Living with hard water can is something that millions of people deal with every day. Many geographical regions and cities in the US alone feature hard water running through the taps, and it’s something homeowners have to handle on their own. You know you’re dealing with hard water when you see ‘water spots’ on everything from the drinking glasses to … Read More
What to Do With Old Refrigerator Water Filters
If your refrigerator comes with a water dispensing function, then it also comes with a water filter. You will find that water from your refrigerator as opposed to straight from the tap tastes better, has less odor, and will almost never have any particles in it. This is all thanks to that handy hidden filter in your refrigerator. Unfortunately, a … Read More
Solving Igniter Problems in Your Gas Oven
If you own a gas oven, then, for the most part, you own a pretty reliable appliance. However, a gas oven is not immortal. Over time, every appliance suffers from wear with regular use, and parts will go out. However, one of the most worrisome parts to go faulty is the igniter in your oven. Not only will a faulty … Read More
10 DIY Solutions When Your Fridge is Cold, But Not Cold Enough
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