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5 Reasons Why a Microwave Wont Heat

Diode. The diode converts the A/C power output of the transformer to D/C, doubling the voltage to nearly 5,000 volts. This high voltage powers the magnetron to heat the food. If the diode burns out, ...[More]

Furnace Making Rattling Noise?

Rattling noises coming from the furnace may be caused by dusty burners or air filters, a lack of insulation, a damaged furnace belt, ducts warping or expanding, loose blower motor set-screws, or a fau...[More]

The fabric softener compartment on our GE washing machine is no longer draining

Question from user MOD3RN_GLITCH at Appliances at reddit.com. Answer: Could it somehow be related to the liquid being ever so slightly above the Max arrow? We don't try to do this, but it ha...[More]

Will freezer still work properly if I remove ice maker?

I picked up an older Maytag fridge for my garage and it has an ice maker which I won't be using. It popped right out of the freezer but I noticed a diagram on the ice maker showing that it has a therm...[More]

More hygiene with GE dishwasher with Microban

GE Appliances has recently presented the GE Profile UltraFresh System dishwasher with Microban® Antimicrobial Technology. This innovative system provides a smarter, cleaner dishwashing experience 24/...[More]

How does a furnace work?

It helps keep our homes comfortable, whether warm in the cooler months or cool during the summer, the furnace. But we never stop to think about how our furnaces work. Most likely, this is because when...[More]

Should the dryer plug look like this?

Question from user DrewsPops at Appliances at reddit.com. Answer: No, it shouldn't. I would put a new cord on it and make sure those screws are very tight. You can buy a new one at most loca...[More]

Krups presents the Evidence by Wilmotte coffee machine

Krups has teamed up with Jean-Michel Wilmotte to design and manufacture an exclusive bean-to-cup coffee machine. The new model, called Evidence by Wilmotte, is manufactured in France, at the Mayenne i...[More]

Why did my microwave stop working?

Picture this. You just put a bag of popcorn in your microwave for your Friday night movie, and all of a sudden, the bag stops popping, and your microwave shuts down.  There are a few reasons a...[More]

Four Reasons Your Dryer Is Not Heating Or Drying

There's nothing like the feeling of putting on warm clothes straight from the dryer. But it can't happen if your dryer isn't heating or drying. Let us help you figure out how to get tha...[More]