December 2nd, 2011 
admin by Cecile Cinco
Last time, I blogged about how I fixed my washing machine that turns slowly. My dryer was also sick at that time that spinned slowly then stopped. After a while it turns slowly again then stop again. I opened the back and saw that unlike the washing machine, the dryer has no belt.
I realized, when my sister had her dryer fixed, she said the capacitor had to be replaced. I suddenly remembered it made perfect sense because it is what starts the motor to turn to full speed. Since my tester’s battery was busted, I cut out the capacitor and brought it to the electronic supply store. When they tested it and compared it to the new one, it was really good as busted. I bought it at P145, if I remember right. I also bought new batteries (9v and 1.5v AA) for my tester. (I bought the belt of the washing machine just across.)
After fixing the washing machine, I immediately worked on the dryer since I needed it badly. (By the way, polarity is not an issue, I learned from the store vendor.) I realized I had no electrical tape at that moment so I made do with a board folded in 3 parts forming a “z” so one terminal can be insulated from the other terminal and sealed the openings with a simple clear tape. When I tested the machine, it was like brand new! 
Hubby was kidding, “lagay na tayo ng paskil ng washing machine at dryer repair?” (“we can now put a sign that says washing machine and dryer repair?”)
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Wow. That’s techy. I did not expect to learn this. Thanks for sharing. I think it’s now time to fix some laundry dryer of mine.
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You’re welcome! 
can I call u when we have appliances to be fixed? joke. it’s good that you can fix it on your own.
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I was glad that it was successful. 
Looks like for washing machine and laundry dryer, if it’s not the capacitor it will be the motor that is usually the problem.
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@Marvs, in my washing machine’s case the motor is fine. It is just the belt that had to be replaced.
Based on my experience, fixing this one does not need intense knowledge on electricity since there are only few wiring connection inside a laundry dryer
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@Herbert, that is what I’m trying to show, that it is quite easy. Not complicated at all.
you hit the right spot, you saved a lot on labor fees there
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This is what I call tutorial
A hands-on. These days, we need to strengthen our creativity and resourcefulness to survive. This might just save the day in buying a new machine without exhausting the possible means to repair.
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@dimaks, I believe so too. I was a fan of MacGyver back then.
I find it more stressful to bring the big machine out to a repairman and I did not want any repairman to come in my house. 
You are amazing C5. I have not trouble yet here in PI but in the future, I will remember this post.
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@alohagems, that’s an overstatement.
but thank you! 
Wow! Impressive C5! I never know that you love fixing things! Though we don’t have a washing machine here yet, but this might come in handy in the future.
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Very detailed post. I’m not fun of fixing machine but this post is really recommended.
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Wow Cecile! Impress! I didn’t know you love tinkering tech stuffs. I wonder if my wife can do it…hahaha!
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@Sean, if she’s not afraid to tinker, I’m sure she can.
Wow C5. That’s a perfect DIY fix since it is a common issue at home.
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@Liz, thank you. I’m sure you can do it as well when you need to.
Hello C5
This a perfect information to me since our washing machine happen to have this kind of problem and since I’m a girl I ask my brother to fix the washing machine with the help of your post.
Thanks for Sharing
Rutchelle
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@Rutchelle, how did it go? Is it fixed now? Glad to be of help.
You are so brilliant. It is a good idea for DIY. Thank you for sharing. However, I do not finish it by myself, I would like to try it with my BF.
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Thanks! I am going to show off to my bf! ha he is going to be really impressed that I am able to fix a household item!
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