Sometimes it is necessary to move one’s washing machine. There are a number of reasons that can lead to moving a washing machine or removing it from its current location, but the task is a serious one no matter what the cause. You may be removing the machine to investigate a malfunction, repair a loose wire, or replace a broken …
Most of us associate the refrigerator with a low cycling hum. Fridges are the single largest appliance in our home (barring the water heater and HVAC) and your fridge works hard to keep the food inside safely cold. To do that, compressors and fans run all day long creating cool air and circulating it throughout the unit. This is where …
If you have an electric cooktop, it is a trusted way that you cook food. However, there may come points where your electric cooktop doesn’t work as reliably. This is frustrating, but depending on your problem, it can be something that is easy for you to troubleshoot. Whether it is one burner not working or all of the burners, here …
Self-cleaning ovens are one of those conveniences that sound quite nice on paper, but actually, come with a long list of potential problems caused by that same self-cleaning feature. What many appliance owners don’t realize is how exactly a self-cleaning oven does its cleaning cycle. In order to remove built-up grease and food particles, the oven runs itself of upwards …
Residential boilers serve a critical role in many homes by helping to keep the house warm in the winter and/or by providing hot water throughout the home year-round. However, since many of these appliances heat water through the use of natural gas or propane, rare circumstances and manufacturing defects can cause units to produce excess amounts of carbon monoxide, posing …
Do you have a Jenn-Air, Kenmore Elite, Thermador, Gaggenau, or Bosch Brand dishwasher installed in your kitchen? If you purchased it between January of 2009 and May of 2015, it may be included in a recall announced by the manufacturer in 2015 that was expanded in 2017. Keep reading for information on this recall and how to determine your dishwasher’s …
After the gray days of winter, many Dayton families look forward to spending more time outdoors. That’s one reason why every summer is filled with local festivals and fairs that provide fun for all ages. Here are 10 of our favorite annual events. Banana Split Festival: The Dayton area is famous for inventions that changed the world, especially in aviation. …
Any time your dryer is making noise it shouldn’t, that’s a red flag one of the pieces has failed. Your dryer’s idler pulley carries a lot of weight and force during drying cycles because it helps to force the drum to turn. If the bearing has failed, you’ll often hear a loud squeaking noise throughout the cycle. To get rid …
If your GE dryer is starting to squeak, the support rollers that help hold the drum in place are probably to blame. The roller or the surrounding washers can get damaged over time. But you can replace these parts yourself once you notice the squeaking. Order replacement part #12001541 and follow these steps: 1. Unplug the dryer. During this repair, you …
Your cooktop’s indicator light is supposed to let you know when one of the burners is on. But if that red circle doesn’t light up when a burner’s heating up, the indicator light has failed. You can replace it yourself with just a few tools and a new indicator light. Order replacement part #WB25T10012 for most GE electrical cooktop models. Then …
