Ralphie ★ Posted April 10, 2019 Share #1 Posted April 10, 2019 We should do like one of my daughters friends goofy stepdad did and use it as a filing cabinet. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted April 10, 2019 Share #2 Posted April 10, 2019 3 minutes ago, RalphWaldoMooseworth said: We should do like one of my daughters friends goofy stepdad did and use it as a filing cabinet. We had a dishwasher in my childhood home. It was filled with spare pots and pans that were rarely used but took up space - like a wok. My mom cooked, my dad did the dishes, so there was never a "need" for the dishwasher. However, as we kids grew up, my parents had the kitchen remodeled, and a new "better" dishwasher installed, which eventually was used a lot because older kids seem to use a ton more dishes, cups, and utensils. The old dishwasher served a second purpose, too! I remember often opening the door and using it as a step to reach higher cabinets. Don't do that with dishwashers you use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted April 10, 2019 Author Share #3 Posted April 10, 2019 My wife had to do the last big load by hand, but now we are on a pay as you go plan. Disappointing. I expected a longer life oot of a Samsung. It is only aboot 5-7 years old and it has been great up until now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sheep_herder ★ Posted April 10, 2019 Popular Post Share #4 Posted April 10, 2019 6 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: We had a dishwasher in my childhood home. It was filled with spare pots and pans that were rarely used but took up space - like a wok. My mom cooked, my dad did the dishes, so there was never a "need" for the dishwasher. However, as we kids grew up, my parents had the kitchen remodeled, and a new "better" dishwasher installed, which eventually was used a lot because older kids seem to use a ton more dishes, cups, and utensils. The old dishwasher served a second purpose, too! I remember often opening the door and using it as a step to reach higher cabinets. Don't do that with dishwashers you use. We've never turned one on, and have had them in the house we've lived in since 1975.? I should add that my first thought when I read the title, was that I hoped your wife was OK. 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted April 10, 2019 Author Share #5 Posted April 10, 2019 6 minutes ago, sheep_herder said: We've never turned one on, and have had them in the house we've lived in since 1975.? I should add that my first thought when I read the title, was that I hoped your wife was OK. My daughters say that glasses for one thing need the more thorough machine washing instead of the lighter hand washing. (You have me confused with BR46. ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Parr8hed Posted April 10, 2019 Popular Post Share #6 Posted April 10, 2019 I hope your wife feels better and it's not serious. 2 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted April 10, 2019 Share #7 Posted April 10, 2019 Now you can get the wifi-enabled smart dishwasher you have always wanted. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donkpow Posted April 10, 2019 Share #8 Posted April 10, 2019 A shop I used to work at stored welding rods in a disused refrigerator. With a larger light bulb and a vent hole installed, it served very well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ralphie ★ Posted April 10, 2019 Author Popular Post Share #9 Posted April 10, 2019 2 minutes ago, Randomguy said: Now you can get the wifi-enabled smart dishwasher you have always wanted. Or just let ruby lick them clean! 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sheep_herder ★ Posted April 10, 2019 Popular Post Share #10 Posted April 10, 2019 3 minutes ago, RalphWaldoMooseworth said: Or just let ruby lick them clean! I watch my wife closely to make sure she washes the dishes after Lad does the initial cleaning rather than put them directly into the dish drying rack.? 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted April 10, 2019 Author Share #11 Posted April 10, 2019 Just now, sheep_herder said: I watch my wife closely to make sure she washes the dishes after Lad does the initial cleaning rather than put them directly into the dish drying rack.? My wife yells at me for letting ruby do the pre-wash! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted April 10, 2019 Share #12 Posted April 10, 2019 Whew. When I saw the thread title I thought you were going to have to call the agency to come get the body. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted April 10, 2019 Share #13 Posted April 10, 2019 26 minutes ago, Randomguy said: Now you can get the wifi-enabled smart dishwasher you have always wanted. Hopefully with a 4k screen that will allow him to "look" into the dishwasher without opening it and to watch some TV/movies when idle. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted April 10, 2019 Share #14 Posted April 10, 2019 18 minutes ago, RalphWaldoMooseworth said: My wife yells at me for letting ruby do the pre-wash! That's probably a pretty thorough pre-wash! Maybe can skip the regular wash and go straight to "putting away". Dogs are VERY helpful. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted April 10, 2019 Author Share #15 Posted April 10, 2019 37 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: That's probably a pretty thorough pre-wash! Maybe can skip the regular wash and go straight to "putting away". Dogs are VERY helpful. Actually useful when there is runny yolk on the plate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted April 10, 2019 Author Share #16 Posted April 10, 2019 So the first step in the attempted repair process was to drop a breaker bar on my bare little toe while rifling through the tool box tray on the seat of the dead motorsickle for the Torx I knew I had in there. Turned oot to be to be in the tool bag, and too big, but I do have the proper T-15 bit, so step 1 down! Sorry, 2Far! I will try to remember to turn the breaker off before opening the door up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted April 10, 2019 Share #17 Posted April 10, 2019 The last dishwasher I bought was really inexpensive (under $200). That was over ten years ago with daily use. I’m really impressed with it, if we ever need to replace it we will probably have to pay more. When we bought this one it was at Lowe’s, it was way up on the third tier rack. A girl with a Lowe’s vest on asked if we needed help with anything. I asked if she could get someone to get this dishwasher down for me. She said “no problem, I’ll get it down for you.” She got a step ladder and climbed up and carried it down the ladder. I was impressed. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted April 10, 2019 Share #18 Posted April 10, 2019 24 minutes ago, Longjohn said: She got a step ladder and climbed up and carried it down the ladder. I was impressed. Wow, carried a dishwasher down a ladder herself? Most dudes wouldn't do that, she must be tough! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted April 10, 2019 Share #19 Posted April 10, 2019 40 minutes ago, Randomguy said: Wow, carried a dishwasher down a ladder herself? Most dudes wouldn't do that, she must be tough! I expected them to get a hilift. It actually wasn’t very heavy but it was bulky. The girl was not bulky, she was hot. She did look fit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12string Posted April 10, 2019 Share #20 Posted April 10, 2019 What's belly up about it? Might be a simple repair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted April 10, 2019 Share #21 Posted April 10, 2019 2 minutes ago, 12string said: What's belly up about it? Might be a simple repair yeah. Pump and control panel. Simple fix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted April 11, 2019 Author Share #22 Posted April 11, 2019 5 hours ago, 12string said: What's belly up about it? Might be a simple repair Won’t start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted April 11, 2019 Share #23 Posted April 11, 2019 7 hours ago, RalphWaldoMooseworth said: Won’t start. Did you try spraying it with some starting fluid? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted April 11, 2019 Author Share #24 Posted April 11, 2019 40 minutes ago, Longjohn said: Did you try spraying it with some starting fluid? Not yet! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BR46 Posted April 11, 2019 Share #25 Posted April 11, 2019 19 hours ago, RalphWaldoMooseworth said: on the seat of the dead motorsickle This makes me sad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted April 11, 2019 Author Share #26 Posted April 11, 2019 23 minutes ago, BR46 said: This makes me sad Me too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tizeye Posted April 11, 2019 Share #27 Posted April 11, 2019 14 hours ago, Kzoo said: yeah. Pump and control panel. Simple fix. Pump...$200 Circuit Board...$500 May be cheaper to get a new one. While Bosch tends to be regarded as top of the line, with kitchen remodel, got Maytag for appliance matching (plus one of the few that still had heating element for additional drying choice). Good service but cheaply made. Replacement part for wheel assembly is $25 each (x4) with the same faulty plastic design to be replaced again. Resolved for less than $3 per set with stainless steel lock bolts and washers replacing the hub/axle that would wear out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted April 11, 2019 Author Share #28 Posted April 11, 2019 So I am going with the door switch as a first guess since it is the cheapest part! What are the odds the whole thing will 'splode if'n I remove all the door screws? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donkpow Posted April 12, 2019 Share #29 Posted April 12, 2019 25 minutes ago, RalphWaldoMooseworth said: So I am going with the door switch as a first guess since it is the cheapest part! What are the odds the whole thing will 'splode if'n I remove all the door screws? You can probably manually bypass the door switch with a jumper wire to test and see if the switch is bad. Of course, you can test the switch itself with a ohm meter. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted April 12, 2019 Author Share #30 Posted April 12, 2019 9 minutes ago, donkpow said: You can probably manually bypass the door switch with a jumper wire to test and see if the switch is bad. Of course, you can test the switch itself with a ohm meter. But of course one of the inner door panel screws is overly tightened and Torx are not much better than Phillips for not rounding out. )(*&)*&%^%%! I think I have some penetrating oil spray in the garage somewheres.t Ahhhh, here we go! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrapr ★ Posted April 12, 2019 Share #31 Posted April 12, 2019 15 hours ago, Longjohn said: Did you try spraying it with some starting fluid? Red to red....black to black Hit it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted April 12, 2019 Author Share #32 Posted April 12, 2019 Hmm, I see that penetrating oil is slightly fatal if swallowed. Oops! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road Runner Posted April 12, 2019 Share #33 Posted April 12, 2019 1 minute ago, RalphWaldoMooseworth said: Hmm, I see that penetrating oil is slightly fatal if swallowed. Oops! There goes the Pulitzer. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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