The Difference Between A Shower Drain And Tub Drain
Discover differences between shower and tub drains and what you need to know for remodeling, changing your drains and ensuring that installation is to code.
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What Causes Black Smoke From An Oil Furnace?
Black smoke pouring out of your furnace is never a good sign. If you're lucky, a few dirty components may be the source of the problem. There are, however, more sinister issues that you should talk to a professional HVAC technician about.
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Why Do My Petals Fall Off My Roses?
While roses naturally lose petals as the blooms start to die, when petals fall off roses prematurely, there could be a pest or disease issue that's affecting the flowers.
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How Often Should You Water Potato Plants?
Knowing how often you should water potato plants helps you give your tubers enough irrigation without giving them too much. Even, consistent moisture helps the potatoes develop well, but you need to taper off watering as harvest time nears.
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Difference In Floor Tile Thickness
Floor tile thickness is a consideration when you're choosing tiles for your renovation project. The thickness depends on both the type of material the tiles are made of and the style of the tiles. Too much thickness can cause doors to rub, and it can lead to an uneven transition between rooms.
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What Causes A Refrigerator To Be Hot To The Touch?
When a refrigerator feels hot, or when there are hot spots on outside of refrigerator cabinets, the fridge may be running longer than usual, or it may have dirty coils.
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Softener Not Draining In A Washing Machine
Liquid softener is used by the majority of households. Due to the static reduction and fresh smell benefits, many people make sure softener goes in every load of wash. Using the softener is critical because it can lead to not draining properly. Additionally, your dispenser can become clogged.
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The Button On The Refrigerator Is Stuck
Certain refrigerators have ice and water dispenser buttons, or levers, that you press to dispense ice and water from the refrigerator door without having to open the refrigerator.
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How To Check A Dryer Thermistor
Most clothes dryers have a thermistor or heat sensor that monitors the air temperature inside the drum. The component ensures that clothes dry effectively while also preventing the dryer from overheating.
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Kenmore Front-Load Dryer Will Not Stop Beeping
A beeping Kenmore front-load dryer can be irritating, especially if you can’t make the noise stop or determine why it’s occurring.
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My Gas Dryer Is Leaving The Smell Of Lighter Fluid On My Clothes
You expect your clean clothes to come out of your dryer smelling fresh, so when they smell of lighter fluid or butane, the foul odor might offend. Short of leaving a lighter in a pants pocket that exploded in the dryer, it may be difficult to imagine how the smell got into your clothing.
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A Kerosene Smell Coming From My Gas Dryer
While you should always investigate strange smells coming from your gas dryer, kerosene odors are sometimes a normal part of running a gas dryer and aren’t necessarily a cause for alarm, especially if they occur after you've completed some home improvements.
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My Dryer Is Vibrating Really Loud
Multiple issues can cause a dryer to vibrate and make a lot of noise, from an overloaded dryer to a defective component. Regardless of the specific problem, vibration is definitely a problem that you’ll want to address since the movement can cause damage to surrounding walls and floors, as well as the dryer itself.
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My Front-Loading Dryer Is Making A Whining Noise
No front-load dryer, modern or conventional, is totally quiet during a typical drying cycle. Often you hear the clanging of metal fasteners on clothes hitting against the drum and thumping as laundry tumbles dry.
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Where To Grease A Squeaky Dryer
A dryer can start to squeak in various places over time. While you may want to grease noisy components to eliminate the sound, it’s important to know where to lubricate a dryer, as not every component’s function can be improved with lubrication.
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My Frigidaire Stackable Washing Machine Will Not Drain For The Final Spin
A Frigidaire stackable washing machine may not drain for the final spin if certain conditions are present. Most draining problems that occur with Frigidaire stackable washing machines aren’t unique and can happen to most washing machine types and brands.
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How Fast Does A Washing Machine Spin Clothes?
A washing machine’s spin speed can vary by type and model. Generally speaking, most front-loading washing machines spin at faster speeds than top-loading washing machines, yet actual spin speeds differ based on model.
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Can Draino Unplug A Washing Machine?
Drano is a chemical product used to eliminate common household clogs, such as hair, soap scum and gunk, trapped in drains and pipes.
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My Washing Machine Has A High-Pitched Noise When It Is Filling
A noisy washer can be frustrating to use, especially one that makes a high-pitched noise while filling. Such a noise can be deafening to the ears and make washing your clothes unpleasant.
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Why Is My Dryer Producing Condensation?
It’s possible to find condensation in the dryer drum after the drying cycle ends. Condensation usually results from improper ventilation, which can cause moisture and lint to collect in the dryer’s exhaust system duct and leak back into the dryer after it turns off.
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Why Is My Dryer Leaking?
A clothes dryer will either leak because its exhaust system is clogged or it’s not venting properly. Both problems can cause condensation to form in the drum or water to drip from the dryer’s external vent.
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Does A Gas Dryer Plug Into A Special Outlet?
Although both a gas and electric clothes dryer use electricity, a gas clothes dryer requires a different electrical connection than an electric dryer does.
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I Smell Gas By The Dryer But There Is No Leak In The Line
It’s sometimes possible to detect a faint gas smell after you turn on your gas clothes dryer. It’s at this point that the gas valve opens to release gas for the igniter to produce a flame required for heat.
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Why Is My Dryer Leaving Black Marks On My Clothes?
You don’t ever want your clothes dryer to damage your clothes. If you put your newly cleaned clothes from your washing machine into the dryer, they should come out free of black marks.
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Metal Grinding Noises In A Dryer
Normally a clothes dryer won't produce any sort of grinding noise when it operates. If your dryer starts making a grinding noise, pause it mid-cycle and don’t reset it until you figure out what’s producing the sound.
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My LG Dryer Is Not Blowing Heat
An LG dryer must produce heat to dry clothes. If the dryer is not blowing heat, you need to find out why. Something is likely interfering with the heat source or related components that control airflow. Consequently, if the dryer is functioning at all, clothes probably still remain wet after the dry cycle ends.
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My Samsung Front-Loading Dryer Won't Turn
If you’re experiencing problems with your Samsung front-loading dryer not turning, don’t despair. Several reasons may account for why a drum might cease to move when the dryer is on.
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