2016

  • Understanding Your Washing Machine's Inlet Valve

    Washing machines are one of the most beloved--and heavily used--of all home appliances. Unfortunately, they can also be the source of major disasters, should a faulty part lead to your basement flooding. The good news is that washer maintenance is simple enough for most home owners to handle. If you would like to improve your appliance troubleshooting skills, read on. This article will introduce you to the world of washing machine inlet valves.
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  • Cleaning Out Your Dryer's Air Duct System On Your Own

    If you use a dryer in your home to remove moisture from your clothing when they get out of your washing machine, you will want to take steps in routinely maintaining this appliance so it does not suffer from unnecessary downtime. Cleaning out the air duct system regularly will help keep your dryer working at the maximum efficiency level while minimizing the risk of an unfortunate lint fire. Follow these steps to keep your dryer's air duct system free of debris.
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  • Why Are They Still Wet? 3 Signs Your Dryer Vent Might Be Clogged

    If your dryer has suddenly stopped drying your clothes properly, you might not need a repair technician. You just need to clean out your vent. This might seem like an overly simple solution, but a dirty vent can cause all kinds of problems. If your dryer isn't working properly, you should check your dryer vent. It could be clogged with lint from your clothing. Here are three signs that your dryer vent needs to be cleaned as soon as possible.
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  • HVAC Maintenance And Repairs You Can Do Yourself

    If you have a central air conditioner and heater in your home, there may come times when you need to complete routine maintenance and repairs. While major repairs should be done by a professional HVAC technician, there are some maintenance tasks that you should be able to handle on your own. Consider doing some of the following DIY tasks for your home's HVAC system. Change the Air Filter To start with, changing the air filter is something that needs to be done on a regular basis.
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  • Improve Your Rental Home's Value And Increase Tenant Interest

    Being a landlord offers a variety of benefits to take advantage of including the ability to be your own boss and work your own hours, the opportunity to claim various tax deductions at the end of the year, and the peace of mind in knowing that you have a guaranteed monthly income. You can optimize your profit margins by improving property value and increasing renter interest, so your home is always occupied.
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  • Frozen Evaporator Coils And Your Air Conditioner

    Although air conditioners are designed to keep working under harsh environmental conditions, they are hardly invincible. The more you understand the sort of issues an AC is vulnerable to, the better you can protect against them. If you would like to increase your understanding of common air conditioner problems, read on. This article will provide a useful overview of the problems caused by frozen evaporator coils. The Role Of The Evaporator
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  • 3 Ways To Extend The Life Of Your Commercial Restaurant Refrigerator

    A commercial refrigerator is a huge investment and plays an invaluable roll in keeping your restaurant running. Here are three things you can do to extend the life of your commercial refrigerator and ensure that it doesn't break down on you unexpectedly. #1 Give It Enough Clearance You need to make sure that you are giving your commercial refrigerator clearance around the unit. Your commercial refrigerator needs a little clearance around it so that it can air can flow around your refrigerator.
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  • 4 Questions To Consider Before Replacing A Problematic Refrigerator

    Are you getting ready to start shopping around for a replacement for your malfunctioning refrigerator? If you have not attempted to get the refrigerator repaired, you might want to in case the problem is an easy fix. Typical refrigerator problems are sometimes as simple as needing a new air compressor installed. This article has a few of the questions that you should ask yourself that might be linked to a bad air compressor.
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