Why Is My Microwave Sparking?
It starts out calmly enough as you place a plate of leftovers in the microwave oven and set the timer for two minutes. But the situation very quickly turns alarming when you press the start button and begin to see …
Fixing A Loud Or Noisy Furnace
Relaxing with a good book in a warm home would be a lot more peaceful if it wasn’t for the screeching, squealing, rattling, or buzzing noises coming out of your gas furnace every time the air turns on. You’re grateful …
Troubleshooting A Snowblower That Won’t Start
You’d really rather not go searching for that old snow shovel buried behind the sports equipment at the back of the garage. However, you need something to tackle the six inches of accumulation that last night’s snowstorm deposited and your …
How to Test Refrigerator Thermostat
To successfully preserve your perishable food items and keep your beverages chilled, your refrigerator needs to maintain the appropriate temperature, both in the refrigerator and freezer compartments. If the temperature inside those compartments is too warm or too cold, malfunctioning …
Why Is My Garbage Disposer So Noisy?
Do you find the noise of your garbage disposer running is drowning out the after-dinner conversation? Have you been startling your holiday party guests by turning the disposal on when rinsing off a few plates? While most garbage disposals are …
3 Reasons Your Retractable Downdraft Vent Isn’t Working
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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Refrigerator Ice Maker Not Working – Reasons & Fixes
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 …
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My Dishwasher Won’t Dry The Dishes Anymore
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 …
Troubleshooting Tips For A Gas Cooktop Burner Not Lighting
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 …
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How To Replace Your Chainsaw’s Chain Bar
You’ve decided it’s time to trim those tree limbs hanging over your deck or, perhaps, you’re going to cut up some firewood from a fallen tree to add to the stockpile. You take the chainsaw out of the tool shed, …