Refrigerators do not smell like roses. Most refrigerators do not smell good inside, but most don’t smell bad either. Your refrigerator should have very little internal smell. Perhaps a faint scent of your ingredients, raw vegetables, and favorite spices, but there should be no smell of old food or mold. If you have a bad smell in your refrigerator, you … Read More
7 Tricks to Maintain an Older Top-Load Washer
Most washing machines come with the house. Whether you’re renting or buying, there’s a good chance you didn’t pick the washer you’re working with. This is often the reason why so many households have surprisingly old appliances. While front-load washers are the latest trend in high-tech laundry entertainment, a great many homes still have older top-loading models. If your household … Read More
How to Replace a Damaged Door Hinge Receptacle in Your Frigidaire Oven
When it comes to maintaining the proper temperature in your Frigidaire oven model FGGF3059TF, the appliance door plays a major role. The airtight seal created by the door ensures the heat in your oven doesn’t escape. Unfortunately, a door that isn’t closing all the way can lead to temperature discrepancies due to heat loss. Heat rising out of an improperly sealed … Read More
7 Signs that Mold is Growing Inside Your Appliance Water Lines and Pipes
Most homeowners in high humidity areas are aware that mold is a risk, and that any amount of flooding or water damage can make it possible for mold to grow in your walls, under your furniture, and in damp piles of laundry. You may have fought mold trying to grow on the bathroom grout just because it’s always a little … Read More
When Should You Repair or Replace Your Microwave?
In some households, the microwave is the primary clock and source of quick food. In others, the microwave is the purview of only one or two family members. No matter how the microwave fits into your weekly recipes, it’s still a problem when the microwave stops working. It may be be a sticky latch, a light that’s gone out, a … Read More
Where is My Refrigerator Water Filter?
Any refrigerator that makes ice and/or dispenses cold drinking water has a water filter. This is a necessary part of the fridge that ensures the ice or water that enters your glass is clean and safe to drink. The water filter is meant to protect your family from any local, pipe, or water-line contamination. However, water filters don’t last forever. … Read More
Repairing the Fan in Your Convection Oven
Convection ovens are a great addition to any kitchen. Even if you’re not a pro at special convection recipes, just switching on that fan causes your food to cook more evenly, which is great no matter what you’re cooking. For those who’ve come to rely on their convection oven to make recipes come outright, it can be a little disruptive … Read More
Why is Your Refrigerator Making That Noise?
Appliances are an important part of daily life. They make chores easier, cook food and prevent food from spoiling. Appliances wash our dishes and keep our clothes fresh. But when an appliance starts making a racket, all that convenience can really grate on your nerves. Especially for the one appliance that runs 100% of the time: your fridge. Most refrigerators … Read More
How to Replace the Ice and Water Dispenser Solenoid in Your GE Refrigerator
Your GE side-by-side refrigerator model GHS25JSTSS is conveniently equipped with an ice and water dispenser. The water flowing to the dispensers is controlled by a solenoid, meaning the solenoid transmits a message to the refrigerator’s water inlet valve, telling the part when it’s time to open. Over time, the coils in a solenoid can become worn or damaged, which can cause the … Read More
How to Replace the Thermal Fuse of Your Dryer
What Your Dryer Thermal Fuse Does Your dryer’s thermal fuse is a small safety feature that ensures that the inside of your dryer doesn’t get too hot. It actually measures the heat of the air leaving your dryer out the exhaust vent. If the air in the exhaust vent gets too hot, the fuse blows to prevent your dryer from … Read More