Minnesota is home to more than 130 craft breweries to service a state that fell in love hard with craft brews. As the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area is the beating heart of the state, it should be no surprise that a number of small breweries have set up shop. If you are looking to cuddle up with an eclectic small …
How to Replace the Thermal Fuse Your Dishwasher
If you have a dishwasher that just plain old won’t start, one of the causes can be a blown thermal fuse. The thermal fuse is put in place to keep the dishwasher from getting too hot. If the dishwasher starts to overheat, the thermal fuse will trip and shut the dishwasher off. However, if the thermal fuse has gone defective, …
What to Do When a Gas Stove Won’t Stop Clicking
Click, click, click – you hear it every time you light up your gas stove. What you are hearing when you hear this noise is your burners trying to ignite. The stove is continuously creating a spark that will ignite the gas. However, once you turn the control knob off the “Light” function, ideally you want to stop hearing that …
Haier Top Mounted Refrigerator Recall Information
Do you own a Haier Top-Mounted Refrigerator? If the answer is yes, keep reading for important information related to a recent recall issued by its manufacturer and what options are available. Recall Information Haier America and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall of some of their top mounted refrigerators on October 25, 2018, because a short circuit …
What Does SUDS LOCK Mean on a Whirlpool Duet?
We live in a world where many believe that more is better. However, while you may think more detergent means a cleaner, better-smelling clothes, you are putting a lot of pressure on your washer. For the Whirlpool Duet, if you actually use too much detergent in your wash, you may find yourself looking at a SUDS LOCK error code. If …
What to do When a Kenmore Freezer Isn’t Making Ice
If your Kenmore freezer isn’t making ice, it is not the end of the world, but you kind of want the icemaker you paid for to actually make ice. However, there are actually a few problems that can cause ice not to dispense, so it is important to know what to check. Your first step should be to run a …
Free Tours of Union Depot in St. Paul
If you love trains and local history, you’ll want to take a closer look at Union Depot. You can enjoy a free tour every other Tuesday at 11 am. Learn more about this important transportation hub and gathering place. Background on Union Depot: Union Depot was a major railroad station of the twentieth century. At its peak, there were as …
How to Replace Your Whirlpool Refrigerator’s Crisper Cover Frame
Your Whirlpool refrigerators drawers and shelves can break over time. The most vulnerable part is the crisper cover frame, which supports the weight. If you notice a crack in the frame supporting the bottom glass shelf and the drawers beneath it, order a replacement frame. That crack can grow until it can no longer support the glass or it wedges …
How to Replace Your Samsung Refrigerator’s Water Filter
Every filter goes bad eventually. Once the indicator light on your Samsung refrigerator turns on or your water starts to taste bad, it’s time to change to replace the filter. Different refrigerator models use different filters, but part #DA29-00003G applies to most Samsung refrigerators. Order the replacement part and follow these steps to install it: 1. Unplug your refrigerator and …
How to Replace Your Bosch Dishwasher’s Drain Hose Connector to Stop Leaks Under the Sink
The drain hose connector connects the drain hose to the air gap or garbage disposal under the sink. If it cracks, wastewater will start to leak under your sink. Repair the problem as soon as possible by ordering a replacement drain hose connector, which is part #00088403 for Bosch dishwashers, and follow these quick steps. 1. Unplug your dishwasher. Before …