The broil function on your oven is probably something you use pretty sparsely. It can be good for giving items like a casserole a quick crisp on top after an hour of cooking or otherwise sending a quick burst of heat at your food. As such, if your broil function stops, you may not find it immediately concerning. However, if …
Why isn’t your Bosch Freezer Staying Cold?
This guide will cover every Bosch freezer. Common Reasons why your Bosch Freezer isn’t Staying Cold If you are frustrated because your Bosch freezer isn’t staying cold like it should then you can find out why using the below tips: · Dirty condenser coils · Your evaporator fan motor is broken · …
What to Do if Your Microwave Display Stops Working
The microwave display is an important part of the appliance. The display is used to confirm that your button-press commands have entered. It counts down the time, displays power level, and shows you which preset you’ve selected. In many households, it’s also the primary visible clock. There are few things more annoying than when your microwave display suddenly stops working. Maybe …
How to Repair a Whirlpool Gas Stove Burner Valve
Welcome to the repair guide for replacing the stove burner valve of a Whirlpool gas cooktop. This model assumes that your gas burners are controlled by knobs at the front of your oven just above the oven door handle. If your Whirlpool gas stove does not match this arrangement, then look up a guide matching design of your Whirlpool gas …
What to Do if Your Dishwasher is Sparking
Sparks are never a good sign. Especially not in the kitchen. Your dishwasher is designed with layers of insulation to separate the water and electrical functions. As we know, water and electricity shouldn’t mix, but sometimes they do. When that happens, sparks are a result. Sparks can cause electric shock, burns, and start fires. If you ever see sparks coming …
Replacing an Oven Control Thermostat at Home
The temperature control thermostat in your oven is what makes sure your oven maintains the temperature you tell it to. It determines when the heating elements fire and how hot, which controls how hot your oven gets and whether or not it is hotter or colder than the temperature you set. When your oven’s control thermostat is malfunctioning or broken, …
How to Know If an Electric Stove Repair is DIY-Friendly?
The modern electric stove and oven is an essential part of every kitchen. Most homes have an oven range and most residents are at least somewhat capable of preparing meals at the stove. When your stove or oven breaks, most of us are tempted to try a little DIY before calling the appliance repair technician. After all, you use the …
Dryer Tips to Prevent Future Maintenance and Repairs
Have you ever noticed how some people need regular appliance repair, and some appliances run for decades without malfunction? There are several factors at play. Of course, the brand, model, and quality of production for each appliance matters. That determines its natural lifespan and performance. The age of an appliance can also determine how often it needs maintenance. But one …
What to Do When Your Ice Maker Stops Dropping Ice
Your ice maker is an appliance of convenience. Sure, you don’t need perfect, fresh ice on demand but it sure is nice to have. It feels inherently luxurious to set your glass into the fridge door and receive a few select cubes of ice. Unfortunately, ice makers don’t always work the way we expect them to. In concept, the ice …
How to Prevent Your Freezer from Building Up Frost
Freezers are supposed to be cold, but they’re not supposed to build up layers of fluffy frosty ice on the walls and everything stored in the freezer. If it’s starting to look like your freezer is getting freezer burn worse than a loosely packaged leftover, then something has gone wrong. It’s not that your freezer isn’t creating cold, it is. …