You bought your Maytag dishwasher model MDB8989SHB with hopes of never having to wash a dish by hand, again. However, after a few years of use, a dishwasher’s cleaning efficiency can drop significantly, meaning dry food stuck to plates and cloudy glassware. If you’ve recently found yourself scrubbing your dishes after they’ve gone through a wash cycle, you’re either dealing with a …
Opening the door to your GE refrigerator model GSS20IEMWW and discovering the temperature is well above its normal setting is bound to send you into panic mode. Not only is your food at risk of spoiling, but the possibility of needing a new refrigerator just became a reality. However, before you jump to conclusions and head to your nearest appliance store, take …
Halloween is quickly approaching, and with that comes the opportunity for an assortment of celebrations, both kid-friendly fun activities and some that are a little scarier. If you are looking for some great Halloween fun, New York City is a great place to live. Here’s just a sampling of the great activities in our area. Candlelight Ghost Tours When: October …
If you have been keeping an eye on the news recently, you may have heard about a problem with certain models of Samsung top-loading washers losing their tops. It is also possible you have heard these machines are being recalled. But what is going on with these machines? Which ones are affected? How do I know if my machine is …
Your dryer can generate a lot of heat, and that can be dangerous if the electrical components are malfunctioning. That’s why every dryer comes with a thermal fuse. It’s a safety measure that will break if the circuit has too much power, and that means the circuit won’t close and the dryer won’t heat up. Whenever the thermal fuse breaks, …
When you live in or near New York City, there is never a shortage of things to do. In fact, sometimes there are so many things to do that you can’t decide which ones you want to do first. This is especially true in the warmer months, as there are plenty of activities going on outside around the city. If …
The thermostat in your GE gas oven model JGBC20WEAWW controls the temperature in your appliance. When the desired temperature is reached, the thermostat turns off the heat source. On the other hand, when the temperature begins to fall, the oven thermostat cycles the heat back on. Symptoms of a faulty thermostat vary; however, undercooked food or an oven that won’t turn on …
Come Summer, Winter, Spring, or Fall, no one wants to be without ice cubes. Refrigerators come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. Some are equipped with freezers and some are not. Most models come with ice makers, but some do not. Ice makers vary from one model to another but operate on similar principles. They all need water and …
The drain pump motor in your front load LG washer model WM1388HW is responsible for pumping the water out of your appliance. When the motor is damaged, your washing machine will not drain. While replacing the drain pump motor may sound like an impossible DIY project, it is actually a repair most appliance owners can carry out on their own. If you …
Having an oven that won’t heat properly is never a fun experience. One day you’re making your dinner, and you put the food in to cook for an hour. You come back later, hungry and ready to eat, only to find that your food is nowhere near cooked. Now not only do you need to make new plans for dinner, …
