Home Appliances

Glassware is prone to all types of etching and clouding. Etching is usually caused by soft water and factors in use of the dishwasher. Technically, it occurs when metals leach out of the glass....

Iron filters help purify household water. They remove certain types of suspended contaminants--such as red water iron, clear water iron, sulfur and dirt--which cause rusty water stains to form on...

When you are purchasing a commercial water heater, several factors must be kept in mind. The size of the building and number of people using the heater, the water heater's location and the type of...

In-line filters for refrigerators help make water taste better in through-the-door water dispensers and icemakers. Over time, the filter can become clogged with impurities and lose its...

One-quarter of the average home's energy costs go toward heating water. With that in mind, you should examine the energy efficiency of the hot water heaters you are considering for your home....

Most dehumidifiers come with two options for draining the water. They can either use the internal storage tank that will turn the dehumidifier off when the tank is full by use of a float switch,...

Purchasing a new water heater is an important decision that can affect your electric bill and how much hot water is available to you during bath time. If you select the wrong type of water heater,...

A Waterpik can be a powerful hygiene tool, but it is important for Waterpik owners to know what steps to take when the unit fails to function as expected. A well-maintained Waterpik can last for...

The hot water heater is an appliance that delivers hot water throughout your housing unit. If you wake up one morning to take a shower and realize there is no hot water, chances are your pilot...

Kitchen garbage disposal units serve as one of the most-used appliances in the modern kitchen. Proper maintenance and regular cleaning of the unit extends its life and assures trouble-free daily...

The average water heater's holding tank stores 30-plus gallons of water. Once water enters this tank, the heater repeatedly uses gas to bring the water to the temperature that you set. This design...

Sodium content in drinking water can be significantly reduced by using a water filter. Most water filters utilize a rechargeable ion exchange resin or a reverse osmosis membrane to filter out...

If your Maytag Performa washer is experiencing problems and you have already verified that it is plugged in and there is power going to the outlet, there are other things to troubleshoot before...

Your stream iron hasn't been heating properly. You have the iron filled with water and it is plugged in, but the heat is not radiating like it used to. Each time you use tap water in your steam...

One common household appliance we generally take for granted is the hot water heater. Properly cared for, a quality-built unit may last for 20 years or more. But if yours has reached the end of...

A COUNTERTOP WATER DISTILLER takes plain tap water, removes every trace of smell and odor, and creates a 1-gallon pitcher of 99.98% PURE DRINKING WATER in just under 4 hours. It's simple and...

Even proponents of magnetic water treatment systems do not claim these systems soften (remove dissolved minerals from) water. The theory is that by passing incoming water through magnetic fields,...

If you have a Kitchen Aid refrigerator and are experiencing problems, there are a few things to check before calling for service. It is also possible the problem has nothing to do with the...

Several models of Kitchenaid refrigerators are equipped with water and ice dispensers hooked up to a water line to provide filtered water and ice on demand. Contaminants in the water are removed...

Sanitation is a way of preventing the spread of disease by controlling physical factors of the environment. A dryer should be sanitized if it has been submersed in water, such as floodwater, or if...

People have been using a kettle over a wood fire for hundreds of years, and on top of stoves for almost as long. But in the last century, electric kettles have made heating water fast, easy, and...

One alternative to salt-ion replacement water softening systems is the magnetic system. Proponents don't claim that these magnetic systems actually remove hardness (dissolved minerals) from water,...

Cooking can make a real mess of stovetop burners. Frying foods on the stove often leaves the burners covered in grease splatter. The food may taste delicious, but you're left with quite a greasy...

The Kenmore Elite front loader is a series of washing machines manufactured for residential use. Although Kenmore washing machines clean clothes quite well under most conditions, they may run into...

The RainSoft EC4 is a computer-controlled water conditioning system that provides filtered, soft water to a home. The system removes minerals and iron from the water, and then a brine treatment is...

Water-dispensing Kenmore refrigerators possess a water filter located directly behind the lower front panel or grill of the appliance. All water that is dispensed from the appliance is filtered in...

The water dispensers on Kenmore refrigerators are hooked up to a filter that removes contaminants from the water. Over time the filters lose their effectiveness and need to be replaced to ensure...

Most vacation homes and cabins are considered seasonal homes. In other words, they are not designed to be used during the winter because their plumbing systems and structures are not adequately...

Gas water heaters are the most widely used system because of access to public utility lines. Unlike gas units, oil-fired water heaters have a separate fuel tank from the water tank. Oil is a...

If your morning shower is colder than usual, you may have a problem with your hot water tank. This is fairly easy to fix if you know how to troubleshoot it. Even if the problem is beyond a lack of...

Hot water heater longevity depends on several factors. Do you have a gas or electric hot water heater? How much hot water do you use and how hard is your water? Water hardness is a major...

Living in the country has its advantages but if you live in an area that does not offer city water, you will have to depend on a well or a cistern. Cisterns are large tanks that are buried in the...

Anyone who has ever slaved away at a sink washing dishes knows the time-saving value of a Whirlpool Gold dishwasher. Unfortunately, a broken or malfunctioning Whirlpool Gold dishwasher saves you...

Ice makers, including those in Maytag refrigerators, are not immune from problems. But before you call Maytag or a repair service, try some basic troubleshooting to see if you can diagnose and fix...

Many toilets come with estimates on how much water is used per flush. Generally the toilet's gallons per flush are printed on the porcelain directly behind the seat. However, sometimes this...

Get in greater harmony with Mother Earth by selecting a 'green' appliance. You'll save energy, water, and life-cycle costs as well! Let this architect tell you how.

Dual-flush toilets enable the user to choose between two types of flushing, a full flush for solid waste or a half flush for liquid waste. Dual-flush toilets help to save up to 1,200 gallons of...

A cold shower is an unpleasant way to start the day. Selecting a new hot water heater often eliminates the cold shower dilemma, keeping hot water flowing when needed. A number of factors play into...

Several of Hunter's humidifiers come equipped with a NiteGlo light designed for use as a nightlight. These humidifiers are simple to operate, but require maintenance to remain in proper working...

As humans we have been living with bacteria and parasites since the beginning of time. Parasites are organisms that live off of other organisms. Bacteria are tiny living organisms...

Hot water heaters are designed to last, on average, ten years. "A residential water heater will usually carry a five- or 10-year warranty, but many will provide satisfactory service long after...

Current U.S. federal mandates requires newer toilet designs to flush at 1.6 gallons per flush (gpf), saving an average 10,500 gallon of water per toilet annually. Dual flush toilets, however, use...

When it comes to residential point of entry water treatment, homeowners seem to be on one side of the fence or the other. They either swear by water softeners or they believe they are not...

Your home is your sanctuary, and of course you want to keep it neat and clean. Your cooktop is the one place where you may constantly splatter food or have a spill over, so preventing stains is...

Heating water accounts for 18 percent a home's energy bill, on average, according to the Western Area Power Administration. Both electric and gas hot water heaters have thermostat valves you can...

Hydronics is a term used to describe the process of utilizing water to transfer heat or cold via water in air flow systems. Hot water radiators are one example of a hydronic heating system. A...

Hot tubs, and spas are dependent on a simple filtration system to keep the water clean. The filtration system, in turn, depends on water circulation to filter out debris, and organisms that cause...

With the right care and maintenance a GE refrigerator can last for years or even decades. But when something goes wrong it is important to get it fixed as soon as possible. When your refrigerator...

Water pumps are appliances that move water from the source or storage area to the point where it will be used by consumers. A water pump represents a sizable investment and may require maintenance...

If you do not have hot water and have a gas water heater, chances are your pilot light has gone out. Several reasons can be present as to why the flame went out, such as wind, drafts or even a...