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Even if you don’t understand the function of a GFCI outlet, or know what “GFCI” stands for, there’s a really good chance you’ve seen at least one (and probably a few) in your home. This is what a GFCI outlet looks like: GFCI stands for Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter, and that’s precisely […]

You Should Test and Replace your GFCI Outlets More Often ...

This entry was posted in DIY and tagged DIY GFCI GFCI outlet GFCI reset button GFI replace replace GFCI outlet reset service life test test GFCI outlet on July 10, 2016 by Steve Jenkins (updated 3010 days ago)

Underside of the top panel of the heat pump exposed — At 8:19 PM on December 30, 2015, I received the following text from Jim, our next-door neighbor at our cabin in East Wenatchee: Steve, we’re at the river and your heat pump fan just broke so fan is hitting shroud. I tried to wedge to balance but no luck so […]

DIY: Replacing the Fan on a Heat Pump

This entry was posted in DIY and tagged broken DIY doesn't work fan fix heat pump Lennox Repair replace on January 1, 2016 by Steve Jenkins (updated 3327 days ago)

The Ubiquiti EdgeRouter Lite can replace the Google Fiber Network Box — I’ve been a Google Fiber user (and fan) since the service first hit Provo, Utah. I have a vacation home there, so while I don’t get to benefit from the Gigabit speeds on a daily basis, I certainly take advantage of it while I’m there. Because it’s a vacation home, I rely […]

Replace Your Google Fiber Network Box with a Ubiquiti EdgeRouter ...

This entry was posted in Linux Reference Technology and tagged config.boot EdgeMax EdgeOS EdgeRouter EdgeRouter Lite EdgeRouter POE EdgeRouter X ER-LITE ER-POE ER-X ERL ERLITE-3 GFNB Google Fiber Google Fiber Network Box Google Fiber Network Jack POE replace replace Google Fiber Network Box Ubiquiti UBNT on November 8, 2015 by Steve Jenkins (updated 2859 days ago)

Whirlpool inverter box — The most popular DIY post on my blog is, by far, How to Fix a Whirlpool & KitchenAid W10219463 / 2307028 Control Board for $6. As of this post, it’s received over 430 comments; the vast majority from frustrated homeowners who went online in a last ditch effort to find a way to […]

A Cheap(er) Fix for Whirlpool / KitchenAid / Kenmore Refrigerator ...

This entry was posted in DIY Reference and tagged compressor control control board digital inverter digital speed control DIY fix fridge inverter board inverter box JennAir Kenmore KitchenAid Maytag referigerator Repair replace W10133449 W10629033 on October 11, 2015 by Steve Jenkins

Sig Sauer MPX — UPDATE: When this article was first published in June 2015, SIG Sauer’s official position was that installing an aftermarket trigger in a SIG MPX would void the warranty. They have since changed that position. Aftermarket triggers no longer void the warranty, though SIG won’t be responsible for any damage to aftermarket […]

Will Upgrading the Sig Sauer MPX to an AR-15 Trigger ...

This entry was posted in Guns Videos and tagged 9mm ALG AR-15 Geissele Install MPX QMS replace Sig Sig Sauer trigger trigger kit Upgrade video void warranty warranty on June 10, 2015 by Steve Jenkins (updated 3325 days ago)

Fill Valve with Ball Float — I’ll admit it — I titled this post to attract homeowners who are searching for how to fix a leaky toilet. But wouldn’t it be even better if you could prevent your toilet from leaking in the first place? This article will help you do both! During this year’s Spring Break, our […]

Leaking Toilet? Try the $25 Toilet Tune-Up

This entry was posted in DIY and tagged angle stop DIY fill valve fix leaking toilet fix toilet flapper Fluidmaster Kohler Korky leaky toilet plumbing replace toilet toilet maintenance tune-up on April 12, 2015 by Steve Jenkins

New capacitor in place — UPDATE: Whirlpool has finally publicly admitted (kind of) that they’ve left their customers “high and dry” with this control board issue. They published this Class Code 91 Letter (though they never actually explain what “class code 91” means and Google wasn’t any help) with a list of all the model numbers that […]

How to Fix a Whirlpool & KitchenAid W10219463 / 2307028 ...

This entry was posted in DIY Reference and tagged 2307028 capacitor control board CoreCentric DIY fix FixYourBoard fridge JennAir Kenmore KitchenAid Maytag refrigerator relay Repair replace W10219463 Whirlpool on March 6, 2014 by Steve Jenkins (updated 3152 days ago)

Fair is fair. When a company gets it wrong, I blog about it. When a company gets it right, I also blog about it. This week, a couple of companies got it right. The first company is Grohe, makers of high-end kitchen and bath products. They have the rare distinction […]

Rave: Grohe & Insinkerator Customer Service

This entry was posted in DIY Rants and Raves and tagged customer service faucet Grohe InSinkErator insta-hot instant hot water kitchen rave replace warranty on February 17, 2014 by Steve Jenkins (updated 4010 days ago)

Cracked Sea Doo RXP front hood hoses — The majority of my Sea Doo posts are mechanical, but this one is purely cosmetic. I’ve got a couple of 2006 Sea Doo RXP boats, which I bought new, and I’ve loved them since they day they came home from the dealer. They’re fast, fun, and their looks have held […]

How To: Replace Cracked Plastic Front Hood Vent Hoses on ...

This entry was posted in DIY Reference Sea Doo and tagged 291001646 plastic hose replace rubber hose RXP Sea Doo vent hose on July 11, 2013 by Steve Jenkins (updated 4181 days ago)

Sea Doo RXP Spark Plugs Removed — I had one of my 2006 Sea Doo RXPs out on the lake last weekend, when I noticed it was running kind of rough. The engine didn’t sound right, and it felt low on power. Every now and then, I’d get a burst of full power, but then lose it […]

HowTo: Sea Doo Running Rough? Change the Spark Plugs First

This entry was posted in DIY Reference Sea Doo and tagged DCPR8E dielectric engine running rough losing power replace replace spark plugs RXP Sea Doo spark plug on July 10, 2013 by Steve Jenkins (updated 3502 days ago)

InSinkErator SST Instant Hot Water Dispenser — Previously, I made a post about how to extend the life of your InSinkErator SST Instant hot water tank. Then, a few months later, one of my tanks died. It started leaking and dripping water under the sink, which is never good. Since there’s an 800 number listed on the front […]

Rave: Leaking InSinkErator SST Hot Water Heater Tank Replaced Out ...

This entry was posted in Rants and Raves and tagged hot water tank InSinkErator leak leaking replace SST warranty on April 25, 2013 by Steve Jenkins (updated 3908 days ago)