Modern brands do everything they can to keep customers safe. They design safe products, run products through tests, and respond to reports of unsafe product behavior. But sometimes a mistake or flaw in the manufacturing will result in a product that is not safe for consumers to use. When this is discovered, a product recall is issued. A recall, despite …
Having an ice maker in your freezer is a pretty cool luxury, whether you have a classic ice-bin model or an ice dispenser in the fridge door. Fresh cubed ice that you don’t have to pour into molds is a convenience that most people enjoy. However, your ice maker is not immune to getting dirty even though it’s inside a …
Your oven door is an essential part of the appliance. It traps heat so that the food inside can bake evenly, and so your home doesn’t become an oven in the meantime. So when your oven door doesn’t shut correctly, this can put a real crimp in your cooking plans. It’s not unusual to occasionally tangle with your oven door …
Your washing machine is an essential part of your home. For many households, it is the constantly running cornerstone of the chore roster. But with the washer running non-stop, shaking and vibrating can cause a real disruption. A shaking washer can make a serious racket, not to mention that it’s bad for the machinery itself. A shaking washer may rattle, …
The light in your fridge is a vital part of using the appliance. After all, you have to be able to see your food to store and manage it accurately. So when your Whirlpool refrigerator light goes out, replacing it is a necessary maintenance task you want to take care of quickly. Fortunately, this is a fairly easy fix that …
Using your dishwasher is a huge time-saver for modern homeowners. Anyone who’s ever washed dishes by hand knows that an entire family of dishes and cookware can seriously tick away your precious time at home. Your dishwasher makes it possible to rinse, load, and then kick back with your favorite hobby or TV show instead. But if you start seeing …
Other than the interior electronics of your microwave the microwave door is the single most complicated and frustrating part about a microwave. For some reason, that double-layer insulated door gets unbelievably dirty, often between the two layers of door where your sponge can never reach. Many people don’t realize that the interior of the microwave door even can be cleaned …
Every now and then, a product that was released for sale to the public must be recalled. This actually happens much more frequently than most people realize. Hundreds of products from a specific flawed design or manufacturing malfunction are recalled every year when a hazardous problem is noticed by the company or reported by multiple consumers. Often, these recalls are …
Finally, spring has sprung and the New York City streets (and sidewalks!) are no longer covered in that unfortunately colored slush that comes after a long winter. It is time for those subtle warm breezes and of course, a great pop of color as the city comes to life a little more and everyone comes out of hibernation. However, there …
The dryer buzzer is an essential part of many people’s home laundry routines. You know when it goes off that it’s time to fold clothes before they wrinkle or grab a towel while they’re at their warmest and fluffiest. So when your dryer buzzer stops sounding, this can really throw off your routine. Not to mention, allow your clothes to …
