Bosch Combination Microwave: Speed Oven Specs, Sizes and FAQs
A Bosch combination microwave is a built-in unit that works as both a microwave and a convection oven. Bosch calls it a speed oven. The speed oven Bosch Canada lists is the 500 Series Speed Oven 24″, HMC54151UC. Bosch’s spec sheet describes it as a “2-in-1 microwave and convection oven” that “pairs the cooking qualities […]
Range Hood Fan Repair: How It Works and the Common Faults
A range hood fan repair usually follows the same path: cut the power, find out which part has failed, replace it with the right part for that model, then test the fan on every speed. Most kitchen hood faults come down to a few things: no power, a bad switch or control board, a worn […]
Is It Worth Repairing a Microwave? When to Fix or Replace It
Is it worth repairing a microwave? For a built-in or over-the-range model that’s under about 9 years old and has one small fault, such as a door switch, fuse or turntable motor, repair usually makes sense. For an older countertop microwave with a dead magnetron, a bent door or rust inside the cavity, replacing it […]
How to Clean Washing Machine Filter: Front and Top Loaders
Here’s how to clean washing machine filter parts on most front-load washers: unplug the machine, drain the leftover water through the small emergency hose, unscrew the pump filter, pick out the lint and debris, rinse it and screw it back in. It takes about 15 minutes, most of it waiting for water to drain. Top-load […]
How to Tell if Refrigerator Door Seal Is Bad: Signs and Tests
How to tell if refrigerator door seal is bad: close the door on a sheet of paper and pull it out. If it slides out with no drag, the seal isn’t gripping at that spot. Other signs are water beads or frost near the door edge, a fridge that runs warm or never seems to […]
How to Prevent Garbage Disposal Problems: What to Avoid and Daily Habits
How to prevent garbage disposal problems comes down to three habits: keep grease and non-food items out of the kitchen sink, run cold water every time you grind, and feed food in slowly. The rules below on how to prevent garbage disposal problems come from InSinkErator’s owner’s manual and support pages, and the City of […]
How to Clean Dryer Lint Trap, Screen and Vent
Here’s how to clean dryer lint trap screens the way manufacturers describe it: after every load, pull the screen out, roll the lint off with your fingers and push the screen firmly back in. The screen is only one stop on the lint’s path, though. Some lint gets past it into the slot the screen […]
Washing Machine Not Draining Completely? 6 Causes and Fixes
A washing machine not draining completely usually leaves the same clues: an inch of grey water in the drum, clothes that come out dripping, or a drain that takes far longer than it used to. Partial blockages and drain hose setup problems are the usual causes, and you can check both yourself. Start with the […]
How to Defrost a Refrigerator and Freezer: Steps and Tips
How to defrost a refrigerator, in short: empty it, switch it off or unplug it, leave the door open and let the ice melt, catching the water with towels and a pan. Then dry the inside, switch it back on and wait for it to get cold before the food goes back in. Key Takeaways […]
Where Is the Washing Machine Filter? Front-Load and Top-Load Washers
Where is the washing machine filter? On a front-load washer, it’s usually behind a small door or kick panel at the bottom front corner. That’s the drain pump filter, and it catches coins, buttons and lint before they reach the pump. Top-load washing machines vary. Some have a lint filter inside the drum or agitator, […]