Alan Donahue

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Stories By Alan Donahue

  • Do You Have To Dry Pillows With Tennis Balls?

    When pillows are placed in the dryer on their own, the materials inside can clump up and cause your pillow to become flat. An old-fashioned method for preventing this is using multiple tennis balls in the load. As the dryer spins, the tennis balls hit and fluff the pillow while it dries.

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  • How To Remove The F9 Code From Maytag

    Maytag ovens come with a set of fault codes to diagnose errors with the appliance. The codes all feature the "F#" format and range from "0" to "9." The "F9" error appears when there is a malfunction with the oven door latch.

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  • A Samsung Washing Machine's DE Error

    On Samsung top-loading washers, the spin and rinse cycles are controlled through a lid sensor that prevents the lid from opening during these cycles. Over time the sensor may become worn out, or the lid magnet could be misaligned. When this occurs, the "dE"

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  • How To Run Stuffed Animals Through The Dryer

    A child's stuffed animal can become a companion and favorite toy. Keeping the stuffed animal clean is essential for everyday use and play. Washing and drying the stuffed animal the wrong way could cause it to become destroyed.

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  • Error Code E35 On A Frigidaire Front Load Washer

    Newer models of Frigidaire front load washers come with a selection of error messages or fault codes not normally found on their older versions. The "E35" error occurs while your washer is just starting a cycle and requires a series of tests to figure out the problem.

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  • The F3 Error Code In A GE Electric Oven

    The "F3" error codes flashes on a GE oven and stops all current operations. The code can become frustrating, especially when a manual does not list the problem. The solution is a small part repair that will save money when compared with replacing your oven.

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