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Air Conditioning for Homes and Offices

The advantage of an air-conditioner is immense in modern lives. There are countries that experience hot and humid climatic patterns in the summer months of the year. Then there are those exquisite planned commercial establishments, malls and cinema halls.

Tips in Choosing an Electrical Contractor

Choosing a reputable electrical contractor to do their thing in your home or for your business can prove to be challenging. You may have a bit of difficulty describing those electrical problems you're experiencing and/or might be confused by what the contractor is saying. However, there's

How to Install the Ice Maker in a Kenmore Elite

Kenmore Elite refrigerators are designed for home use. Most models include an automatic ice maker, as well as an ice and water dispenser. The automatic ice maker is manufactured by Whirlpool, and is designed to last for about five years, which is less than the life expectancy of the refrigerator. If

Smarten Up Your Kitchen

Online Shopping is a paradise for all the women (as well as others) who love cooking and keep adding new appliances for the kitchen. You would find all types of home appliances and kitchen appliances to add spark to your kitchen on the internet. If you are bored of the old appliances that are rustin

How to Estimate the Size of Bodies of Water

Natural bodies of water are generally irregular in shape and may contain many inlets and bays that complicate estimates of their overall area. Additionally, when islands are present within a body of water, this land area must obviously be subtracted from the overall area of the body of water. While

How to Replace the Thermocouple on a Maytag Electric Performa Dryer

Maytag Performa automatic electric dryers are equipped with a thermocouple inside the cabinet that produces heat when the dryer is running. This component is more commonly referred to as a heating element. When the heating element stops functioning correctly, the dryer may run but will not produce h

How to Install a Vacuum Bag

If your upright vacuum cleaner is not picking up dirt and debris like it did when it was new, it may be time to change your vacuum bag. Change vacuum bags depending on how often the vacuum is used and how much debris it picks up during each use. When the bag is about half full, you should change it.

Which Plastics Are Safe to Microwave?

Not all plastic is safe for the microwave.Wrapped salmon steaks on a plastic tray image by L. Shat from Fotolia.comNot all plastic is safe for the microwave. No plastic will damage your microwave oven, but certain plastics contain phthalates or bisphenol A (BPA), which can leach into food...

Troubleshooting the GE Profile Dryer's Touch Controls

Many GE Profile dryers have a control panel with electronic touch pads for dryer operation, cycle selection and a display panel for cycle status or error codes. If the touch controls are not operating as expected, troubleshooting the problem might help you get the dryer working again normally and ca

Home Heating Is a Privilege, Right?

The ability to heat ones home is not a right, just as health care is not a basic human right, or with the advance of water charges across the British Isles and the continent, access to clean drinking water is not a human right. However the boiler industry and boiler manufacturers have persued the id

Home Vacuum Systems Are Life Savers: Literally

People will bolt their windows shut for the whole winter and not even consider the necessity of fresh air for human health. Although fresh air helps, it is not enough by itself. One major overlooked source of bad air quality is your carpet. If you're wondering what has been causing your allergi

How to Repel a Fox

Foxes that have lost their homes to deforestation and urban spread can end up roaming residential areas looking for shelter and food. These foxes, no matter what their breed, are commonly known as "urban foxes." Houses with fruit and vegetables gardens, small live animals or a trash can full of food

Lighting for Your Home Theater

When you think of theater lighting, you think of something that is generally dim but can be adjusted when the film is over so you can safely see where you are going.This same effect can be achieved in your home theater on a much smaller scale.The lighting in your home theater is very important, espe

Do It Yourself in Floor Heating

As property owners started to repair and modify their homes from the self-styled DIY revolution ten years ago, home owners tend to be dealing with all kinds of upgrades, from basic wall painting and bathroom tiling, to entire rebuilds and extensions. For some reason radiant floor heating never reall

The Best Air Conditioners for Casement Windows

While it's possible to install a window unit into a casement window, a much less hassled installation can be made with a simple portable air conditioner unit. Some portable units even come with a casement window installation component. Before you purchase a portable unit for your casement window, yo

The Spin On Clothes Dryers And Dangers

Clothes Dryers are a fact of life for so many of us, it's easy to forget that they are powerful appliances that can pose a health risk if not installed and maintained properly.

The Door Sticks on My Freezer

A sticking freezer door is not usually caused by a faulty or damaged gasket. Often when the gasket is damaged, your door won't seal at all. Your freezer might stick shut temporarily due to dirt or spills, ice buildup or the normal functioning of the freezer’s vacuum system. If you have trouble