Your tumble dryer, in order to dry your clothing, needs to actually be turning and tumbling whatever is inside. What the rotating and tumble motion does is allow the hot air to fully circulate throughout your clothing. However, it is not just that. During this tumbling motion, it also allows that moisture to be released from the clothing so it …
All it takes is one dropped jar or even a heavy pot put down too roughly. Suddenly you are looking at a jarring crack in the glass cooktop that has served you well all these years. It is generally not advisable to keep using a cracked glass cooktop. With the integrity of the glass compromised, you put yourself at risk …
Did you purchase a Whirlpool Brand Glass Cooktop with touch controls between 2017-2019? If so, your cooktop could be on the recall list. The Whirlpool glass cooktop brands impacted by the recall are as follows: KitchenAid, Jenn Air and Whirlpool. The recall alert was announced on August 28, 2019, for Whirlpool brands manufactured between December 2016 and July 2019. Whirlpool …
Do the clothes coming out of your top load washing machine smell worse than they did going in? If the answer is yes, your washer is in need of a good cleaning. Over time, a build-up of leftover detergent, hard water deposits, and even mold and mildew can leave the inside of your washing machine in an unpleasant state. Unfortunately, …
Your refrigerator is the hardest working appliance in your home, which is why proper care is crucial to keeping your fridge from bowing out earlier than its predicted 13 to 20 year life expectancy. Unfortunately, premature breakdowns are often caused by repeated owner neglect or misuse. If you’re concerned your actions or inaction is damaging your appliance, please keep reading …
A dishwasher seems like a pretty simple appliance. However, the way you use it makes a big difference. Often, simple actions in your dishwasher can lead to premature wear, and a need for early repairs. Unfortunately, there are some very simple actions that may in fact be hurting your appliance that you don’t even realize. Using the Wrong Detergent The …
Winter will be upon us before we know it, so beat the heat (or embrace the cold) and check out these awesome ice cream shops. Grand Ole Creamery A St. Paul establishment, the Grand Ole Creamery, has been serving up award-winning ice cream for 33 years. With 31 daily flavors, coming often is a must. They have expanded to Minneapolis and …
Minnesota may be the Land of 10,000 Lakes, but the hiking trails are not far behind. The Twin Cities has a plethora of trails, in and around itself, allowing you to submerge in the fresh air, blue skies, and greenery without having to go too far. Here are just a few to get you started. Afton State Park This State Park is …
Has your ice maker stopped making ice? Considering that is the one function of the ice maker in your freezer, you have a problem that needs to be solved. However, when this happens, there can only be so many things responsible. It is best to make a list and run down through it in order to check the working parts. …
Have you noticed that your washer doesn’t fill with water or is slow to fill with water? There are a handful of different reasons for it. One such reason is a clogged inlet screen. When hot or cold water is pumped into your washer, it should be pretty clean. However, on the off chance that it isn’t and there are …
