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Episodes

1. 18

   FARR-18: We’re Baaack!

   Many of you have emailed the Samurai axing, “Samurai, O Samurai, when will you and Mrs. Samurai make another edition of your award-winning podcast?” You chirped and we listened. After an extended hiatus, we’re baaack! Some of the topics covered in this issue: - Appliance brands: how to choose…

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   Feb 11, 2010

   28 min
2. 17

   FARR-17: Which Washer Should You Buy?

   In the market for a new washer? So many choices and you're agonizing over which one to buy? Sweat thou not the load, my leetle grasshopper, for the Samurai and Mrs. Samurai will give you the low-down on today's washers, explaining the various washers available and their pro's and con's, and...

   Sep 21, 2006

   35 min
3. 16

   FARR-16: Appliance War Stories - Defective Customers

   Y'all gather 'round the campfire and ol' Samurai and Mrs. Samurai will tell you some genuine, real-life appliance war stories. These are tales from the dark side, stories about encounters with real defective customers: cheesedorks, leeches, and pigs at the trough. [WARNING: adult language] (This...

   Sep 4, 2006

   32 min
4. 15

   FARR-15: How to Use the Samurai Appliance Repair Forum

   The world-famous Samurai Appliance Repair Forum is the premiere free appliance repair information resource on the web. In this steamy installment, the Samurai and Mrs. Samurai teach you how to effectively use this appliance repair oracle to get free, expert repair help. Empower yourself and tune…

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   Jun 30, 2006

   22 min
5. 14

   FARR-14: How to Use Fixitnow.com

   In this long-awaited episode, the Samurai and Mrs. Samurai reveal the inner secrets of how to use Fixitnow.com, the ultimate appliance repair tool, to find the appliance repair information you need to fix it now.

   Jun 20, 2006

   24 min
6. 13

   FARR-13: Appliance Service Calls

   Samurai Appliance Repair Man and Mrs. Samurai take you on a wild romp into the seedy underbelly of the appliance repair world. In this episode, we explain what to look for in a decent appliance service company and how to avoid getting screwed in an appliance service call.

   May 13, 2006

   36 min
7. 12

   FARR-12: How Much is a New One?

   So, Old Faithful has shat the bed and you’re thinking about hauling it off to the landfill and replacing it with one of those sexy, glitzy appliances you saw in the Sunday paper? And, amazingly, it’s the same price that you paid for Old Faithful 20 years ago! Hmmm, how does that work? Well…

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   Apr 15, 2006

   17 min
8. 11

   FARR-11: All Listener Emails

   We're on a roll! Yet another listener email episode. In this thriller... Steve's three year old Amana refrigerator is freezing stuff in the crisper drawer and his water dispenser quit working. Is there a connection? Bonus: link to the evaporator fan upgrade kit discussed in this episode. Amy…

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   Apr 7, 2006

   18 min
9. 10

   FARR-10: All Listener Emails

   You wanted another all listener emails episode. You've flooded us with email demanding it. And a surprising number of you have actually immolated yourselves and had your cousins mail me photos of your smoldering, sizzling carcasses. That got our attention. So, here it is, another all listener…

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   Apr 4, 2006

   15 min
10. 9

    FARR Episode 9: All Listener Emails

    Back by popular demand, another episode devoted to all listener emails! In this exciting docudrama: Butros Butros has a GE front-load washer that won't spin and Tomo has a one year old Kenmore HE3t that won't spin, either. Hmmm... Alyson has had to replace the gas valve twice in her Frigidaire...

    Mar 30, 2006

    23 min
11. 8

    Samurai's 12 Laws of Appliance Repair, Pt. 3

    The dramatic conclusion of the riveting blockbuster trilogy on the Samurai’s 12 Laws of Appliance Repair. You don't wanna miss this one... unless you had something better to do, like pulling hair outta the drains, or something.

    Mar 30, 2006

    14 min
12. 7

    Samurai's 12 Laws of Appliance Repair, Pt. 2

    Continuing our journey deep into the bowels of apocryphal appliance repair wisdom, the Samurai and Mrs. Samurai discuss laws five through eight of the Samurai's 12 Laws of Appliance Repair.

    Mar 23, 2006

    23 min
13. 6

    Samurai’s 12 Laws of Appliance Repair, Pt. 1

    Samurai Appliance Repair Man and Mrs. Samurai kick off the first of a three-part series on the Samurai’s 12 Laws of Appliance Repair. This part covers laws one through four. Listener emails: Jason asks where the current stream of phixit photos is. Tony says we rock because we helped him fix his...

    Mar 21, 2006

    19 min
14. 5

    FARR, Episode 5

    Special all-listener email edition! Woot-woot! Susan has a Kenmore (Whirlpool) direct-drive washer that won't agitate or spin. Pamela updates us on her ongoing customer disservice dilemma in Paris, France. Troy has a problem with a Kenmore (Whirlpool) dryer that stops running when the start…

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    Mar 17, 2006

    31 min
15. 4

    FARR, Episode 4

    Electrolux refrigerator plant closing in Greenville, MI. Tech tip: Common causes of the F1 error code on Maytag, Jenn Air, Magic Chef, and Amana gas and electric ranges. Karl asks when it's time to switch to a front loading washer. Gloria has a new dryer but the cord doesn't fit the receptacle in...

    Mar 14, 2006

    36 min
16. 3

    FARR, Episode 3

    GE pro-style gas ovens go boom! Massive recall The recall involves the following models: ZDP48N6RH1SS ZDP48L6RH1SS ZDP48N4GH1SS ZDP48L4GH1SS ZDP48N4GH1SS ZDP48L6DH1SS ZDP36N4DH1SS ZDP36L4DH1SS The suspect units bear the serial numbers starting with: DG, FG, GG, HG, LR, MG, RG, SG, TG, VG, AH, DH,...

    Mar 7, 2006

    39 min
17. 2

    FARR, Episode 2

    Appliance industry news: Iowa politicians object to Maytag-Whirlpool merger; NCEE adds to skills required for technician certification. Tech tips: high drain condition on Maytag Dependable Care washers, hybrid motor pulley p/n 202507, new pump belt p/n 211451; Cooling fan noise in Jenn-Air wall...

    Mar 2, 2006

    34 min
18. 1

    Ichiban Episode!

    Our first podcast episode! Industry news we covered: GE’s class action lawsuit settlement over their sweaty refrigerators, Whirlpool’s pending buy out of Maytag, Maytag’s new, shorter, warranty policy on new parts. Repair tips: overfilling icemakers in some Kitchenaid refrigerators, intermittent...

    Feb 28, 2006

    24 min