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Dishwasher Fail Door Hinge Sping Cable GE Hotopint Model HDA487G-01B
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1304 - Summary/Objective
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130501 - Follow up ref SDS 1 0000.
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1308 - Progress
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130901 - This evening while putting a dish in the dishwasher, there was a loud
130902 - crash.
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130905 - [On 120409 1028 called for bids to repair dishwasher door
130906 - spring problem, ref SDS 3 4X5G; at 1330 initially ordered
130907 - repair services for 120412 1000, ref SDS 3 5P50; later at
130908 - 1431 placed order with Brunnel Appliance Service to do the
130909 - work the next day on 120410 1000. ref SDS 3 VQ5F
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130912 - Could not see anything that caused this noise.
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130915 - Closing the dishwasher noticed it is much heavier than normal, and the
130916 - door does not stay closed without closing the latch that is normally
130917 - only engaged when the dishwasher is running.
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130920 - [On 120407 0958 tried removing dishwasher from beneath
130921 - kitchen counter, but it is wedged too tightly, ref SDS 2
130922 - 767F, so found appliance service companies to call on
130923 - Monday. ref SDS 2 IY66
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130926 - [On 120410 1000 work was performed by Jim with Brunnel
130927 - Appliance Repairs for $107, ref SDS 4 QX4J; called and
130928 - canceled order for Mark at AAAR to do the work on Thursday,
130929 - 120412. ref SDS 4 XX6H
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130932 - Product identification on left side of door opening to the tub...
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130934 - GE Hotpoint
130935 - Model.................. HDA487G-01BK
130936 - Serial number.......... FZ 796311 Y
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130939 - Internet research indicates a part may be available to fix this
130940 - problem...
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130942 - Repairclinic
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130944 - Hotpoint Dishwasher Model HDA487G-01BK Part
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130947 - Hinge Cable part #............. 2291
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130949 - http://www.repairclinic.com/PartDetail/Hinge-Cable/WD7X14/2291
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130952 - Door cable. Replace both cables at the same time as they
130953 - usually wear out at the same rate. Consider replacing door
130954 - springs also as preventive maintenance.
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130957 - Manufacturer Number WD7X14
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130960 - Price..................................... $7.80
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130964 - Related Items.....
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130966 - 1. Door spring part #.......... 270173
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130968 - http://www.repairclinic.com/PartDetail/Door-Spring/WD1X1354/270173
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130970 - Heavy duty door spring, for doors with decorative wood
130971 - panels. Yellow paint on side of spring.
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130974 - Manufacturer Number WD1X1354
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130977 - Price............................... $24.15
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130980 - Seems like this part is not needed, because the door does not have
130981 - wood panels, instead front panel is black plastic or vinyl.
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130983 - [On 120407 0958 disassembly of dishwasher discovered a
130984 - heavy duty spring mechanism with yellow paint, which
130985 - seems conflicting with product specifications.
130986 - ref SDS 2 KE9L
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130989 - 2. Spring part #............... 270228
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130991 - http://www.repairclinic.com/PartDetail/Spring/WD1X1413/270228
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130994 - Normal duty door spring. For all doors without decorative
130995 - wood panel. Blue paint on side of spring.
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130998 - Manufacturer Number WD1X1413
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131001 - Price............................... $21.30
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131004 - Seems like this part is needed.
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131008 - Skill level............................... 2 wrenches
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131010 - Do-it-yourself possible with tools and
131011 - repair experience.
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131401 - Called Repairclinic....
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131403 - 800-269-2609
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131801 - Called Absolutely Affordable Appliance Repair located in Concord...
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131803 - 925 305 9038
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131805 - http://www.yelp.com/biz/absolutely-affordable-appliance-repair-concord-2
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131808 - Talked to Mark.
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131811 - Mark said he will charge $90 plus parts to fix the dishwasher.
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131814 - He is going out of town and so cannot do the work for several days.
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131817 - Mark said the dishwasher will work fine until the door springs are
131818 - repaired, so just be careful openging the door, so it does not slam
131819 - down and break the hinges.
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131822 - At this point the hinges seem okay, despite the initial failure per
131823 - above. ref SDS 0 4X5G
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131826 - Mark said to first try...
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131828 - 1. Open dishwasher door, and remove 2 screws that fasten the
131829 - unit to the countertop.
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131831 - 2. Slide the dishwasher out from underneath the counter.
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131833 - This will expose the door springs for examination and
131834 - determination of actual repairs needed.
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131836 - [On 120407 0958 tried removing dishwasher from beneath
131837 - kitchen counter, but it is wedged too tightly,
131838 - ref SDS 2 767F, so found appliance service companies to
131839 - call on Monday. ref SDS 2 IY66
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