When a gas or electric dryer overheats, it can cause serious problems. Your appliance and/or clothing might suffer damage. It’s also possible that a fire could break out if you don’t take action quickly. These symptoms may indicate overheating: 1. Hot ExteriorThe appliance’s outer housing might feel unusually hot when this happens. Be sure to check the flat surface on … Read More
What You Need to Know About Carrier’s Most Recent Heat Pump Recall
Staying up-to-date on the latest appliance recalls can not only help to ensure that you don’t encounter problems with your home’s appliances, but it can also help to keep you and your family safe. That is why it is important that homeowners are aware of a recent recall that was announced on October 10, 2019, involving Carrier and Bryant-branded heat … Read More
How to Unlock a Locked Oven Door
Oven locks are a mechanical feature that allows you to secure your oven door. Typically the oven lock only really needs to be engaged if you don’t want young ones opening the door while the appliance is on or when the self-clean function is running to keep everyone safe from the extreme heat. Yet, there may be times when the … Read More
Dealing With a Dishwasher That Tilts Forward
When installed correctly, a dishwasher shouldn’t move at all. If it is freestanding, you should be able to move it to a new location, but when you move it, it should only move horizontally. Built-in dishwashers, however, will move no direction. Yet, if you have found that your dishwasher tilts forward, it needs to be addressed. Contrary to popular belief, … Read More
Ride the Metro With… No Pants?
Already planning to be bored this January in Los Angeles? That makes sense. January is less than an amazing month full of broken resolutions and cool temperatures. Los Angeles has a few interesting events going on, but not quite as many as other, better months. However, if you want to spice things up in 2020, go for a ride on … Read More
How to Replace a Dryer’s Moisture Sensor
If your dryer has an automatic dry function, then it uses moisture sensors inside the dryer tub to sense how wet your clothes are. When the clothing hits these sensors, it will detect how moist they are and adjust the time accordingly. However, if these moisture sensors are faulty then they can cause the dryer to end the dry cycle … Read More
Faulty Parts That Will Cause a Dryer Not to Start
If your dryer will not start at all, there are a few simple things to check first, such as if the door is shut completely or if the dryer is unplugged. Unfortunately, there may come a day when a more complex problem will present itself. If you have checked the obvious reasons a dryer isn’t working, now it is time … Read More
Whirlpool Recalls Glass Cooktops With Touch Controls Due to Burn Hazards
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