If your refrigerator’s gasket is damaged, it should be repaired quickly, as the damaged gasket will affect the refrigerator’s ability to maintain a consistent temperature. A damaged gasket can also cause your electricity bill to increase, as the refrigerator must work overtime to try to keep things refrigerated. It can also cause frost buildup in the freezer, which reduces airflow …
10 Reasons Your GE Ice Maker Is Not Working
As much as we love the convenience of a refrigerator with an ice maker, the convenience can often be overshadowed by issues that stop it from working. However, if your ice maker is not working, there is no need to panic, as in most cases, there is a relatively simple solution. Read on to find out the most common causes …
5 Reasons Your Dishwasher Smells Like Eggs
A dishwasher that smells like eggs is often caused by a build-up of food particles, as most people are unaware that their dishwasher needs a regular clean. Another common cause is that wastewater from the dishwasher is not draining correctly because of an issue with the drain hose or air gap. Fortunately, these issues are usually easy to fix. This …
Is Your Refrigerator Too Cold? Here’s What to Do
A refrigerator that is overchilling or freezing your food and beverages can cause a big disruption to your household. Fortunately, this guide is here to help diagnose and fix the issue. In some cases, unblocking the vents and adjusting the temperature or damper will solve the issue. However, testing and replacing other components, such as a thermistor or thermostat, may …
How to Fix a Gas Stove That Keeps Clicking
Click, click, click, why won’t the stove stop clicking? When your gas stove keeps clicking, the spark electrode is continuing to try to ignite the gas, even though there is no need. Fortunately, the most common cause of this issue, a dirty stove, is also the easiest to fix. If the burner heads and igniters are clean and dry, you …
Mini Fridge Isn’t Cooling? How to Fix It
When a mini fridge refuses to cool, much like a standard-sized refrigerator, it could be a number of problems. Whether these issues are major or minor, you should always check to see if there is a repair or a replacement on the horizon. From a failed compressor to an issue with the seals, here are the reasons your mini fridge …
Microwave Not Heating? Here’s What to Do
Is your microwave not heating? In this article, we will discuss the most common causes of the problem and how you can solve each one. Before you get started, it’s important to note that working with microwaves is extremely dangerous if you are not trained or experienced in doing so. Make sure that the power is switched off and that …
How to clean a Samsung Refrigerator
You go to your refrigerator when you’re hungry. If it’s emitting a bad smell, it can be easy to lose your appetite. A nasty odor in your refrigerator can have many causes. This guide will go over the most common of these and tell you how to fix them. This guide covers the following models of Samsung refrigerators: RF268ABBP RF268ABBPXAA …
8 Reasons Your Washer Might Be Leaking
Washing machines push a great deal of water through the appliance every time a load of laundry is done. It fills and mixes with detergent, then spins it around as the clothes are washed. The soapy water is then drained and another basket load of rinse water is filled. This is then spun around until the clothes are soap-free. Then …
Ice Maker Repair for KitchenAid Refrigerator
A Brief History of Ice Before the invention of the refrigerator, there was ice. Ice has existed since the dawning of time and has served many purposes for the planet and its inhabitants. For centuries, ice was used to chill wine and preserve perishable foods. It was Thomas Jefferson who first discovered that the Europeans had invented a type of …