Appliances Tips & Advice

Your fridge smells so bad that every time you open it, waves of foul air welcome you. The good news? Depending on the source you can probably easily deal with it yourself. The bad news? To get rid of the stench, you'll have to get intimate with the i

The beauty of a self-cleaning oven is that it turns dirt, grease and debris into easily-removed ash with very little effort on your part. However, this convenience also comes with problems, like an oven door that’s stuck shut after using the self-cle

Time to upgrade to a new washing machine? When you’re calculating the costs, don’t forget to consider the cost of installing your washing machine. In most cases this will be a relatively simple job with a minimal cost, but if you decide to relocate y

There’s nothing worse that an air condioner that doesn’t keep you cool when the summer heat hits. So you’ll want to make sure your air conditioning unit is always working properly. Here’s a guide to the costs of repairing an air conditioner so you kn

A dishwasher has only one purpose – to clean. And if it’s not doing that one thing well, what's the point of having it in the kitchen? Here are three common reasons your dishwasher is performing below expectations and how to fix them.

In need of a new stove, fridge, washer/dryer or other major appliance for your home? Make sure to ask these questions when you’re out shopping for appliances. A great start is to check out appliance store ratings and reviews on YP.ca, but you can als

While gas furnaces and boilers are relatively trouble-free, things can go wrong. These troublingshooting tips can help you spot and fix the problem.

It’s a corollary to Murphy’s Law that appliances will break at the most inconvenient time. For washing machines, that’s Sunday night, when midway through washing the kids’ school clothes, you notice an ominous pool of water in the laundry room and re

If you hear your refrigerator clicking, it’s a sign that it’s not cooling properly. Unplug your refrigerator to quickly diagnose and fix your refrigerator.

Household appliances always seem to break down at the worst possible time. Here are four of the most common reasons that your washing machine makes banging noises while running – and some tips for fixing them.

Air conditioners make those unbearably hot days a little easier. Here's how to find the best air conditioning unit that fits your home and budget.

A clean air conditioner is more energy efficient and better for your health. That's why cleaning it is important after a period of storage or disuse. Although cleaning a portable air conditioner is fairly easy, give yourself a few hours if it's your

Scrubbing the fridge can be an intimidating job, but these quick tips for a clean and odour-free refrigerator can help make the task a whole lot easier.

All fires are serious, no matter the size. Here's some ways to assess the situation and, in some cases, control the damage.

You have loads of clothes to wash and your machine won't fill up with water. Before calling for service, here are DIY fixes that can help solve the problem.

Frost build-up in the freezer takes up space, stops the door from sealing, and makes food smell. Here's some advice to keep frost from taking over - and how to remove it if it does.

The unthinkable has happened—the dryer isn't heating. But hold on! There are a few things to check before your dryer is pronounced dead.