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Washer
Washer Articles
Washer Reviews Want to see which washing machines received the best reviews? Need to know which washing machine will last the longest? This article will review some of the most popular washer models available today!
Washing Machine Tips Follow the wash code symbols on each garment label and the manufacturer's washing instruction. Sort the laundry as follows: whites, coloreds, synthetics, delicates, woolens.
The History of Washing Clothes Washing machine technology was initially developed as a way to reduce the physical drudgery of this laborious scrubbing and rubbing process, by providing an open basin or sealed container with paddles or fingers to automatically agitate the clothing. The earliest machines were often hand-operated...
Washer Knowledge Base
what dose CL mean on a LG washer It will not do anything how do i get it off
I have a new washer and dryer that can't reach the actual outlet because the cords are too short. Can I use the extension cord that I have or shou...
Such as amounts you might acquire from sitting down on an arsenic contaminated deck or porch. Will simply running the clothing through a washer and dr...
I am installing a 4 year old stackable Kenmore washer and dryer in an old farmhouse for my daughter. The laundry room has old hardwood floors. The reg...
The other morning I noticed a large puddle of water coming out from under my washer. This puddle appeared after I heard a gurgling sound. Last night...
My washer lid has a magnet to let the washer know when the lid is open or closed so I cant trigger anything. The washer works just fine to wash the la...
Washer Parts
Washer Parts Articles
Maintaining Your Washer Do you already own a washer or recently purchased a new washing machine? Buying a new washer can be a very large investment so you are going to want to take really good care of it. These are some tips for keeping your washing machine in good condition:
Washer Parts Knowledge Base
looking for Whirlpool Replacement Washer Parts in Leslie,AR
My dad just put a car part on the top and one on the bottom. will it mess up the dish washer or will it not. I'm just curious. I will tell y'...
the washer/spinner is a Hitachi really need help
ours is part number 800083, s# 96751, and we need this plastic part that looks like bellows with a thin hose down and a slightly larger hose and flat ...
The fuse link is a safety link in case of a fire.
Dryer
Dryer Articles
Dryer Fuel Types There are two general classes of rotating dryers: electric and gas. Both of these refer to the method used to raise the temperature of the air flowing through the tumbler, since the tumbling action is usually electrically powered.
Ventless Dryers These machines simply spin their drums faster than a typical washer could in order to extract additional water from the load. They may remove more water in two minutes than a heated tumbler dryer can in twenty, thus saving significant amounts of time and energy. Although spinning alone will not completely dry clothing, this additional step saves a worthwhile amount of time and energy for large laundry operations such as those of hospitals.
Dryer Knowledge Base
Our dryer hose that blasts the hot air away from the dryer keeps falling out of the back of our dryer. The other end of course is connected to the wa...
Just had new Kenmore dryer installed, converted to propane. The dryer has a strong, particular odor (just a new dryer smell perhaps? ) The first 1/2...
My dryer has not been drying properly, as it takes hours and hours to even partially dry a load of laundry. The clothes get hot, but they remain very ...
I am looking for dryer but i have come across these three option but i am not sure what they are? Does anyone know the difference between them. I ...
We've had a lot of rain recently and the extra water has flooded the exhuast pipe from my dryer. Now my dryer won't run, becuase it doesn'...
Dryer Parts
Dryer Parts Knowledge Base
I only wanted a belt. The new belt is 4 teeth wide. The old belt is 6 teeth wide. The parts man tells me that I will need to replace my old pulleys...
how does a rotating tumbler, heater, and exhaust vent on a dryer look?
I already reset the circuit breaker.
My dryer is like the timer never goes off, the dryer comes on when u shut the door and we have 2 leave door open to keep from running continueously. D...
I live Near Rancho Cucamonga CA. The Flame comes on in my dryer but it takes a really long time for cloths to dry the heating element is going out!
It's hasn't been starting, sounds 'clogged'. I just cleaned out all the lint and dust, but should I lubricate?
Dishwasher
Dishwasher Articles
Items that Should Not Be Put in a Dishwasher Some items can be damaged if washed in a dishwasher because of the effects of the chemicals and hot water. Lead crystal will be irreversibly damaged if put in a dishwasher, while aluminum items will discolor. Saucepan manufacturers often recommend hand washing due to the harsh effects of the chemicals on the pan coatings. Valuable items - such as antiques - should be washed by hand as they may be dulled or...
Level of Sanitation of a Dishwasher Most consumer dishwashers use a 75°C thermostat in the sanitizing process. During the final rinse cycle, the heating element and wash pump are turned on, and the cycle timer (electronic or electromechanical) is stopped until the thermostat is tripped. At this point, the cycle timer resumes and will generally trigger a drain cycle within a few timer increments.
Dishwasher Knowledge Base
to the right of my sink there is enough room for a small dishwasher to be installed. what is ther right now are 4 drawers made of press board that ar...
It is a G.E. dishwasher. I never disconnected anything electrical besides unplugging the dishwasher. That seems like a strange coincidence if this w...
I want to break my dishwasher without making it look abused. We live in an apartment complex and they will not give us a new dishwasher. It's like...
I've seen a dishwasher used to clean (baseball) caps. I'm wondering what other creative uses there are for the typical household dishwasher.
Is powdered or liquid dishwasher detergent better for the good functioning and maintenance of a dishwasher? Specific brands of dishwashers or not? I...
Pressure Washer
Pressure Washer Articles
Overview of Pressure Washers A pressure washer is a mechanical device that uses high-pressure water to remove mold, grime, dust mud and dirt from surfaces and objects such as buildings, vehicles and concrete road surfaces. Equipment can be rented or bought that produces pressures of 4000 PSI (around 276 bar) or more.
Pressure Washer Knowledge Base
I need a pressure washer for a mobile car wash what type of pressure washer should I be looking for (PSI,HP, and GPM)
I've looked at a few websites and see that I can get gas powered washers for upwards of $400 and also get small electric ones for as low as $80. I...
I want to prepare my pool with a pressure washer then acid wash pool and paint the pool.
I manage a fleet of semi-trucks, and I need a fast and efficient way to wash them. It normally takes 2 hours to wash one truck with a hose, spray nozz...
I am vaguely certain how to do this--I have a 1650 PSI pressure washer. I want to convert it into a jetter to clean out sludgey small drains. Thanks f...
when I bought my water washer pressure (water have high pressure)machine (honda 13 hp)works properly I just have used it rarerly and time to this date...
