Bosch Dishwasher Recall – United States and Canada On January 15, 2009, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Bosch Home Appliances announced a voluntary recall to repair certain Bosch dishwashers manufactured in the United States between May 1999 and July 2005 and sold in the United States and Canada. Please read this notice carefully […]
Step 1. Empty dishwasher and remove dish racks Step 2. Remove and clean spray arms With your hands, unscrew the caps or bolts that secure the spray arms, or pop off the spray arms using a screwdriver. Soak the spray arms in a sink full of water mixed with soap and a cup of vinegar. […]
Appliance not working? Try one of these simple fixes before you call the repair service If your refrigerator conks out on a hot day and you have a cat or a dog, immediately check the coils for pet hair. Service pros find this problem on half of their refrigerator calls. The coils are the black tube-and-wire […]
A major appliance should never be an impulse buy. We pinpoint the best moments to buy, on and offline. When it comes to landing bargains on major appliances, timing is everything. And the best time to buy home appliances is when stores need you more than you need a new home appliance. Generally, that means […]
Your household appliances represent a significant investment, usually totaling thousands of dollars in money spent for the appliances you need. Appliances don’t just cost money to buy, either – it also takes big bucks to use them day after day to wash clothes, cook food and keep your home comfortably warm or cool. With five […]
We’ve tested and reviewed a lot of different ovens over the years, and one thing has been a constant: Every oven has offered specific temperature control. Want to start baking? Select a temp, such as 350°F, and the heating element switches on. That’s the deal we’ve made with our modern ovens. Sounds fairly straightforward, right? […]
Ten to 15 years ago, dishwashers whooshed and washed and clunked and clanged with the vigor of a pile driver. It was annoying, but most people didn’t know it was possible to wash any other way. Dishwashers were loud, a Bush or Clinton was running for president, and everyone was excited for the new James […]
When it comes to landing bargains on major appliances, timing is everything. And the best time to buy home appliances is when stores need you more than you need a new home appliance. Generally, that means you can get more value for your money: September, October, and January when manufacturers roll out new home appliance […]
Question: What is a Right Hand Refrigerator & How Does the Door Open? What way does a right hand refrigerator door open? How do I know which door opening to buy? Answer: You will most often see right handed standard refrigerators on appliance displays. Unless the refrigerator has a built-in water or ice dispenser in it […]
Many people think of cleaning as a chore, but periodic maintenance of your household appliances can potentially save you from a list of repairs. Regular upkeep, such as replacing worn appliance parts, will improve the appliance’s efficiency while also keeping more money in your wallet. Take 10 minutes out of your schedule to try one […]
