Ladder can be used around your home.

7 Piece Non-Stick Cookware Set

7 Piece Non-Stick Cookware Set. Sale Price: $39.99. Click for more info

Sale price: $59.95

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For the Father that loves to cook, this 7-piece stainless steel cook set comes with the following pieces: 1 Qt. covered saucepan, 2 Qt. covered saucepan, 5 Qt. covered Dutch Oven, 10″ Fry Pan – basically all the basic pots and pans you need to cook just about anything.

The non-cook coating makes cooking a breeze and the pots and pans are all dishwasher and oven safe (up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit).

MAGNOGRIP WRISTBAND

Keep track of small parts like nails, screws, bolts, drill bits, fasteners

Sale price: $7.95

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The MagnoGrip Magnetic Wristband is a great little gift idea for those that do not have a little money to spend. I am sure your dad will appreciate not having to hut around for small metal parts that he dropped or rolled away while working on the car, fixing appliances, or doing other household repair work. Thanks to the super powerful industrial magnets, parts snap to the wristband and stay there until needed. The wristband is comfortable enough to wear all day and the Velcro strap make sure it fits snuggly but securely to the owner’s wrist. It a great gift for the do-it-yourselfer dad and for those dads that like to work on cars and boats in their spare time.

General Utility Gloves Available at AP Wagner

Protect your hands when doing maintenance on your appliances with gloves. AP Wagner now offers general utility gloves that will keep your hands protected.

General Utility Plus Gloves

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General utility gloves from the Youngstown Glove Company provide extensive asphalt reinforcement for durability. The gloves are all-purpose and abrasion-resistant providing the perfect blend of durability, dexterity and value.

• All-Purpose & Abrasion-Resistant
• Durable Non-Slip Reinforcement on Palm, Fingers & Thumb
• Water and Oil Resistant Base Layer
• Neoprene Cuff Adds Support and Secures Fit
• Breathable Stretch Nylon on Top of Hand Wicks Moisture and Heat
• Terry Cloth Thumb for Wiping Sweat and Debris
• Excels in Applications Where Dexterity and Durability are Required

AP Wagner offers Forearm Forklift Lifting Straps

Forearm Forklift Lifting Straps as seen on TV added to AP Wagner product line.

As seen on TV these patented straps are now available on www.apwagner.com.

Forearm forklift lifting straps are intended to reduce back strain when lifting appliances that are large in mass.

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Through the use of leverage they make anything you carry seem 66% lighter. Plus, they’re great for keeping wheeled apparatus’ off of your floors which keeps them from getting scuffed or scratched. Each pack comes with 2 straps both 9 ft. 4 in. long. The straps are rated for carrying up to 700 pounds and are adjustable up to 48 inches. The appliances in which the straps can carry range from small, medium, large. and XL pieces.

Air Washers, Air Purifiers, and Humidifiers on sale

Discounted Venta Airwashers, Air Purifiers, and Humidifiers, no coupon or discount code needed.

Save on Venta Airwashers and enjoy cleaner air in your home today. Venta Airwashers uses a special water filtration system so no filter is needed, in fact, water is the filter. Disks rotate through water inside the air purifier and the disks trap dirt, dust, dander, smoke, and other allergens that are in your home’s air. Fine particles as small as 10 microns (10/1000 mm) are trapped and removed from your home’s air.

At the same time, your Venta Air Purifier is adding moisture to the dry air in your home through natural evaporating. You home’s air is humidified to the correct percentage by cold evaporation, acknowledged to be the best method.

Venta Airwasher LW24 Sale price: $249.99 --You Save: $53.75

Venta Airwasher- LW24

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The Venta Airwasher LW24 is a two-in-One Humidifier and Purifier and doesn’t require any filters, unlike other purifiers, which will save you money. The filter for the venta is regular tap water. The Venta Airwasher LW24 is recommended for rooms 360 sq. ft. (18′ x 20′). It features three different speed setting and can hold up to two gallons of water.  The unit is also nearly noiseless, odorless, and consumes very little power. The Venta Airwasher LW24 comes with a 10 year warranty.

Reviews by consumers who have purchased the Venta Airwasher LW24 were pleased with its simple design and self-regulating system which perfectly cleaned and humidified the air. Consumers were amazed at the difference the unit made in the quality of air inside their home. Consumers found that even on the “medium” setting their skin was less dry and their sinuses less congested. Consumers with allergies were very pleased with how it cleaned and purified the air.

Aromatherapy additives are available with you can add to your air purifier (separate purchase required) which will give your home a lovely scent of warm and inviting vanilla, soothing lavender or comforting eucalyptus.

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Venta Airwasher LW14

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Venta Airwasher LW14 is a two-in-One Humidifier and Purifier and doesn’t require any filters or filter pads; instead it uses ordinary tap water as its filter. It is recommended for rooms up to 180 sq. ft. (12′ x 15′) and is simple to maintain and operate.  The Venta Airwasher LW14 has two speed settings and holds 1.2 gallons of water. Also comes with a 10 year warranty.

Consumers loved the dual operation of the Venta Airwasher LW14, the solid construction, long warranty, sturdy design and its ability to perfectly humidify the air.

Add the soothing scents of vanilla, lavender, or eucalyptus to your Venta Airwasher and enjoy a refreshing and pleasant scent experience. (Separate purchase required)

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Venta Sonic Ultrasonic Humidifier VS 370

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The Venta Sonic Ultrasonic Humidifier first and only maintenance-free humidifier! With Venta-Sonic, just add water–there are no germs, no filter, no cleaning, and no white dust. Impurities and minerals are trapped in the Maintenance-Free Box (part number 1090036)–just lift, remove, and replace it once a year.
Simple operation, extremely easy to fill water tank, extremely quiet, and has a daily output of up to 4 gallons. Suitable for large rooms – up to 850 sq. ft. and holds two gallons of water.

Reviewers and consumers loved this low-maintenance, quiet, and easy to use humidifier.

Appliance makers recruit bloggers to test their appliances

Appliance makers are finding a new way to connect with consumers – through bloggers, more accurately mommy blogs.

Frigidaire recently delivered brand-new appliances to the homes of a select groups of bloggers. The bloggers will using the new appliances for several months in their home and blogging about them. The claim by Frigidaire is that their new line of appliances with new time-saving features will help moms reduce the time they spend on household chores by up to eight hours per month.

Some bloggers received one new Frigidaire appliance to “test drive,” such as a dishwasher, washer and dryer, refrigerator, range and microwave and a select group of bloggers, dubbed the “Super Test Drive Team,” received  all six appliances to try out.

To find out how the real-life moms are digging their new appliances, check out their blogs online. You can also follow the test drive on Twitter, hashtag #FrigidaireTeam.

I checked out a few of the selected bloggers and so far, nothing has been written about the new appliances. I do not know if they have actually received their Frigidaire appliances yet, and the only announcements I could find from a few of the blogs I checked out was that they were selected and excited about receiving their new appliance.

Receiving a new appliance can be exciting, even if it is only temporary. I wonder if Frigidaire will offer them the possibility of purchasing the new appliance after having tried it out for several months? I can’t imagine wanting to give up a new appliance.

How to follow the Frigidaire Blogger Test Drive

• Bloggers selected for the Frigidaire Test Drive
• On Twitter #FrigidaireTeam
• Frigidaire Facebook Page

Interested in becoming part of an appliance test drive? Contact Market Reader Pro®, a company that does marketing research for major corporations and take a survey to be part of their new appliance test group.

“Selected participants will use the cooking appliances in their home for three to eight months and will be asked to provide feedback through online surveys and interviews. Participants will, of course, be paid for their time and opinions. New cooking appliance product testing will include using state-of-the-art cooktops, ovens, and ranges in your own home. Some studies may also include testing and preparing a provided set of recipes using the test appliance.”