[homeclinic] Homeclinic'ers, Here's Your DRSNews!

From: Dave Harnish <drs@xxxxxxxxxx>
To: homeclinic@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: Tue, 10 Jan 2006 11:23:10 -0600
The DRSNews
January 2006  

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In this issue:

1) Replacing Your Water Heater Element? Use Your WetVac!
2) How to Cure That Falling 'Shin-Killer' Dishwasher Door 

1) I've ranted and raved shamelessly before about that handiest 
of tools, the ol' wetvac, but I recently found yet another really 
'killer' use for one (I believe this is use number 17 - see 
http://www.DavesRepair.com/DIYhelp/DIYwetvacuses.htm for 
the current list, and let me know if you have one to add)

Anyway, if you need to replace that lower (or even the upper) water 
heater element, and just don't have the time, equipment, or energy 
to drain the tank, try this. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised, as 
I've been. 

Turn off the heater's circuit breaker and incoming water supply, 
and turn a hot faucet on briefly to relieve any residual pressure in 
the tank and lines. Then make sure all the hot water faucets in the 
house are turned off. If there's anyone at home, ask them to please 
not use any water for a few minutes. 

Warning: If you have teenagers at home, take them outside and 
duct tape them all to a tree until this job's done. If you don't, they'll 
probably turn the hot water on just to see what happens - and you're 
going to get very wet <grin>.

Locate the pressure/temperature relief valve's outlet - usually a 
vertical pipe that stops just above the floor - and connect your 
shopvac's hose to it. Again, I recommend the smaller vacs for 
appliance work, because you'll often fill them with water, and 5 
gallons weighs around 40 pounds. Also, the smaller 1-1/4" hose 
works best for the purpose at hand. 

Use duct tape or electrical tape to seal the vac hose to the pipe. 
This is just a temporary connection, so it doesn't have to be fancy, 
just as airtight as you can make it.

Have the new element ready to go, lying beside you on the floor, 
with its gasket in place and a bit of silicone grease on its threads. 

Open the PTR valve by pulling its handle to the open position, 
where it'll stay. Start the vac and let it run for a few seconds, then 
unscrew the old element, quickly pull it out, and pop the new one in. 

If all goes well, the vacuum from the wetvac will limit water leakage 
to a cup or two, and you'll be done faster than it takes to type these 
instructions! 

I don't do as much water heater service as I used to, but I surely 
wish I would've thought of this many years ago. It's saved me a lot 
of time and hassle just since I started using it. Hopefully it'll save you 
some too.

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2)  Does your dishwasher door fall down with a bang every time you 
open it? When you forget it's that way, it can really get painful when it 
clobbers you on the shins. 

The good news is, it's an easy problem to correct, and in some cases, 
doesn't even require buying any new parts. 

Just pull off the dishwasher's bottom panel and you'll most likely see 
one of the hinge springs lying on the floor, one of its hooks broken off. 
Most machines use two of these springs, one on each hinge, and when 
one of them breaks, the other can't support the weight of the door by 
itself. 

Note: most 'standard' (not tall tub) GE's use a slightly different system, 
with their springs located horizontally across the bottom front and a pair 
of cables transferring their energy to the hinges. With those critters, the 
cables usually break or come off their pins, and they're a little easier 
to get to.  

Most brands use two vertical springs that hook directly to each hinge. 
When one breaks, usually at one of the hooks, it's best to replace both 
of them. But if you're frugal (cheap <grin>), like me, you can often just 
bend a new hook on the spring and grease the hooks liberally (like they 
should have been from the factory), and you're back in business. 

The steel used in the springs is pretty tough, but a ViseGrips® and pliers 
or wirecutter can be used to muscle a new hook onto the spring's business 
end. 

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Thanks again, Homeclinic'ers, for inviting me into your inbox! As always, 
if you have any topics you?d like to see discussed here or covered in an 
online article, let me know and I?ll do my best to oblige. And don't forget 
those testimonials! Many thanks if you've already sent yours in! I'm way 
behind, but posting them just as fast as I can! 

Wishing all the very best to you and yours in 2006,

Dave Harnish
Dave?s Repair Service
New Albany, PA
drs@xxxxxxxxxx 
http://www.DavesRepair.com
(570) 363-2404

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