Home Appliances

The versatile electric hand mixer makes kitchen work easier with the use of various attachments which can be turned at different speeds. Beaters can be used for whipped cream and cake batters....

The Windtunnel is an upright vacuum cleaner manufactured by Hoover. The corded appliance is powered by a two-prong electrical cord that is 10 feet long. This cord can become damaged or even cut if...

A cross cut shredder gives its user extra protection by cutting documents or other materials both horizontally and diagonally. Instead of creating long strips of shredded paper, it cuts into tiny,...

Although portable generators come in many different brands, styles and sizes, the shutdown procedure is pretty much the same for all of them. The three parameters involved are motor speed,...

The post-motor filter on a Dyson vacuum cleaner is one of two filters inside the machine. It's important to remove this filter every few months for cleaning and to replace damaged filters with...

Liftmaster garage door openers are an easy to use and convenient devices for opening and closing garage doors. The remote controls that come with Liftmaster garage doors have a special code that...

Stanley garage door openers are older motorized door openers that can be operated by remote control. Though Stanley stopped manufacturing garage door openers in 1997, many garages still use these...

Whirlpool gas dryers are fairly simple machines and do not take a lot of technical skills to troubleshoot when there are problems. Before starting any diagnostics, unplug the dryer or disconnect...

The Craftsman garage door opener keypad is a password operated device, attached to the outside of your garage, used to control your garage door. The keypad is convenient when you do not have...

The motor coupling to the Whirlpool washer is between the motor and the transmission. When the motor coupler is worn, the washer will not agitate or spin properly. Once you learn how to pull a...

Dyson vacuums are known for simple and effective designs. All of the Dyson model vacuums use a similar filter design. There is a pre-motor filter and a post-motor filter. According to Dyson,...

A blown fuse in a Whirlpool Calypso washing machine is a fairly common problem. Unfortunately, in order to replace the fuse, the entire motor control board will need to be replaced. While this...

A microwave oven's turntable or "carousel" is powered by a 2"-wide, puck-shaped electrical component called a "synchronous motor." Located directly underneath the center of the turntable, the...

When the Maytag washer is not agitating properly or there is a plastic burning smell, it may be time to replace the pump belt. The pump belt on a Maytag washer is positioned between the motor and...

An electric motor in an air conditioner compresses gas into a cold liquid. The motor then pumps this liquid between two heat exchangers. One heat exchanger, on the outside of the air conditioner,...

Running a humidifier in your home can help keep you comfortable and healthy during dry seasons. To realize the health benefits of a humidifier, you must keep it clean. A dirty humidifier can...

Installing an outdoor air conditioning unit can be a cost-effective way to keep your entire home cool throughout the hot summer season, but when something goes wrong, those units can be expensive...

The standard method for opening and closing a garage door with a Craftsman garage door opener is to use a remote control or a control panel located on the inside of the garage. Some users also...

If your washer belt is loose or broken, it will need to be replaced. Replacement belts are available at appliance-repair stores. When replacing the drive belt, the washer will have to be laid down...

Direct drive Whirlpool washers use a motor coupler rather than a drive belt to rotate the tub. After years of use, the coupler will become worn and start slipping. When this happens, the agitator...

When the wash motor on your Maytag dishwasher fails, it will need to be replaced. Once you know how to remove the motor on a Maytag dishwasher, you can quickly replace the defective part. Most...

Buying a margarita maker or blender shouldn't be as great a challenge as it is - but that's the joys of competition, I guess. Walk into any store or visit any website offering kitchen gadgets and...

A different type of pool motor is used in each of the three different types of pool. A pool motor's purpose is to power a pump, which itself differs according to the type of pool. Every pump works...

Shop Vacs are vacuums most often used in construction areas or shop situations. They have no bags or small compartments; instead they use a large open compartment to hold dirt, dust and water. Due...

If you hear a clicking or grinding sound when your microwave runs, or if the turntable doesn't rotate at all, then the turntable motor needs to be replaced. The motor can be replaced relatively...

An electric knife uses electricity from a 110-volt wall outlet to run its motor. Like any other appliance that plugs in, it grabs the electricity from the wall using a thick cord with two prongs...

Shop-Vacs are useful vacuums able to tackle a variety of types of debris. As there are no messy bags to clean up and just a large plastic container tub, these are by far preferred by the...

Wind generators, wind turbines are becoming a popular energy source for homeowners with the ever increasing costs associated with the production of fossil fuel electricity. The many secrets of...

Rascal, a brand of mobility scooter owned by Electric Mobility Corp., is designed for people with special mobility needs. It's composed of a simple electric motor that is placed under the seat of...

Wet-dry vacuum cleaners may be the most utilitarian invention since the invention of electricity itself. These vacuums are long-lasting when properly maintained, but since these appliances really...

The Chamberlain Group manufactures several different models of garage door openers for home use. The garage door openers are operated by a simple remote control that has from one to three buttons....

Miele is a high-end vacuum cleaner that uses innovative technology and has gained a strong market share in the upscale appliances market. Despite relatively strong customer reviews and a high...

If you enjoy your home's ceiling fans, because they circulate air around the rooms and enable you to reduce the cost of heating and cooling your home, it can be a real nuisance when they stop...

LiftMaster is a brand of residential garage door openers manufactured by Chamberlain. The company offers a variety of remote controls, ranging from their premium remote to a keychain-sized remote....

Troubleshooting knowledge can come in handy when family and friends are breathing down your neck, anxious to enjoy some time in a Clearwater spa that chooses not to cooperate. Is it the electrical...

One of the most common problems with a Whirlpool washer is a bad coupling. If your washer is having trouble during agitation--especially if you hear a grinding/crunching noise--it is very likely...

Liftmaster garage door openers are operated by a wall mounted control panel or by remote control. The remote controls supplied with the garage door opener have codes that need to be programmed...

If the dryer is not tumbling or turning on it may be due to a faulty drive motor. Once you know how to remove a motor from a Whirlpool dryer you will be able to replace it. There are different...

Direct drive washing machines use a motor coupler rather than a belt to spin the drum and operate the water pump. Knowing how to replace a motor coupling on a Whirlpool washing machine can save...

Baking your own homemade bread is a process made simple by the use of a food processor. You can throw in the ingredients and it will take the work out of bread making. However, since bread dough...

Maintaining an air compressor will go a long way in alleviating problems with air pressure. But over time problems may arise that affect the ability of the compressor to hold adequate pressure. In...

Virtually every type of desk fan is made the same way. A small electric motor with a protruding axle has a fan blade attached which spins at a high rate of speed, causing a cooling breeze to blow...

The Kenmore dishwasher has three motors located on the sump plate. To learn how to remove the motor from a Kenmore dishwasher you must take out the sump. Once the sump is out of the way, you will...

Vacuum cleaners consist of dozens, sometimes hundreds of parts. While many of these components aren't vital to the mechanical operation of the vacuum cleaner itself (i.e. the wheels), knowing what...

The Maytag washer has two belts. One is the drive belt and the other is the water pump belt. The drive belt is the largest of the two and it is the one that gets the most use. Maytag has made it...

This is an ehow on how to do basic air-conditioning repair by lubricating the motor. Many older units require yearly lubrication to function at optimum efficiency or in some cases to work at all....

The Kirby vacuum company has been around since the 1920s, and was made famous by its door-to-door salesmen hawking their cleaning machines to housewives. Since then, Kirby vacuums have grown to be...

A dirty exhaust vent causes most dryer failures. If the vent is not cleaned and maintained properly, damage may occur to the critical parts of the dryer. Many reasons exist as to why a Maytag...

When you find water coming from under the washing machine, it probably means you have a leaky water pump. Most water pumps are in the bottom on the right hand side like on the Whirpool Calypso....

Maytag washing machines are reliable appliances. Sometimes, however, even the best of appliances break down. Troubleshooting a Maytag washing machine could save you money on repairs. Remember to...