Microwave ovens provide a quick and convenient way to heat up food and liquids. With just the press of a few buttons, you can make an entire meal in a quarter of the time it would take in a regular oven or stove. However, like any other appliance, your microwave can experience issues that require repairs. Most of the time, the repairs should be handled by an experienced contractor, but there are a lot of do-it-yourself repairs that you can try first.
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When a heat waves strike, it can be difficult to keep your home cool. Keep things cool by implementing the tips below.
#1 Close Off Other Rooms
During a heat wave, you don't need to cool off your entire house. You only need to cool off the parts of your house you are using. This will save you money on your cooling bill, and will help you keep your home at a comfortable temperature.
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If the ice tastes funny from your ice maker, it could be any number of problems. Bad-tasting ice is something you don't ant from a convenience.
In some cases, newer refrigerators have plastic lines that make the ice taste bad, or it could be the age of the ice maker. You don't have to replace the ice maker. Here are tips to troubleshoot bad-tasting ice from ice makers.
Prepare to Work
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Dishwashers are designed to perform their job day in and day out for years and years at a time. This can make it easy to overlook the amount of stress to which a dishwasher is subjected; after all, they are exposed to two destructive forces--heat and water--on a highly regular basis. If you would like to learn more about some of the warning signs that your dishwasher is starting to get worn down, read on.
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One of the most commonly experienced appliance issues is a refrigerator or a freezer compartment that won't seem to stay at the desired temperature. Oftentimes this is the result of a mechanical problem with the refrigerant or compression system. Other times, it simply stems from a misunderstanding of how the temperature setting knobs work. If you would like to ensure that your fridge and freezer remain at optimal temperatures, read on.
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