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
The 4 Most Likely Reasons Why Your Dishwasher Won’t Start
When you push that start button on your dishwasher, you’re counting on it to immediately light up and start humming. The dishwasher is an essential part of your routine. Without it, the family would be spending at least an hour a day washing and drying the dishes used for daily meals. No one wants that. So when your dishwasher starts … Read More
How to Replace the Water Filter in an Electrolux Refrigerator
Electrolux is a great brand of refrigerator, specializing in luxury appliances that fit well into your home routine. Whether you have recently bought a new Electrolux refrigerator or inherited one with the house, there are many benefits to the model designs. One of the standard luxuries with an Electrolux is an ice and cold water dispenser. In a 3-door refrigerator … Read More
The 10 Most Common Microwave Repair Problems
In many households, the microwave is the single most used appliance in the kitchen. You can microwave pasta, soup, and whole dinner plates. You can make tea or instantly prep a hot breakfast. So when your microwave breaks down, it’s only natural to try your hand at repairs. For such small, affordable metal boxes, microwaves are surprisingly complex. There are … Read More
How to Replace the Dryer Door Switch
Appliances can be surprisingly complex. Even something as simple as a dryer has a dozen different pieces that can stop your dryer in its tracks if they break. There are a number of temperature sensors and fuses that the dryer relies on to start safely. But it all starts with the door switch. Unlike the latch, which is purely mechanical, … Read More
How to Replace a Faulty Door Latch Assembly in Your Frigidaire Dishwasher
The door latch assembly on your Frigidaire dishwasher model FGCD2444SA ensures the door is closed and locked before the appliance starts. The part is also equipped with a sensor that cuts off power to the dishwasher when the door is opened. A faulty door latch will either affect the door’s ability to close properly or prevent the dishwasher from turning on. While … Read More