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How to Repair Whirlpool Appliances

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Whirlpool is a popular brand of appliance, but their appliances need repairing at times. It is important to know when you need to repair an appliance and what information and publications can help you make good repair decisions. If you find ... more »

How to Select Pool Filters

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Swimming pool filters remove oil, grease and dirt from your pool. They are a fundamental part of most swimming pools' hydraulic systems. Selecting the correct swimming pool filter can make maintenance easier. The correct filter can also make your ... more »

How to Steam Distill Water at Home

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Distilled water is both pure and tasty. Distilling your own water at home, is a great way to ensure your drinking water is safe, as long as you have a little time... more »

How to Test a Battery Charger

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If you're unsure whether your battery charger is working properly, there's an easy way to find out. Running a test on your battery charger is an easy process... more »

How to Test Curling Iron Heat Elements

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If you know how to test curling iron heat elements, it can save you time and money. It is very quick and easy. Most heating elements are known to be open/enclosed coil or open ribbon. They are made up of chrome alloy or nickel. Most elements ... more »

How to Troubleshoot a Coffeemaker

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The biggest problem found in coffeemakers is mineral buildup. This stuff not only makes the coffee taste bad but can also affect the function of the machine. Here are problem areas to look for... more »

How to Troubleshoot a Gas Barbecue Grill

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Keep your barbecue in top shape to avoid accidents or ruined meals... more »

How to Troubleshoot a Typewriter

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While typewriters aren't used as often as they used to be, they are still present in many offices. What has gone missing, however, is traditional knowledge of how typewriters function and, more importantly, how to troubleshoot problems when they ... more »

How to Troubleshoot an Emergency Generator

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There are many possible explanations for an emergency generator to malfunction. Fairly easily, you can correct the problem with your emergency generator, in order to return it to proper working condition as quickly as possible. Follow the tips below... more »

How to Troubleshoot Split Phase Motors

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If your appliance is not working properly and has a split phase motor, you may be able to repair the problem yourself. Resolving the problem with your split phase motor can be fairly easy once you determine what the problem is... more »

How to Troubleshoot Water Softeners

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Water softeners help the quality of your water supply by reducing "hard water," or the minerals that cause dry skin. A water softener consists of a brine tank and a tube that you install onto your faucet or another water source. You can ... more »

How to Troubleshoot Well Problems

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If your home water is supplied by a well, you have a difficult situation on your hands if the well is not working properly. There are lots of things that can happen to cause a well to malfunction, but there a few basic scenarios to check before ... more »

How to Troubleshoot Your Electric Range

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Costly repairs to your electric range might be avoided if you check these things before you call a repairman. .. more »

How to Use a Coffeemaker

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Why stop at the coffee shop on the way to work when you could brew your own at home for just a few pennies? Coffeemakers aren't expensive and are simple to operate... more »

How to Use a Kerosene Heater Safely

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During the colder months heaters are on. Take these safety precautions when using a kerosene heater to minimize your chances for starting a fire... more »

How to Use a KitchenAid Stand Mixer

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KitchenAid stand mixers can be used for many kitchen tasks, from whipping egg yolks into perfect peaks, to kneading bread dough and making whipped cream. Here are several ideas using your KitchenAid stand mixer... more »

How to Use a Reverse-Osmosis Water Filter

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Reverse-osmosis, or RO systems, are relatively easy to use. Some of the less-complicated models can even be installed by the homeowner. However, some companies mandate that one of their technicians install the unit. After installation there is ... more »

How to Use a Shocking Alarm Clock

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The Shocking Alarm Clock is a novel idea for people that have trouble getting up in the morning. If you are a heavy sleeper and believe that a small jolt will be the thing to get you out of bed, then you should invest in an alarm clock that ... more »

How to " slash your electric bill 8%-25% toady and for every day for the years to follow."

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I know my headline is stating the obvious, who wouldn’t want to save money on their electric bill. But the Newspaper Headlines are serious as a heart attack and it is happening now. I’m a local home owner and business guy here in Lehigh ... more »

How to Adjust the Pendulum on a Clock

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Cuckoo clocks offer a variety of designs, sizes and colors. From antique cuckoos to modern models, they eventually need adjustments on the pendulum to maintain correct time. Typically, a cuckoo clock provides a one or eight day movement and some ... more »

How to Align the Blades of a Box Fan

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Your box fan is just a set of fan blades attached directly to the shaft of a small motor. These types of fans are great for exhausting hot or stale air from a room. They run by either a shaded pole or a split-phase motor controlled by a ... more »

How to Automate a Home

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The home of the future is here. Imagine, being able to control an appliance, room temperature and alarm systems from a computer located miles away from your house or at the click of a remote control. Welcome to the world of home automation... more »

How to Best Utilize an Electric Blanket

By Etch Tabor

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A good way to save on heating costs is to use an electric blanket. With an electric blanket, you can stay warm without having to crank up the furnace. But if your home or apartment is drafty, just draping yourself in an electric blanket might not ... more »

How to better prepare for bad weather by using a weather radio

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Be alerted to changing weather conditions by getting immediate feedback on ever-changing weather conditions by taking advantage of weather information available using a NOAA weather radio. NOAA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ... more »

How to Bleed Your Radiator

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This is how the bleed your radiator at home.. more »

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