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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Replacement Parts for Sunbeam Kettle | 2/7/2012 | Wayne Kiefer |
| Q: I am looking for the "ON/OFF Switch" for a Sunbeam 1.7L Kettle - Model: 3234-33. A PDF of the ... A: I checked on our Sunbeam service center web site and found that Sunbeam does not sell any internal ... | ||
| beaters for dormeyer mixer | 2/7/2012 | Wayne Kiefer |
| Q: My wife recently found her mothers mixer, and it was repaired to working order, but I cannot find ... A: I may be able to help you but you will have to send us a picture of an old beater so we can try to ... | ||
| Oster kitchen center vs new models | 2/4/2012 | Wayne Kiefer |
| Q: I bought my Oster in 1988. The number on the bottom says 968-08 F. Myis the new model which says ... A: The new mixers are not nearly as powerful as your machine and are not repairable. The speed control ... | ||
| porcelier coffee pot | 1/20/2012 | Wayne Kiefer |
| Q: I have a porcelier coffee pot used for decoration purposes only. Lid (top on pot) has been broken. ... A: This sounds like a very nice coffee maker but that will make finding a cover for all the harder as ... | ||
| wiring lamp cord to a switch | 1/20/2012 | Wayne Kiefer |
| Q: I have an older lamp that has a plug cord (two wires) that I want to connect a switch that has three ... A: I have not heard of a lamp with a solenoid in it. Generally a solenoid will control something ... | ||
| Wiring a leg lamp (with nightlight) | 1/17/2012 | Wayne Kiefer |
| Q: Ok, don't laugh, I'm making a leg lamp (from A Christmas Story). Essentially it's a lamp with a ... A: I would trust a hardware store to sell you the correct switch before a large do-it center. I have ... | ||
| replacement cord for fry pan | 1/16/2012 | Wayne Kiefer |
| Q: The cord on my old fry pan shorted out last nite. Do you know id i might be able to get a ... A: Hoover used a very special probe on their pans. The hole is in the middle of the probe. All other ... | ||
| Rewiring a Hamilton Beach Shake Mixer Model #18 | 1/15/2012 | Wayne Kiefer |
| Q: Recently bought my wife a model 18 Hamilton Beach Shake Mixer. It seems to be in great shape except ... A: I do not think that you will find a manual for this unit as it was built in the 1940s. The best way ... | ||
| Sunbeam Electric Skillet Heat Control unit | 1/9/2012 | Wayne Kiefer |
| Q: Where do I get a replacement for Heat Control Unit for Model #RC 33 Sunbeam Electric Skillet? A: If the heat control has a long probe sticking out of the center and two holes to accept the prongs ... | ||
| Stripped gear in mixer head of Oster Regency | 1/8/2012 | Wayne Kiefer |
| Q: Mr. Kiefer, I have a very old Oster Regency. One of the gears that drives the beaters is stripped ... A: I think we may have the gear that you require but I am not at the shop today. Please copy this ... | ||
| Sunbeam stand mixer model 2360 | 12/24/2011 | Wayne Kiefer |
| Q: What's the procedure for opening the motor casing to replace the circuit board-it appears to require ... A: I have attached a parts blow-up of your machine. I hope it will aid in your work. The back cap has ... | ||
| blue ice maker mod 80533 | 12/21/2011 | Wayne Kiefer |
| Q: could you please tell me what the hot button does on the ice maker it produces ice wether pressed or ... A: For something this specific you would have to ask the manufacturer. We have never serviced one of ... | ||
| montgomery wards mixer | 12/20/2011 | Wayne Kiefer |
| Q: i have an old wards stand mixer that needs cord replacement. It looks as though the bottom is 2 ... A: I am not familiar with a Wards mixer but if it is in two pieces it has to have screws in it ... | ||
| Hamilton beach milkshake maker problem | 12/17/2011 | Wayne Kiefer |
| Q: I just got a Hamilton beach model 33 milkshake mixer. I can hear the motor humming when i put the ... A: I am afraid that there is no quick fix. It sounds like the motor shaft is stuck tight. The only ... | ||
| Sunbeam Mixer base rubber foot | 12/11/2011 | Wayne Kiefer |
| Q: Only # I have for mixer is 100-86659 with service # I88. Purchased in 70's. All four rubber feet ... A: The only parts that you may find now are used parts. If you have a picture of your stand and can ... | ||
| Hamilton Beach model K stand mixer | 12/8/2011 | Wayne Kiefer |
| Q: Do you have any idea where I can find a replacement for the screw that holds in the beaters for this ... A: Sorry but we sold our last used one about 2 years ago. You can try ebay.com. That is the only ... | ||
| Sunbeam Vista Toaster, Model VAT-H | 12/7/2011 | Wayne Kiefer |
| Q: All of a sudden, nothing happens when I press the power button. It doesn't heat up, the bread does ... A: There could be many causes for your toaster not turning on. When you push the button on the front ... | ||
| Sunbeam Mixmaster 1983 Vintage | 12/5/2011 | Wayne Kiefer |
| Q: My wife's sunbeam mixmaster does not run on the slowest speeds, and when turned up it seems to be a ... A: There is a small adjustment screw that adjusts the high and low speeds on the speed control. I think ... | ||
| Dead compressor | 12/5/2011 | Wayne Kiefer |
| Q: I have a Craftsman Model 919.727110 oil-less,tank-less 3hp air compressor.I bought the thing in Apr ... A: If it is oil-less and tank-less, I would guess that there are no parts available for it. It does ... | ||
| Sunbeam Vista Food Processor | 12/3/2011 | Wayne Kiefer |
| Q: I bought this used in the 80's and I love it. Unfortunately, the plastic bowl has a crack in it. ... A: We may have a used one but I am not at the shop today. Please inquire directly to us at: ... | ||
| Sunbeam 60th Anniververy dough beaters | 11/30/2011 | Wayne Kiefer |
| Q: Every time I've tried to use my beaters for bread, the bread twists up into the mixer where the ... A: You should be using the special dough hooks but some machines did not come with them when new. I ... | ||
| diasemble Sunbeam 1-7A | 11/29/2011 | Wayne Kiefer |
| Q: WIFE HAS HAD THIS MIXER FOR,I GUESS,OVER 30 YEARS. STILL RUNS GOOD BUT NOW SEEMS TO MAKE MORE NOISE ... A: To change the grease in this mixer, you will have to get the sticker off of the front of the machine ... | ||
| Timer for electric heater | 11/28/2011 | Wayne Kiefer |
| Q: I have a small electric heater I use under my computer desk. It requires me to turn it on and off. ... A: You need a timer that will work on a large wattage appliance such as the heater. These heaters draw ... | ||
| "high intensity" light bulbs versus ordinary bulbs | 11/27/2011 | Wayne Kiefer |
| Q: Can I use a "high intensity" 40 watt light bulb in my china cabinet, instead of the maximum type G ... A: I think you will find that most high intensity bulbs work on low voltage (12 volts) and if you plug ... | ||
| Broken Keurig Coffeemaker | 11/26/2011 | Wayne Kiefer |
| Q: I have a Keurig B70 cup-at-a-time coffeemaker that is out of warranty (so Keurig won't do anything ... A: There is a main control board that controls all functions of the coffee maker and it has gone south. ... | ||
| VINTAGE STAINLESS SUNBEAM MIX MASTER 12 SPEED #100-86659 | 11/24/2011 | Wayne Kiefer |
| Q: Do you know where I can get an exploded view of this appliance (to disassemble and reassemble). ... A: We have been an authorized service center for Sunbeam for over 25 years and the only thing that we ... | ||
| signal fan wiring | 11/23/2011 | Wayne Kiefer |
| Q: Kiefer, Recently I was given an old Signal Electric attic fan and was asked to install it in a barn. ... A: The four wires coming from the motor should be one hot lead and the three different speeds. They ... | ||
| Hamilton Beach Schovil model 25 beaters | 11/21/2011 | Wayne Kiefer |
| Q: Where can I find beaters for a Hamilton Beach Schovil model 25 stand mixer? I can find the long ... A: Please contact our shop at: info@kieferappliance.com I know we were having a problem getting them ... | ||
| Dormeyer mixer/silver chief | 11/17/2011 | Wayne Kiefer |
| Q: My mom just passed down hers to me this was her first! purchased around 57? comes with many ... A: These units were very good units when they were made and that is why there are so many of them still ... | ||
| dehumidifier -- compressor not going on | 11/15/2011 | Wayne Kiefer |
| Q: I have a Bionaire dehumidifier which I love. Yesterday the compressor stopped working -- the fan ... A: I would say that you are correct in saying that the compressor is bad on your unit. It is trying to ... | ||
| dormeyer food-fixer 4200 | 11/15/2011 | Wayne Kiefer |
| Q: I have my grandmothers dormeyer 4200 and it is still in very good shape. I have the large and small ... A: I am sorry to say that your model is a very popular model and beaters for it are very rare. The only ... | ||
| Vintage Hamilton Beach Mixer Parts | 10/27/2011 | Wayne Kiefer |
| Q: I have inherited a Hamilton Beach Stand Mixer. Cannot find a Model Number but has Canadian Patent ... A: We may have one if it is the same as a Model K. If you can take a picture of the stand and mixer ... | ||
| cannot remove dough hook from farberware mixer | 10/23/2011 | Wayne Kiefer |
| Q: I used the dough hook on my 20 year old freeware mixer, & the dough hook suddenly will not ... A: There is usually a small wire or "C" clip that holds the beater or hook into any mixer. This must ... | ||
| HB Scuvill stand mixer #25 10 speed | 10/19/2011 | Wayne Kiefer |
| Q: I have this model would like a owners manual were can i get one, i recently purchased at thrift ... A: There is not much in a manual but there may be some oil holes in the model 25. Some had them and ... | ||
| Dormeyer mixer beaters model-SM13CH | 10/15/2011 | Wayne Kiefer |
| Q: I need to replace the beaters of my SM13CH stand mixer. If you hsve them or can identify them by ... A: I do not have any books for the old Dormeyer mixers but I do have a few new beaters for them. If ... | ||
| 4 hp air compressor | 10/11/2011 | Wayne Kiefer |
| Q: How much oil is in the crank case of Sears 4 hp 240 volt air compressor model 919.177541 A: I am not familiar with Sears model #s but all pumps have some mechanism to tell how much oil is in ... | ||
| beaters for Dormeyer Mixer | 10/8/2011 | Wayne Kiefer |
| Q: I have an older Dormeyer Mixer, Model SM-13, Cat.no.0S-13C, of which I need new beaters. This is ... A: I have some new Dormeyer beaters but they are for the not-so-common models. I do not have any parts ... | ||
| faberware coffee maker | 10/7/2011 | Wayne Kiefer |
| Q: A faberware percolator was plugged in without any water in it. Now it will not work Suggestions? A: If it is a perc, the fuse probably is open. It is copper with a solder joint in the middle. The ... | ||
| stand mixer. | 10/3/2011 | Wayne Kiefer |
| Q: I bought a lightweight plastic stand mixer at a garage sale with no beaters. thought I could use my ... A: This sounds like a "Made in China Special". I do not know of any company selling parts for hand ... | ||
| Sunbeam mixer 1-8B 423A | 10/1/2011 | Wayne Kiefer |
| Q: need to replace part inside mixer that turns and where metal on underpart of bowl turntable fits ... A: The only part that turns on this model is the cap on the outside. There is a speed control on the ... | ||
Wayne Kiefer
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Expertise
Any concerning the repair of small electric household appliances (coffee makers, waffle makers,etc.) shavers, antique clocks, air compressors, lamps, generators.
Experience
High school Industrial Arts teacher. Plant manager at Trek Bicycle factory. Self employed for last 20 years in the small appliance repair business.
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