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Maytag washing machines give you a great amount of control over how much water your machine uses. You can save money on your water bill by choosing a water level that is adequate for your needs....
When you program your Whirlpool Duet washing machine, the machine calculates the time it takes to finish the wash cycle and displays it on the LCD screen. You may want to cut down the amount of...
When your dryer stops working even though the motor still runs, it usually means the belt has broken. Instead of rushing off to call a repairman, you can easily fix it yourself. Make sure you know...
A GE Spacesaver wall mount dryer can be easily installed in a small area to give you more room and flexibility in a room. While the dryer itself is much smaller, and only holds relatively small...
There are at least two possible reasons for replacing the plug on a Maytag dryer: The cord may be damaged or the cord does not match the outlet in the laundry room. New dryers and drying machine...
If your dryer's drum isn't turning, the problem is mostly likely a broken belt, also known as the drive belt. You may hear a loud banging noise before it stops turning completely, or it may simply...
Direct drive Whirlpool washing machines use a two piece agitator. In-between the two pieces there are cogs, sometimes referred to as "dogs," which will wear out. When the dogs start to wear, you...
To access the thermal fuse and the heating element on some Maytag dryer models, the back of the dryer must be removed. Owners of these appliance can learn how to take the back off of a Maytag...
When the need arises to replace the counterweights or springs on a Whirlpool Duet washer, the front of the washer will need to be removed. Once you know how to remove the front on a Whirlpool Duet...
When changing the dryer belt on a Maytag dryer it is necessary to remove the dryer tumbler. The belt is installed over the tumbler and then onto the motor pulley. Once you know how to remove the...
After doing some home remodeling or moving your laundry room to another part of the house, it is important to vent the electric clothes dryer. It is not a difficult process after you know how....
Washing machine hoses allow the water from your home to travel in one direction into the machine for cleaning of clothes and linen. In the course of time, hoses burdened by the continuous water...
When replacing the drive gear in a Whirlpool Cabrio washer, it is necessary to take the tub out. Once you know how to remove the tub in a Whirlpool Cabrio washer you can quickly access the drive...
Whirlpool dryer owners should learn how to take apart their appliance. When the dryer cabinet is disassembled, parts can be accessed for quick replacement and testing. The cabinet is put together...
Owners of Kenmore clothes dryers can save the cost of service calls if they know how to replace the heating elements when the dryers stop heating. The heating element is not repairable....
A fuse in a household electrical circuit is designed to automatically "blow," or break the circuit, when a threshold amperage (amount of electrical current) is exceeded. This protects the...
Thermal fuses have one duty, and that is to prevent the dryer from overheating. If the dryer does start to overheat then the thermal fuse breaks its connection to stop electricity from flowing to...
Gas and electric dryers perform the basic function of drying clothes, although each has advantages over the other. What you choose will depend on several factors, but price and the current dryer...
An electric clothes dryer can be a real time saver, but it is important to keep that dryer running properly. Being on the lookout for the first signs of trouble can prevent small problems from...
A common problem among washing machines is a tub that won't spin. Whether it only turns slightly or won't turn at all, the washing machine is useless if the tub doesn't work. Often the problem is...
When the motor is running but the dryer drum is not tumbling, chances are you have a broken or stretched dryer pulley belt. Whirlpool owners need to know how to replace a pulley belt on theirdryer...
Most of us take our home appliances for granted. They help us to shave countless hours off our list of daily chores, so when something happens to them, it's hard to imagine how we ever lived...
Dryers, whether gas or electric models, should be vented outdoors to remove unwanted moisture from the home's interior. The exhaust venting needs to be as short as possible with little to no turns...
As the seasons change and the years pass, your outside dryer vent takes a beating. You should learn how to change a dryer vent when the damage starts to affect your dryer's performance. When the...
One of the most common Maytag dryer parts that needs replacement is the drum belt. Most appliance repair shops will have a replacement to fit your dryer, and installing a new belt isn't difficult....
Unlike some other brands, the drum must be removed from a Maytag dryer to replace the heater element. This is not difficult, but it requires patience and concentration. You can purchase new...
Most parts on a Whirlpool dryer are accessed through the top and front panels of the dryer. However, when the rear drum bulkhead needs repair, the appliance owner will need to know how to remove...
Congratulations on your new dryer purchase. Knowing how to install a new clothes dryer vent through the wall of a house will make your project go easier and safer. There are many types of vents to...
Whether you are integrating your washer and dryer into the kitchen as part of a remodeling project or have moved into a home or apartment with laundry hookups in the kitchen, concealing your...
The explosion of steam washers onto the appliance market has captured the attention of many consumers who are eager to learn more about the benefits of steam cleaning, and about investing in a...
When your clothes are taking a long time to dry or seem to be damp it may be time to clean the dryer exhaust. It does not take long once you know how to unclog a dryer exhaust. Dryer cleaning kits...
GE Profile washing machines are equipped with an automatic dispenser used to add laundry detergent, liquid bleach and fabric softener to the laundry load. The GE Profile washing machine times the...
The Maytag Washing Machine Company was founded by Frederick Maytag in 1893. As one of the few companies to survive the Great Depression, the company continues to lead the home appliance market in...
Two hundred years ago, most people were relegated to drying their clothes the old-fashioned way---by air. The idea of having a machine to dry your clothes in an hour was the equivalent of...
The GE Profile Washer comes with some excellent features, such as a large capacity for washing an extra large load, a 5-wash cycle and the ability to select various water levels, depending on the...
In 1999, the National Electric Code required a separate ground wire for all ranges and clothes dryers. If you're using an older dryer and moved into a new house or apartment that has a four-prong...
I will show you how to prevent odors caused by mold, mildew, and bacteria in your front-load washer.
No need to call your local handy man when hooking up your new dryer or moving it from one house to the next. Instead follow these easy directions and save time and money by hooking up the dryer...
When asked about the dirtiest portion of the average household, most people would name the toilet. However, a household appliance associated with cleaning can be teeming with more bacteria then...
The water level switch on a washing machine does more than just limit the amount of water used in a wash cycle. It also works in tandem with the main controller to start the agitating, draining...
While many of today's washing machines sport snazzy colors and offer certain options our grandparents would never have imagined--at the end of the day--the most important thing it should do is...
Maytag dryer lights are activated when the door to the dryer is opened. The light makes it easier for users to see their laundry. Like regular lightbulbs, the 10-watt bulb in Maytag dryers has a...
Kenmore washing machines use liquid detergent, fabric softener and bleach to aid in cleaning your laundry. The different cleaning liquids may create a film on some of the interior parts of the...
Kenmore designed special drying racks for use in their dryers. The dryer racks are useful for clothes that shouldn't be tumble dried. In addition, the Kenmore dryer rack prevents clothes from...
Sometimes, washer and dryer hookups just so happen to be in the kitchen. If you want to hide your washer and dryer in a small kitchen, there is something you can do. You can build a cabinet around...
Dryers are a convenience tool for most Americans. They save us time and energy. It is more feasible for most of us to put clothes in the dryer rather than go outside to hang them on clothesline....
GE makes a variety of gas dryers, ranging from relatively inexpensive to more high end. As a brand, GE dryers are known to be generally reliable, with fast drying in quiet machines. As with any...
If you are having problems with your Maytag clothes dryer, the first thing you should do is to remove the front panel. From here, you can access the high limit thermostat, the operating...
In the excitement of purchasing a new or used dryer, it is easy to forget if the dryer cord is the correct cord for your home. Newer homes have 4-prong receptacles, and some older homes have...
It's happened to everyone. You load the laundry into the washing machine, add the detergent, set the wash cycle and start the machine. Just before you walk away you spot a sock that didn't make it...