Anyone Can Fix
It was developed with the idea that there are plenty of things that break
around us...refrigerators, televisions, automobiles, etc. A lot of times there
is a fix that anyone can do to repair the item....we provide
that fix with detailed instructions and extensive photos of the repair
procedure. The idea is that with these instructions anyone can fix it. We ultimately judge instructions and fixes on the basis that
the details in the pictures and instructions will allow anyone to make the
repair. The end results, you save money (from going out and buying another
item) and you save the environment (keeping the item from being tossed into the
trash). And hopefully, you'll feel a bit of pride knowing that you did
it yourself.
Find your Fix (Please
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Click on the "Find a Fix" tab above, or select your Fix from the list below.
Read through the description of the problem and if it describes what you are
experiencing, then simply make the contribution (either PayPal or send your
payment to the address provided) to receive access to the fix instructions.
If you submit your contribution via PayPal,. you will be given a unique
username and password within minutes to allow you to get your Fix. If
for some reason the fix doesn't solve your problem, you may contact us and
discuss your problem...if we can't resolve it, you may request a refund*.
Not Sure if you can do it?
Here's a free
one. Take a look at the instructions to repair an electric pencil
sharpener. This is typical of how any of the instructions are put
together...step by step with detailed pictures.
We always get
comments on how easy a repair was with all the pictures and
details...hopefully you too will feel the confidence and comfort working from
any of these instructions. The pencil sharpener instructions will give
you an idea of what to expect.
Figure 0.5 -
Problematic Pencil Sharpener
Click here to
go to the pencil sharpener fix.
Refrigerator Ice Maker Repair
- Won't make ice
There is a line of
refrigerators made by Whirlpool (that includes brands they label to, like
Amana, Kenmore, KitchenAid, Galaxy, Inglis, MayTag, Roper, and Admiral) that have a notorious problem
with their ice makers in which they stop working. Click above to see how
to instructions to fix this yourself.
Figure 1 - Ice Maker Not Working - Repair It Yourself Easily
Bose
Lifestyle Media Center
- Sound cuts
off after playing for a while.
Figure 1.3 -
There is an issue with this Bose Lifestyle Media Center
AV38 in which the sound cuts off (no sound out of the speakers) after
playing for a while. The sound will usually come back on after the unit
has been turned off and allowed to cool. We have a repair for this Bose
Lifestyle Media Center. This repair may also apply to other Bose
Lifestyle systems that are configured like the one shown in Figure 1.3 above
(for example, models AV28, AV38 and AV48 series).
Click here to
go to the location to purchase the Bose Lifestyle repair instructions.
NOTE - One Time Offer to
First Person who Contacts Me - If you have a Bose Lifestyle 20 series
that the sound is cutting out on speakers, I'd be interested in offering to
repair your unit for a deeply discounted rate of $39.99 plus $19.99 shipping
and insurance. I understand the Bose 20 series is a little different
internally and I'm looking for one to work on to document all the details in
step by step pictures. Be the first to contact me at
dharrison@anyonecanfixit.com
and have your Bose 20 series fixed at this discounted rate. I'll only be
offering this to the first person who contacts me regarding this
repair...after that, the offer will disappear.
Television
- Sony HDTV LCD projection
television - picture color is off-color and/or the picture will come on for a
few seconds, then shuts off for about 40 seconds while flashing the green Power / Standby
on and off, then come back on for a few seconds, repeating the entire cycle
over and over.
Figure 1.5 - Sony HDTV that keeps shutting
down or has no picture.
Do you have one of these nice Sony Wega LCD
projection HDTV in which the color is no longer true and/or the picture just
won't come on, or the picture will come on for about 10 seconds then shut off while keeping the Power/Standby light blinking green for about
40 seconds, then the television will come back on for about 10 seconds before
cycling again to off, and then repeating the process again. You will sometimes see the television start to act
this way after a power outage. This particular Sony model is the KDF
E42A10 and similar on the KDF E50A10. Other Sony HDTVs LCD models would apply if you are experiencing these same
conditions. We have the fix for this, along with tips to keep it from
happening again.
Television
- Picture is dark even after adjusting the brightness to its highest
point.
Figure 2 - Example of Television this Fix will work on
(instructions should be complete enough to be used
on other brands and models of televisions)
CRT Computer Monitor
- Display is dark even after adjusting
the brightness to its highest point.
Figure 3 - Example of Monitor this Fix will work on
(instructions should be complete enough to be used
on other brands and models of monitors...for example,
I know these instructions will work for brightening a
Viewsonic E90 monitor.)
Overhead Console Temperature / Compass not operating
(black display)
Figure 4 - Overhead Console Temperature/Compass Readout
- BLANK and Non-Operational
This overhead console is found in Ford / Mercury
products (and maybe even a Nissan Quest Minivan), especially the Ford Explorer
and Mercury Mountaineer. This repair would also apply to the Ford F150,
F250, F350, especially the Lariat edition which typically has this overhead
console upgrade with temperature and compass read out. The Lariat
edition may only have two buttons on it, but the repair is the same. The problem is that the display will not
operate (blank display).
What People are Saying Regarding this Overhead
Console Repair:
Payment for
Overhead Console Temperature/Compass Readout
received at 6:55pm, at 9:09pm I received this email...
Hi Duane,
Your advice was perfect! The temperature/compass LED is again working in our
F-150 in less than an hour. Directions were extremely simple and easy to
follow. You just saved us $300—thanks!
Sincerely,
Cindi Klava - cklava@NOSPAMlifetouch.com
(remove NOSPAM for valid email address)
Now Available!...Warm Refrigerator, Cold Freezer -
the repair instructions to fix this problem!
Figure 4.3 - Maytag French Door Refrigerator Repair
where the Refrigerator is not cooling but the Freezer is still Freezing.
This repair will show the step by step process, with
detailed pictures, to repair this refrigerator when the refrigerator portion
is not cooling, but the freezer is ice cold...easy enough for practically
anyone to do. This is a common problem
on these Maytag refrigerators. With these instructions, you will easily
fix your own refrigerator and save your self over a hundred dollars
by avoiding a costly repairman visit. This particular repair was done
and documented on a Maytag model number MFD256HES (with the French Doors) but the
same procedure would likely apply to other similar refrigerators.
Click here to get
these instructions....
What People are Saying Regarding this Warm Refrigerator
Repair:
Mike's wife found this web site on a Google search;
Mike got the instructions and fixed it all within the same day...
Duane,
Spoke to you this morning about my Maytag MFD2560HES. I was able to purchase a
new motor for $37.00 less than one mile from my house. This was the easiest
fix ever. Thanks very much. Will recommend this site to all friends.
Mike Telesca - Mike7Marg@NOSPAMaol.com
(remove NOSPAM for a valid
email address)
Maxtor OneTouch 4 500GB External Hard Drive Repair
and Data Recovery
If you purchased a Maxtor OneTouch 4 500GB External hard
drive, you will likely experience its failure within a year of it's purchase.
While the drive is under warranty, the problem with sending it off for
repairs, you will lose the data that is stored on the drive unless you pay you
pay a data recovery fee to Seagate (Seagate is the company the sells these
drives and warranties them) which typically runs beyond $1000!
Figure 4.5 - Maxtor OneTouch 4 500GB External Hard Drive
We are currently repairing these drives, including
the data recovery, for $179.99. If the problem with
your drive is that white light (LED) on the front panel has gone blank and
your computer can no longer read or write to and from it (your computer will
not be able to see the hard drive at all), then this repair is for you. Note,
if you have dropped or had a hard shock to your drive while it was operating,
this repair is NOT for you (we are unable to repair a drive that has been
damaged from a fall or hard shock).
You do not have to loose all your data (those precious
digital photos or digital movies) on the external hard drive or pay some
extreme price to recover your data. For $179.99 your drive will be
restored along with the data on it. Typically the unit will be repaired
and shipped back within 48 hours of receipt. Return shipping is included
in the price.
Again, this repair is for those units that appear to
have died and is not operating...the computer does not recognize the external
hard drive when it is properly connected.
If for some reason we are unable to repair your drive,
we will ship it back to you at no charge.
You can pay for your repair with PayPal, Google Checkout,
or any major credit card once we contact you that the repair is completed (or
you may include a check with your hard drive shipment). :
Absolute Technologies, Inc.
Attention: Maxtor OneTouch Repair
PO Box 601
Holly Springs, NC 27540
Please include your email address
so that we may promptly contact you regarding the status of your repair.
If you are interested in this service or if you have any
other questions, please contact us at
dharrision@anyonecanfixit.com.
For payment information
click here and scroll down to
the payment icons shown.
Nautilus NB 1000 Exercise Bike Digital Readout
Display Repair - NOW AVAILABLE!
- Display shuts off
- No display present
Figure 5 - Nautilus NB 1000 Exercise Bike
- Panel Shuts Off, or Display Won't Turn On
If you have this Nautilus NB 1000 Exercise Bike and are
experiencing the problem with the display shutting off, then we have the
solution for you. This repair requires a philips screwdriver, a pair of
needle nose pliers, a 30 Watt or less soldering iron (suggested wattage), glue
(such as a silicone based glue or Gorilla Glue), and optional silver bearing
solder (from Radio Shack...but this is not required...it's optional).
If you have not soldered before, this solution requires a
basic soldering task. It may be easily learned by a novice.
To get these repair instructions, submit $9.99 via
PayPal using one of the icon below and you'll get a unique username and password to
access these instructions.
$9.99 for these Repair Instructions on
the Nautilus NB1000 Exercise Bike
NOTE:
Your login and password will be immediately sent to the email address that is
registered with your PayPal account. If this is not the proper email address
you want the login and password sent to, please send a note with the proper
email address, however, there will be a delay as the email will have to be
manually processed. If you want to avoid any delay, make sure your PayPal
email address is correct.
MAKE SURE YOUR EMAIL IS CURRENT AND CORRECT IN
PAYPAL TO AVOID DELAY ON DELIVERY OF YOUR LOGIN AND PASSWORD.
If you realize that it was not current when you
confirmed your PayPal contribution, please send me an
email (dharrison@AnyoneCanFixIt.com)
NOTE: Microsoft's Outlook
Express is sometimes set not to allow viewing of attachments due to security
issues (this may have been set automatically without your knowledge by
Microsoft). If you are unable to read the attachment that is automatically
sent to you once you donate via PayPal (or you do not see an email reply
within 10 minutes), try this: In Outlook Express click Tools, Options,
Security and uncheck the box by "Do not allow attachments to be saved or
opened that could potentially be a virus". You may re-enable this once you
have the chance to get your login and password from the email attachment that
is sent.
If you have a yahoo.com email address, make sure to check your spam
folder...seems like yahoo.com likes to stick my emails in there.
Or, if you don't use PayPal,
then your payment can be sent to:
Absolute Technologies, Inc.
Attention:
Nautilus NB1000 Repair Instructions
PO Box 601
Holly Springs, NC 27540
Please include your email address
so that your access can be emailed to you.
Link for Access
If you have already paid and received your generated username and
password, then you may proceed to the repair at:
www.AnyoneCanFixIt.com/nb1000/
Garage Door Opener -
COMING SOON!
- Won't open/close
- Starts to close then switches to opening again before closing.
(Email
me at
dharrison@AnyoneCanFixIt.com if you need these instructions...it will
accelerate the completion of these instructions)
Figure 6 - Garage Door Opener
- Won't Open or Close, or Starts to Close then Reverses to Open.
Winterize Your Irrigation System...Another
Freebie
Do you need to know how to winterize your irrigation
system (removing the backflow valve from your irrigation system), click here
to go to the process.
Click here to
go to the irrigation winterization procedure.
Need Something Fixed? Let me know and
maybe I can come up with a fix.
Do you have something that is broke and suspect that it
can be repaired but not sure where to turn to? Send me an email at
dharrison@AnyoneCanFixIt.com and I'll see if I can help. Depending upon
the product, I can sometimes have you ship the item in for the repair.
If it is repairable, then I'll give you a cut rate deal on the repair for the
opportunity to fix and document such a fix. Sometimes I may be
able to find a similar product around here and document a fix for you.
Just drop me a line and we can look into different approaches to help.
Have Your Own Fix - Post It Here!
If you have a fix that would benefit others, here's the place to post it.
You will need to document the fix and it will have to meet our standards on
clearness and completeness (detailed pictures are highly encouraged). Once the instructions have
met the standards set by this web site, it will be posted and the proceeds
collected from people seeking your fix will be evenly split. You also
agree to answer any emails directed towards your fix (after all, you
become the expert on the repair once your instruction are posted). We do all
the accounting, username and password processing, web site hosting, and you
will receive a monthly report of the access log and a monthly payment of the split.
If you are interested in this program, please contact
dharrison@AnyoneCanFixIt.com
SOME VARIOUS FEEDBACK
Ice
Maker Repair - What this web site is all about...
Duane,
WOW!!! Just wanted to say thanks! Our ice-maker stopped working this past
weekend and my family learned real quick how much we need ice!
So after surfing the internet about the problem, I ran across your repair
instructions. And just like everyone else, I was hesitant to pay for repair
instructions when I wasn't even sure of the problem. But after seeing my exact
refrigerator on your site and reading your ad, I thought what the hek, I'll
give it a try before I call the repair man. So on the way home from work, I
stopped by a Sears Parts store and purchased the Module/Motor assembly for
$77. I know this was a little more expensive than your site, but I didn't want
to wait on shipping. Now I'm not much of a handyman and the tools you said I
needed are pretty much the extent of my entire tool collection. But from start
to finish, it took me about 25 minutes to complete the job! It would of been
much quicker but I couldn't disconnect the dang wire harness! I thought I was
going to break it or pull the wires out. But finally I got the wire harness to
separate. That was the only small problem I encountered. The rest was cake. I
did the repair right before bed so I didn't get to hear the first batch of ice
drop, but it was great to wake up this morning and look in our fridge and find
a full bucket of ice!! Just wanted to say thanks! Your clear and precise
instructions really saved me some cash.
Thanks again!
Gib. - gilbert.m.perez@NOSPAMnasa.gov
(remove NOSPAM for valid email address)
Dark Picture on Television Repair...
I want to thank you a
whole lot. I purchased your TV Brightness Fix for $4.99 and you saved my TV! I
have a 13 year old Zenith and the screen had gone blue and looked really
really dark. Your instructions plus a little time and help from my fiancée
fixed it in just a few hours. I am really pleased with your instructions and
will recommend you site to others who have problems, if you have a fix for it
lol.
Alan - alan.sloat@NOSPAMgmail.com
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for valid email address)
Overhead Console Repair...this is exactly how I
like to hear these instructions worked...
Thank you! $19.99 for the
instructions plus $9.42 for the Torx key set, soldering iron, and solder.
About 40 minutes and $29.41 to fix what would have cost A LOT more if I would
have taken my Explorer to a shop to be repaired.
The instructions weren't that hard to follow. And I have never soldered
before!
Again, thank you.
Gunnessa - lemon7@NOSPAMgci.net
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for valid email address)
Anchorage, Alaska
Ice Maker Repair...
Duane,
Ordered the part from you and received it in timely fashion - thank you.
Installed the part and had ice in no time. We can't thank you enough for your
help, which came at a much more reasonable price than any service company.
Thanks again,
Todd & Kathy Savenko - tsavenko@NOSPAMinsight.rr.com
(remove NOSPAM
for valid email address)
Overhead Console Repair...
Thank you so much for the
directions on how to fix my overhead console message center on my 2001 Ford
F250. What was going to be a very expensive fix through Ford ending up taking
about 30 minutes and the only cost was the solder.
The directions and illustrations were so easy to complete and follow. When I
had a problem you were so prompt in calling me back. Thank you for taking the
time and effort to share your knowledge with consumers. I will keep your web
site in my favorites!
Thanks again!
Georgie Stuart - FGStuart@NOSPAMaol.com (remove NOSPAM
for valid email address)
Praise on the Ice Maker Repair...
Duane,
The instructions were fantastic and worth every penny! I had the icemaker out
and on the island in 10 minutes (I had a little trouble separating the
electrical clip). Sure enough, I had the problem you described; only the gear
wheel had not fallen off. Still, the spindle holding it had broken (what an
incredibly poor design - the cynic in me says the design flaw was
intentional). I have the part on order as I write this.
Bottom line.I'm glad I spent a little time "rummaging" thru Goggle. The whole
experience was well worth my "token" investment. I love saving money!
Thanks.
Bill Thomas - Bthomas25@NOSPAMcomcast.net (remove NOSPAM
for valid email address)
Ice Maker Repair - Why wait? Do it yourself now...
Hi,
My ice maker had not been working for almost three months when we finally
decided to call around. One guy seemed like he didn’t want the job (four weeks
went by since I had called him), and we couldn’t afford a service call, part,
and labor fees. Somehow I came across your site, and thought, well, there’s
nothing to lose. So I took the ice maker apart this past Sunday night (I
finally had time to mess with it), and ordered the part from a local appliance
store. The hardest part about taking the ice maker apart was trying to
separate the wiring harness! Anyway, I took apart the motor assembly, and sure
enough, that white plastic gear was cracked. It only took the appliance store
about a day to get the part in (the part was a little pricier than you quoted,
about $90 w/ tax). The guy there told me that someone else had called that day
about the same problem that I had! So I started reassembling everything about
9pm that night. It took about 20- 30 minutes to get everything put together
and back in the freezer (I was on the phone while doing it). Just to make sure
it worked, I emptied the ice bucket of the bag of ice we bought. With fingers
crossed, I went to bed. When I left for work the next morning (6am), I took a
peek in the freezer. I cannot tell you how happy I was- we had ice!!
I just want to thank you (as does my husband) for the information that you
made available- the illustrations, the step-by-step instructions, even the
likely problem and part number for it! Your “booklet” was very thorough and
easy to follow. The entire repair was very easy to do, and took a minimal
amount of time. I probably would’ve paid double by hiring someone to do this
very simple repair! I just wish I had found your site three months ago!
Thanks again!
Selina Gonzales - SGonzales@NOSPAMCECCO.com
Note - If Selina could have waited for
the delivery of the part (worst case, about 3 days via USPS first class), she
could have saved another $30 by ordering the part from this web site, but
sometimes you get so excited to get the job done, you just want to get the
part and complete the job...either way, you're saving lots of money!
Another Satisfied Customer...
Received the motor assembly and installed. The ice maker is doing its
'clunking', what a great sound! Your instructions worked like a charm and you
have another satisfied customer Duane. Thanks and have a good day!!
John Murphy - jrm59@NOSPAMhouston.rr.com
ICEMAKER REPAIR WORKED!
Duane,
I have to say I was a little skeptical about buying your icemaker repair
guide, however when I saw the exact picture of my refrigerator on your website
I said, "What the heck, its $20.00 and he is guaranteeing that it will work."
I did have to end up replacing the module.... I just heard the first set ice
cubes drop.... music to the ears.
Thanks for your help.
Jon - jonp0515@NOSPAMyahoo.com (remove NOSPAM for a valid
email address)
Helping Fix Ice Makers in Canada too!
Thanks for the Ice Maker fix. I was one of the
lucky 5% that did not have to get past Figure 1. The $23 CDN was well worth
the saving difference from a $90 call out from the service guy. I'm sure
future repairs will be necessary on this unit and now I have the complete fix
required by the other 95% needing repairs.
Peter - peterdoucet@NOSPAMshaw.ca
A Missed Opportunity on the Ice Maker Repair...
Due to a delay in processing Brent's username and password (if you don't
promptly get your username, please
email us), Brent went forward with fixing his icemaker by calling a
repairman to make the repair...After having the repairman repair the icemaker
and then getting to look at the instructions after the repairman fixed his ice
maker, here' s what Brent had to say...
Duane,
I glanced through your repair info and it turns out it was exactly what the
repair man did. I had to pay him $220 for the service call, part and labor. I
would have saved a lot of money using your website. Now that I know about your
website, I'm going to use if for sure the next time something around the house
breaks.
thanks,
Brent - Brent-b8ktig46et5@NOSPAMcheckout.l.google.com
Overhead Console Temperature/Compass Readout Repair
Duane,
I used your Explorer Overhead Compass/Temp Display fix and it worked great.
Thanks, and great work.
Joel Trumble -
jtrumble@NOSPAMusa.com
Overhead Console Temperature/Compass Readout Repair
Duane:
Thanks for the information. I have been without the compass/temp system for
over a year. I took it to a repair station and they said that they would get
back to me with an estimate, they never did.
I didn't want to take the car to a ford dealer for they are very expensive.
Well your fix worked great. Got the job done quickly in less than an hour.
Before I reinstalled the unit onto the car, I hooked up the electrical to
see if the unit worked. When the light came on, I gave a cheer. Now I can
know what the temp is outside and in what direction I am going.
Thanks,
Steve - SCull04@NOSPAMaol.com
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