Home Appliances

Whenever you need to clean your washing machine's tubs thoroughly or you need access to the transmission, the tub will have to be removed. The tub, or drum, consists of an inner basket inside an...

Because lint is highly flammable and accumulates quickly, regularly remove it from your clothes dryer. Lint buildup can prevent clothes from drying properly, cause the dryer to operate more...

The Whirlpool dishwasher uses an exposed heating element in the bottom of the dishwasher to dry the dishes as well as heat the water. The element is held in place from the bottom of the...

The Maytag Amana dryer is a reliable appliance and a great addition to any home laundry room. However, over time, parts will wear out and need to be replaced. If you are an Amana dryer owner, it...

Changing the electrical cord on a dryer is one of the most common home repair projects that homeowners will face at some time. Whether the cord is worn out, or you have moved into a new home and...

Whirlpool manufactures a line of ovens for residential use that have glass windows in the doors. These glass windows allow the cook to observe the condition of the food in the oven without opening...

When opening the back panel of a clothes dryer, your first concern is safety. Your second concern is to know why you're opening up your dryer, as this will affect your method of opening. Your...

We can extend the life of our vacuum cleaner by cleaning it and doing some minor maintenance on a regular basis. Regular cleaning and maintenance will also allow the vacuum to operate at an...

If your ice maker needs repair or you need to unhook it for another reason, this can be accomplished simply by taking off the cover and removing a few key pieces blocking your access to the wiring...

Clothes dryers are fitted with multiple panels that cover different mechanical areas, wires, and moving parts. While it may seem difficult, removing the panels is something most people can do once...

Often the air around us is too thick due to the amount of water vapor in the air. Rooms in your house, such as the cellar, are notorious for having excess water in the air. Removing the water...

Removing the lighting fixture from a ceiling fan is an effective way to change the decor of a room and cut energy costs. Most modern fans with attached lighting fixtures are constructed to allow...

Every stove manufactured by Jamestown goes through comprehensive quality-assurance testing and comes with a limited five-year warranty. But proper care and maintenance is required to keep the...

Frigidaire makes a line of front-loading washing machines for residential use. Repairs to the washer may necessitate removal of the front panel to gain access to the drain pump and tub assemblies....

Over-the-range microwave ovens are actually two kitchen appliances built into one. Installed in place of a range hood vent, over-the-range microwaves perform all the functions of a vent hood as...

Frigidaire makes combo washer/dryer units for residential use. These one-piece laundry centers are appropriately sized for apartment dwellers who want the convenience of in-house laundry but don't...

The oven temperature sensor in a Frigidaire oven detects the temperature within the oven compartment. The sensor allows the oven controls to maintain the temperature set by the user. If the oven...

Oven racks offer complete cooking flexibility. Whether you want to cook multiple dishes at once or leave just one rack in place to cook a large turkey for Thanksgiving dinner, you occasionally...

Dryer maintenance is important to preserve the life and efficiency of your dryer. If you notice your dryer beginning to tear your clothes or they are coming out of the dryer worn and ragged, you...

Gas grills sit outside exposed to the elements all year long. They usually rust and lose their shine far quicker than they stop working. Do you have a gas grill that looks like a dud but works...

Anybody can remove a dishwasher. Whether replacing the old model for a sleek new one or to repair the existing model, homeowners will find this a painless procedure. With a few basic hand tools,...

Many of the operating control devices are inside the control panel of your dishwasher. When parts need to be tested, you need to know how to remove a dishwasher control panel. Be careful when...

The Whirlpool washer agitator will need to be removed if you need to access components attached to the wash tub. The agitator connects to the gear case using an agitator bolt in most models. Some...

A Whirlpool top-loading washing machine uses a center post agitator to agitate garments in the basket. Replacement of the agitator may be necessary if the fins become damaged, and the agitator...

Ovens come in many varieties including freestanding units and stacked models that are inserted into a wall. Kitchen oven units that get a lot of use or are getting old may have problems develop,...

If your Whirlpool washer doesn't fill or if it fills too slowly and an error code such as an A09 or an F01 appears, the culprit may be the water-mixing valve or water inlet valve. If the hot and...

Replacing parts on the outer tub requires the washer wash tub to be removed. The wash tub sits inside the outer tub. Once you know how to remove a Maytag washer wash tub, the outer tub can be...

Frigidaire markets a selection of ovens for residential use. Replacing the heating element in a Frigidaire oven is a very basic repair. The bake element sits on the floor of the oven compartment...

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...

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...

GE manufactures built-in and portable dishwashers. Heavily soiled dishes or cookware with dried and burned-on foods should be cleaned with the Heavy cycle. Your dishwasher flushes away all normal...

The typical homeowner should have little difficulty taking apart a Whirlpool dryer. Many repairs made to a dryer will require the cabinet to be disassembled to some degree. Whirlpool dryer have...

The homeowner needs to know how to remove the front access panel of a front load Kenmore washer when electrical components inside need to be tested. Unlike a standard washer cabinet, the Kenmore...

It helps to know how to remove the top of a Maytag dryer if you need to repair yours. With the Maytag dryer top removed you will be able to access most parts within the cabinet. Maytag makes many...

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The tub on a GE front loading washing machine is turned by a grooved belt that transfers the rotary motion of the washer's motor to the tub drive pulley. If error codes such as E45 or E49 appear...

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...

Homeowners may need to remove the front panel of a Whirlpool dryer in order to gain access to parts needing repair or adjustments. Two basic types of Whirlpool cabinets require slightly different...

Shark brand vacuums are built and sold by Euro-Pro, a leader in household cleaning technologies. Shark vacuums are bagless, eliminating the need to change a messy vacuum bag, however, Shark Vacs...

If your Whirlpool clothes dryer tumbles the clothes but does not get warm, a failed heating element may be the culprit. Replacing the heating element is a common repair on any clothes dryer with...

If your refrigerator is older, but still in good working order and you don't want to spend money on a new one, try painting it with appliance spray paint and it will look like new. Redecorate...

If your dryer is making a loud squealing sound and you suspect it is coming from the blower wheel, it is probably time to replace it. Rather than calling a repairman, follow these tips to remove a...

Maytag drum rollers, belt and idler pulley can only be repaired with the drum removed from the dryer. Once you can remove the drum from your dryer, you can readily access the other parts. The...

They Dyson vacuum cleaner is a bagless vacuum which uses a filter system to remove dirt and debris from your carpet. Remove and empty the dust bin of a Dyson vacuum after each use to keep the...

If the drum is not rotating on your Admiral dryer or the unit is making noises during the drying cycle, you may need to replace the drive belt. Performing the repair work yourself is not difficult...

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...

A clothes dryer repair is probably one of the easier appliance repairs that a homeowner can perform himself. If the dryer runs but doesn't tumble the clothes or if the dryer makes a distinctive...

A Whirlpool washing machine that does not agitate correctly may have a worn or failed clutch. Once you know how to change a clutch, you can save money on a costly repair bill. Be sure that you...

The sound of tumbling tennis shoes in a dryer when none are in it is a sign the drum rollers need to be replaced on the dryer. Two wheels are located at the rear of the dryer that suspend the...