Appliance Safety
DIY Appliance Repair: Why Do It? The rewards are obvious! You save money (maybe)! Or perhaps you’re not thinking as clearly as you should when you undertake that DIY repair on your stove, fridge, or air conditioner that has been running a little rough lately. Dealing with a broken appliance is stressful. It’s also potentially […]
In essence, the condenser is a simple device whose basic function is to expel heat, in most cases, it shares a housing with the compressor and they both comprise the Condenser Unit. The compressor receives the refrigerant in gaseous form at room temperature and increases the pressure which in turn increases the temperature. The hot […]
What’s a Thermostat? All heating and cooling devices contain at least one thermostat; otherwise, they wouldn’t know when to stop heating or cooling. A thermostat simply controls whether a device is operating or not. It doesn’t control the rate of cooling or heating. Turning the thermostat down to its lowest setting will not make the […]
Spring is the season for deep cleaning, but we tend to focus more on scrubbing baseboards than on tasks that keep our home functioning. So with summer here, it’s the perfect time to tackle those cleaning projects you didn’t quite get to during spring. To get started, tackle the items on our home maintenance checklist […]
When choosing a heater for your home, there are several factors to consider. Do you have a gas hookup? What is the climate like in your area? How big is your home? This article will compare gas and electric heaters and help you decide which one is right for you. The Cliff Notes Gas heaters […]
As the old adage goes — most accidents happen at home. Kids can be injured by any household appliance, but any household appliance can be rendered inoperative by the little darlings too. Toast in the DVD player, DVDs in the toaster, family pets in various places they don’t want to be are examples of the […]