When you run your dryer, certain noises are expected. The sound of the rotating drum, the sound of the clothes tumbling, these are normal. You are probably also used to the sounds of vibration from the motor running and maybe even a little wobbling from uneven feet. However, clacking, scraping, and clicking sounds are a little harder to ignore. When …
A tightly sealed dishwasher door stops water from seeping out of your appliance and onto your kitchen floor. In order for the door to create that watertight seal, the gasket and door hinges must function properly. Oftentimes, a dishwasher door that doesn’t generate an impenetrable seal is linked to a torn gasket, although this is frequently the case, damaged door …
Have you ever stood in front of your fridge with bare feet or ankles and feel the heat? It’s a surprising hot breeze along the floor of the kitchen and the force of that heat can sometimes be alarming. You might find yourself wondering why the refrigerator would create so much year. You might wonder whether there’s something wrong and …
In your Electrolux washer model EFLW317TIW the inlet valve is connected to the dispenser assembly. To prevent the connections from leaking, all three insertion points are sealed with gaskets. If one or more of the gaskets are worn or defective, you’ll notice a puddle forming on the floor near the left side of your washing machine. While all leaks are alarming, a …
There are appliance problems that are worth repairing and problems that are just a little annoying. The door that sticks, the squeaky hinge; these are things that irk us, but we put up with because it’s never quite the right time for little repairs around the house. One of those appliances that are often the source of these not-quite-important repairs …
We often let stove and oven repairs go untended for longer than necessary. It’s a hassle to replace that heating element or control knob, and so we let these little damages add up over time until you’re ready for a big repair wave or a new oven. One of the most commonly overlooked and sometimes frustrating oven repairs is the …
During normal use, you can expect your microwave to make a light humming or buzzing noise as it produces heat waves that will turn cold food into hot food. However, if this buzzing grows much louder, turns into a grinding noise, or even starts to make noise when the microwave is not even in use, it can be worrying. You …
No one enjoys the sound of a squeaking dryer. We use our dryers constantly. When we wash laundry, those wet clothes have to get dry somehow and most of us are not prepared to rig up a clothesline, much less because of an annoying sound. And when you get home and the clothes are dry? You fire that dryer back …
The front-loading washing machine is the hottest thing in laundry technology. Admittedly, that’s not saying much, but front-load washers have many great qualities. Not only is it more fun to watch the clothes tumble through washing and drying, but front-load washers are also more efficient with both electricity and water. Front-load washers use less soap, less power, less water, and …
The appliances in your home serve two purposes. The first, of course, is to automate household chores while you live your life. But the second is to make your house look good. The shape and finish on your kitchen appliances, for example, influences how attractive your kitchen appears to be. These cosmetic concerns seem minimal until your appliances have seen …
