As an alternative to the classic over-the-range vent hood, many ranges and cooktops will utilize a ventilation system built directly into the countertop behind the cooking surface. These systems are known as telescopic or retractable downdraft vents and they are …
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A steady supply of hot water in the home is a convenience we don’t want to be without. While having to heat buckets of water on a stovetop to wash dishes or fill a bathtub may hold some rustic appeal, …
Electric Water Heater Won’t Heat? 5 Probable Causes Read More »
If you’re planning a holiday party or a family get-together over the next few weeks, you want to ensure you have plenty of ice cubes to keep the beverages chilled. What should you do if you find your refrigerator ice …
You’ve successfully organized the glassware, coffee mugs, and dishwasher-safe plastic containers on the upper dishrack, the plates and bowls on the lower dishrack, and the silverware in the utensil basket to fill the dishwasher to capacity. You’ve selected an economic …
If you’ve been captivated by any of the many cooking shows out there these days, you’ve probably noticed that the top chefs across the globe consistently use gas cooktops, as opposed to electric cooktops, for boiling, frying, grilling, and flambéing …
Troubleshooting Tips For A Gas Cooktop Burner Not Lighting Read More »
You paused the Friday night movie to make a quick batch of microwave popcorn. The microwave timer goes off after a couple of minutes and, with the buttery aroma wafting through the kitchen, you try to open the microwave oven …
A quick internet search will inform you that home cleaning authorities recommend vacuuming carpets and rugs at least twice a week and hard surface flooring weekly. If you own a pet (or two or three…), they say you should be …
Three Reasons Why Your Vacuum Cleaner’s Motor Isn’t Working Read More »
Maybe you’ve just had a new gas dryer delivered to your front door or you’re moving into a new home and you’ve brought your old dryer with you. Do you have to rely on a professional technician to install the …
Agitation is the principal advantage of using a washing machine instead of a tub of hot water to clean your laundry. As convenient as having the washer automatically fill with water and, eventually, drain that water, the agitation cycle is …
The 6 Causes Of Your Top-Load Washer Not Agitating Read More »
Every time you switch on your bath fan, you can thank Philip Diehl, a German-American mechanical engineer who developed the ceiling fan during the summer of 1889. This same technology eventually made its way, in condensed size, into bathroom vents …
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