Why front-loading washing machines smell bad and how to fix it
It is not a defect and it is not your fault exactly, but it is fixable, and the fix is mostly about habits rather than parts.
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What to look for inside a vacuum cleaner before you buy it
Vacuum cleaners are sold on suction figures and on how they look in a showroom. Neither tells you much. What matters is airflow, sealing, and whether the parts that wear can be…
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Why your clothes dryer is taking two cycles to finish the job
A dryer that needs two cycles has a restricted airflow. That is the answer in nine cases out of ten, and it is a safety problem as much as an inconvenience.
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The home appliance brands that end up in repair shops the most
I am not going to give you a league table of brands, and I want to explain why before anyone accuses me of dodging.
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How plastic parts inside high-end blenders cause early failure
A blender can cost several hundred dollars and still fail because of a moulded plastic part the size of a coin.
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Is it worth paying extra for a smart refrigerator
No, for most households. I will give you the reasoning rather than just the verdict, because there are a couple of cases where the answer changes.
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Why modern dishwashers take twice as long to run as older models
A customer told me last spring that her new dishwasher was broken because a cycle took three and a half hours. It was not broken. It was doing exactly what it was designed to do,…
