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 …
Lint is one of those interesting side-effects of modern convenience. Once, we washed clothes by hand. Little bits of thread and fluff wash away in the water or blow away in the clothesline breeze. But once we enclosed our laundry into all-in-one machines, that lint gets trapped and it has to go somewhere. What we discovered is that lint becomes …
Dishwashers are not the quietest appliance in the world. Even modern, high-end dishwashers make the occasional click and splashing sound. Dishwashers are designed to throw water around at high velocity in order to wash dishes without the need of a hand to scrub them. Water is heated, cycled, mixed with soap, and cycled again, It is projected through spinning sprayer …
A dryer is a useful tool in the home. It can efficiently tumble your clothes and see them completely dry in under an hour compared to the hours it takes air-dried laundry. However, a dryer is not a perfect appliance, especially if it has become faulty or needs maintenance. One small malfunction and instead of drying some of your more …
The Whirlpool brand covers the full range of appliances, everything from cooktops to garbage disposals — whatever your home needs. They have cultivated themselves as not only a recognizable brand, but a reliable brand that people may seek out when buying new appliances. Unfortunately, no matter how reliable you find the Whirlpool brand, no appliance is perfect nor will it …
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 …
Modern washers and dryers are sold in sets, which allows the manufacturers to design them for working together. Ideally, washers dispense clothing that is just the right amount of damp to tumble dry in a timely manner in the dryer. The high-speed spin cycle of your washing machine essentially wrings the water out of your clothes, which is why they …
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 …
On the long list of potential problems that your dryer can manifest, a dryer tangling laundry is not often considered a huge one that needs immediate professional intervention. It is really just more of an annoying problem that some feel they need to deal with, but it is a problem none-the-less. You could certainly live your life opening your dryer …
Having a gas stove is one of the leading reasons that natural gas is used in the home. The other common reasons are HVAC heating and water heaters. A gas stove is a surprisingly handy tool if well-maintained. It cooks evenly, the parts are simple, and your stove is still functional even when the power goes out. However, a gas …