Your microwave is small but mighty. It is an appliance you probably use almost every day. Unfortunately, you didn’t realize that until you couldn’t use it. Sparking in a microwave is one of the most terrifying things it can do. These sparks are hot and can be a fire hazard, plus they are a sign that something is wrong and …
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! We know, now that song will be stuck in your head for days. But it’s okay because it’s that time of year again. The holidays are upon us! Everywhere you look, your eyes are delighted with lights, wreaths, and frosted windows. Santa and his helpers are gathering together to listen to children’s …
HE front-loading washers are fantastic. They save on water, they use less detergent, and they are extremely sophisticated when it comes to load sensing and sing-song washing options. Not to mention the convenience of having your washer and dryer doors face the same direction. However, they do have one notable downside: the sour smell. Because HE washers are so well-sealed …
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 have found that none of your stove elements reach full power or suddenly stop working altogether, you have a power issue with your appliance. However, if you found that your range is still receiving a full 240 volts from its power source, then you likely have a faulty terminal block. The terminal block is where the wiring from …
Bang, clang, snap – A lot of noises can manifest from your dishwasher and any noise can be pretty worrying. Typically, if your appliance is making new noises that it didn’t use to, it is not a good sign. However, not every noise that your dishwasher makes means that there is a serious problem. If your dishwasher is making a …
It’s that time of year again. Restaurants and local coffee shops are preparing their pumpkin flavored dishes. People are starting to make Thanksgiving plans. And Halloween decorations can be seen all around town. It’s October. It’s time to watch your favorite horror films, pick pumpkins, and visit the haunted houses. But, if you’re looking for more to do this Halloween …
In many homes, if you are installing a new dishwasher, that will usually mean that you are simply replacing an old one. The infrastructure is already there and it becomes a much more simple process since you do not have to run wires to the circuit breaker. However, if your home has never had a dishwasher due to never wanting …
Every now and then, there comes a time for a little extreme home appliance repair. When your oven door is malfunctioning, this is one of those times. Oven doors have no special electrical components and circuits, they are purely mechanical. This means that if you can operate the mechanisms, you can do everything from repair to replacing your own home …
While Los Angeles isn’t exactly known for its fall colors, it is a great time to be in the city. Everything cools down, or gets as cool as California can get, things get less expensive, and like the rest of the country, the festival scene really winds up. It is a great time to get out and about before winter …