Thermostat for 1954 Stove

Name: Melanie

City: Grosse Pointe Park

Inquiry Type: Appliance repair question

Comments: 

Hi, Joe,

I have a 1954 Bakemaster stove. I absolutely love this stove, but I cannot bake things in the oven. For example, when I bake cookies and cakes, the items are still raw in the center and often don't brown when using the recommended baking time. When I leave items in longer to achieve brown-ness, often they become over baked. 

Also, it is impossible to melt cheese in this oven. Lasagna and pizza will continue to have cheese clumps. 

I would love to have this oven rebuilt, but I'd like to better understand what could be causing these issues. I have moved items to a higher shelf in the oven, but that only slightly improves the baking. The biggest issue is the large amount of time it takes to bake anything and the constant guessing as to when an item is done (although it's never truly baked/melted, I usually just give up and pull it out of the oven).

I'm wondering if you can offer any suggestions.

Hi Melanie, 

Thanks for your note.
I can imagine how beautiful that old stove is and can't blame you wanting to keep possession of it. You know that even temperatures are so important when baking and I believe the oven thermostat is failing in the range. I don't know if you can purchase a new thermostat for this unit. There are few technicians who would want to get involved with repairs for fear that they couldn't fix it or that it wouldn't stay fixed. 

Regards,

Joe Gagnon

Bosch Dishwasher Keeps Running

Name: Ken

Inquiry Type: Appliance repair question

Comments: 

I have a Bosch Dishwasher #she44co24c/22 - it continues to run with 1 minute remaining and some water in the bottom. It won't shut off until you open the door.
Thanks for your help.

Hi Ken, 

Thanks for your note.
I suggest you call for service on this one. Bosch is a special product and before we consider the electronics on this problem, there may be a pressure switch associated with water removal. Make sure the drain hose is not kinked and there is no obstruction in the drain system. 

Regards,

Joe Gagnon

Check the Dryer Door Switch

Name: Willie

City: Appling, GA

Inquiry Type: Appliance repair question

Comments: 

Hi, Joe,

I have a 2003 Whirlpool electric dryer. Model# LER5620KQ1      

The dryer was working fine and drying well but now it will not run.I have tried to troubleshoot and check these things:

1. I made sure it was getting good current and that the connection was good.

2. I replaced the power supply cord and receptacle

3. I checked the breakers - they were good.

I appreciate your help.

Hi Willie, 

Thanks for your note.
Have you checked the door switch? Remove the lint screen and remove the 2 screws in that area. Pop the top up from the front and you can see the door switch.

Regards,

Joe Gagnon

Dented Refrigerator Door

Name: Dave

Inquiry Type: Appliance repair question

Comments: 

Can I get a dent out of the front corner of my refrigerator?

Hi Dave, 

Thanks for your note.
The service industry orders a new outer door panel and goes from there. An old time trapper would use a toilet plunger or drill a hole and use a coat hanger to pull it out and use something decorative to plug the hole. You might load up the refrigerator and take it to Doug's Body Shop on Ford Rd. in Garden City. Hope these ideas help.

Regards,

Joe Gagnon