This page contains information on questions regarding using and maintaining your major appliances.
Venting Your Dryer InsideThis page is about venting your dryer inside. Additional heat and moisture will be added to your home if your dryer is not vented outside.
Keeping Your Washing Machine From RustingTo help keep your washer from rusting you can either leave the lid or door open or wipe it down after use. This is a page about keep your washing machine from rusting.
Back Panel of Gas Dryer?I have a new Maytag gas dryer, but it is deeper than my previous dryer. I have removed the back panel to allow extra space for the vent pipe, and so I can close an adjoining door. Is it safe to leave this back panel off? It is not structural.
Using a Table Runner on Washer and DryerDecorative table runners find a new purpose as protectors for the tops of your washer and dryer. They are not only attractive, but also, can minimize scratches to the finish on your machines.
Installing an Oven Outlet?This page is about installing an oven outlet. An electric oven plug requires a 220 amp receptacle.
Using DehumidifiersThis is a page about using dehumidifiers. Using a dehumidifier, which removes excess humidity from the air in your home, can help you feel cooler.
Tankless Water Heat Advice?Anyone have an opinion about getting a tankless water heater as opposed to using an oil burner tank for all hot water?
Wiring Dishwasher with 3-Prong Plug?Is it okay to wire a dishwasher with a 3 prong plug (GFCI)? I'm having trouble direct wiring it due to previous owners wiring. I have a 3 wire coming from the box (2 red, 1 white). It is connected to a 3 wire that goes to an outlet box which is located under the cabinet, by the dishwasher. I think that is the way they had the old dishwasher but I'm not 100% sure.
Maytag Washing Machine Doesn't Spin Out All The Water On Delicate?My 10 year old Maytag washing machine doesn't spin all the water out when I use the delicate setting (we use this most often). I've been re-setting the dial to a different selection to remove the water. Considering its age, is this repair worth doing? Any idea about the cost?
Back Panel of Gas Dryer?I have a new Maytag gas dryer, but it is deeper than my previous dryer. I have removed the back panel to allow extra space for the vent pipe, and so I can close an adjoining door. Is it safe to leave this back panel off? It is not structural.
Venting a Gas Dyer Inside the Home?I have a gas dyer and I need to vent it inside the house. I am aware of the heat and lint issue and extra humidity in the room. How do I vent it?
Installing a Dryer Vent?I just had washer/gas dryer hookups installed in my condo. Now I have to get a dryer duct vented to the outside installed. Can the dryer duct go straight down which is the easiest and closest? It would vent into the carport. I live on the second floor of 3 floors. The 1st floor is the the open carport.
