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How to Wire an Old Ceiling Fan

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If you have ever found an old ceiling fan in your garage or basement, or purchased one from a yard sale, you can install it just as you would a brand new ceiling fan straight out of the box. Simply clean up your old fan and wire it for the room of your choice.

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Liquid Vs. Powder HE Detergent for Front-Loading Washing Machines

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HE (high-efficiency) detergents are designed to work with the newer, high-efficiency front-loading washing machines. HE front-loading washers use anywhere from 20 to 60 percent less water than non-HE machines. As a result, these high-efficiency machines require detergents that are specially formulat

How to Remove the Agitator From My Clothes Washer

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Removing an agitator may become necessary to prolong the life of your washer. While most brands are similar in how to disassemble the agitator, GE washers do have subtle differences. Removing it requires the most labor, while replacing it is as simple as placing it in the correct spot and pushing.

Guideline on How to Compare Home Water Purifiers

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When comparing Water Purifiers for use at Home we should first make up our mind on which type is most effective for the purpose and then which specific product would give us maximum benefits. Breaking down the process in smaller steps is not only easier but also more useful. A few references may hel

Loose Refrigerator Handles

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Plastic or metal, the handle to your refrigerator is subject to heavy use and over time the screws holding it in place begin to work loose. You might feel some give in the handle when you pull the door open, or find you can wobble the handle from side to side. In most cases, a simple adjustment is a

How to Keep a Fridge or Freezer at a Constant Temperature

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Maintaining a constant temperature in your refrigerator or freezer prolongs the life of fresh and frozen produce and inhibits the growth of food-borne bacteria. The respective 40 Fahrenheit or 0 Fahrenheit refrigerator and freezer temperatures are relatively simple to sustain if you implement some b

Do They Make Electric Dryers That Run on 110V?

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Electric dryers use a great deal of current to produce the heat required for the drying process to be effective. They typically use 110 and 220 volts; the 110 to operate the controls and the 220 to power the heating element. That said, although they are much less common than the 220-volt variety, 11

Reasons For Preferring Indoor Tanning

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Getting a tan, nowadays, is no longer a cosmetic undertaking. A considerable number of people believe that a tan not only makes a person look healthy, but also makes them have stronger and healthier bones. A person who has tanned skin or regularly uses a tanning bed has been found to have bones that

The Benefits of Under Floor Heating

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Under floor heating (UFH) is becoming increasingly popular in homes throughout Europe and it is no wonder as its benefits for health, energy efficiency, visual appeal, space saving and cost effectiveness are vast.Under floor heating is most commonly used in bathrooms but it is also a popular choice

How to Wire a 220 4 Wire Breaker Box

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It used to be that most 220-volt circuits used a three-wire system. New electrical requirements in a lot of areas require four-wire hookups for some appliances. That means two hot wires, one neutral wire and one ground wire. Here's how to wire a 220-volt, four-wire box for your garage.

What Is the Benefit of an All-Refrigerator Refrigerator?

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Although you probably are more likely to find a dual refrigerator/freezer than an all-refrigerator refrigerator in most residential homes, there certainly is a market for refrigerator-only appliances. You might find that a refrigerator without a freezer better suits your needs for economic or logist

How to Remove Carbon Buildup in Deep Fryers

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Deep fryers can be a hassle to clean because they contain oil and grease, which you'll need to scrub with a grease-cutting solvent. Deep fryers can also develop carbon buildup, created by food that has burnt onto the inside of the fryer. The carbon buildup can contaminate the grease in the fryer and

Have Your Heating System Checked Regularly

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Your heating system requires regular maintenance and periodic improvement to maximize its performance and to save on energy costs. Energy bills are especially high during winter; however, you can realize substantial amounts of energy savings from a well-maintained system. While it is possible to che

Have You Looked Over These Slap Chop Reviews?

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The commercials for the Slap Chop starring Vince is one of the most famous commercials of our time. I've never met a person who does not know about this commercial. Have you ever stopped to look up some Slap Chop reviews to see if the product truly is as great as he makes it look?

General Electric Ice Maker Troubleshooting

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General Electric refrigerators that feature ice makers can sometimes not work as effectively as they should thanks to the ice maker not being able to produce enough ice or the ice maker producing ice that has an awkward taste or odor. If your General Electric ice maker has some of these problems, yo

How to Make a Wooden Pedestal for a Washing Machine

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There may be any number of reasons why you want to raise the height of your washing machine by putting it on a pedestal. The washer may be in a basement that is prone to flooding, or it just may be more convenient to use at a raised height. Whatever the reason for raising your washing machine, you c

How Much Energy Does a Conventional Oven Use?

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New, conventional residential stoves and ovens normally last about 20 years, so consider the purchase price as well as the operating costs when you make your selection. If your monthly utility bill significantly increases because of a new stove, a low purchase price is a nominal consideration. You c