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I'm trying to figure out how this works. I hope y'all boys can explain it to me, cause I'm about stumped. A few weeks ago I cleaned all the duck work to my dryer out...and replaced the vent at the front of the house....and found the clog at the outlet from the dryer. I was very proud of myself....until I realized it was still taking me three hours to dry a load of clothes. I replaced the flexible duck (yes, I know it's mis-spelled....quack, quack)...with a metal flexible duck....and it still wasn't working right. Today....I took the back of the dryer apart. Ok...it took no time to get it apart....and then I took the lint trap system apart and found a huge clog in the center of that....which I cleaned out. Putting the dryer back together was challenging. Those pieces of metal don't want to fit in the places they came out of....and you have no idea how many times you can drop the same screw down the lint trap....and have to take the flipping thing apart again. I put the lint trap system together and screwed it in place....screwed is probably the operative word....we'll see how well this works. I've learned that no job in my house is complete until I bleed on it....so...I carefully ensured I cut my hand twice on the tin....only...I still can't get the second cut to stop bleeding. Is there a secret to that? I checked to make sure I had every screw hole filled....I'm not sure what you call those screw holes....but that one sounds pretty obscene. I put the back of the dryer on and screwed it down....and I had two extra screws. I took the back of the dryer off and looked again....I can't find an unoccupied screw hole. How the hell does this happen? How do you end up with extra parts no matter how carefully you do the work? I always thought this was just a man thing....until today....and now....I'm hanging my head in shame because....I am a woman....and I found extra screws after I finished a repair job. I am so ashamed. Feel the passion, walk in peace, live in love....Ari 
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 7/26/2008 10:31 pm |
You can always use duck tape to hold it together. Just remove the feathers first though. ] Ignore the duct tape. I am just trying to piece the site back together. 
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 7/27/2008 12:03 am |
A piece of paper towel and a bit of duct-tape over the cut stops the bleeding thing. The extra pieces? Well ... you're on your own there. 
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7/27/2008 1:48 am |
Loved the title of this one......sounds just like our family motto!
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7/27/2008 2:44 am |
You can always use duck tape to hold it together. Just remove the feathers first though. Feel the passion, walk in peace, live in love....Ari
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7/27/2008 2:48 am |
A piece of paper towel and a bit of duct-tape over the cut stops the bleeding thing. The extra pieces? Well ... you're on your own there. As for the extra parts...what's the secret that continually results in extra parts?  . I really thought I was being supremely careful not to end up with spares....do they just hide extra parts in the appliances so that when you take it apart...you end up with a few more than you thought?Actually...the dryer works GREAT now. I'm feeling like the appliance repair goddess now.....  Feel the passion, walk in peace, live in love....Ari
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7/27/2008 2:49 am |
Loved the title of this one......sounds just like our family motto! Feel the passion, walk in peace, live in love....Ari
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7/27/2008 8:41 am |
About the 5th time I took something apart, and had extra parts when I put it back together, I started taking the time to label everything. Yes it does take a quite bit longer, but... I've not had the problem of having extra parts/screws since then. Also, I suggest you go to the hardware store and get you either a magnetized long handle screwdriver, or just a long handle magnet. They work marvelous, and no woman should be without one. "If it doesn't hurt anyone else and makes you happy, then make it happen."
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7/27/2008 4:32 pm |
I am sorry that you cut your hand. Are you ok now? You never fail to amaze with all the things you are working on. I will have to agree with carolyn, sounds familiar  Thanks for your network invitation and the testimonial. Glad you are having fun with bling. Sometimes, it can just say so much  Hope to be in touch with you soon.  Be careful my friend Love and hugs Flo   Every survival kit should include sense of humor 
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7/27/2008 7:06 pm |
k, as for the cuts dip your hand in laquer thinner, might not stop the bleeding but it hurts bad enough that you don't notice it. extra parts, i always say is just cuz i'm smarter than the engineer and saved a bunch of parts in the process. think of how much money they would save on screws if they left two out of all the millions of dryers they have built. ps....the extra parts thing doesnt work so well on automatic transmissions. Words of wisdom from my hubby! Lord help us all!.. Michelle 
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7/27/2008 7:31 pm |
About the 5th time I took something apart, and had extra parts when I put it back together, I started taking the time to label everything. Yes it does take a quite bit longer, but... I've not had the problem of having extra parts/screws since then. Also, I suggest you go to the hardware store and get you either a magnetized long handle screwdriver, or just a long handle magnet. They work marvelous, and no woman should be without one.
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7/27/2008 7:33 pm |
tirting ??...ha ha ha ha ha aahaha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha hahahahhaha ha ha ha ha ha
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7/27/2008 7:59 pm |
About the 5th time I took something apart, and had extra parts when I put it back together, I started taking the time to label everything. Yes it does take a quite bit longer, but... I've not had the problem of having extra parts/screws since then. Also, I suggest you go to the hardware store and get you either a magnetized long handle screwdriver, or just a long handle magnet. They work marvelous, and no woman should be without one. Miss you, Sis....we need to make talking time. Love, Me Feel the passion, walk in peace, live in love....Ari
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7/27/2008 8:02 pm |
I am sorry that you cut your hand. Are you ok now? You never fail to amaze with all the things you are working on. I will have to agree with carolyn, sounds familiar Thanks for your network invitation and the testimonial. Glad you are having fun with bling. Sometimes, it can just say so much Hope to be in touch with you soon. Be careful my friend Love and hugs Flo Any time. It's long past overdue but I don't use points on that stuff. I love all the bling I stealed from you....now we'll see if I ever use it. I'll give you a call soon....things changed again...and I'm up to my eyeballs....at least I slept most of today. Heck, I couldn't get the house cooled down to save my life. Thanks for all the funnies you sent...and the pics. I love them. Ari Feel the passion, walk in peace, live in love....Ari
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7/27/2008 8:08 pm |
k, as for the cuts dip your hand in laquer thinner, might not stop the bleeding but it hurts bad enough that you don't notice it. extra parts, i always say is just cuz i'm smarter than the engineer and saved a bunch of parts in the process. think of how much money they would save on screws if they left two out of all the millions of dryers they have built. ps....the extra parts thing doesnt work so well on automatic transmissions. Words of wisdom from my hubby! Lord help us all!.. I'd like a pain free solution to bleeding, thanks. Just imagine if I actually looked at the injury and passed out...then where would I be? Laquer thinner isn't a bad idea, but if I'm going to that extent, why not muriatic acid? I know I have a bottle of that right above the dryer. It's really great for cleaning calcium deposits out of toilets....and disposing of bodies...yours comes to mind. I have a think or two for you....you may have saved a bunch of parts....but how much did you shorten the life of the appliance? I'm pretty sure those anally retentive engineers do NOT agree with you on who is smarter...and since I know about a dozen of that...I speak with assurance. They don't think I'm smarter than they are....which just proves my point. Thanks for the advice...this is why I DON'T call Chelle when I'm stumped....although...ok...you might have been almost right on the lawn mower...maybe...a little..I'm not admitting to anything. Love and hugs to you both.... Ari Feel the passion, walk in peace, live in love....Ari
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7/27/2008 8:15 pm |
vetty,, firt durry feringo ?? Feel the passion, walk in peace, live in love....Ari
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7/27/2008 8:19 pm |
tirting ??...ha ha ha ha ha aahaha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha hahahahhaha ha ha ha ha ha Feel the passion, walk in peace, live in love....Ari
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7/27/2008 8:47 pm |
Ari yeah, that pretty much sums it up and how I would attack the same job however, I am fairly sure I would have lost the extra pieces and not noticed til the dryer fell apart the first time i went to use it GOod on you  Sensy between the stars, beyond the planet mars, there Sens will be
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7/27/2008 9:42 pm |
Ari yeah, that pretty much sums it up and how I would attack the same job however, I am fairly sure I would have lost the extra pieces and not noticed til the dryer fell apart the first time i went to use it GOod on you Sensy As for the rest...you are still braver than me. If I ever decide to do the defuzzing...I WILL HAVE TO BE TOTALLY WASTED. I could never do that sane...I mean, sober....lol...least of all after the story you sent Ana....and her post. Holy Mother of All...y'alls are nuts. You'll have to tell me how it goes for you...and I'd have to go to Pocatello to do it...and somebody's going to have to come hold my hand....cause I am CHICKEN! Feel the passion, walk in peace, live in love....Ari
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7/28/2008 6:00 am |
maybe, just maybe these extra screws were in with the lint or something and not from the dryer at all? ** guaranteed Goody free **
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7/28/2008 6:58 am |
Ok Mr. Chelle....you and I need to have a come to Ari discussion. I don't do pain...except to you. If I take your advice and it hurts....I'm coming up there....and you are soooooooooo going to have to run fast. That little red wagon I've been promising to fix? Your day is coming, babe. I'd like a pain free solution to bleeding, thanks. Just imagine if I actually looked at the injury and passed out...then where would I be? Laquer thinner isn't a bad idea, but if I'm going to that extent, why not muriatic acid? I know I have a bottle of that right above the dryer. It's really great for cleaning calcium deposits out of toilets....and disposing of bodies...yours comes to mind. I have a think or two for you....you may have saved a bunch of parts....but how much did you shorten the life of the appliance? I'm pretty sure those anally retentive engineers do NOT agree with you on who is smarter...and since I know about a dozen of that...I speak with assurance. They don't think I'm smarter than they are....which just proves my point. Thanks for the advice...this is why I DON'T call Chelle when I'm stumped....although...ok...you might have been almost right on the lawn mower...maybe...a little..I'm not admitting to anything. Love and hugs to you both.... Ari show a little restraint while working with sharp objects and dont cut yourself in the first place! mr.chelle Michelle
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7/28/2008 7:00 am |
hands held up in the air.....if you two continue to play this game I am going to make him get his own ff account!... Michelle
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7/28/2008 3:48 pm |
The 2 extra screws came from the head of the dude that put the dang thing together at the factory. I used to be the one who was the mechanic, plumber, electrician, then my oldest son grew into the job, phew good thing I was getting close to loosing fingers. I have stopped cuts from bleeding though with (super glue) learned that in a hospital no less. good girl gone bad
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7/28/2008 6:43 pm |
maybe, just maybe these extra screws were in with the lint or something and not from the dryer at all? Feel the passion, walk in peace, live in love....Ari
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7/28/2008 6:46 pm |
~simple pain free solution~ show a little restraint while working with sharp objects and dont cut yourself in the first place! mr.chelle Bite my rosy red butt. Pain free. Actually, I was doing good...except the inside of the lint trap has really sharp edges....and it was a booger to work with. How do you...most easily....get the pieces of metal to fit back together properly...without jiggling it around in there...in which case...you cut your hand. Besides...I've come to the conclusion that it takes at least a drop of my blood to complete each task in my house. So...the job wouldn't have been done...now...the stream of blood...might have been excessive. Did anyone ever tell you that you have a naughty mouth? You are 'posed to show respect in this here blog. What's up with that? Get yer own account, dead beat...stop making Chelle pay for yer membership.... Feel the passion, walk in peace, live in love....Ari
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7/28/2008 6:48 pm |
hands held up in the air.....if you two continue to play this game I am going to make him get his own ff account!... You have a cool hubby. I might like him someday. If he learns proper respect for fairies..... Feel the passion, walk in peace, live in love....Ari
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7/28/2008 6:49 pm |
The 2 extra screws came from the head of the dude that put the dang thing together at the factory. I used to be the one who was the mechanic, plumber, electrician, then my oldest son grew into the job, phew good thing I was getting close to loosing fingers. I have stopped cuts from bleeding though with (super glue) learned that in a hospital no less. Super glue, hmmm...does it burn when it goes on? I do pain free cuts, you know. Shut up, Mr. Chelle...lol.... Feel the passion, walk in peace, live in love....Ari
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7/28/2008 9:03 pm |
about the pain... Ari, hard to tell you this, but I have found that "getting it over with ASAP" works best for me. I try to get all of the pain out all at the same time, so I can fell better afterwards. I use rubbing alcohol on cuts. It kills the germs instantly, and it dries out the cuts, ~~IF~~ you keep the cut above the level of your heart. Keep the finger higher in the air than where your heart is, so the heart has a harder time pumping blood there, and the alcohol dries the wound, then quickly put some polysporin right on the cut, bandaid it, and let it alone. it hurts like hell, but afterwards, it usually feels better as long as you don't use the finger again for a day or two or three or four. as for the extra parts... The reason you have extra parts is because you did not put the parts back before you reassembled the unit. My first car, a Buick Electra, I brought it home. The next day my Mom came home, found me under the engine working on it, the hood propped up, and engine parts all over the place. "Oh My Gawd! What did you do? Take it apart?" "Yeah, Ma! I wanted to see how it it works!" I put it all back together but had extra parts. It worked fine for a couple of months. I took it apart again, bought MORE parts than I had to begin with, and it worked for about 3 months, then the mechanic at the shop told me to stop fooling around with my car and let him take care of it. He laughed for hours. The dryer... About every 6 months, you need to take off the front of the dryer, where the lint trap (that you take out and clean off) is, and vacuum out all of the lint. Every six months! Also... Keep a telecoping magnet-tipped tool to reach those hard to reach places to get a nut, screw, or bolt, especially when the places are hot and you do not want to burn yourself. Also... Keep a long flexible grabber with 4 prongs at the end. It looks like a hypo-type of thing at the handle, whereas you put your 2 fingers on it, press it with your thumb, and at the other end of the thing, out comes 4 prongs that grab things. Flexible, so you can go into every place with it, especially when you want to retrieve things that are not metal, like down a sink drain, when you want to get the ring you dropped down the drain, or in those tight crevices and holes and want to get stuff out, like hair in a drain. Have fun! Tom  Tom
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7/28/2008 10:33 pm |
about the pain... Ari, hard to tell you this, but I have found that "getting it over with ASAP" works best for me. I try to get all of the pain out all at the same time, so I can fell better afterwards. I use rubbing alcohol on cuts. It kills the germs instantly, and it dries out the cuts, ~~IF~~ you keep the cut above the level of your heart. Keep the finger higher in the air than where your heart is, so the heart has a harder time pumping blood there, and the alcohol dries the wound, then quickly put some polysporin right on the cut, bandaid it, and let it alone. it hurts like hell, but afterwards, it usually feels better as long as you don't use the finger again for a day or two or three or four. as for the extra parts... The reason you have extra parts is because you did not put the parts back before you reassembled the unit. My first car, a Buick Electra, I brought it home. The next day my Mom came home, found me under the engine working on it, the hood propped up, and engine parts all over the place. "Oh My Gawd! What did you do? Take it apart?" "Yeah, Ma! I wanted to see how it it works!" I put it all back together but had extra parts. It worked fine for a couple of months. I took it apart again, bought MORE parts than I had to begin with, and it worked for about 3 months, then the mechanic at the shop told me to stop fooling around with my car and let him take care of it. He laughed for hours. The dryer... About every 6 months, you need to take off the front of the dryer, where the lint trap (that you take out and clean off) is, and vacuum out all of the lint. Every six months! Also... Keep a telecoping magnet-tipped tool to reach those hard to reach places to get a nut, screw, or bolt, especially when the places are hot and you do not want to burn yourself. Also... Keep a long flexible grabber with 4 prongs at the end. It looks like a hypo-type of thing at the handle, whereas you put your 2 fingers on it, press it with your thumb, and at the other end of the thing, out comes 4 prongs that grab things. Flexible, so you can go into every place with it, especially when you want to retrieve things that are not metal, like down a sink drain, when you want to get the ring you dropped down the drain, or in those tight crevices and holes and want to get stuff out, like hair in a drain. Have fun! Tom I'll remember the vacuum thing...although...the shape of the lint trap is so narrow...my vacuum accessories don't fit in there. But...heck...I can do anything....I'm Wonder Woman...lol... Have a great day....and thanks again. Feel the passion, walk in peace, live in love....Ari
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7/29/2008 1:07 am |
I might buy that...except they were exactly the two kinds of screws I was working with on the dryer...one hex head...one phillips head...and the phillips head was definitely unique from what I usually use. But...maybe so...maybe...I really did it RIGHT....woohoo...SoulTrader says so..... Maybe, just maybe. ** guaranteed Goody free **
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7/29/2008 1:39 pm |
Actually it doesn't smart or burn, just don't put it on a gash, open meat. But if it is a slice and I don't mean like pizza, lol but if you slice your finger open you can just put a small amount of super glue on it, and it seals the edges and stops the bleeding. I learned that when my ex husband, cut if finger. That is what they did at the hospital I took him too. I would have preferred if they had glued his lips shut. lmao good girl gone bad
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7/29/2008 5:41 pm |
Extending the lateral thought a little further, perhaps these 'spare' screws are indeed from the dryer but can't be used because their places have been taken by the two that you found. Maybe, just maybe. Feel the passion, walk in peace, live in love....Ari
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7/29/2008 5:43 pm |
Actually it doesn't smart or burn, just don't put it on a gash, open meat. But if it is a slice and I don't mean like pizza, lol but if you slice your finger open you can just put a small amount of super glue on it, and it seals the edges and stops the bleeding. I learned that when my ex husband, cut if finger. That is what they did at the hospital I took him too. I would have preferred if they had glued his lips shut. lmao Feel the passion, walk in peace, live in love....Ari
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7/29/2008 8:41 pm |
I might buy that...except they were exactly the two kinds of screws I was working with on the dryer...one hex head...one phillips head...and the phillips head was definitely unique from what I usually use. But...maybe so...maybe...I really did it RIGHT....woohoo...SoulTrader says so..... The one mechanic walked by the other, we believe in retrospect, and dropped a washer in the middle of the other mechanics bay, in the midst of a very taxing repair that he was doing with a great amount of success. Derailed the whole job for an hour, and the second mechanic lost time on the job because of the first mechanics diabolical deed... Are you sure a spider didn't drop those screws just cause they were mad at you for ruining their haven? Sensy between the stars, beyond the planet mars, there Sens will be
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8/17/2008 8:53 am |
One of the mechanics at work is not fond of the other, and vice versa... The one mechanic walked by the other, we believe in retrospect, and dropped a washer in the middle of the other mechanics bay, in the midst of a very taxing repair that he was doing with a great amount of success. Derailed the whole job for an hour, and the second mechanic lost time on the job because of the first mechanics diabolical deed... Are you sure a spider didn't drop those screws just cause they were mad at you for ruining their haven? Sensy Feel the passion, walk in peace, live in love....Ari
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8/24/2008 3:36 am |
TA DA!!! and lil misss....can she fix it??!! YES!!! I SURE HAVE!! is it heating up now? replacing the element is pretty easy. first repair on mine was the heating element. 20.00 VS 300 or more....hand me the screw driver and for gods sakes REMEMBER to unplug yours and dont touch the RED WIRE. Had lil one snag up a screwdriver and i had another in my hand when i was standing up to retrieve it.....bout knocked me into the neighbors house when i touched that wire. Time Life has a really DECENT book with PICTURES and simple explinations...yeah...some of em.... BUT its time life complete home repairs. Look for it. and get it. it has saved me thousands over the last 8yrs. Your element is right there most times easy to see & on the OTHER side of your lint trap on the dryer. unplug your dryer...LOL get a POWER screwdriver..vrooom vroooom... take the back cover off the dryer. mine has three wires under the heating element & had to sit down on the floor not to lose the screws. Then if yours like mine couple of screws maybe 3 or 4 holding the outer cover & the bracket holding it up. you pull it up...slides up pretty easy and the elements inside. drive to your local appliance repair part store loookin perty!!! slap it up on that counter and here ya go...need a part. to install it you just slide the element back into the cover, reattach the unit brackets and if you got wires...vooom...voooom!! sounding like mini NASCAR here....YES....the cover has to go back over the dryer girl...LOL but I use my foot and support the cover at the bottom as i am TRYIN to match up them screws,,,,,,when you slide that dryer back to the wall THEN plug it in.Now dontcha love me!!!! Can she fix it!!!! Yes! she can! Life is short....play HARD!!!
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8/24/2008 10:41 am |
extra parts left hahaha sounds like me ex when he put my daughter's bike together when she was 2. lol
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