REPAIRING AN OVEN

Gas and electric ranges and ovens operate fairly simply, and they’re usually easy to repair, mainly because the components are designed for quick disassembly. Most of the malfunctions that affect gas ranges involve the supply and ignition of gas in the burners and the oven. Most malfunctions that affect electric ranges and ovens involve faulty […]

MAINTAINING AN AIR CONDITIONER

Central air conditioners have two separate components: the condenser and the evap­orator. The condenser unit is usually located outside the house on a concrete slab. The evaporator coil is mounted in the plenum or main duct junction above the furnace. Most central air conditioners are connected to a home’s forced-air distribution system. Thus, the same […]

HOW TO REPAIR A DISHWASHER

The control panels on the latest dishwashers can look intimidating. They’re loaded with so many dials, push buttons, and other features that the machine looks too complex to repair. This is actually not the case. With the exception of the control panel, dishwashers haven’t changed much in basic design over the last two decades. You […]

DON’T PUT GRANNY’S GLASSWARE IN THE DISHWASHER

Most dishwashers have a gentle cycle but if you treasure your grandmother’s china or crystal, it’s best to clean them the old-fashioned way, by hand. Our experts offer this advice. When hand washing your fine china and porcelain, line the sink with an old towel to prevent chipping and use a mild dish detergent. Here […]

QUICK FIXES FOR BROKEN ICE MAKER

The most common problems with a refrigerator ice maker are the following: 1.) Producing hollow or thin ice 2.) Failure to produce ice at all As we welcome in warmer weather and cooler drinks that need ice, here are three possible quick fixes to keep in mind, should you have a troublesome maker: Make sure […]

VIKING FRIDGE HISTORY

History Headquartered in Greenwood, Mississippi, Viking is a privately held company that was established in 1983 and incorporated in 1984 by founder and president, Fred Carl, Jr. In 1987 Carl introduced the first commercial appliance marketed for residential use. Later, in 2000, Viking acquired the Amana 84″ W. Built-In refrigerator line and continues to market it, […]

THE HOTTEST NEW OVENS AND RANGES

An oven that communicates with your smartphone and electric burners that are as precise as gas, are just a few of the innovations in this roundup of new kitchen appliances. Read more here:

WHAT’S NEW IN APPLIANCES

After Stainless, Now What? Is this the end of a 25-year run for stainless steel? Stainless has been the big word in kitchen appliances for years. What’s next? Major manufacturers are placing bets on different potential successors to the shiny, upscale appliance finish, which surprised everyone with its resilience. It is a pivotal moment in […]

HISTORY OF WASHING MACHINES

Washing machines might be considered as one of the greatest inventions of science. Washing machines are there to help us out while doing laundry; they are used to automate the whole process of laundry and making it a child’s play. In early times people use to wash clothes with hands and later on buckets were used to […]

HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT A KITCHENAID ICE MAKER

If you enjoy serving cold drinks and iced cocktails to your friends and family, having an ice maker already built in with your freezer could prove to be a good investment. Luckily, KitchenAid offers a line of freezers that offers this very convenient feature. However, just like any other appliance inside your kitchen, the ice […]