Our barbecue is now at least 11 years old. Last year we invested >$200 refurbishing it, so when it ran into trouble again recently we still wanted to repair rather than replace. This time around, there were multiple problems: The control knob for the right burner broke off. One of the igniter electrodes was dangling […]
Cost of parts: $219.88+txCost of a new BBQ: $500+tx and up from Home Depot. Make: Broil-Mate (aka OMC, Onward Manufacturing Company) Model: 735269 Our BBQ is approximately 10 years old. We upgraded to stainless steel grills pretty soon after purchasing it, and Neil has previously replaced the thermometer and igniter, but otherwise it has been […]
We did a #VirtualRideForHeart this year – 35km from Sunnybrook Park down to the Leslie Spit (Tommy Thompson Park) and back. Given the pandemic and unrest going on worldwide, we didn’t solicit donations this time around. However, if anyone does want to help us fundraise, it’s not too late (depending when you read this)! Also, […]
TDSB schools are closed today. Homework and piano practice are done. Wonder what else they’ll get up to today?
That’s the drain filter. This is a really poorly designed machine (Kenmore 970-C47092-10). It’s very hard to get at the filter. Symptom: Cycle stops partway with START light flashing, after prolonged loud pumping noises. Clothes are still soapy and wet. Press and hold START and Pause/Cancel – see error code E21. In the Technical Data […]
Head was loose and moving around. Take several deep breaths. Eat breakfast. Finish kneading the bread dough by hand. Have a black tea while playing a game of “Flip” with Lara. Then, while the boys goof around on the treadmill (mock filming a treadmill commercial), proceed with the repair: Remove cover. Remove gear cover. Label […]