How to Remove Lint From an Electric Clothes Dryer

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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 noisily than usual and result in a burning smell emanating from the dryer when it operates. Allowing lint to b

How to Stop a Bosch Dishwasher From Beeping When Done

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Certain Bosch dishwasher models have a signal that beeps at the end of the washing cycle. The beeping noise informs you that the dishwasher is powering off and you can safely open the dishwasher’s door. If you prefer to disable the signal, you may do so at anytime.

Is a Stainless Dishwasher Tub Material Better Than Plastic?

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The internal tub of a dishwasher is made of one of two basic materials – stainless steel or plastic. Tubs were once made of sheet metal covered with enamel paint. Problems with rust and corrosion caused by paint chipping and cracking led to the replacement of sheet metal with plastic. Plastic

Does a Home Carpet Steam Cleaner Disinfect the Carpets?

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Dirt is routinely carried onto carpets on shoes and other items, and any bacteria within the house can collect in the densely-packed fibers of the carpets, backing and padding. Ordinary carpet shampoo and water will remove much of the dirt ground deep into the carpeting, but bacteria, dust mites and

Indoor Air Quality Analysis

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How do you know what your indoor air quality is? Whether you are concerned about your home or workplace, it may be time to set up an appointment with the professionals for an analysis.

How to Heat Solder

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Soldering is used on electronic equipment to complete a circuit between two boards or a wire and a circuit board. If you would like to replace the solder on one of your circuit boards, you can heat it and remove it from the connection. Solder holding two items together, such as a wire and a circuit

How To Assemble a Dryer Vent Pipe

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According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in 1998, clothes dryers were associated with 15,600 fires, which resulted in 20 deaths and 370 injuries. Fires can occur when lint builds up in the exhaust duct. Lint can block the flow of air, cause excessive heat buildup and result in a fir

Pendant Lighting Components

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Pendant lights have few individual components.light image by fafoutis from Fotolia.comPendant lights are popular additions to kitchens, since they provide easily controlled ambient light without taking up valuable counter or ceiling space. Pendant lighting can also serve as a dramatic...

How to Light a Pilot Light Oven

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Most of the time you won't need to relight the pilot on a modern gas oven, but you should learn how to do it just in case the need ever arises. Lighting the pilot light is very simple once you locate it. The pilot light can easily be relighted with a standard long trigger-style lighter that you'd us

Common Problems That Water Filters Can Fix

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If you have noticed any problems with your home or business water supply, a water filter will be able to fix them in most cases, providing you with an endless supply of clean drinking and cleaning source. But what are some of the common problems that people require water filters for?

Advantages of Food Steamers

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Healthy eating is the basic for leading a healthy life. Healthy eating not only means eating nutritious food that is good for health, it is much more than that. The food we eat should be cooked in a healthy way. Steaming food in food steamer is the most nutritious method of cooking. When food is coo

Cost of Home Gas Furnaces

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Furnaces heat industrial and residential spaces, so it is important that they function properly in order to create comfortable environments. Furnaces run on gas, oil, propane or electricity and deliver heat through duct systems. The cost of a home gas furnace is determined upon the type of gas furna

Malfunctioning Hot Water Heaters: What Are the Symptoms of a Thermostat That Is on the Fritz?

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For both traditional and tankless water heaters, the thermostat is one of the most frequent culprits when it comes to malfunctions. Learn how to recognize the symptoms of a faulty thermostat so that you can get your hot water situation back under control as soon as possible.

Sick of the Dirty Dish Water? Get Your Dishwasher Serviced and Repaired

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Dishwashers have quickly become a kitchen staple when it comes to items we use regularly in the home, there are even homes that use their dishwasher more than their oven which has seen the helpful appliance become a familiar sight in most kitchens throughout the UK. Having a dishwasher means you can

Reverse Osmosis Water Filter Systems - What Are the Drawbacks?

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The current state of our drinking water is full of dangerous pollutants. To be made fit for human consumption our water is disinfected with another poisonous chemical called chlorine. It is little wonder that reverse osmosis water filter systems and reverse osmosis treatment are a very large topic o

How to Install an Under-Counter Microwave

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Many homeowners are opting to install their microwave ovens under the counter along the side wall or in a kitchen island a couple of feet off the floor. Drawer-type microwaves are especially suited for this. The microwave oven is out of sight, and older children and people in wheelchairs can access

Whirlpool Washer Error Codes - Know What The Codes Mean

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There are some models of Whirlpool washers which have common problems. It would help if the homeowner knew some tips on Whirlpool washer troubleshooting so they don't necessarily panic and go out to buy a new unit. Simply reading on what are the common Whirlpool washer problems are should prepa

Bissell Carpet Power Steamer Instructions

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The Bissell Power Steamer carpet cleaner is fairly simple to operate, and allows you to choose the amount of carpet cleaner to mix with the water as you clean. By following a few safety precautions and learning the basic operation of your steamer, you'll eliminate any unforeseen accidents and reduce

Installing Your Over Oven Microwave

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For the inexperienced home owner, installing a microwave oven over your stove can be a scary endeavor. It is, however, simpler than you may think. There are two ways you can do this. One way is with the exhaust ducted to the outside and the other is to recycle the exhaust back into the house. For th

Problems with a Rainbird Controller

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Rain Bird produces many models of irrigation controllers or timers. Most feature a dial, buttons and a digital read-out. Some are made for indoor installation and some for outdoor. During seasons of use, you might experience power issues with your Rain Bird, which could be the result of damaged wiri