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What should I do if my refrigerator is not defrosting properly?

If your refrigerator is not defrosting properly, it can lead to a buildup of ice on the evaporator coils, which can impact its cooling efficiency. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot and ...[More]

Oven heated up when off, what to do?

Roommate was using the stove and the oven was OFF when she felt warmth, so she opened it and it was really warm (enough for the cookie sheet and glass baking dish to be pretty warm). I rushed home and...[More]

Range Troubleshooting: Why Your Range Is Not Working

You’re ready to get cooking, but your range isn’t. Let’s look at some possible reasons your range isn’t working. COOKTOP NOT WORKING OR PARTIALLY WORKING Electric, Coil ...[More]

What is the Difference Between a Heat Pump and a Furnace?

Finding the perfect HVAC system for your home is vital. Without doing so, you'll risk compromising your comfort and reducing energy efficiency. When selecting a heating system for your home, there...[More]

What is this?

Jenn-Air oven, I don't know what that part that looks like it almost burned is. Nor what made it melt the ground wire. Any help would go a long way.Question from user Major_Stomach_ at Appliances at r...[More]

Why Your Dishwasher Is Leaking

You walk into the kitchen and see your dishwasher is leaking. We want to help. Let's look at some of the reasons this happens. Water dripping from the door This could also be the result of ...[More]

Is Microwaving Food Bad For You?

Some people say that microwaving food is bad for you and may lead to a loss of nutritional value. There are, in fact, some harmful impacts to microwaving food if done incorrectly. For instance, hea...[More]

What is a MERV rating

When looking at furnace filters, you probably have come across the word MERV. MERV stands for Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value, and this rating determines the type of particles the air filter will t...[More]

Gas Stove Burner Won’t Light? Here’s What It Might Be

Hey everyone, welcome back to Appliance Helpers. Today we’re looking at one of the most common kitchen problems—a stove burner that won’t light. Whether you’ve got a gas stove ...[More]

Which Ignition type is safer for gas ranges? Electrical or Continuous Spark?

These specs are both natural gas ranges. Question from user peyton_montana at Appliances at reddit. Answer: Both electrical ignition and continuous spark ignition systems have their advantage...[More]