Hot Home Appliances Posts
How To: Bench check a central air-conditioner blower motor
If you're air-conditioner is acting a little funny, it's probably not just strain from excessive summertime usage. To prevent further damage or greater repairs, or even the purchase of a new A/C, regularly inspect an air-conditioner for any possible malfunctions. Watch this video tutorial and learn how to bench check a central air-conditioner blower motor.
How To: Check an air-conditioner capacitor
As the efficiency and capacitance of a capacitor can decrease over time, it's important to check them from time to time. Make sure your air-conditioner is running optimally, and prevent larger malfunctions or repairs. Watch this video tutorial and learn how to bench check a single capacitor and a dual capacitor.
How To: Check a refrigerator's defrost timer
Over a period of a long time, the evaporator in a fridge will freeze up. So the defroster will switch and start defrosting. Watch this video tutorial and learn how to do a bench on a residential refrigerator.
How To: Install an ice-maker or water dispenser valve
Maybe your fridge is old-fashioned or the old ice-maker or water dispenser just broke. Don't buy a whole new fridge, or pay for expensive repairs. With some help from this how-to video, you can do it yourself. Watch this video tutorial and learn how to install and ice-maker or water dispenser valve onto your refrigerator.
How To: Make an air filtration system for your home
This do-it-yourself air filtration will keep the air in your house feeling fresh. All you need is a cheap box fan and an air filter (the MERV 11 is recommended). Watch this video tutorial and learn how to make an easy air filter and breathe a little deeper at home.
How To: Make a foil welding machine
Having a hard time holding on to items that need welding? Then watch this how to video to learn how to make a quick foil welding machine. It is really very simple to make this apparatus that will help with your welding projects. All you need is two small boards and two screws.
How To: Replace a home air conditioner
A home air conditioner is nearly as vital as the electricity that powers it. Learn how to replace a home air conditioning unit with tips from a professional HVAC technician in this free home improvement video series.
How To: Repair the Hoover Wind Tunnel vacuum cleaner
This how to video shows you how to make a quick repair on your Hoover Wind Tunnel Vacuum cleaner. Learn all about how to make a belt repair on bagged self-propelled vacuum. It is very simple to so, just watch this how to video to learn how to maintain your vacuum cleaning and running properly.
How To: Make homemade Redneck freon reclaimer
If you are concerned about the environment, you would want to recover freon in your old car or air-conditioner before getting rid of them. Watch this video tutorial to learn how to make a homemade freon reclaimer.
How To: Install a dishwasher yourself
Bored of wasting time standing in front of the sink washing dishes? Rather be anywhere else than in your kitchen wearing marigolds? Don't fear, there is a light at the end of the greasy, crumby food tunnel - Get a dishwasher! Watch this video tutorial to learn how to install a dishwasher yourself. Install a dishwasher yourself.
How To: Troubleshoot common dishwasher problems
Watch this video tutorial for troubleshooting dishwasher problems. Check the following: are you over loading on detergent causing soapy residues? Have you stacked your dishes badly? Is the seal around the door old and worn? Do you have a dodgy pipe connection? Worst case scenerio is not good though, old machines corrode at the bottom and if this is your case then I guess it's time for a new one.
How To: Troubleshoot common washing machine problems
So your washing machine is on the blink? Dirty clothes piling up? You're embarrassed of your smalls and can't face the launderette? Watch this video tutorial to save your blushes and get your machine up and running again in no time...
How To: Make Nepresso coffee maker capsules
Learn how to save money by making your own Nepresso coffee maker capsules. Hack your coffee machine with this video.
How To: Wrap an extension cord
Don't leave your extension cord tied up in knots. Watch how to wrap it up, so the cord won't bind or twist.
How To: Install kitchen countertop lighting
Brighten up dark countertop spaces with an under-cabinet light fixture. Watch how to install a light fixture and hide the cords.
How To: Dig a hole with a post hole digger
If putting up a new fence or mailbox is on your to-do list, chances are you'll need to use a post hole digger. Watch how to properly dig a hole with one.
How To: Cut perfect angles with a coping saw
Tim Carter from AsktheBuilder.com shows how to easily cut perfect angles for trim in the corners of your room.
How To: Use a rototiller to level a yard
Tim Carter of AsktheBuilder.com demonstrates easy ways to level a yard or dig a hole with a rototiller. Watch this video to learn how to do it too.
How To: Replace glass due to bad insulation
Tim Carter demonstrates how to remove insulated glass panels from either side of a front door. Replacing the sidelights on the front door is possible. Just follow these steps for glass replacement.
How To: Use a router
A router is a versatile tool that allows you make many precise cuts. AsktheBuilder.com host Tim Carter demonstrates how to use a router and how to change router bits.
How To: Install a utility sink
Tim Carter demonstrates how to install utility sinks or a laundry sink without needing legs. Tim explains how not using legs can help with storage underneath the laundry utility sink and for cleaning under it.
How To: Install a ceiling fan with This Old House
Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to put in a ceiling fan. Steps:
How To: Install a radiator thermostat with This Old House
Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to install a radiator thermostat. Steps:
How To: Use and dial the rotary telephone in 1927
Attention Central California Residents: This film shows the actual cutover date from operator assistance to direct-dial (local only) in Fresno and Madera, California.
How To: Choose a carbon monoxide detector with This Old House
Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to choose a carbon monoxide detector. Steps:
How To: Make a redneck hot tub
This is a tutorial on creating a redneck hot tub using an old bathtub, some wood for a fire , bubble bath and some snow. Get ready to heat up your back woods with this sensational invention.
How To: Build a display case from old bookshelf
Build a DIY display case with from a bookshelf and old pictures.
How To: Use your washing machine
To use your washing machine you will need washing powder and fabric softener. Load the washing into the machine making sure you've separated whites from colors. Choose a low heat for delicates and a high heat for badly stained clothes. Use your washing machine.
How To: Solder the copper pipe of the hot water heater
Install the pipe fittings of the hot water heater.
How To: Install a drip leg in a gas powered hot water heater
Keep the hot water heater control valve free of moisture by installing a drip leg.
How To: Make an aluminum roasting pan solar cooker
The solarcookingnut explains how easy it is to make an aluminum roasting pan solar cooker.
How To: Clean refrigerator coils
Bob Fenwick shows us how to clean refrigerator coils to make sure our refrigerator works efficiently.
How To: Install a dryer
This video shows how to hook up a dryer. It is not difficult and can save the price of a handyman.
How To: Hook up a washing machine
This video demonstrates how to hook up a washing machine. This can save the high price of hiring a handyman.
How To: Install a water faucet
Tim Carter walks you through a water faucet installation. Simplify your faucet installation by following these great tips.
How To: Troubleshoot and repair a garbage disposal
A jammed or inoperative garbage disposal is often in need of repair, but simple to work on. Here are some quick troubleshooting tips to keep you from having to call a service professional.
How To: Install a ceiling fan
In this video series you will learn how to install your own ceiling fan from beginning to end. Our expert home inspector will walk you through the parts and tools needed as well as the wiring and even how to fix a wobble in the fan. There are multiple steps and parts but each is fully covered and detailed. Let this series make light work of what could seem like a heavy job!