Microwaves that are mounted above the counter are often placed over the stove. For this reason, many microwaves have an exhaust fan feature that takes the place of the oven hood fan where the microwave has been placed. The microwave exhaust fan is designed to pull heat and cooking fumes up away from the stove and channel them outside the …
In theory, a dryer is a pretty simple machine. you put clothes in the central cylinder drum, then you heat the whole thing with an element. Spin the drum with lifter fins to toss the clothes around and a blower wheel pulls air over the clothes and blows the humidity out through the dryer vent. Overall, the clothes are heated …
An overflowing LG washer model WT5001CW is definitely a panic-inducing sight, and while the cleanup is no easy task, the actual repair isn’t as difficult as you may think. The two most common causes of an overfilling washing machine are a faulty water-level pressure switch and a failing water inlet valve. If you’re dealing with either malfunction, follow the directions below to …
When it’s time to make dinner the last thing you want to deal with is a non-heating Frigidaire oven model FFGF3016TS. Unfortunately, a lack of heat is a common malfunction that ovens often succumb to after years of use. While the issue is beyond frustrating, diagnosing and fixing the problem isn’t necessarily an impossible DIY feat. Often times, the malfunction is …
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 …
Have you ever started doing a few loads of laundry in a row before? Isn’t it so satisfying when your washer finishes washing at the same time your dryer finishes drying the previous load? Unfortunately, that might not always be the case, even if you start them within seconds of each other. If you are noticing that your washer seems …
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 …
When it comes to stove problems, you can expect there might come a day in the future where you turn it on, and the coils produce no heat at all. However, electric cooktops can also have the exact opposite problem as well – they get too hot instead. An electric coil getting too hot doesn’t immediately seem like a problem. …
Every appliance has a maximum lifespan. It doesn’t mean when they get to that number they will automatically self-destruct, but when they do hit that magical number, it means you can expect to have components wearing out and may even have to replace it in the next few years. It used to be that ovens were made to last until …
The new year is upon us, and it’s time for new experiences and new adventures. The shows we’ve gathered in the list below will introduce you to new cultures, sights, and sounds or revolutionize your old favorites, spinning them in a new and delightful way. From music to parades and unbelievable performances, there’s a little something for everyone. So, if …