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              A customer came to McCombs Supply the other day with a dryer problem. It wouldn't spin or tumble.  The dryer, would however, heat up, which eliminated the heating element being the issue.  He wanted to buy a thermal fuse, and said he was hoping it wasn't a motor issue.  I explained to him that it wouldn't be a m … read more

                          Three co-workers of mine at McCombs Supply all own Frigidaire top mount refrigerators and all had the same issue: The fridge wasn't cooling.  Big problem, right? Call a technician. Buy new parts.  No, no and no.   You don't need an expensive repair bill or spend money on rep … read more

           With Labor Day weekend in the rear view mirror, fall is just around the corner.  I was reminded of this - not by the excessive heat we're having in Pennsylvania - by the leaves that are already coming off my trees.  There were several leaves on my kitchen floor, requiring a broom. While I swept, I started noticing other areas in the ki … read more

                  I inherited my basement freezer when I bought my house 15 years ago, and I do not know what I'd do without it. It is great having the extra space to store meat, foods we've canned (for chicken corn soup) and frozen products for quick meals. I'd miss this chest freezer if it stopped working. I am likely not alone.  Many … read more

Electric dryer won’t heatTest the heating element Often the time you find out that a dryer won't start is when you have a large, soaking wet pile of clothes that needs drying. Most often when an electric dryer is working but not heating it is the heating element. Inspect the element and do an continuity test on the element.  Unplug the dryer, disconnect the heating eleme … read more