A Canton homeowner called about three failing appliances: their Admiral washer wouldn’t spin, the refrigerator was cooling sporadically, and the oven broiler wouldn’t work. What looked like bad luck turned out to be a mix of repairable issues and one appliance that had reached the end of its service life.
The Problem
The customer reported their washer won’t spin, with lock ass 131763202. Their fridge cools sporadically. The oven broiler won’t work.
Diagnosis
The oven control board is bad and no longer available — time for a new stove. The fresh food evaporator fan had failed in the fridge. The drain pump and boot in the washer were plugged with coins and junk, and the assembly was leaking.
The Repair
- Parts replaced: WR60X26866 — fresh food evaporator fan for refrigerator, 137221600 — drain pump for washer, 134455900 — boot hose for washer
- Work performed: Installed new evaporator fan in fridge, installed new pump and boot in washer after clearing coins and debris
- Result: Refrigerator cooling properly, washer spinning and draining correctly. Oven declared unrepairable due to discontinued control board
Is It Worth Repairing?
Admiral appliances were budget-friendly when new but parts availability becomes an issue as they age. The washer and refrigerator repairs made sense, but the oven’s discontinued control board made replacement the only viable option. When control boards fail on older units and parts are no longer manufactured, it’s time to shop for new.
Maintenance Tips for Admiral Appliances
- Check washer pockets before loading — coins and small items cause expensive pump damage
- Clean refrigerator coils every six months to prevent fan motor overwork
- Keep oven vents clear and avoid temperature extremes that stress control boards
Appliance Repair in Canton, OH
Canton is in Stark County — an area we cover regularly from our base in Louisville, OH. We also serve Canton, North Canton, and Massillon. Louisville Appliance Repair is owned and operated by Samuel Willhite, a master-certified technician with Bosch and Speed Queen factory authorizations. If your washer, refrigerator, or oven needs service, schedule online or call (330) 693-9163. You can also find us on Google and read verified reviews from customers across Stark County and surrounding areas.
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