Dishwasher racks are an essential part of the dishwashing assembly. If you had to load all your dishes on stationary racks that sat inside the washer frame, it would be nearly impossible to get an efficient and well-spaced stack for each wash. That is why the tracks roll out so you can load and unload the dishwasher more easily. However, … Read More
How to Replace Your Samsung Icemaker When It’s Not Making Ice
When your icemaker suddenly stops making ice, there are a handful of different parts that could be causing the malfunction. If you have a Samsung refrigerator, a simple way to restart the system is to press and hold the test button at the bottom of the icemaker for at least three seconds. However, sometimes a broken icemaker assembly simply has … Read More
Addressing a Sparking Microwave
While all appliances in your kitchen have a use, none get more daily use than your microwave. Whether it is heating up water because the tea kettle takes too long or warming up a quick midnight snack before bed, it is the fast and easy option for heating food. However, we tend to forget that the microwave can be one … Read More
Why Your Washer is Making Banging Sounds
Washing machines are notoriously noisy. They fill and whir, they commonly hum and shake. It’s normal to close your washer into a closet or basement or garage to keep the noise out of the living space. Ignoring washer noises becomes a part of everyday life. But when your washer starts to bang and make clanging sounds, it’s time for inspection. … Read More
How to Replace Your Refrigerator Gasket Seal
The gasket seal in your refrigerator is possibly the second-most-important component, after the compressor coils that create the cold. Without the gasket, you would not be able to contain the cold. Refrigerators would be much less effective, and a lot more expensive. Naturally, when the gasket seal on a refrigerator wears out or becomes damaged, these consequences are the same. … Read More
9 Signs Your Oven Needs to be Replaced
We all put up with different little quirks in our home appliances. Your fridge door might need an extra push to make it seal. Your washer might make a little extra noise. We can even adapt to ovens that don’t quite cook right. When an issue becomes too much to handle, we call for repairs. However, at some point, there … Read More
8 Signs Your Refrigerator Water Filter Needs Replacing (& How to Do It)
Cold, clean water from your refrigerator is a wonderful luxury to have in the home, one that many people enjoy. Even simple refrigerators that only make ice provide some convenience. The one thing all fridges of these types share is the need for a water filter. Any refrigerator that dispenses ice or chilled water has an internal filter to ensure … Read More
6 Common Reasons Your Dishes Are Coming Out Wet
You could open up your dishwasher a hundred different times can see your dishes come out pristine, but that is not guaranteed. If you have recently opened up your dishwasher to find that the dishes are still soaking wet, then that can be indicative of a problem. The good news is that the problem may not be as serious as … Read More
How to Switch the Direction of Your Dryer Door
The direction of your dryer door is something that most people never think about. Unless, of course, you think about it all the time. When your dryer opens the “wrong” direction, it affects you every single time you do laundry. Normally, this direction is determined by how the washer and dryer sit next to each other. Ideally, washer and dryer … Read More
How to Get Rid of a Bad Smell in the Refrigerator
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