Have you purchased a glass cooktop from Whirlpool in the last few years with touch controls? You may want to break out that owner’s manual and check the model number to see if it is affected by Whirlpool’s most recent product recall. Unfortunately, this recall involves a large array of glass cooktops manufactured by Whirlpool, so if yours has touch … Read More
How to Replace the Light Socket in Your Whirlpool Oven
If you open your oven or hit the button on your control panel and the oven does not light up inside, it typically means you need to change out the light bulb. This is done by removing the glass cover and installing a new bulb inside the tub. However, if you have done that, but the light is still not … Read More
5 of the Weirdest Restaurants in Los Angeles
If you crave something unusual with your dinner, you’ll want to visit some of the weirdest restaurants in Los Angeles. These places care as much about entertainment as they do about food. Here are 5 of our top picks for a meal you’ll never forget. Clifton’s Republic: You’ll think you’re in a natural history museum when you see all the … Read More
Replacing the Auger Motor in Your Whirlpool Side-By-Side Ice Maker
If you have pressed your lever on your ice dispenser only to find dead silence and no ice being dispensed, then there are several potential problems, one of which is that the auger motor has gone out. Typically when you don’t hear the auger even trying to dispense ice, then the motor is no longer working. However, this part is … Read More
What to Do When Your Front-Load Washer Isn’t Dispensing Detergent
The nice thing about a front-load washer is you don’t have to pour detergent right on your clothes, the dispenser handles it for you. However, when you open your load and find it smelling a little water-logged only to find the detergent dispenser still full, you have a problem. However, in most cases, it usually isn’t a serious one. Before … Read More
How to Replace The Glass Top on Your Electric Stove
It was most definitely an accident. You dropped a jar or a can, and oops! You now have a crack on your glass cooktop. It is frustrating and a crack in the wrong spot can become a shock hazard. While there are plenty of ways you can investigate to repair the glass top itself, the most effective way to deal … Read More
Best Hikes Around Los Angeles
Exploring Los Angeles is more than just going shopping and eating at all the great restaurants. There are also a lot of great hiking trails around the city that can help you get out to see some of its more hidden wonders. If you have a thirst for adventure, then give these hiking trails around Los Angeles a try. Malibu … Read More
Checking the Air Gap When a Dishwasher Won’t Drain
Air gaps are a relic and not one likely to make it to the future. However, if you have an older home and the same dishwasher it came with, yours may still be using an air gap system to drain. This means that when your dishwasher isn’t draining, an air gap is just one more potential cause to check. If … Read More
How to Change the Door Gasket on Your Front Load Washer
In order to keep a watertight seal, your front load washer comes equipped with a pliable rubber door gasket. Unfortunately, these seals, while good at keeping water in, are notorious for growing mold or mildew if not frequently cleaned. If your door seal has blackened beyond what cleaning can fix or is old and damaged, it can be replaced. Start … Read More
Why Your Gas Dryer is Imparting a Gas Smell to Your Clothes
The smell of clean clothes is a soothing one. Do you know what is slightly less soothing? When your clothes smell a little like lighter fluid. If you have a gas dryer, you may be concerned that you have a leak somewhere, which should be highly concerning. However, if you cannot smell gas unless the door is open or smell … Read More