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AppliancesNeed help cleaning your appliances? Want to know which cleaning products to use on which appliances? Are you looking for advice on how to fix an appliance yourself? When is it time to replace vs. repair your appliances? Appliance help, articles and advice at The Money Pit.We have over 123 articles discussing Appliances including frequently asked questions, columns, tips, product reviews, e-newsletters, transcripts and news releases. Appliances ArticlesAppliances FAQ
Electric Dryer vs. Gas Dryer: Which is Cheaper?Appliances, Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter...In general, electric dryers are about 15% more expensive to run compared to gas. While this isn’t enough to justify the cost of installing a gas line... Extreme Gas Grill MakeoverAppliances, Summer...After a season of heavy grilling last year, my gas grill needs an extreme makeover of its own. Do you have any tips for a mid-season grill cleanin... Tips For Tankless Water HeatersAppliances, Heating, Plumbing...My brother-in-law built a house that uses a tankless hot water system. The water takes 5-10 minutes to get hot. Is this normal, and if so is there a .... Gas Or Electric?Appliances, Heating, Plumbing...I have to replace my natural gas water heater but am concerned about the cost of the fuel. Should I replace with another gas heater or electric? ph.... Cleaning Dryer VentsAppliances...My clothes take a long time to dry and I’m wondering if the vent could be blocked. I tried cleaning it with a vacuum but can’t get too far. Is ther.... Stinky Refrigerator May Have No SolutionAppliances, Cleaning...Dear Tom & Leslie,I have been unable to get rid of a foul smell in my fridge. I have tried baking soda and have even washed it out with bleach tw.... Dryer Vent Hard To CleanAppliances, Safety...Dear Tom & Leslie,Your newsletter last week had a section on cleaning dryer vents using a product called "Lint Eater" (see www.linteate.... Dryer Exhausts Have No SubstitutesAppliances, Safety...Dear Tom & Leslie,My dryer vent is on the opposite side from the wall outlet and the vent hose kinks. Would it be ok to run a length of PVC pipe.... Fabulous Floor Fix-upsAppliances, Cleaning, Kitchen Remodeling, Lighting...Tom Kraeutler and Leslie Segrete host The Money Pit, a nationally syndicated radio show that fields hundred of calls each week from listeners seeking.... Appliances Columns
View more Appliances Columns... Time to Replace Your Water Heater?Appliances, Energy Savings, Fall, Faucets, Plumbing, Spring, Summer, Winter...Tips on replacing a hot water heater.... Home Theater BasicsAppliances, Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter...Many a movie buff dreams of a theater of their own, and it’s now possible to create the perfectly personalized viewing experience with products create... Endless Hot Water, Energy Efficient Water HeaterAppliances, Faucets, Product Recomendations, Tub & Shower, Winter...Nothing's worse on a chilly morning than an unexpectedly cold shower, and there's no greener, smarter way to prevent such a rude awakening than a tank... Tips For Tankless Water HeatersAppliances, Fall, Heating, Plumbing, Spring, Summer, Winter...A great solution for delivering cost-effective hot water to your home, a tankless hot water heater is energy efficient because it only heats water as ... 2007 September Money Pit Weekend To-Do ProjectsAppliances, Fall, Heating, Plumbing...As summer turns to Fall, so begins the “Goldilocks Season” for home improvement. It’s not too hot and not too cold – it’s “just right” and ti... May Weekend ProjectsAir Conditioning, Appliances, Cleaning, Lawn & Garden, Spring, Tools...As spring weather streaks to the finish line, you have one wonderful month left to get your spring home improvement projects complete before summer su... Home Safety During Summer ExcursionsAir Conditioning, Appliances, Electrical, Plumbing, Safety, Summer...Summer is a hot season for home burglaries, with the numbers typically peaking in July and August, and being the victim of one can certainly ruin all ... March Weekend ProjectsAir Conditioning, Appliances, Electrical, Kitchen Remodeling, Lawn & Garden, Spring...Spring is about to be sprung. With warmer weather and longer days, it’s a great time to add a few projects to your home improvement to-do list...... Washing Away Laundry HasslesAppliances, Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter...The room in your home that sees all the dirty laundry doesn’t have to be a time and energy-wasting scandal. Today’s appliances and amenities are smart... December Weekend ProjectsAppliances, Decorating & Design, Electrical, Home Security, Winter...Tis’ the season….to get to work! December is here, a month mixed with holiday excitement and lots of holiday home work! Here are some tips to tackl.... Hot Tips For Cool Summer Home ImprovementsAir Conditioning, Appliances, Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Decks & Porches, Lawn & Garden, Patio...Tom Kraeutler and Leslie Segrete host The Money Pit, a nationally syndicated radio show that fields hundred of calls each week from listeners seeking... Beat The Heat And Bust Those Energy BillsAir Conditioning, Appliances, Energy Savings, Lawn & Garden...With summer officially underway, many people are already cranking up their air conditioners. While a cool home can be a welcome refuge from sultry te.... Cool Kitchen TipsAppliances, Electrical, Kitchen Remodeling, Lighting...Answers to the most common questions about kitchens from Tom & Leslie's column in House Beautiful. Learn how to improve kitchen lighting, organiz... Service Missing From Service ContractsAppliances...Top Ten Home Improvements For The HolidaysAppliances, Bath Remodeling, Decorating & Design, Driveways, Paths & Sidewalks, Flooring, Painting & Staining, Roofing, Safety, Windows & Skylights...Expecting a crowd this holiday season? Here’s a home improvement “To Do” list to make sure your entertaining is safe, happy and fun!FLOORING – New c.... Give Your Grill A Safety CheckAppliances, Safety...Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of the summer and a great time for sizzling steaks, burgers or even veggies on the grill. But just because y.... Buying A New GrillAppliances, Safety...If you’re ready to invest in a new grill, you’re in luck. Today’s grills are better than ever and have lots of cool features to make for a carefree c.... Avoid Bacteria At BarbecuesAppliances, Safety...Warm weather and raw meat is the perfect environment to breed bacteria that can make you really sick. To stay safe, follow these guidelines when prep.... High Tech Planning For Kitchen RemodelingAppliances, Kitchen Remodeling...If home is where the heart is, kitchens are clearly one of the vital organs that converts house to home. Not surprisingly, kitchens are also among th.... Energy Saving TipsAir Conditioning, Appliances, Energy Savings, Heating, Plumbing...Saving energy is not just a wintertime activity. Stop wasting energy dollars all year long with these tips from San Diego Gas & Electric:WATER H.... Are Appliance Service Contracts Worth Their Cost?Appliances...You found the refrigerator of your dreams — filtered water, icemaker, energy efficient, roomy, attractive stainless steel. You’re just about to sign .... Cheap Tricks For Cool KitchensAppliances, Flooring, Kitchen Remodeling, Lighting, Painting & Staining, Walls & Ceilings, Windows & Skylights...If home is where the heart is, then kitchens are clearly one of the vital organs that convert a house into a home. So it is no surprise that kitchen.... Appliances Tips
Flush Filters For Clean DishesAppliances...Does your dishwasher’s effectiveness seem to be a “wash” lately? Here’s a tip to help you filter out the problem. Many of today’s dishwashers have .... Cold Water CashAppliances...To save money while washing clothes, try using cold water. Improved detergents and modern technology mean you need a lot less hot water for your laun.... Drain Valve May Halt Diswasher EfficencyAppliances...Do you find yourself washing the dishes after your dishwasher does? It may be because your dishwasher’s drain valve is clogged by debris. The valve s.... End To Clothes Dryer StainsAppliances, Cleaning...A stray crayon, forgotten pen, or excess dye from clothing not only stains clothes, but your dryer, as well. To remove stains in your dryer’s tumble.... Save Oven Cleaning For After HolidaysAppliances, Cleaning...Getting ready for the in-laws to visit? There is one thing you might NOT want to clean. Vacuum and dust to your heart’s content, but think twice befo.... Don’t Launder Money In DishwasherAppliances, Energy Savings...Want to cut your dishwasher energy costs by one-third? It’s easy with a simple flick of a switch. Most automatic dishwashers have a “power dry” swi.... Avoid Dirty Dishwasher DishesAppliances, Energy Savings...Is your dishwasher a dud lately? You might be able to wash out the possible problem with this do-it-yourself tip. Dishwashers that don’t get the jo.... Avoid Dirty DryerAppliances...Spending just a few seconds cleaning your dryer lint trap not only saves energy dollars, but it could also save lives. A dirty lint trap can waste e.... Leaky Washing Machine HosesAppliances, Plumbing...The water hoses leading from your washing machine to the water line can cause big trouble if not properly maintained. With time and wear, these hose.... Chill Out Leaky Refrigerators With This TestAppliances...You can save cold hard cash on your utility bills by actually putting a dollar bill in your refrigerator. It’s essential that your refrigerator door.... Wash The WasherAppliances...Your washing machine may not be washing the germs out of your family clothes. Over the years, washing machines can become contaminated with fecal ba.... Clean Filters Make Safe StovesAppliances...Your stove’s vent hood is there for every cooking adventure, but doesn’t get much credit. Show your appreciation by keeping it in tip-top shape. Cle.... Clean Washing MachineAppliances, Miscellaneous...Does the exterior of your washing machine need a wash? Soap scum can build up a nasty crust and become a trap for dirt and lint. Top remove it, fro.... Arresting Lightning DamageAir Conditioning, Appliances, Electrical...Each year, the cost of lightning strikes adds up to millions of dollars of damage to electrical systems in homes throughout the country. To prevent t.... Dishwasher Tune-upAppliances, Plumbing...If your dishwasher isn’t getting the job done, it may not be getting enough water. The water-inlet valve, which brings water from your outside source.... Oven Cleaning - NaturallyAppliances...Cleaning your oven is an important but messy job involving harsh chemicals. But it doesn’t have to be! Here’s a recipe for a natural oven cleaner u.... Appliance Repair Or ReplaceAppliances...To repair or replace your aging appliances, that is the question. When it making this decision, age is the biggest factor. For instance, if your ref.... Dryer SafetyAppliances...Plastic is great for most things around your house – but NOT when it comes to your dryer hoses. Plastic exhaust hoses used by older dryers can colle.... Tart Up Your DishwasherAppliances...Water with high iron content can easily stain the inside of your dishwasher. However, it is easy to get it looking sparkling again. Fill the soap dis.... Keeping Refigerators FreshAppliances...Food particles and other debris can raise a stink in your refrigerator’s drain. To keep debris from clogging the drain and settling in the drain pan.... Appliance Warranty Cover-upAppliances...The only thing worse than a broken appliance is discovering the repair is not covered by the warranty. When you buy an appliance, be sure to get all .... Keeping Your 'fridge CoolAppliances...A simple test will show if your refigerator is cool enough. The temperature dials in your refrigerator and freezer are probably labeled 1 through 9, .... Go Soft On Clothes ResidueAppliances...Don’t get agitated about that mysterious white residue on your washed clothes. It is probably the result of washing clothes in hard water with low-qu.... Group Session For AppliancesAppliances...Is your ‘fridge on the fritz? If so, you should check out your washing machine, too. If you are calling a professional to repair an appliance, take t.... Dryer At NightAppliances...Do you know that you can take some of the “heat” off your energy bills this summer by running one of your appliances at night instead of during the d.... Unfreeze That AssetAppliances...Want to get cold, hard cash for your old refrigerator? Before tossing your old unit, call your area's utility company and ask about rebate programs..... Appliances Product Reviews
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View more Appliances E-newsletter Articles... The Silent Killer - 11/9 Money Pit e-NewsletterAppliances, Chimneys, Contractors, Energy Savings, Fall, Heating, Product Recomendations, Safety, Storm Proofing, Tools...You can’t see it, taste it or smell it – but it’s the number one cause of poisoning deaths in the country. It’s carbon monoxide and this is the time ... Got Mice? 11/2 Money Pit e-NewsletterAppliances, Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Decorating & Design, Energy Savings, Plumbing, Safety, Storage & Organization, Tub & Shower...You’re sitting there minding your own business, when suddenly you see a small, scurrying THING out of the corner of your eye. There’s no doubt about ... Get Out Alive - 10/5 Money Pit e-NewsletterAppliances, Cleaning, Energy Savings, Fall, Lighting, Safety...October is the perfect month for a whole home fire safety check. Each year there are nearly 390,000 reported home fires in this country resulting in ... DIY Dangers - 9/7 Money Pit e-NewsletterAppliances, Energy Savings, Fall, Faucets, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Lawn & Garden, Safety...You want to do-it-yourself, but SHOULD you? You may have the guts and gusto to tackle home improvement yourself, but make sure you also have the skil... Is Your Water Heater Dumb? 8/24 Money Pit e-NewsletterAppliances, Energy Savings, Furniture Refinishing & Repair, Lawn & Garden, Product Recomendations, Summer, Windows & Skylights...Your water heater is dumb. If it's that big drum sitting in your utility closet that holds about 40 gallons of hot water, whether you need it or not,... Pest-Free Parties - 8/3 Money Pit e-NewsletterAppliances, Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Energy Savings, Flooring, Summer, Tools...Summer is great for getting together with friends and family. Just make sure that uninvited guests don’t crash the party. We’re talking about summer... Pest-Free Parties - 8/3 Money Pit e-NewsletterAppliances, Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Energy Savings, Flooring, Summer, Tools...Summer is great for getting together with friends and family. Just make sure that uninvited guests don’t crash the party. We’re talking about summer... Home Safe Home June 1st Money Pit e-NewsletterAppliances, Electrical, Energy Savings, Lawn & Garden, Product Recomendations, Tools...Mark your calendars - June is Home Safety Month! When it comes to your house, we all want the same thing: a safe comfortable home in good community. ... Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for February 2ndAppliances, Flooring, Kitchen Remodeling, Plumbing...Important recall news in this week’s issue: the CPSC is warning consumers about Maytag and Jenn-Air dishwashers that pose a fire hazard. More than tw... Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for Jan 26thAppliances, Doors, Electrical, Plumbing, Roofing, Safety...The month is not even out and you’ve probably already fallen off the wagon on some of those New Year’s resolutions. Go on a diet that’s a lot easier ... Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for August 18thAir Conditioning, Appliances, Lawn & Garden, Mold, Tools...If it’s hot where you are, the last thing you want is to have your AC conk out. It’s been known to happen at the worst possible time. Don’t panic! ... Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for July 7thAir Conditioning, Appliances, Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Energy Savings, Lawn & Garden, Product Recomendations...Want the secrets to growing the best lawn ever? If you are all thumbs instead of a having a green thumb when it comes to caring for you lawn – there ... Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for April 7thAppliances, Cleaning, Decorating & Design...As you take on your annual spring clean fest, remember that dust and pollen aren't the only things that can make you sneeze and sniffle. If you or yo... Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for April 14thAppliances, Cleaning, Energy Savings, Lawn & Garden...Snow on the ground might not be such a distant memory where you are, but the shrubs and trees are sensing a change in the weather - and are starting t... Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for December 2ndAppliances, Cleaning, Decorating & Design, Product Recomendations...Happy ho-ho-home improvement! DIYers, get ready to shop 'til you drop. According to a recent survey, home improvement products along with housewares... Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for November 18thAir Conditioning, Appliances, Heating, Plumbing, Storage & Organization...You're planning a full house on Turkey Day, and a four-course meal with all the trimmings. What happens when the unexpected throws a wrench in the wor... Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for September 30thAppliances, Lighting, Product Recomendations, Safety...You've seen it happen to millions of people recently, but you may be thinking - it won't happen here. We're talking about a natural disaster that cou... Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for July 22ndAir Conditioning, Appliances, Energy Savings, Kitchen Remodeling, Lawn & Garden, Plumbing, Toilet, Tub & Shower...Temperatures have gone from just sweltering to downright dangerous. A record-setting heat wave is scorching the U.S., with deadly results in some par... Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for June 3rdAppliances, Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Lawn & Garden, Plumbing, Safety...Don't look now, but the termites are swarming. Experts say these tiny insects cause $5 billion dollars in damage to homes and businesses each year. ... Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for May 6thAppliances, Buying, Selling or Building a Home, Decorating & Design, Energy Savings, Flooring, Lawn & Garden, Safety...This week we celebrate Mother's Day with some eye-opening trends in home improvement. Did you know that one in three women takes on improvement projec... Your Money Pit e-Newsletter for April 29thAir Conditioning, Appliances, Buying, Selling or Building a Home, Decorating & Design, Energy Savings, Flooring, Lawn & Garden, Roofing, Storm Proofing...You go, girl! It turns out women are the power consumers. While most of us have known all along that women love to shop ‘til they drop, it’s what th... Appliances TranscriptsAppliances On Air
View more Appliances On Air... Transcript For June 23, 2007, Hour 2Air Conditioning, Appliances, Driveways, Paths & Sidewalks, Electrical, Flooring, Mold, Patio, Walls & Ceilings...Transcript For June 16, 2007, Hour 1Air Conditioning, Appliances, Cleaning, Decks & Porches, Flooring, Insulation & Ventilation, Plumbing...Transcript For April 14, 2007, Hour 2Appliances, Cleaning, Decks & Porches, Flooring, Insulation & Ventilation, Kitchen Remodeling, Painting & Staining, Plumbing, Roofing, Siding, Structure, Tub & Shower, Walls & Ceilings...Transcript For March 17, 2007, Hour 1Air Conditioning, Appliances, Cleaning, Doors, Electrical, Flooring, Heating, Mold, Pets, Remodels & Additions, Stairs & Railings, Walls & Ceilings...Transcript For March 10, 2007, Hour 2Appliances, Cleaning, Flooring, Insulation & Ventilation, Kitchen Remodeling, Plumbing, Roofing, Walls & Ceilings...Transcript For February 24, 2007, Hour 2Appliances, Basements & Crawlspaces, Buying, Selling or Building a Home, Cleaning, Electrical, Insulation & Ventilation, Remodels & Additions, Roofing, Toilet...Transcript For February 17, 2007, Hour 2Appliances, Decorating & Design, Energy Savings, Flooring, Heating, Mold, Painting & Staining, Toilet, Tub & Shower, Windows & Skylights...Transcript For December 23, 2006, Hour 2Appliances, Flooring, Garage, Heating, Patio, Plumbing, Roofing, Structure...Transcript For December 16, 2006, Hour 2Appliances, Bath Remodeling, Cleaning, Flooring, Heating, Mold, Pool, Tub & Shower, Windows & Skylights...Transcript For November 11, 2006, Hour 2Appliances, Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Foundation, Mold, Painting & Staining, Siding, Toilet...Transcript For November 4, 2006, Hour 1Appliances, Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Foundation, Mold, Painting & Staining, Siding, Toilet...Transcript For October 14, 2006, Hour 1Appliances, Cleaning, Garage, Kitchen Remodeling, Mold, Siding, Walls & Ceilings...Transcript For September 30, 2006, Hour 2Appliances, Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Caulking, Chimneys, Cleaning, Flooring, Insulation & Ventilation, Painting & Staining, Plumbing, Remodels & Additions, Roofing, Tub & Shower...Transcript For September 23, 2006, Hour 2Appliances, Basements & Crawlspaces, Cleaning, Flooring, Heating, Lighting, Painting & Staining, Plumbing, Siding, Toilet, Walls & Ceilings...Transcript For September 9, 2006, Hour 1Appliances, Bugs, Pests & Rodents, Cleaning, Foundation, Insulation & Ventilation, Plumbing, Siding, Windows & Skylights...Transcript For August 19, 2006, Hour 2Appliances, Basements & Crawlspaces, Flooring, Kitchen Remodeling, Painting & Staining, Plumbing, Siding...Transcript For August 12, 2006, Hour 1Appliances, Driveways, Paths & Sidewalks, Flooring, Foundation, Garage, Kitchen Remodeling, Roofing...Transcript For July 29, 2006, Hour 2Appliances, Basements & Crawlspaces, Buying, Selling or Building a Home, Decks & Porches, Flooring, Furniture Refinishing & Repair, Kitchen Remodeling, Lighting, Painting & Staining, Product Recomendations, Walls & Ceilings...Transcript For July 8, 2006, Hour 2Air Conditioning, Appliances, Contractors, Decks & Porches, Decorating & Design, Flooring, Painting & Staining, Windows & Skylights...Transcript For July 1, 2006, Hour 1Air Conditioning, Appliances, Contractors, Electrical, Lawn & Garden, Roofing, Walls & Ceilings...Transcript For April 29, 2006, Hour 2Appliances, Decorating & Design, Energy Savings, Furniture Refinishing & Repair, Lighting, Remodels & Additions, Safety, Walls & Ceilings, Windows & Skylights...Transcript For April 8, 2006, Hour 2Appliances, Basements & Crawlspaces, Electrical, Insulation & Ventilation, Lighting, Mold, Painting & Staining...Transcript For March 18, 2006, Hour 1Appliances, Buying, Selling or Building a Home, Decorating & Design, Heating, Insulation & Ventilation, Roofing, Walls & Ceilings, Windows & Skylights...Transcript For February 25, 2006, Hour 1Appliances, Basements & Crawlspaces, Flooring, Foundation, Insulation & Ventilation, Kitchen Remodeling, Plumbing, Structure, Tub & Shower...Appliances News ReleasesAppliances News Releases
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