When no matter what you try, your dishwasher simply won’t start at all, you may think you have a major repair on your hands. While there are some cases in which more crucial parts may fail and prevent the dishwasher from starting, typically you would notice symptoms before it breaks down completely. Instead, the cause of your dishwasher not starting … Read More
What to Do When a Washer Pops Open Mid-Cycle
You’ve had your front-load washer for years, and it has done its job admirably. However, one day, you put your clothes in the wash, the door latches, the wash cycle start, but in the middle of it, the door unlatches and opens. Clothes, soap, and water are spilling out everywhere. It’s complete bedlam. However, while this question may wait until … Read More
3 Amazing Food Museums in Los Angeles
If you like art that you can eat, you’ll want to visit these 3 Los Angeles museums devoted to food and drink. Find out more about these local attractions that will help you to appreciate what’s on your plate. The Pacific Food & Beverage Museum: Celebrate the culinary traditions of California and beyond. Museum programs include gallery exhibitions and special … Read More
What to Do When Your GE Dryer Timer Won’t Advance
In an ideal world, your GE dryer will run for the amount of time you set or the amount of time that it needs to dry your clothes, and then it will stop. However, if your dryer keeps running until you physically have to stop the dry cycle, then it is likely a problem with your dryer timer. However, a … Read More
What To Do When Your Ice Maker is Dispensing Water
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