Hot Home Appliances How-Tos
How To: Repair a Dyson vacuum cleaner
Does your vacuum cleaner suck by not sucking?
How To: Remove an Oven/Cooker Door
When cleaning your oven, you'll want to take your oven door off its hinges first to give you more room to maneuver. Plus, take the door off makes it easier to clean the door itself, especially the glass areas. The following video from Nathan Cox talks about how easy it is to remove an oven door off, and it's very similar from brand to brand.
How To: Fix the cycle times on your front load washer
If you own a front load washer, then you may have experienced a problem the cycles being a bit too short or too long. This is a problem because it can cause your clothes to shrink or not be washed properly.
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: Fix your washer if you don't have enough suds
If you're washing your clothes and feel like there is not enough suds in the machine, adding more detergent won't make a difference. It can acutally hurt your clothes and the machine, making it work harder to clean clothes or clean up a mess.
How To: Replace an Oven Electronic Control Board
If your clock will not respond to input, or does not regulate temperature, you will probably have to replace your oven electronic control board. You can follow the steps in this video to help you do this easy repair.
How To: Replace the internal hose on a Dyson DC07 vacuum
If you're having a problem with your vacuum cleaner's internal hose, this video may help. In this tutorial you'll find out how easy it can be to replace the internal hose on a Dyson DC07 vacuum cleaner.
How To: Clean refrigerator coils
Bob Fenwick shows us how to clean refrigerator coils to make sure our refrigerator works efficiently.
How To: Avoid detergent residue on your high efficiency washer
If you are finding white or colored marks on your clothes, it's more than likely going to be detergent residue. These unsightly stains can ruin your clothes and be a sign that something is wrong with your washer or with what you are using.
How To: Replace the face plate on a Hotpoint dishwasher
One of the most commonly damaged parts to a dishwaher can be the face plate or fascia panel. They can easily get dinged up, scratched, and much more. So, if you're looking to get rid of your damaged faceplate, this next tutorial should help.
How To: Use Induction Cooktops
Induction cooktops are a great option if you're interested in heating food faster and saving energy in the process. They operate a bit differently than other cooktops and you should understand how so, if you plant to own one. This quick tutorial will show you how to use an induction cooktop easily.
How To: Fix a clogged dispenser on a high efficiency washer
If you're tryng to wash clothes and the detergent or bleach is not getting to them, you may have a problem with your dispenser. If you find it to be leaking or it's clogged there are a couple of easy to follow steps that should fix the problem.
How To: Fix a GE oven that is not going over 100 degrees
If you're experiencing some problems with your GE oven, don't call a service person just yet. Sometimes the fix is so simple that when the homeowners realize it, it may already be too late and they'll need to fork over a ton of money.
How To: Use your broiler drawer on a GE oven
Have you ever tried cooking a meal and came across a recipe that asked to broil something and had no idea what it was? Well then, this video should make things clearer.
How To: Remove and repair a Neff oven door
Watch to learn how to remove and repair a Neff oven door. You'll remove and replace parts on an oven door, as well as how to remove the oven door. This oven maintenance video demonstrates removal and replacement of the oven door outer glass, oven door inner glass, door hinges and door handle. Use a professional oven cleaner and ceramic scraper to remove burnt on stains from the oven inner door glass.
How To: Prevent wrinkled clothes in your front load washer
If you are constantly taking your clothes out of the washer and finding them to be wrinkled, it's an easy fix. There are a couple of troubleshooting tips that will help make sure that your clothes come out nice and wrinkle-free.
How To: Fix a front load washer that won't wash or rinse
If you have a front load washer that won't fill, wash, or rinse then you have a problem on your hands. Now, before you call a professional, you should try these quick, easy to follow tips. It could save you a good chunk of money.
How To: Replace a Dryer's Thermal Fuse
The thermal fuse in your dryer is a safety device designed to prevent the dryer from overheating. The fuse is heat sensitive and when the dryer becomes too hot it will blow. If the fuse has blown then the dryer will either stop working or there will be no heat when the drum is turning. A blown thermal fuse is simple to replace. With a few tools, a do it yourself warrior can save valuable money from being wasted on a service call. Here is a detailed set of instructions on how to replace a ther...
How To: Correctly fill a rinse aid dispenser
If you've never used a dishwasher before, you're about to fall in love with a machine that makes washing dishes easy. One of the main features of owning a dishwasher is it's ability to rinse the dishes to make them nice, shiny, and clean. A rinse aid dispenser is used to store a cleaning product that can prevent streaks or marks from appearing on your dishware.
How To: Replace the HEPA filter on a Dyson DC07 vacuum cleaner
Watch to learn how to replace the HEPA filter on a Dyson DC07 vacuum. This Dyson spare parts video we show how to remove and replace the Dyson DC07 Pre Motor Filter and Dyson DC07 HEPA Post Motor Filter. This vacuum maintenance video also outlines the Dyson airflow path as well as removal and replacement of the Pre Filter Housing, Post Filter Lid and Filter Seals. Prevent loss of suction and motor cut out by changing the filters on your Dyson.
How To: Replace an Oven Door Gasket
If you have some heat leaking from the oven door area, you will probably have to replace the oven door gasket. You can follow the steps in this video to help you do this easy repair
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: Remove door hinges to your cooker, oven, or stove
Check out this home repair tutorial video that demonstrates how to fit and replace door hinges to your oven. Follow the step by step instructions in this domestic appliance repair video to replace your cooker's door hinges. Please note that all work should be performed by a qualified person. Make sure to take the necessary precautions to ensure a safe removal of your oven's door hinges.
How To: Replace the fan oven element in a Belling cooker
Is your Belling cooker on the blink? Fix it with this home appliance repair tutorial, which demonstrates how to remove, and change, a Belling fan oven element in a typical Belling cooker. For more, including detailed, step-by-step instructions on the repair process, take a look.
How To: Install a top load washer in your home
If you've recently become the owner of a brand new, or used, top load washer then this video is for you!
How To: Make a homemade smoker, cooker, griller, or BBQ
Interested in starting in on the journey of smoked meats? Smoking meat is a slow, but delectibly beneficial process for meats and in this video learn how to save money on expensive smokers & cookers by making your own. This smoker was made with a plasma cutter, arc welder and a couple of spare hours and has been used for everything from fish to turkies, to prosciutto.
How To: Prevent really wet clothes on a high efficiency washer
If you are pulling your clothes out of your high efficiency washer, and find they are soaking wet, you have a problem. There are a couple of easy ways to help fix this problem, before calling in a professional.
How To: Replace a Refrigerator Door Cam
If the door does not open smoothly and does not stay in open position, you will have to replace the door cam. You can follow the steps in this video to help you do this easy repair.
How To: Replace a Dryer Door Handle
If your dryer door handle fell out of the door, you will probably have to replace it. You can follow the steps in this video to help you do this easy repair.
How To: Set the defrost timer on a True Freezer
True's Owner Maintenance Video Series shows us how to set the defrost time clock on a True freezer, and also how to cut the shipping band on the compressors of all larger freezers. The time clock is behind the grill at the base of the unit, behind a gray box. There are instructions in the inside of the lid for setting the time clock and for setting the defrost settings, and the video goes through the entire process, as well. Next, the man shows how to remove the shipping band protecting the c...
How To: Replace the Dryer's Idler Pulley
The dryer’s idler pulley provides tension to the dryer’s drum belt so the belt won’t slip when the drum is turning. It can become faulty over time due to increased friction. If your dryer is making a squeaking or squealing nose then the idler is probably faulty. Replacing this pulley is a simple project. Repair your noisy dryer with this step-by-step tutorial!
How To: Replace a knob on a Neff gas hob
Watch to learn how to replace a knob on a Neff gas hob. You'll remove and replace a gas hob knob on a Neff gas hob. Replacement knobs as well as burner caps and flame spreaders are easy hob spares to replace. As part of hob maintenance we also use a specialist hob cleaner to get a nice clean hob. This hob maintenance video clip illustrates the many different hob parts
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: Care for and maintain a front load washer
Caring for your front load washer is important for ensuring that it will work for years. Improper care and maintenance will result in a constantly broken machine that will eat up your money.
How To: Remove a radiator in your home
In this clip, learn how to remove a radiator in your home. If you have a broken or faulty radiator that needs to be replaced or are getting rid of the thing altogether, check out this clip from the Ultimate Handyman. In this clip you will learn the essential steps you need to take to remove a radiator from a central heating system and cap off the thermostatic valve, this is important as it is often missed by some people.
How To: Replace the door seal on a Neff refrigerator
Watch to learn how to replace the door seal on a Neff refrigerator. You'll remove and replace the fridge door seal on a Neff fridge. Replacing the fridge seal is an energy saving tip: If there is a fridge door seal gap, you will not create the correct fridge temperature to store food. To increase fridge efficiency fit a new seal. As part of this fridge maintenance video we also replace the fridge door bottle shelf and use a professional fridge cleaner.
How To: Clean your oven effectively
Ovens get filthy pretty quickly, and that can stink up your kitchen and your food. Watch this video for an in-depth guide to cleaning your grill with cheap household products, restoring flavor to your food and a pleasant smell and appearance to your most important food cooker.
How To: Reinforce a ceiling fan
In this tutorial, we learn how to reinforce a ceiling fan. If you are hanging a ceiling fan, you need to make sure the electrical box is reinforced and can carry the weight. The ceiling fan can weigh 20 lbs or more. First, remove the existing ceiling box and push the wiring through. Next, push the bracket through the hole until it's completely in. Next, twist the brace until it's tight. After this, put the bracket in and then take your electrical box and line it up to the bracket so you can s...
How To: Replace an AEG fridge freezer door seal
Watch to learn how to replace an AEG fridge freezer door seal. You'll remove and replace the freezer door seal on an AEG fridge freezer. You will have a more efficient freezer and prevent energy loss if you replace a worn freezer door seal. One of many simple freezer maintenance tips that will help ensure you have the correct freezer temperature.
How To: Replace a Dryer Door Switch
If your dryer will not run or spin, you will probably have to replace the dryer door switch. You can follow the steps in this video to help you do this easy repair.
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