When your washing machine shakes, there is no mistaking that distinct and surprisingly disruptive sound. We’re all familiar with the distant whir of a properly functioning washing machine and the dangerous clunking that means a top-loader needs to be rebalanced. But what about constant shaking, rattling, and vibrating when your washer is performing its daily clothes-spinning duties? A noisy washing …
When it comes to common worries for your oven, there are many. It doesn’t turn on. It doesn’t produce any heat. It gets too hot. All of these are serious problems that will need to be addressed. However, an oven that isn’t hot enough isn’t often considered a common problem. For some, they may not even notice it for a …
When a dryer gets old, it eventually starts to rattle. You may be familiar with the continual sound of an unreasonably noisy dryer. Maybe you’re hearing thumps, scraping, or just a constant clatter that never stops. Even worse, you’re 100% sure that no change or house keys are lost in there. Instead, the sound is coming from the dryer itself. …
When it comes to appliance problems, you are never particularly thankful to have a problem, but you should be. For example, having a microwave that won’t heat is a problem, but at least you know where to look. If a microwave isn’t producing heat, you will want to investigate the heat-producing parts. Unfortunately, one of the most frustrating appliance problems …
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 …
The flames on your gas cooktop should be blue, strong, and perfectly even. If even one of those things fails to be true about your gas stove, then you have a problem. However, aside from no flames at all, having an uneven flame is a common issue that can be caused by a number of different problems. The good news …
Los Angeles is the City of Angels and a city of food. Eclectic restaurants of every flavor and in every price range can be found throughout the city, but Los Angeles has fully embraced the advent of food trucks. Yet, a food truck is a precarious business. Many come and go within a year if the profits aren’t there. While …
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 …
Strange noises coming from your front load GE washer model WBVH6240HWW can indicate a component in the appliance has either worn down or is no longer functioning properly. If you’re trying to pinpoint the cause, we suggest taking a look at the drain pump and the shock absorbers. Both parts can cause your appliance to start emitting odd sounds when they malfunction. …
While not all electric cooktops come with a glass covering, it is a convenient feature for many kitchens. As the entire range is covered by a pane of glass, it makes any spills easy to wipe away. There are no coils for food to burn onto and it is less of a burn hazard for those that use it. However, …