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Mind Your Dishwasher Air Gap
Have you noticed your kitchen dishwasher air gap lately?. Thats the thing that mounts either directly to your kitchen sink, or the counter top. It looks like a small upside down cup with vent holes.

Dishwasher Detergent Cup - A Sticky Situation
Detergent tends to build up over time and you may find that one day the detergent cup won't open. The detergent acts like glue, sealing the cup. Your dishwasher's detergent cup is located on the panel, inside your dishwasher's door.

Dishwasher Belt - Don't Let It Slip
You have an older dishwasher and it's serving you well. Let's make that was serving you well. See, the problem is… fixing it. If your dishwasher has stopped filling or draining all of a sudden or has its moments when it will work and when it won't - check the belt.

10 Steps To Help Refrigerators Live Longer
Every summer there are countless refrigerators that die unexpectedly. This is often due to the increase in temperature and the associated humidity. The following are a few suggestions to help your appliance make it through the next summer heat wave.

Fire Hazard Alert - Is Your Dryer Ready To Ignite
In recent years there has been many stories about dryers catching on fire*. Should we be concerned? Yes of course. We should take seriously anything that may put our family at risk.

My Dishwasher Is Not Starting - What Can It Be?
The dishes are in the dishwasher and you close the door. You hit the start button and nothing happens. What now? First make sure the dishwasher is getting power. Check your fuse box for blown fuses.

Don't Waste Dryer Heat - Recycle It Inexpensively
As the cost of electricity continues to skyrocket consumers are looking for new ideas to help get the most value out of their appliances. This includes the electric clothes dryer. Although consumption cannot be lowered there is a device to take advantage of the heat it produces.

Tankless Water Heater A True Marvel
Who hasn't experienced the aggravation of running out of hot water halfway through a shower? Maybe the in-laws are in town and using all of your hot water or perhaps you just have a conventional water heater that is about to die.

Kitchen Safety: Keeping Stovetops And Ovens Clean
The kitchen is the heart of a family's house. It is in this room that a family prepares meals, shares meals, and gathers to talk about the day. This is the room where guests gather, where friends play games around the kitchen table, and where parents might relish a quiet time at the end of the day.