So today I was cleaning eggs like usual when that darn egg cleaner machine started acting up again. Piece of junk wouldn’t even turn on this time. Thought I’d share how I fixed it with stuff from my garage – might save you a repair bill.

The Frustration Begins

Plugged it in like every morning, pressed the power button… nothing. Not a single light or buzz. Checked the outlet with my phone charger – yep, outlet’s fine. Machine just sat there like a dead brick.

First Thing I Tried

Took the cover off after unplugging it. Saw one wire hanging loose near the motor – looked like it shook free from all the vibrations. Reconnected that sucker tight with pliers. Still dead as my grandma’s cactus.

What didn’t work:
• Smacking the side (classic move, failed)
• Checking fuses (all looked intact)
• Praying to the appliance gods (zero divine intervention)

The Real Problem Revealed

Finally noticed gunk clogging the drainage hole underneath. Egg residue had hardened into cement after last week’s wash cycle. Poked a coat hanger wire through that gunk tunnel. Brown sludge shot out like a mud volcano – nasty but satisfying.

Wiped the sensors too since egg slime covered them. Plugged it back in… that beautiful green power light blinked on! Motor hummed like it did on day one.

Quick Fix Recap

For dead machines:
• Jiggle loose wires inside
• Unclog drain holes weekly
• Clean moisture sensors with dry rag

Moral of the story? 90% of egg cleaner issues come from not rinsing it after use. That gunky buildup’s the silent killer. Now if you’ll excuse me – got three crates to clean before lunch.