First off a little background. I hate paying people to fix things for me. I do all of the car work that my collection of tools allows me to do, fix my computers and try to repair household items. The household items are definitely my weak link. I have done simple things like replacing thermostats and outlets. But I’ve had my failures as well, like trying to fix my ex-roommate’s dishwasher to no avail. Now on to the fight.
In the red corner in the steel trunks weighing in at 338lbs. [tag]The Fridge[/tag]
In the blue corner in the Dungarees weighing in somewhere around 215lbs. Alex
This is a no holds barred fight, screw drivers and other tools are allowed. Fight dirty if you must, let’s get it on!
Round 1
Aradia and Alex are sitting on the couch watching a movie completely oblivious to there surroundings. Out of know where the fridge decides to throw a cheap shot. He starts spitting ice at high speed all over the kitchen floor. After the initial shock, Alex jumps up and runs down stairs. Dodging the ice on the floor he holds the lockout button for the requisite three seconds and the ice flow stops. ding
Round goes to: draw
Round 2
After keeping the dispenser locked out for a few months (to keep his guard down) Alex decides to attack the freezer door. Peeling back the door gasket he proceeds to remove all ten thousand screws around the edge. Then he pulls the gasket away and tosses it on the floor while smirking like Dubya. It’s not looking good for the fridge now. But wait the inner plastic is glued to the door! Alex steps back in shock. How can this be, how would a repair man handle this situation? Alex calms down and regroups, as the fridge starts leaking water on the floor in a show of defiance. Alex decides to try going through the front. Grabbing a flashlight he notices two tabs holding the front display on. After releasing them he manages to remove the circuit board. The fridge is staring to get worried, he frantically leaks more water hoping that Alex will stop and plug him back in. Alex isn’t through yet however. He unscrews the dispensing apparatus and removes it. Notices that the solenoid is rusty and pulls out the PB Blaster. He also regreases the micro switch. Confidently he replaces the parts and proceeds to replace the door gasket. However this was too much for him alone and he calls for reinforcements from Aradia. After reassembly he cleans the floor and plugs the Fridge back in. He releases the lockout and tests the dispenser. Oh no! Nothing at all, Alex is devastated from the blow and the Fridge gently hums in defiance. ding
Round goes to: The Fridge
In his corner Alex is considering throwing in the towel and calling in the big guns (repairman). But he summons his courage and a quick Google search later he has found and ordered some parts. Now he regains his strength as he waits for the postman.
Round 3
Armed with a new micro switch and a screwdriver, Alex comes out and gives two swift uppercuts to the fridge’s front panel. Then he pulls it out and releases the circuit board cables. Using a different screw driver he removes the dispensing unit and replaces the switch. As the fridge reels from the onslaught, Alex reassembles the panel and tests the dispenser…… Victory! The fridge is down for the count.
Decision: Winner by a knockout in the third round: Alex
Yes, I am [tag]disturbed[/tag].
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