Everyone is not called to be a gourmet cook, and that is okay. That is why there are so many tools and gadgets in the kitchen. The right kitchen appliances can make your lowly cooking skills seem like you have had years of experience. However, some kitchen inventions should be left on the drawing board.
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Everyone knows that a dishwasher needs to generate hot water to get those dishes extra clean, but how hot is too hot? GE is recalling 1.3 million dishwashers this year due to heating element failure.

According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, there have been seven reports of fire, three of which caused extensive damage to the rest of the home.
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Whirpool’s New Ice Collection – Whirlpool.com

Chances are that you have at least one stainless steel appliance in your home, if you have upgraded in the past decade. How do I know this? Stainless steel is the most popular finish for appliances available. Or at least it was. Major appliance manufacturers are now steering away from stainless steal finishes for a new look.
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Patty Kim from Howdini, discusses when it’s better to fix or ditch your household appliances in a youtube video called How To Decide Whether to Repair Or Replace Appliances. She gives a rule of thumb to help make a good decision, talks about the importance of EnergyStar ceretified, and gives great tips on what to look for when shopping for household appliances.
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Interesting new kitchen appliances created by well known computer peripherals manufacturer.

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If your freezer has broken, there is no reason for you to panic. Just by taking a few simple steps, you can ensure that you salvage as much food as possible, and these steps will also keep you and your home safe.

When you notice that your freezer has broken, the first thing that you want to do is follow a few safety steps. Initially, you want to unplug the appliance. This will prevent the coil from burning out, and it will ensure that a fire does not start. Then, you should shut off the water that leads to the freezer.
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An automatic ice maker is a convenient accessory for any refrigerator. No more refilling ice cube trays, the delicate balancing act while walking to the freezer, or the wasted flying ice cubes when trying to crack them out of the trays. However, like all automatic appliances, ice makers must be maintained regularly or else their performance will start to suffer. The first symptom that something is wrong is a strange odor that emanates from the ice.

Smelly Ice has Lots of Causes
Various things can cause ice that smells less than fresh and not all of them are mechanical problems requiring repair. Ice is a porous and absorbent material so
odors from unwrapped food inside the freezer or refrigerator can get trapped in the ice and cause a foul smell. Ice that has been sitting for a long time is also more likely to trap odor, so be sure to use all of the ice in the bin on a regular basis. Additionally, ice makers use filters to do their jobs, so a filter that is old or is part of a freezer that has been unused for awhile will not filter as cleanly and can release unnatural odors that get trapped in the ice.
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When the worst case scenario happens and your fridge breaks down, you need to act fast to keep your food from spoiling. The first few hours is the most critical time, you only have about 4 hours to develop and execute a plan to save your food. Continue reading →

An appliance is one of the biggest investments you will ever make. Appliances are always hefty purchases, and are one of the most important parts of your home. You rely on appliances for everything from cooking to cleaning, and especially considering the amount of money you will be putting forth for it, it only makes sense that you would want to make sure you make the most sensible buy.

The Bosch appliances are some of the most popular, and for good reason. As one of the leading brands around, you can rely on the Bosch appliances for durability and affordability. They offer some of the most modern and efficient appliances on the market, and one of the main reasons the Bosch name became so big was because the brand had introduced products which the public had never seen before.
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Every home needs professional maintenance. No family is handy enough to do it all. Since moving into our first detached home last year, we have learned a lot. I got tremendous satisfaction out of building my own deck and planting a vegetable garden. Still, we both have busy jobs and need help for other things. All the maintenance will not wait until we have time. We would never have a free day to enjoy our home.
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