Ward Ward Web http://wardwardward.com Current Ward News Sat, 13 Aug 2011 22:54:29 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 Dryer Repair http://wardwardward.com/2011/08/13/dryer-repair/ http://wardwardward.com/2011/08/13/dryer-repair/#comments Sat, 13 Aug 2011 17:47:20 +0000 Steve Ward http://wardwardward.com/?p=335 Last night Susan had a load of laundry to dry.  She filled the dryer and turned it on.  A horribly loud noise erupted.  We figured that the rollers that hold the drum in place must have gone bad or something worse.  The dryer had been a little noisy for some time, and we figured it was just getting old.

The dryer was turning the laundry and heating ok and the load of laundry was dry in about the normal cycle time, but I had to investigate the problem.

So, I took the Maytag apart.  Here is a good shot of our laundry closet with the dryer all apart.

 

Once I figured out how to take it apart, I saw that the blower fan had separated from the axle.  If you turned the drum, you could see the axle spinning, and the fan would turn a little bit, but only because the disconnected axle would make the main fan turn from simple friction.  This was our noise.

Here is the fan so you’ll see what I mean.

this is what broke

See the thing I’m holding should be firmly connected to the fan on the table.

It was late, so we had to call around this morning for a part, and Washer and Refrigeration Repair  http://appliancepartsbirmingham.com/ had our part for less than twenty bucks.  A quick trip downtown, and we had the part.

Back home, we vacuumed out the cabinet and blew all the lint from the parts. Then put it all back together.

As I was putting the dryer vent hose back on, I noticed a strange light coming from inside the dryer.

It was the flashlight! I had left the flashlight in the bottom of the dryer cabinet.  Thankfully, all we had to do was remove the service panel and remove the light.

Now we have a working dryer that runs much more smoothly and I hope it lasts for several more years.  At least now we know how to take it apart and put it back together again.

Fun way to start the weekend, huh.

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Here is a quick slideshow of the SGI 2011 trip.

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http://www.hooverhavoc.com/uploaded/U13GG%20Bracket.pdf is the bracket

We now play at 1:20 PM & 6:40 PM on Saturday, and the results of those games determine when we play on Sunday – either 10:40 AM (3rd place), noon (2nd place) or 1:20 PM (1st place)

Directions to Field: The Met Fields(MET)

The Met fields are located near Regions Park where the Birmingham Barons play their baseball games. If traveling in on I-65 take I-459 South towards Tuscaloosa. Once on I-459, take the Highway 150 exit (Exit 10) and make a left at the light at the end of the ramp. From here you will travel a short distance where you will make a right at the 2nd traffic light. Continue down this road until you go through 1 traffic light. The fields will be on your immediate left.

http://www.hooverhavoc.com is the main site.

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The second half put us into the wind and we allowed Huntsville to tie things. Then we scored a goal and returned fire to make it 3-3. Then a late handball gave us a free kick that we shot over the goalie for a 4-3 victory!

Liz played very well and we are very proud of her and her team!

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Link To Online Schedule

Bracket - Sunday, February 13, 2011

Game Venue Time Field Group Home Team Score Away Team Score
2108 Riverchase 02:30 PM #3 A5 vs A3 Lady Phantoms 98 Blue vs. Homewood U-13 Lady Freedom

Bracket - Saturday, February 26, 2011

Game Venue Time Field Group Home Team Score Away Team Score
2101 Homewood 01:30 PM Larg A3 vs A6 Homewood U-13 Lady Freedom vs. USC 99 Girls

Bracket - Monday, February 28, 2011

Game Venue Time Field Group Home Team Score Away Team Score
2099 Homewood 07:30 PM Larg A3 vs A4 Homewood U-13 Lady Freedom vs. Lady Ambassadors Gold 98

Bracket - Monday, March 07, 2011

Game Venue Time Field Group Home Team Score Away Team Score
2104 Homewood 07:30 PM Larg A4 vs A3 Lady Ambassadors Gold 98 vs. Homewood U-13 Lady Freedom

Bracket - Sunday, March 20, 2011

Game Venue Time Field Group Home Team Score Away Team Score
2094 Homewood 01:00 PM Larg A2 vs A3 Homewood U-12 Lady Freedom vs. Homewood U-13 Lady Freedom

Bracket - Sunday, April 03, 2011

Game Venue Time Field Group Home Team Score Away Team Score
2112 Merrimack 04:00 PM #5 A6 vs A3 USC 99 Girls vs. Homewood U-13 Lady Freedom

Bracket - Monday, April 04, 2011

Game Venue Time Field Group Home Team Score Away Team Score
2100 Homewood 07:30 PM Larg A3 vs A5 Homewood U-13 Lady Freedom vs. Lady Phantoms 98 Blue

Bracket - Sunday, April 10, 2011

Game Venue Time Field Group Home Team Score Away Team Score
2098 Homewood 01:00 PM Larg A3 vs A1 Homewood U-13 Lady Freedom vs. Gardendale United TPS
]]> http://wardwardward.com/2011/02/09/spring-2011-schedule/feed/ 0 2011 OLS Talent Show http://wardwardward.com/2011/02/06/2011-ols-talent-show/ http://wardwardward.com/2011/02/06/2011-ols-talent-show/#comments Sun, 06 Feb 2011 17:12:42 +0000 Steve Ward http://wardwardward.com/?p=310 Lizzie performed “Famous in a Small Town” by Miranda Lambert at the 2011 OLS Talent Show.

Her video is posted below:

Liz has already started saving up for a new electric guitar and lessons, and we are going to the local guitar stores today to look around.

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The first game took place in the midst of a pretty heavy snowstorm.  It was cold all day, but we endured the elements to see some good soccer.

Lizzie showed some very strong competitive fire, especially in game three where she was pushed down by an opponent.  After that foul was not called, a furious Liz seemed to double her efforts.

We are all excited about this season after this chilly warmup.

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