Santa’s Oven Cleaning Tips

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Thinking about running self-clean or even maybe doing so before a major holiday, you might want to think twice. So here we have my GE oven. Just a slide-in range, nothing too fancy, and as you can see, it’s really dirty. Now for the purpose of this video, I have let my oven go for months and months without cleaning, … Read More

Appliance Industry 2023 Q3 Results

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Take a look at the following info from Whirlpool, Electrolux, Samsung, and LG to see how each performed in the last quarter.Q3StatementQ3AnalysisQ3StatementQ3AnalysisQ3StatementQ3AnalysisQ3StatementQ3AnalysisQ3Statement

Testing a 3-prong 240 Volt Outlet

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Understanding your common household outlets Here we have a standard three-prong outlet rated for 240 volts and 30 amps. Identifying the amperage on these outlets is easy and it’s done by the neutral. If the neutral is shaped like an L, it is rated for 30 amps and if the neutral is straight up and down, it will be rated … Read More

How to Test a 4-Prong 240 Outlet

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Here we have a 240-volt outlet and one of the differences we see is that our neutral wire right there is straight up and down identifying this as a 50-amp outlet. This 240-volt, 50-amp outlet is commonly found in kitchens that are using electric ranges and should never be used with a product drawing more than 50 amps. To test … Read More

9 Things to Never Put in the Microwave

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Microwaves have become an indispensable kitchen appliance, renowned for their speed and convenience in reheating leftovers or cooking quick meals. However, while it can be a kitchen superhero, there are certain foods, liquids, and materials you should never put in them.  From common misconceptions to potentially dangerous mishaps, we’ll delve into the items that should not be put in the … Read More

25 Things to Never Put in the Refrigerator

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The refrigerator is undoubtedly one of the most essential appliances in our modern kitchens, designed to preserve the freshness of our food and extend its shelf life. However, while it may seem like a convenient catch-all storage solution, certain items should never find their way into the chilly confines of your fridge. In this guide, we’ll explore the ins and … Read More

Testing & Understanding Your Common Household Outlets

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Understanding your common household outlets.Here we have a standard 120-volt outlet, and this is going to be rated for 15 amps. This inlet here is going to be your hot, over here will be your neutral, and the half-moon shape down below will be your ground.To give you a little bit better example here, we have a 120-volt outlet. This … Read More