10 Energy Efficient Dryer Tips to Lower Your Electric Bill
The cheapest dryer load has less water in it and air moving freely through it. Most energy efficient dryer tips come back to that: get more water out in the washer, let the moisture sensor end the cycle, keep air moving through the lint screen and vent, and hang what you can. Natural Resources Canada […]
Dishwasher Maintenance Tips: A Simple Routine for Calgary Homes
The dishwasher maintenance tips that matter most are quick jobs: clean the filter, check that the spray arms are clear and turning, load so water can reach every dish, and keep rinse aid topped up. In Calgary, add one more: mineral residue from hard water. You need a scrub brush, a toothpick and a dishwasher […]
Microwave Not Working? Safe Checks Before You Call for Repair
A microwave not working can have a simple cause outside the oven: a tripped breaker, a door that hasn’t latched, Control Lock, or demo mode. Start with those. If they’re fine and it still won’t work, don’t open the case. Inside the case is a high-voltage capacitor that can stay charged after the oven is […]
How to Clean Range Hood Filters: Mesh, Baffle and Charcoal
To learn how to clean range hood filter grease off mesh or baffle filters, start with the method GE and Bosch give: take the filters out, soak them in hot water with dish soap, scrub them with a brush, rinse, and let them dry completely before you put them back. Charcoal filters can’t be cleaned […]
How to Deep Clean Dryer Lint Screen Mesh and the Lint Trap Housing
How to deep clean dryer lint screen mesh: roll the lint off dry, wet both sides with hot water, and scrub with a nylon brush and liquid detergent. Rinse, then dry the screen thoroughly before it goes back in. Maytag and Whirlpool both say to do this every six months, or more often if residue […]
7 Common Stove Problems and How to Fix Them
Common stove problems include a gas burner that clicks but won’t light, an electric coil that stays cold, an oven that won’t heat, an oven running hot or cold, a leaky door seal and a door stuck locked after self-clean. Most have a simple check you can do first. Here are 7 common issues, what […]
Oven Fire Safety Tips: What to Do and How to Prevent One
These oven fire safety tips come from the Calgary Fire Department, the NFPA and an oven maker’s manual. If an oven fire starts, turn the oven off and keep the door closed. The Calgary Fire Department says cooking is the number one cause of residential fires in Calgary. Key Takeaways Oven fire: turn off the […]
Appliance Safety Tips: Cords, Kitchen Fires, Dryers and CO
The best appliance safety tips come down to five habits: Key Takeaways An extension cord is never a stand-in for permanent wiring. Failure to clean is the leading cause of home dryer and washer fires, per NFPA. A microwave can hold a dangerous charge after it’s switched off. Leave the cabinet closed. Electrical appliance safety […]
Calgary Stampede 2027: Dates, Tickets and What to See
The Calgary Stampede is a 10-day festival held every July at Stampede Park, just southeast of downtown. The next one runs July 9 to 18, 2027, according to calgarystampede.com. It has a rodeo every afternoon, chuckwagon races every night, a downtown parade and free pancake breakfasts across the city. The organizers call it the Greatest […]