If you have a refrigerator with built-in ice and water dispensers, they are quite the convenience for your home and family. However, it can be frustrating when you press down on the ice paddle only to receive…Water. That is something you really only want your water dispenser to be doing. Adding to that frustration, if you open the freezer and … Read More
Why Your Refrigerator is Freezing Food
You want your freezer to freeze your food, but your actual refrigerator? Not so much. If you have food that is freezing in your refrigerator, this can be caused by several different issues. It doesn’t necessarily mean something is broken, but if you check out all the culprits, you can narrow it down to a repair pretty quickly. Your first … Read More
3 Reasons Why Your Oven Won’t Heat
Sometimes your electric appliances will fail to work when you least expect it. One of these machines is the oven, and its repair could cost you between $100 and $200. If you’re the DIY type of person, the first thing to do is to find out where the problem lies. Here, we look at the top three probable reasons why your … Read More
Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in Los Angeles
Bay of Galway, Los Angeles is not. However, you don’t need to be Irish to get into the St. Patrick’s Day spirit in the city. If you are in Los Angeles and looking to join this excuse to celebrate, there are a number of fun ways to do so, many of them involving simply tracking down the nearest Irish pub … Read More
How to Replace Your Whirlpool Dishwasher’s Friction Pad
If it’s getting difficult to open your dishwasher’s door or you can feel the metal hinges scratching against the frame, the protective friction pads may be broken. Order new ones (part #WP8268961 for Whirlpool and Maytag dishwashers) and follow these steps to replace them. 1. Unplug the dishwasher and turn off the water supply. In order to access the friction … Read More
How to Replace the Bottom of Your Electric Kenmore Oven After It Warps
The bottom panel of your oven allows heat to safely transfer from the bottom burner to the cooking compartment. It also protects the burner from any spills or damage. But once it starts to warp from heat damage or chemicals, it’s time to replace it. Order replacement part #316400603 for a new range oven bottom that fits your electrical Kenmore oven. Then … Read More
Replace the Oven Latch Motor and Switch Assembly When Your Whirlpool Oven Door Won’t Lock
Some of your oven’s features will only activate when the door is locked shut. But if the oven latch motor and switch assembly is broken, your oven won’t be able to recognize that the lock is engaged. If you’re encountering this problem, order a replacement latch motor and switch assembly #WPW10107820 for your Whirlpool oven. Then follow these steps to install … Read More
Replace Your Whirlpool Washer’s Washplate When It Won’t Agitate
Sometimes old washing machines will stop agitating properly. That’s because these moving parts are often under the most stress and are the first to break down. If your clothes are soaked at the end of the washing cycle and the machine isn’t agitating them properly, check the washplate for broken splines. Order a replacement washplate #WPW10215115 for your Whirlpool washer and follow … Read More
How to Replace Your Aluminum Dryer Vent Hose
For most dryers, the actual vent of the dryer and the venting system installed in your home is connected by an aluminum hose. As this hose ages, it can become crushed or even damaged with holes in the structure. When this happens, it effectsair flow and your dryer cannot effectively dry your clothes anymore. However, replacing this hose can be … Read More
What to Do If a Washer Keeps Filling With Water
The way your washing machine is supposed to work is that it fills with a certain amount of water, stops, and then washes your clothes. That is how it is supposed to work, but if your washer just keeps filling with water, then it is a big problem. If your washer is overfilling with water and causing spills that no … Read More