The microwave is one of the most convenient additions to any home design. Some homes have integral microwaves built into the vent above the stove or directly into the cabinetry. All homes have extra outlets and counter space for a countertop microwave instead. Microwaves make it easier to make popcorn, thaw and cook frozen foods, and even boil water quickly. …
Despite regular exposure to wet clothing, your dryer should stay pretty stink-free over time. It uses high heat to dry clothing, and this heat also keeps mold and other smells to a minimum. Yet, it is not a fool-proof function. Over time, you may begin to smell a musty or even vaguely burnt smell inside your dryer. Any strange smell …
The average stove sees a lot of use. You might cook once a day, three times a week, or for every single meal. Each time something is cooked, the stove knobs get a twist. Some recipes require heavy use of the stove knobs, and some chefs are harder on their knobs than others. Over time, stove knobs can become both …
Water leaking from your GE dishwasher model GSD4030ZWW indicates a component somewhere in your appliance has malfunctioned. Where the water is located on your floor can signal what part is responsible for the leak. A puddle found directly under your dishwasher points to an issue with the drain pump. Fortunately, that does not necessarily mean the pump is no longer functional, it …
As appliance repair specialists, we occasionally get a call to an RV or well-appointed camper. Portable kitchens, bathrooms, and even portable laundry rooms are surprisingly common, and more than a little finicky. One of the biggest challenges of RV life and long road trip travel is doing laundry. Today, we’re here to share a few pro tips on how to …
Dishwashers are an interesting combination of forces. Water sprays through spinning arms and soap is dispensed into the chamber at just the right moment to suds an entire load of dishes. In an hour or less, the moving water pressure, detergent, and heat have rendered your dishes clean enough to eat from again and left no mess behind. Unless, of …
We have fixed a lot of refrigerator problems. We’ve fixed condensers and fans, seals, and door handle. We’ve leveled feet and changed filters. But there’s one refrigerator problem that is too personal for anyone to fix but the residents: whether your fridge fits your groceries. Most refrigerators come with the house and they come pre-configured to fit most types of …
A non-heating surface element can put a real damper on your nightly dinner preparation. While a burned-out surface element is often the cause of the issue, there are other components in your Maytag range model MER550AAA that when malfunctioning can lead to an element not heating up. Two very likely culprits are the element receptacle and the infinite switch. If …
Your washer and dryer are supposed to work together to get your clothes conveniently clean and fluffy within about two hours. Part of that is that the washer spin-wrings your clothes to get most of the water out before they go into the dryer. After all, your clothes were just swishing around in soapy water for at least half an hour. …
The accuracy of your oven is essential to the quality of your home cooking. If your oven cooks too hot, food will burn when you’re cooking exactly to the recipe. If your oven is too cold, food can be undercooked and even dangerous to eat at the end of the prescribed cook-time. Unfortunately, ovens don’t always know what temperature they …
