Washer & Dryers

Plastic baffles, located inside a Maytag dryer drum, rotate and tumble clothes in the drying process, and tend to become loose over time. If they loosen, they will become the source of annoying...

Discovering that gum inside your dryer can be quite a problem. If not removed, it can ruin loads of laundry and leave everything streaked with a sticky residue. When gum melts in the dryer's heat...

Front-load washers use minimal amounts of water and hold large loads of clothes. They can often develop a musty smell and leave it on clothes, however. Manufacturers offer several ways to resolve...

Saving energy is about more than cutting utility bills; it has become a matter of global concern as we learn more about energy sources, their limits and consumer responsibility. We are bombarded...

It's not hard to replace the pump on a Maytag washing machine once you get the washing machine in position to work on it. If you're like most people you take your washing machine for granted...

Four hundred years ago, washing clothes was a time-consuming and tedious process. If clothing was really dirty, cleaners had to go to the river and rub and pound the clothing with rocks, making...

Laundry appliances come in such wonderful sizes that it is easy to get appliances that will fit your space. Do you have a closet, or a pantry you can trade so you can have a laundry room? Would...

If your washing machine breaks down, it's a good idea to troubleshoot the problem area. Knowing how to take apart a Kenmore washing machine will allow you to troubleshoot efficiently. After you...

We will totally remove mold and mildew smell for all front load washers. Once the black spots start popping up on the door gasket of the machine, it's hard to remove but can be remove by this eHOW.

Replace the drive belt on your Maytag washer, and you will save about $100 over the cost of a repairman coming to your home. You need some household tools and a replacement belt to fit the model...

One of the most dreaded, tedious and boring household chores is doing laundry. The sooner we can get it over with, the better. We can hardly wait for the day a genius inventor designs a gadget...

Washers and dryers both need to be cleaned and maintained in order for them to work properly and efficiently. By following the steps below you will be ensured of your appliances being in good...

A clothes dryer is one of those things that most people can't live without. Even if you like to line dry things, sometimes the climate requires that you dry your clothing indoors. Because dryers...

At times all washing machines may take on a "funky" odor. Most of the time, this is a result of mildew, it can however be a build up of soap scum that bacteria have attached to or...

If your washing machine is on it's last leg, it's time to start looking for a new machine. There are lots of different makes and models on the market, and if you haven't purchased one in recent...

If your dryer does not heat but everything else is working, this problem can be solved easily. It is usually the heating element that is not working. Most dryer elements are very easy to change...

Want to make your dryer last twice as long and stop the heating element from going out?

If you're tired of waiting for your clothes to finish, you're not alone. You can easily save energy, frustration and cut the drying time for your clothes by implementing a few new strategies.

In these trying times, anything that can help save your dollars is a godsend. If you have a washer and dryer in your home, you know how much heat comes out that dryer vent. Here's a sneaky way...

There can be many reasons for a leaking washing machine. Unfortunately recently I had to deal with two of them. I've learned a little having scoured the internet for help on this matter. If...

Whether your single or married with 3 kids, you definitely need to know how to wash clothes. It's pretty easy but some days you may wish you never learned!

Front loading washers are all the rage these days because of their high efficiency, and energy saving attributes. While the front loaders are without a doubt eco-friendly, and energy efficient,...

Washing machines may be commonplace for the vast majority of people in societies today, but their significance can too easily be overlooked. Manual washing techniques stretching back to ancient...

If you have been wondering how to combine your washers hot and cold water valves for ease of turning them on and off then here you go. Some folks turn off the water supply to their washer when...

Whenever you are having company over, you obviously want to make a good impression. One of the first things your guests will pick up is scent. Here are a few tips on how to keep your home...

Here is a quick way to get a stubborn smell out of your washing machine.

Keeping your dryer and vents free of lint helps prevent overheating that can result in costly and deadly fires. Dryers have so many nooks and crannies that it isn’t always easy to remove every...

Okay, who forgot to check the pockets? Remember that stick of gum you shoved in your jeans? Now it is stuck inside the clothes dryer. And remember when you took little Billy’s crayon away,...

A dryer's timer motor keeps tabs on how long the drying cycles will run when you use your dryer. While most of today's dryers also feature auto shutoffs when the chamber air hits a certain...

As durable and long lasting as dryers are, they don't last forever, and at some point, you will have to either troubleshoot your dryer's problems or purchase a brand new one. I like to at least...

Learn how to pick the right detergent and softener when doing laundry, in this free video on clothing care and housekeeping tips.

to clean limescale from the drum and internal pipes on your washing machine place half a small cup of white vinegar to the powder draw,you can run the washer dry or wash something like towel run...

So you invested in spring cleaning software or made your own spring cleaning list. Don’t forget to add cleaning out the inside and outside of your washing machine. You could hire merry maid to...

There is always a first time for doing laundry for some it is a chore as a child, and for others when college starts so do the loads of laundry.

The average dryer handles about 477 loads of laundry each year, creating a lot of multi-colored fuzz in the form of dryer lint. Lint build-up affects dryer performance and can pose a fire hazard....

When a washing machine fills slowly, the problem is usually something simple. You may have a kink in the hose that runs from the faucet to the washer. But most often, a clogged intake screen is...