Why You Should Clean your Lint Trap Not all dryers are made alike. Sometimes your lint trap is hidden from sight, and you may need a reminder to clean it after each drying cycle. As you probably know, it’s really easy to remove the lint, but if you don’t remember to do this, it can affect your dryer and actually impact your energy bill. Why is it important to clean out the … [Read more...] about Why you Should Clean your Lint Trap
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How To Check Your Washing Machine Hose
How To Check Your Washing Machine Hose Each washing machine comes with three hoses to add total functionality to the appliance: hot water, cold water and a drain. This means there are three opportunities for your otherwise reliable appliance to suddenly break apart and leak water. If you find water in the laundry room, it’s worth checking to see if any of your washing machine … [Read more...] about How To Check Your Washing Machine Hose
How To Turn Off The Water Heater
How To Turn Off The Water Heater Problems with water heaters can become abundant if they aren’t maintained properly. For example, if the pilot light goes out, gas can start to build up and lead to an unpleasant surprise. Water leaks are another serious problem as damage can occur when running the heater without water. Before deciding to perform any maintenance for a leak, … [Read more...] about How To Turn Off The Water Heater
What are GCFI and GFI Outlets?
What Are GCFI and GFI Outlets? Have you ever wondered what those electrical outlets with the two little buttons between the sockets are? Ground fault circuit interrupters, commonly called GFCIs or GFIs, are special outlets that minimize the danger of electrocution in the home, usually where outlets are located by sources of water, often near sinks and in the garage. Sometimes … [Read more...] about What are GCFI and GFI Outlets?
When To Replace Your Refrigerator Water Filter
When To Replace Your Refrigerator Water Filter Your refrigerator water filter is essential for removing foul impurities and weird odors from the most important thing you put in your body. If the members of your household commonly get their drinking water and ice from the refrigerator, it’s important to replace the water filter inside on a periodic basis. To maintain a … [Read more...] about When To Replace Your Refrigerator Water Filter
