In the market for new home appliances? Know someone who is? Here’s our best advice about things to keep in mind while you’re shopping: Refrigerators Non-drip, removable and repositionable shelves enable you to fit more items and make it easier …
I hate ironing. If I pull something out of the dryer and it’s wrinkled, I try everything humanly possible to avoid ironing it, including snapping the errant item quickly like an old dusty rug or smoothing out the wrinkles with …
1. Not cleaning the lint filter People often ask, “Are fabric softener sheets bad for my dryer?” No, fabric softener sheets are not “bad” for your dryer. However, chemicals from the sheets may leave residue on the lint filter (a.k.a. …
The most common problems with a refrigerator ice maker are the following: 1.) Producing hollow or thin ice 2.) Failure to produce ice at all As we welcome in warmer weather and cooler drinks that need ice, here are three …
As you roll up your sleeves and get busy cleaning this spring, here are a few important money and time-saving tips for cleaning ranges: Control Panel When cleaning the control panel on your range or stove top, we recommend using …
If your refrigerator has a large black, grid-like device (a.k.a. the ultra important condenser coils!) on the back, give it some space! Leave at least one inch of space between the grid and the wall. If there is no grid …
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In most homes, clothing dryers are relied upon daily. However, many people don’t realize how dangerous they can be IF you don’t properly care for them. Every year, clothes dryers cause thousands of major residential fires in the U.S. Most …
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The handy garbage disposal (a.k.a. garbage disposer) has an important role in the kitchen. Here are three common myths associated with it: 1.) Myth: You can put any kind of food down a garbage disposal. No, fibrous foods such as …
1. 10-in-1 Screwdriver This handy screwdriver is perfect for appliance and outdoor power equipment repair – and any home improvement project. With this high-quality Klein Tools™ 10-in-1 screwdriver, you won’t have to dig around in a toolbox in the middle …
How many times has this happened to you? You wash a brand-new sweater that was worn once only. When you retrieve it from the dryer, you find that it’s covered in pilling, better known as those annoying balls of fuzz …
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