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How to Hook Up a Water Supply Hose to a Washing Machine
Water supply hoses supply hot and cold water to a washing machine. Hooking up the supply lines correctly ensures water will not leak from the hose connections and the correct temperature water enters the machine's wash cycles. Incorrectly hooking up a water supply hose will waste water and lead to t
How to Fix a Furnace
When cold weather sets in the last thing you want to find out is that your furnace isn't working. Fixing most heating problems often comes down to checking a few simple things, so you might not have to wait for a repair person to show up.
How to Remove the Slime From a Dehumidifier
A slimy substance can coat the bottom and sides of a dehumidifier reservoir. Bacteria and mold spores from the air are the cause of the slime that develops. If left to continue to grow, the slime can begin to have a rancid aroma. The slime cannot be prevented. However, frequent cleaning can remove a
Installation of Spotlights into a Ceiling
Recessed spot or can lights shed illumination in a small area to create ambience or provide light for a specific task. Can lights are similar to standard light fixtures and are installed with a three-conductor cable that will match up to standard household cables. To meet building codes and ensure s
Furnace Filters For Better Health
Health related topics are in the news almost continuously maybe even to the point of overload. In spite of having access to almost endless information on how to live better, healthier, longer , etc. many people don't feel like they can't really do it. Many times we perceive it will take to
How to Add Freon to Rheem Air Conditioners
The Rheem Manufacturing Company, located in the U.S., produces air conditioners for residential and commercial applications. Rheem air conditioners use refrigerant, often DuPont's trademarked HCFC refrigerant Freon, to cool interior air. Ideally, this refrigerant will remain under pressure within th
How to Turn Off the Turntable in an Emerson Microwave
Emerson manufactures a line of microwave ovens for home use, each equipped with a variety of features. Some models have a glass platter that rotates via a turntable inside the oven. The platter turns slowly while the oven is in operation to help cook food evenly. Models equipped with a shut-off fea
Enjoying a Drink With a Best Home Water Dispenser
Anyone who has been to the country and drank water (H2O) from a natural well has enjoyed the sweet taste of a pure product. There are no chemicals and it is a taste that will never be forgotten. Unfortunately, in today's cities one must drink treated H2O. The common chemical used for this treat
Heat Pumps and Their Different Mechanics
Heat pumps have a lot of mechanics. Some heat pumps use the power of chemical compounds in order to create artificial heat. Other heat pumps utilize electricity in order to create either a cooling or a heating effect. Some heat pumps apply transference of heat from the outside environment to the ins
Should You Buy A Sunbeam Bread Machine?
The Sunbeam 5891 is a cheap bread machine which looks nice and comes with enough cycles to keep all but the most serious bread makers happy. It's easy to use and can produce nice loaves of bread; however, it does have some problems. Whether you want to buy one will depend on how big a deal you
How to Change the Gas Lines on a Craftsman
The gas lines on Craftsman gas-powered lawn and garden equipment deliver fuel to the carburetor for combustion. These gas lines can clog easily from fuel impurities or accidental debris inside the fuel. When these lines become blocked, fuel will stop flowing, the engine will stop and it may not star
Causes of a Burning Smell in Your Dryer
The motor on older dryers can burn out, causing a burning smell.laundry day image by robert mobley from Fotolia.comBurning smells in your clothes dryer can signify a simple, easily-fixed problem, or something much more serious. In fact, problems with clothes dryers often start house...
Range Tops vs. Cooktops
When you’re frying bacon, making a sauce or boiling water at home, range tops and cooktops are your main appliance options. Ranges combine a surface for pots and pans with a cavity for baking and broiling, putting all your cooking options in one location. Cooktops usually work in conjunction w
The Uses of Aluminum Insulation In an Agriculture Setting
Aluminum insulation, also called radiant barrier or reflective foil, is an engineering marvel, one every small-time farmer or backyard animal lover should know about. In areas of the country where the winter season brings fierce weather, it can be a real challenge to keep animals like chickens and g
How to Remove a Kenmore Washing Machine's Back Panel
Kenmore washing machines come in a variety of models. Each also has a specific set of features and distinct style. The way most modern Kenmore washing machines are built is similar when it comes to the rear panel. This panel might need to be removed to replace internal parts, diagnose problems or re
3 Reasons Why You Should Buy a Blender
I'll get straight to the point -- if you don't currently own a blender, drop whatever you're doing and buy one. Purchasing a high quality blender was one of the best decisions I made last year, and not a day goes by when I don't crank it up. In this brief article, I'm going
Easy Steps For Garage Door Maintenance
On the way back to your home, when you are tired enough, you think of a hot cup of tea and snacks with it in a relaxing atmosphere in your living room. You wish to watch a good television program and have a gossip with your family, but what, if your garage gates does not allow you to park your car i
Heat Dry vs. Air Dry on Dishwasher
When you run your dishwasher, the option to allow it to dry the dishes with forced hot air can save you the time and effort of wiping excess water from the dishes after air-drying. It can be convenient to push the "heated drying" cycle button when you start the machine. Air-drying your dis
Reviews on Top 3 Vacuum Cleaners
Nobody likes to put a lot of thought into vacuum cleaners, except vacuum cleaner salesmen and collectors. But, vacuum cleaners are very useful and we all need one, maybe even two if you have a two story home and don't like dragging them up and down the stairs. There are lots of vacuums on the m
Replace Or Repair Your Furnace
You had your furnace for many years now so I guess you are thinking do I repair or replace the furnace. We all know when the winter months are upon us that we need to repair or replace or furnace.