Hard water runs in over 80% of home taps in America. It’s so common that many people don’t know there’s a difference between hard and soft water, or what makes that difference. So what is hard water, and why does it damage your water-running appliances? Today we’re going to lay it all out, highlighting the facts, the process, and how …
The chill in your refrigerator matters more than just keeping your sodas cold. Your fridge needs to be cold enough to keep milk, eggs, meat, and your produce fresh. The chill in your fridge is essential for food safety at home for yourself and your family. Not to mention your grocery budget. The last thing you want is for your …
Whirlpool is one of the leading brands in home appliances. A top-freezer Whirlpool refrigerator is among the most common models found in homes across the country. This is a practical, simple model with a spacious refrigerator cabinet and the convenience of an in-freezer ice maker. The Whirlpool standard ice maker includes an ice mold assembly and an ice bin. Whether …
A leaking refrigerator is not the most concerning problem in the world, but it becomes one of the most annoying ones very quickly. A little puddle is easy to clean up, but having to clean it up every time you go into the kitchen is one chore you don’t need to be added to the list. Furthermore, the water you …
No one likes water on the kitchen floor. Sure, it happens from time to time when you rinse the dishes or there’s a spill. But a random puddle of water on the floor? That’s not just dangerous, it’s bad news. The first thing we all do is check around to see where the water is coming from. Is it the …
The water filter in your fridge is an important part of the system. It ensures that only clean water is dispensed or used to make ice. The water filter is very effective at keeping fridge water clean, but filters have a limited lifespan. Your water filter will need to be replaced regularly, and more often if the fridge water is …
An ice maker is an absolute boon for a household. No longer do you have to constantly refill ice trays or have to start making ice batches ahead of time just to have enough for a party or barbecue. As long as you continue to use your ice maker on at least a daily basis, you are unlikely to have …
If your freezer or fridge are not getting cold enough, there are a number of things that could be going wrong. You might have too little or too much food in the fridge, or you might have bumped the settings. Perhaps your condenser coils are covered in dust and therefore less efficient. But if you’ve tracked it down to a …
If you’ve ever enjoyed a cold glass of water or a quickly iced drink on a summer day, you know how valuable your fridge ice maker can be. No more dealing with emptying and refilling ice trays. No more warm drinks when what you really want is something iced down. But with great refrigeration comes great responsibility. Ice makers are …
A leak inside your Samsung refrigerator model RS25H5111BC/AA is often caused by a damaged water filter head and housing. If there’s a crack in the head and housing, water can escape the component and end up in a puddle on the floor of your fridge. Luckily, all it takes is a close inspection of the part to discover whether or not it’s …