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Discover essential appliance maintenance tips and solutions to common appliance issues. Get the expert advice you need to keep your home running smoothly, from troubleshooting guides to preventive care strategies and more.

Recent Appliances articles

How to Clean Your Oven Naturally

How to Clean Your Oven Naturally

New Home Checklist: Must-Have Appliances

New Home Checklist: Must-Have Appliances

What is the Best Dishwasher for Your Home?

What is the Best Dishwasher for Your Home?

Push or Ride: How to Choose a Lawn Mower

Push or Ride: How to Choose a Lawn Mower

How to Keep Your Washer and Dryer in Great Working Condition

How to Keep Your Washer and Dryer in Great Working Condition

Make the Most of Your Toaster Oven

Make the Most of Your Toaster Oven

Prepare Your Fridge for Thanksgiving in 5 Steps

Prepare Your Fridge for Thanksgiving in 5 Steps

DIY Tips to Keep Your Dishwasher Air Gap Running Smoothly

DIY Tips to Keep Your Dishwasher Air Gap Running Smoothly

High-Efficiency Appliances Equal Lower Bills

High-Efficiency Appliances Equal Lower Bills

6 Tips to Extend an Oven’s Lifespan

6 Tips to Extend an Oven’s Lifespan

Top Load vs. Front Load Washers: Which is Better?

Top Load vs. Front Load Washers: Which is Better?

Is It More Eco-Friendly to Repair, Replace, or Recycle Appliances?

Is It More Eco-Friendly to Repair, Replace, or Recycle Appliances?

Home Appliance Repairs: Tips That Will Save You Time and Money

Home Appliance Repairs: Tips That Will Save You Time and Money

Get the Most Out of Your Household Appliances

Get the Most Out of Your Household Appliances

Extend the Lifespan of your Home Appliances with these Simple Cleaning Tips

Extend the Lifespan of your Home Appliances with these Simple Cleaning Tips

How to Fix Common Home Appliances: DIY

How to Fix Common Home Appliances: DIY

A Guide to Specialty Small Appliances for Your Kitchen Renovation

A Guide to Specialty Small Appliances for Your Kitchen Renovation

Ask the Experts: Essential Upgrades for an Energy-Efficient Home

Ask the Experts: Essential Upgrades for an Energy-Efficient Home

Choosing the Right Oven for Your Home

Choosing the Right Oven for Your Home

Silence, Please! Your Guide to Fixing a Noisy Refrigerator

Silence, Please! Your Guide to Fixing a Noisy Refrigerator

Why Isn't My Dryer Drying My Clothes? How to Fix It

Why Isn't My Dryer Drying My Clothes? How to Fix It

How to Troubleshoot and Repair Gas Stove Burners

How to Troubleshoot and Repair Gas Stove Burners

Why is My Oven Smoking?

Why is My Oven Smoking?

How Much Laundry Detergent Should I Use?

How Much Laundry Detergent Should I Use?

Are You Using Your Laundry Detergent Correctly?

Are You Using Your Laundry Detergent Correctly?

Getting Down and Dirty: How To Clean An Oven

Getting Down and Dirty: How To Clean An Oven

6 Tips to Stop Washing Machine Vibration

6 Tips to Stop Washing Machine Vibration

How to Hook Up a Gas Dryer

How to Hook Up a Gas Dryer

The Ins and Outs of Washer Hookup.

The Ins and Outs of Washer Hookup.

Why is My Microwave Not Working?

Why is My Microwave Not Working?

Uh Oh, There’s Ink in the Dryer

Uh Oh, There’s Ink in the Dryer

What to do when your dishwasher smells bad.

What to do when your dishwasher smells bad.

Why Your Refrigerator Door Won’t Stay Shut and 6 Other Common Problems

Why Your Refrigerator Door Won’t Stay Shut and 6 Other Common Problems

8 Common Reasons your Washing Machine isn’t Working

8 Common Reasons your Washing Machine isn’t Working

How to Clean Your Dryer Vents: 5 Steps to Follow

How to Clean Your Dryer Vents: 5 Steps to Follow

How to Fix Common Washer and Dryer Problems

How to Fix Common Washer and Dryer Problems