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Oven and Range Installation: Sizes, Power, Gas and Safety Checks
Cutout size, 240V power or gas, anti-tip brackets and clearance: the questions to settle before a new oven or range arrives.
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Dryer overheating and fire prevention: what to check and what never to bypass
A dryer that runs too hot is nearly always an airflow problem. Safe checks, what the thermal fuse means and when to stop using…
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Freezer Not Freezing or Icing Up: What to Check
Freezer too warm or covered in frost? A safe order of checks, what each symptom points to, and when to call a technician.
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Dishwasher Troubleshooting: What to Check Before You Call
A decision order for the common dishwasher problems: won't start, won't drain, dishes not clean, leaks. What is safe to check and when to…
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Installing a new dryer: what to check and what a pro does
What to check before installing a dryer: power or gas type, cord, vent, space and leveling, and the parts best left to a professional.
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Washer won’t spin or stops mid-cycle: causes and checks
A washer that will not spin or stops mid-cycle is often a drain, balance or door problem. Here is the order to check and…
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Dishwasher Maintenance: Odors, Film and Making It Last
Clean the filter, spray arms and drain, and use hot water. A simple routine that stops odors and early dishwasher failures.
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Refrigerator Not Cooling: Causes and Fixes
A step-by-step order for checking a refrigerator that has stopped cooling, what each symptom usually means, and when to stop and call a technician.
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Repair or Replace? How to Decide Before You Spend Money on an Appliance
Age, repair cost against replacement cost, safety and energy use: a four-step way to decide whether to fix your appliance or buy a new…
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Repair or Replace Your Dishwasher: Signs It’s Time for a New One
Some dishwasher faults are cheap to fix and some mean the machine is finished. Here is how to tell which is which.