Few things are more irritating than a noisy washer or dryer. Your laundry must be run during the hours you’re home so that it can run continuously. But nothing drives you crazy like the constant rattle, whir, or clack-clack-clack of a dryer that can’t stop making noise. A noisy dryer has a way of interrupting your thought process and drawing …
Front-load washing machines are high-tech, visually attractive, and finally match the dryer door direction for easy clothing transfers. You no longer have to reach deep into the washer to pull out clothes and you don’t even have to worry about balancing the load around the center post anymore. However, there is one known downside to front-loading washers: The smell. Unforeseen …
To our loyal customers, As the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) dominates the headlines, we wanted to send a note to let you know that we are thinking about ways to ensure your family and our team stays safe and healthy. We also wanted to let you know how much we appreciate your willingness to work with us as we navigate the …
Microwave ovens that see a lot of use are rarely clean. Often, the extent of their dirtiness is not fully grasped until you look all the way inside at the ceiling, the inner walls, and even the inside of the microwave door. Soup, beans, and tomato will splatter. Oatmeal and rice boil over. And sometimes, you don’t even know what …
Ice makers are a fantastic addition to modern life, but they don’t last forever. Even if your ice maker is in good working order, maintenance also includes keeping your ice maker clean and sanitized. You may notice something wrong with your ice, like a weird smell or cloudy ice cubes. When this happens (or once a year) it’s a good …
The household dryer is one of the most useful appliances in the entire home. Not only does it dry and fluff every load of home laundry, but it also warms towels and quick-presses your dress clothes. Dryers can work wonders if you know how to use them. And the same is true for dryer maintenance. If you know you to …
Your microwave light is a tiny lightbulb hidden in the back of the microwave, inaccessible from the inside except to shine light in most models. We rarely realize how useful that little light is until it goes out. When it’s time to replace your microwave light, it often takes a complex process to reach the light and then reassemble your …
Did you know that your washer has a coin trap? Most people don’t. There is a special filter in your front-loading washing machine designed just to pull out dangerous and/or linty items that might interfere with the wash or the machine. Coins, house keys, safety pins, hair ties, and various hair and lint all get trapped in the pump filter. …
Your washing machine is one of the most time-saving appliances known to man. If you’ve ever had to wash an entire load of towels by hand while the washer is out of service, you know exactly what we’re talking about. So it can be fairly alarming when clothing comes out of a complete washing cycle feeling stiff, crusty, or smelling …
An oven that does not cook evenly is a serious problem, from toasting bread to homemade pies and casseroles, you need your oven to create an even warm temperature with both elements to fully enjoy the benefits of owning an oven. If one (or both) of your oven elements has stopped working properly, it’s time to replace it. Oven elements …