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Fri, Jun 17, 11 at 13:41
| I have a Kenmore Range hood that is 6 years old. It seems the socket isn't working as I put a bulb in that I know is working, and it doesn't work on the hood.
I called Sears and they can fix it for $129 but I'm wondering if it might be easy for me to try and fix. Thank you Ginny |
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- Posted by ronnatalie (My Page) on Fri, Jun 17, 11 at 16:04
| Depends what is wrong with it. Could be the switch, could be a fuse or circuit breaker, could be the socket itself, or some of the wiring between. Does the fan work? |
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- Posted by ginnyginny (My Page) on Fri, Jun 17, 11 at 19:36
| Yes the fan works. Ginny |
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- Posted by weedmeister (My Page) on Mon, Jun 20, 11 at 14:44
| Some times the center tab inside the socket (the little metal piece that contacts the bottom of the bulb) gets compressed too far down and does not touch the bulb. This tab can be bent back up using a flat screwdriver or needle-nosed pliers. BE CAREFUL! and turn off all the power first. |
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