HOW TO: Fix a Toaster that Won't Stay Down

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My super cheap (free) toaster developed a frustrating problem: It wouldn't toast bread without holding down the lever!
In this video I open up the toaster, see how it works, and how to repair it.
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[@utubestalker.dotcom]

your cat is so cute and made the video much more interesting. thanks for the tip

[@nazqas5441]

U clean table with pice of bread omg

[@tf4606]

It's a professional cleaner's trick! Just like using sawdust to clean a floor. Look it up!

[@eddienewall5033]

I fixed my toaster by undoing the screws underneath, lifting the body up, and tipping out the crumbs and lumps of dry bread which hadn't been released by removing the two drawers and tipping the toaster upside down. Many toasters are dumped when all they need is a good clean.

[@nonelost1]

Perhaps that’s why I recently found two good toasters in the dumpster, including a double wide slot Black & Decker just yesterday. It’s hard to clean out and the adjustment settings are not visible, but it works. I’ll keep my other narrow double slot Proctor-Silex toaster in storage for when this one quits.

[@prettycool1603]

Thanks Nick! 👍You are right! Why buy a new one, when you can easily fix the old? I love your kitty! 🥰

[@knf4451]

Great job on video! Currently dealing with untoasted toast haha you make it look so easy

[@devond27]

Thank you for this video! I ordered a Hello Kitty toaster almost a month ago & it didn’t work. Just unscrewing the bottom & taking the crumb holder out helped it to work thanks to you!

[@NickMakesBreaksStuff]

Thanks for watching, I'm glad you were able to get it working!

[@EnSabahNur-ir5mw]

@Owen Maurice stfu

[@cathywhite9240]

Hello Kitty toaster-how appropriate for this vid! 😹

[@emmaprice1282]

OH MY GOODNESS! I CAME HERE FOR THAT EXACT SAME REASON!

[@marklittler784]

Always remember to feed your cat before starting repair work lol

[@lisas5913]

😅

[@madb9422]

Thanks so much for this video! I now have a working toaster again! There was some gunk in where the round, copper contacts are, & the magnets didn't line up in the other section. Also, the long spring had some gunk within it too. I used a straightened out paperclip to get the stuff out. I watched what was going on while moving the lever up & down when I had it apart. Thanks again!

[@MrTrashcan1]

Lucky you--my toaster has no contacts to straighten and the solenoid still doesn't power up. But, I had 3 black cats over the years, and they are the sweetest. It was worth watching just to see yours.

[@SeventiesVet]

I'll try cleaning and checking contacts on my Rowenta, which has the same symptoms. But best part was the cat. My cat perked up when hearing yours!

[@l.o.2005]

Thank you! My toaster lever hasn't been working and I've been holding it down so my bread will toast. I'm going to try taking it apart later on. . 🤞🏽

[@krishnaparmer6100]

I was a bit reluctant to buy an "off brand" toaster, but the reviews on this one led me to take a chance.I was very pleased! kzbin.infoUgkxE7HOOpW0eh4vbVGAB_r_cURwoxZxpZPA The toast comes out evenly browned and I was surprised that the sides of the toaster do NOT get hot to the touch which is a great safety feature.I like the additional buttons for frozen foods, the emergency eject button, and the warming rack for rolls and other items.All in all, it was a good purchase and at the right price. Sure you can get fancier toasters, but for a premium price. This fulfills the basic duties of a toaster at a reasonable price.

[@martnava1661]

I have a breville 16 screws on the underside and all not only proprietary but tripod shaped none of my 20 available bits for these proprietary screws will fit. I can still manually remove them by applying a flathead with alot of torque so as not to strip the screw heads but that will take ages. my next anticipated problem will be the flippers, they look like they've been moulded into place. the manufacturer really doesn't want me opening up this toaster it's so much work might have to just buy a new one, the problem is probably something simple like crumbs stuck on the magnet, I've already shook the life out of it to no avail so it's either but a new one or put a weight on the flipper for each use

[@sticky720]

Lol I was wondering why it wasn’t working then I saw i forgot to plug it in

[@gchap7986]

Happy ending. Superb.

[@catarinamartins222]

Came for the toaster, stayed till the end for the cat 😋 good video, thanks! 👍🏻

[@jasonperez5343]

It was a good vid but some close ups of the things you saw there were the problem would be helpful for visual diagnosis.

[@noymichel]

its amazing that people take the time to make these videos and don't give a comprehensive summary of the problem beforehand, leaving one to guess if there is power to the toaster, how the problem started, age of the product etc.

[@NickMakesBreaksStuff]

This video was not meant to be a product failure analysis. I had a broken toaster. I took it apart, discovered a problem, explained what I saw and how I fixed it, and then I put it back together. If you didn’t find this video helpful, sorry.

[@arjund2018]

Thank you man! This helped a lot thabk youuuuu in my case it wasnt that the current wasnt flowing but bread crumbs had accumulated on the magnet making it useless and i cleaned em off and it started working again! Just saved me a few bucks thanks a lot dude!

[@NickMakesBreaksStuff]

Glad the video helped, thanks for watching!

[@jrxvo6080]

Since you only have 107 comments during the past four years you may not check to see if someone like me left a message for you. But, I'll leave one anyway and either you or someone else can tell me how to fix my problem with my exact same toaster you have. Thanks. Also, that's a physically and spiritually/emotionally beautiful cat you have and we all can see how well you feed it and take care of it. And I can see you even give it some vegetable oil for its coat to stay looking like that millionaire's wife's mink coat :-) I just paid $4 at Goodwill for a toaster exactly like the one you have. BUT the problem with mine is 100% different from the problem you had with your toaster. The toast won't pop up at all no matter what the temperature setting is set at. I took it apart and looked at the circuit board and mechanical moving parts but did not see anything damaged. BUT, just after watching you bend back those electrical contact bars correctly which now allows the electrical current to go to the electromagnetic holding device which then holds the toast holder down while being toasted, it seems to me that the problem with my toaster is that those same electrical contact bars may be bent causing that switch to stay on and not turn off when the heat increases enough, according to the temperature setting. Thanks for showing us how you repaired your toaster because by doing that you probably just helped me figure out how to fix the problem with my toaster. THANK YOU ! Also, please keep in mind the next time you get another cat (whenever after you lose this one) you need to get two cats so that they can enjoy each other's company and entertain each other whenever you leave your house or apartment. Maybe you do have another cat but your cat appears to be so bored that it needs to check out and sniff every single new thing it sees on your table or anywhere else in your apartment or house. And what makes me believe I know what I'm talking about here? Because I also had a black cat, not that that's relevant, and it was the only cat living with me. It did NOT enjoy being by itself all day for eight hours while I was at work five days a week. A cat does NOT like being locked up and contained in the same space/area day after day by itself for eight hours a day. Basically, it is very cruel to do that to cats. Just imagine you, yourself, being locked up in your apartment with absolutely nothing to do for eight hours a day. Yeah, that'll ruin your personality too.

[@John-xo6dq]

I love everything about this video lol

[@aquarianhealer]

Just took mine apart with my cat on the counter supervising 😂 had a hell of a time reassembling (I know, the parts couldn't be simpler) plugged it in with no success. ❤mopping the mess with the bread 😂😂

[@mauriciolo1]

Thank you for posting video Fixed my toaster with your help.

[@bosesebi6685]

I have just fixed mine. The problem were crumbs that have fallen on to small electro magnet, which prevented it to make the connection with the upper part. Btw it only works when the power is on.

[@loninappleton]

I gave it an thumb up. The part about the solenoid was good. I'm disassembling the one I bought used 17 years ago at the thrift for another tweak to keep it going. But the lever catch from too much manual ejection may show it is just worn out.

[@NickMakesBreaksStuff]

Thanks for watching, good luck with your toaster. That seems to be where they always wear out.

[@horrorlol]

Thank you, Nick. You helped me to solve this. It's working!

[@NickMakesBreaksStuff]

Glad to hear, thanks for watching!

[@themimifamily8927]

@@NickMakesBreaksStuff a Ž

[@jacobingram8152]

5:08 I think someone is trying become a tv star! Lol😊

[@Logan.Bernart]

Thank you, I used your video to help me fix the same problem with an Amazon Basics toaster (model number b072p11h8l)

[@NickMakesBreaksStuff]

Sweet! I'm glad the video helped, thanks for watching!

[@a.i.privilege1233]

Why the hell humans can't make a toaster worth a darn in 2024 is amazing to me. We did it just fine over 100 years ago!

[@faisalmukadam2637]

Video helped fixing same issue on our toaster.

[@larryg.9187]

Oh, oh ... The 'Supervisor Cat' is watching you work... ... You'd better do a good job with him watching 😸 ...

[@NickMakesBreaksStuff]

Always look busy when the boss comes around 🐈‍⬛

[@sheilamaclean968]

Love the photo bomber -his toast is with lots of butter...

[@WesKnippers]

This guy brushing off his desk with bread lolololol

[@davidbolha]

@ 02:34 & 04:23 😺😸😹 Is it feeding time ? 😂👍

[@mvlad7402]

Great job! Toaster secret unveiled!

[@carucura24]

Great video!! Love your cat

[@martinchristensen6786]

Yup i have the same problem 🤣 mine won’t stay down either, but i think the problem is different though because my mom brute forced it down because it usually had this problem of hitting a snag at the start, so she just murdered it, but i’ll try to do some CPR on it to see if i can’t revive it again 😁

[@jaileal8806]

Sounds like she bent the copper connection. Take it apart and you’ll probably find realignment of the copper contacts will fix it.

[@martinchristensen6786]

@@jaileal8806 Yeah i tried taking it apart, i couldn’t find out what the problem was even though my suspicion were the same so i bit the bullet and just bought a new one 😁

[@dacianuscatu]

You save my life thanks

[@hasanalitonyali]

respect for bread

[@VeganSkater]

My problem was the solenoid contact. The internal metal was too low. Just had to pull a little bit out and no more untoasted bread

[@xerejuneseve6333]

Thumbs up for cat helper.

[@syailendrabagas6368]

Hi can you help me my toaster wont pop up, i timer 1 minute but it didn't pop out can you help me pls

[@evw6486]

Black cats are so helpful!

[@oldguy8177able]

pays to keep it clean

[@alanwilkinson9487]

Trying to get inside mine..its like Fort knox..judging by the variety of screws they use ,they don't won't you to repair these things

[@cybersecretary]

Thanks. I'll look at mine.

[@ropinky2205]

THANK YOU!!!

[@ragnhildmirach999]

You used the bread to clean your surface ? 😂😂

[@davidbolha]

@ 05:44 Now that's what I call "Production Value" ! 😍😁👍

[@aliinalgeria]

Thanks nick for this nice video but you can not use the bread to whipe the table. sorry if u found this offensive.😊

[@marklittler784]

Suppose emptying the crumb tray first helps or could even solve a problem you might be having.

[@werhold]

or just buy a nice new toaster and prevent getting electrocuted or starting a fire the next time you use it, you can get a cheap one for about £10, good video though - love the cat

[@davidmccormick2957]

Should always emphasise turn it off before opening etc. Im just careful

[@nonelost1]

The only thing worse than a toaster that won’t stay down is one that won’t pop up, possibly starting a fire.

[@ShonKass-xy1vq]

Oh, you have a cute cat~~~

[@carelo70]

New way to clean the table with bread sponge

[@faceofdead]

In my case the magnet was dirty. I rubbed it and cleaned it good and now it sticks

[@victorlee7638]

What has been done actually?

[@minermike61]

I bought two brand new toasters. Neither of them would stay down, right out of the box. We make junk now. When i say right out of the box I mean exactly that.

[@groovylicks6]

Cute cat

[@kevinbaxter607]

"...And some raisins... Maybe... 😂

[@MuhammadNaeem-wy6ps]

Respect the bread, many people do not have it to eat...

[@vishadow4045]

How did you get the lid off?

[@ArnaGSmith]

Turn! absolutely hasty! Clean the toaster first, yes? Raisins, maybe. Roaches, more likely. Then you had the cat talk over the toast. Finally, brush the crumbs onto your lap and the floor! WOW

[@NickMakesBreaksStuff]

My cat and I always talk over toast, and coffee perhaps.

[@higherpower4653]

Love the cat

[@davidbolha]

@ 04:27 The 4-Legged beastie appears ! 🤔😇😍🤗😅👏

[@vimladevi9978]

Thank you so mach

[@marklittler784]

Toasters are like life, full of ups and downs.

[@draganradakovic]

That was a big help to me

[@NickMakesBreaksStuff]

I'm glad the video helped!

[@kevinbaxter607]

Good job, btw... I'm diagnosing same issue with mine... Wish me luck 😃🤞

[@NickMakesBreaksStuff]

You can do it!

[@kevinbaxter607]

@@NickMakesBreaksStuff It worked! The contact points (one of the two sets) was dirty and black, other set looked perfectly fine... Cleaned dirty ones with Q-Tip and rubbing alcohol, sanded lightly with 600 grit sandpaper, then cleaned again... Put it back together and voila! 😃👍 Thanks Nick!

[@NickMakesBreaksStuff]

@@kevinbaxter607 Excellent, good job!

[@kenklaus9997]

You didn't have to reassemble the toaster to see if you fixed it. Not a lot of danger there unless you stick your finger in it. Then if you hadn't fixed it you might see what else was causing the problem. Also, if you're a tinkerer, you should have a short extension cord so you can move the toaster about so you and we (the camera) can also see.

[@donethatbefore100]

I like your cat.

[@eileenj.m.3461]

How did my cat get into your video? Sorry about that. Thank you for explaining. I am not that handy, so it looks like I'll jut buy another toaster.

[@thedancingalien7766]

There Goes The Gaurantee

[@rogelio4861]

Nice cat!

[@johnnyfiveo]

$64 labor on a $12.99 toaster

[@NickMakesBreaksStuff]

There is nothing wrong with wanting to fix your stuff instead of throwing it in the trash. We ended up giving it to a friend who needed a toaster, it is still in use years after this repair was done.

[@WFLIMusic]

​I was the friend. This toaster repair saved my life.

[@lionreb]

There is a magnet inside and it only works when the toaster is plugged in. You seem to have hit the issue with this one but there see to be many more things that can go wrong . Clean your tray!

[@manuelaffonso2191]

Get a longer cord. 😂😅🤣

[@lefteris.adamou.1]

Mine shuts the electricity down

[@mountart2]

Camera is so far back you really can't see anything you need to see.

[@nocandopdx]

Did you really need to use bread to show what's going on

[@shinelove3583]

Well and HOW TO: Repair a toaster that is shorted? Where is the problem!

[@user-ze9gh5nq9r]

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[@oatnoid]

Your problem is obvious. The cord is too short. LIke me, just start ripping it apart and hope for the best. Contrary to modern toaster theory THEY DO NONOT NEED a computer board. BTW the cat was just in her litter box before you let her paw your bread. Wait until the bread is toasted? For real? Yep. Did you eat that? Oh man, the cat wiped her feet on it. Too funny. My toaster is I don't know how old 10 15 years, 20. PC board goes out in yours, the whole thing is toast.

[@leafcafe4951]

Fact: buy a new one for £10

[@NickMakesBreaksStuff]

Nothing wrong with learning how to fix what you already have.

[@pjwoo276]

lucky for you your kitty cat came to assist