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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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How to Turn the Spigot off

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The spigot, or water valve, is a simple piece of plumbing hardware that, in essence, turns the water on and off. A grip is attached to the spigot so that it can be easily grasped with a hand. The spigot is rotated either left or right to let water out or stop or slow down the flow of water coming ou

Keeping Cool All Summer Long

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People used to be more adapt at being comfortable in a wide range temperatures, I guess. Today we are only comfortable between 65 on the low end and about 78 degrees on the high end.

What Causes Fuses to Blow on Furnaces?

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Blown fuses can shut down furnaces and other electrical systems.Comstock/Comstock/Getty ImagesA single electrical appliance or a whole set of appliances can suddenly blow, causing electricity to vanish. This blown fuse usually has something to do with an appliance placing too much strain...

Vending Machine Refrigeration Tools

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Vending machines make an ideal choice if you're looking for an easy snack or a cold beverage at work. When it comes to maintaining and repairing these units, however, the use of the right tools plays a vital role in keeping them running. Learn about four primary tools used to repair and maintain the

The Simple Facts About the Digital TV Transition

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There is quite a bit of hype out there about the transition from Analog to Digital TV, which is now just around the corner. In spite of the commercials and everything that is written on the subject, many people still confused. The fear of the unknown can be over come with just a little knowledge, an

Kitchen Appliances - The Kitchen Blender

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One of the most useful kitchen appliances is the kitchen blender. So many types of blenders and blender brands available to choose from can make it hard to make the decision with which one is best for you. Certain blenders demonstrate key functions for different tasks that you may need. Find out whi

How to Troubleshoot a Riccar Vacuum Cleaner

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California-based Riccar vacuum cleaners are assembled in the United States. A production facility is based in St. James, Missouri. Problems with the appliances include failure to turn on; failure to pick up debris, or poor suction; and dust being left behind. Follow a few troubleshooting steps to de

Parts to Keep Your Heating and Air Conditioning Humming

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For the professional, knowing what to change out and how to do it will lead to extending the life of a heating and air conditioning system. Here is an overview of common replacement issues and parts.

Hard-Wired Vs Battery Operated Smoke Detectors

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Slowly but surely, smoke detectors have changed over the past two decades. If you haven't moved or purchased a new home recently, you may not be aware of this technology shift. Everyone agrees that smoke detectors are the easiest and most effective way to keep your family safe from fire and smo

How Do Solar Air Conditioners Work?

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Solar PanelsAccording to DuctlessCooling.com, solar air conditioners use a solar panel to heat the gas inside, instead of electricity as with a regular air conditioner. The solar panel is placed on your roof or in a nearby garden and is heated by the sun, and this heat is collected and...

Parchment Paper Vs. Waxed Paper

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As its name implies, waxed paper is a thin sheet of semi-transparent paper coated with wax. Homemakers used waxed paper to wrap and store foods before plastic wraps and storage bags became available. Parchment paper has no wax coating, making it the preferred choice for lining baking sheets and pans

Where to Find the Best Remote Control Ceiling Fan For Your Home

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Remote control ceiling fans are very convenient in every home since they can be operated with just a simple flick of the fingers. Traditionally, these are fans that are installed on the ceiling and in order to control them such as turning them off or on or changing the fan speed, you need to pull th

How to Troubleshoot a Viking 901

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The Husqvarna Viking Huskylock 901 is an all-in-one sewing machine. It's capable of four-, three- and two-thread sewing, has an adjustable cutting width, a foot presser for convenient operation and a scrap catcher to keep things neat. If your 901 malfunctions, it's good to know how to troubleshoot i

Maytag Dishwasher Repair Tips

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OverviewJupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty ImagesMaytag appliances are famous for their reliability, and their dishwashers are no different. However, if routine maintenance is not performed correctly or at all, small issues can arise that may affect the machine's performance. Fortunately, the...

How to Install a Grease Canister

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A grease dispensing tool, called a grease gun, is an essential part of any tool collection. It is used to lubricate mechanical equipment. Many grease guns utilize a disposable canister system that makes refilling the gun a fast and simple process. Regardless of whether the gun is mechanically powere

Why Is My Freezer Defrosting & Not Keeping My Food Frozen?

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A freezer can fail to keep food frozen for a variety of reasons. Some repairs and solutions can be addressed by the layman, but others should only be undertaken by trained technicians. Before randomly attempting to diagnose the problem, it helps to understand, in a basic sense, how a freezer works a

Choosing the Right Radiator

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The days of a radiator merely being a unit to provide heat are long gone. Bought wisely, you can turn your radiator into a striking piece of furniture and perhaps even the focal point of a room. The choice of shapes, materials and colours available on the market today is vast and prices are becoming

How to Troubleshoot a Maytag Ice Box

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The old-fashioned term for refrigerators is "ice box," and while that term is no longer widely used, the modern-day ice box has become technologically sophisticated. Maytag refrigerators, or ice boxes, are available in bottom freezer, top freezer, French door and side-by-side models with many differ

How to Size Baseboard Heaters

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Baseboard heaters heat by convection. This means that when hot air rises, cold air falls towards the heater, and is then heated. Eventually, the circulation of air will be such that most of the air in an area is heated. This is why sizing a baseboard heater is important. If the heater is too small,