Modern refrigeration is an awesome power of tech-assisted housing. Your fridge is there to keep milk, lunchmeat, and leftovers fresh and cold for days or even weeks after they enter your house. To do this, you rely on your fridge to remain cold-but-not-freezing a 40 F to 35 F at all times. The fridge may warm up a little when … Read More
Dryer Does Not Produce Enough Heat to Dry Clothes
Whether you own a state of the art Samsung or you’re still nursing along an older Whirlpoolyou purchased on Craigslist years ago, dryers haven’t changed much through the years. One difference, however, is that newer models don’t seem to last as long as their predecessors. The reason why people need a dryer has not changed much through the years either. The basic function of a … Read More
How to Repair a Non-Spinning Front Load Electrolux Washer
A non-spinning front load Electrolux washer model EWFLS70IW doesn’t necessarily indicate your appliance is ready to be hauled off to the junkyard. While the malfunction does put a serious damper on your laundry plans, finding out the cause and replacing the faulty component can be a fairly simple repair. The most common malfunctions behind a non-spinning front load washer are … Read More
8 Ways to Unclog Your Dishwasher Drain
Dishwashers handle a lot of food residue. From salad to lasagna and everything in between. The dishwasher deals with sticky sauce, caked on grease, birthday cake crumbs solidly with every load. But when the drain clogs, everything backs up. That luxury of setting and forgetting it turns into a nightmare of murky water and kitchen flooding. Why does this happen? Because … Read More
How to Replace an Amana Dryer Flame Sensor
There’s nothing more frustrating than a dryer that won’t heat. Dryers are a necessary part of modern life, making laundry fast and easy without the tedium and risks of an outdoor clothes line. However, when your dryer stops heating, no amount of tumbling and rattling is going to dry your clothes. Today, we’re here to explore how to fix an … Read More
How to Replace Your Samsung Refrigerator’s Evaporator Fan Blade
Refrigerators need to keep cold air circulating in order to store your food safely. The fan is the part that keeps the cool air moving so the refrigerator’s fresh food and freezer sections have a consistently low temperature. When the evaporative fan blade breaks or the center breaks free from the evaporator motor shaft, you need to replace it. Order replacement … Read More
Repairing Microwave Controls That Don’t Work
Every appliance in our kitchen is important, but none probably more so than your microwave. You may end up using your microwave multiple times per day for multiple batches of snacks and think nothing of it. However, you don’t realize just how useful that little box is until it isn’t working anymore. Not all microwave issues need to be about … Read More
How to Replace Your Maytag Refrigerator’s Defrost Heater When Your Evaporator Keeps Icing Over
If the fresh food section of your Maytag refrigerator is warm, the defrost heater may have failed. That may sound counterintuitive, but if the defrost heater stops working, the evaporator will freeze and the ice will stop the refrigerator from cooling down. Order a new defrost heater (part #WP67002493 for most Maytag models), and follow these steps: 1. Empty the … Read More
How to Replace Your Frigidaire Refrigerator’s Power Control Board When the Dispenser Doesn’t Work
The control board inside your freezer section door handles all of the functions for your ice and water dispenser. This includes turning the ice and water on and off, stopping the water inlet valve, switching the ice settings, and controlling the lights. If one or more of your dispenser settings don’t work, you can install a new control board on … Read More
How to Replace Your Maytag Dishwasher’s Insulation
Dishwashers are wrapped in insulation to minimize heat loss and to reduce sound. But over time, that insulation can get damaged or develop rot. Replace the insulation around your Maytag dishwasher by order replacement part #WPW10223013. Then follow these steps to remove your old insulation and install the new layer. 1. Unplug the dishwasher and turn off the water. During … Read More