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Three Causes of Dishwasher Leaks Dishwasher Door Leaking If the water is pooling directly under the door, a leak in the door itself is likely the cause of the issue. Your door latch may be bent or loose, or not closing properly. Try tightening the latch with a screwdriver to secure the closure. New latch systems may need installing. ... If water still runs from the door, the gasket (rubber door seal) might need replacing. If your gasket is damaged, this can be replaced with relative ease. Soak your new gasket in warm soapy water, which will make it flexible and easier to re-install. While you’re working on the door, go ahead and tighten the hinges if they’re loose. Dishwasher Tub Leaking If water is pooling under your dishwasher, the tub may have a hole. Detergents and minerals can corrode the bottom of your tub over time, causing water to seep through and collect under your dishwasher. It’s possible to fix some tubs, but depending on the age of your unit and severity of the problem, you may need to replace your dishwasher entirely. Loose or Damaged Valves With use, over time, connections and hoses inside your dishwasher can become loose. Check your drain hoses to ensure everything is securely connected (including the clamps holding the hose in place on either side) and verify your water inlet valve isn’t stuck - this would certainly cause flooding. If you have cracked hoses, they’re easy to replace with a trip to the hardware store. Electrafix is here to help you with all your dishwasher and appliance needs. Contact us today at https://www.electrafixbc.ca/

Three Australian women have come up with an eco-friendly alternative to typical liquid laundry detergents - in the form of hypoallergenic washing sheets. Check out why this is a great idea below.

https://buff.ly/2DsGVDX Did you know it was International Men's Day yesterday? In recognition of this, here is a great guide to choosing the best refrigerator for your garage/mancave. #mancave #fridge

Five Reasons Why Your Oven is Cooking Unevenly 1. Oven isn’t calibrated properly Over time, a lot of heating and cooling can put stress on an oven, and so the accuracy of temperature can wear out over time. ... 2. Faulty temperature sensor You can check your temperature sensor inside your oven by preheating and checking that the temperature sensor is rising with the heat. If this isn’t the case, the temperature sensor will need replacing. 3. Your oven racks need re-adjusting If you have a brand-new oven, you’ll need to learn how it cooks. Take note of the placement of your racks, and how your food is cooking. For example, if your food is burnt on top but undercooked on the bottom, your rack may need lowering. You may even need to rotate your food as it cooks to ensure it's heated evenly. 4. Broken elements There are two elements in your oven the bake element and the broil element. If either of these are broken or faulty, your oven isn’t going to cook evenly and they need to be replaced. 5. Oven fan not working If you’re the owner of a convection oven, the fan is the most important part of your appliance. This fan is vital in distributing the heat evenly around the oven, helping food to cook evenly. When the oven is on, check to see if your fan sounds louder than usual, or if it seems to be working slower than usual. If this is the case, wait until your oven is completely cool and turn the fan by hand. If there is any resistance, it's time to replace the fan! Our appliance repair experts at Electrafix can help you with all your oven needs. Contact us today at https://www.electrafixbc.ca/contact.html

There are lots of things we can do to make our kitchens more eco-friendly without breaking the bank. Here are some useful ways to get started.

Easy to make, simple to serve, and full of warming, hearty ingredients: soup is a staple in our kitchens year round - especially right now with the shorter days and colder weather. Check this out for a guide to some of the best soup-making cookware and appliances.

Do you know someone who needs a helping hand this holiday season? ElectraFix is giving away a rebuilt and certified appliance every week of the holiday season for 2020. We want to give back to our community and we know there are people that really need some help this season. To nominate someone, please send us a Facebook message explaining why they need a hand. We will choose one person per week all through the holiday season. We're based in Coquitlam and will be giving away... appliances from our shop. We have dryers, washers, fridges, stoves, dishwashers, and more! More details on our website: https://www.electrafixbc.ca/charity.html Hit the share button to help us find someone in need.

Did you know it's International Men's Day today? In recognition of this, here is a great guide to choosing the best refrigerator for your garage/mancave.

Which Refrigerator is Best: French Style or Side-By-Side? For a guide to the differences between these popular refrigerator types, check out the following pros and and cons. French Door Refrigerator... Pros - These can store larger items - These models are energy-efficient - Frequently used items are on top and more convenient - Many additional features available e.g. ice maker, water dispenser - Lots of door variations to choose from Cons - Usually the most expensive kind of freestanding (non-install) fridge - Freezer items have to be stacked - Have to bend down to get freezer items Side-by-side Refrigerator Pros - Much of the freezer is at eye level - More shelving options in the freezer section - Equal space for freezer and fresh food - Kids can access both sides easily - Typically less costly - half the price in some cases. Cons - Not suitable for large items - Not as much storage space for refrigerator food - Requires bending down to get items stored at the lower levels - Usually need a lot of kitchen space to fit

Are you thinking about getting a new washer? Unsure of the differences between a high-efficiency or traditional model? Check out this useful guide to help you decide.

HE Laundry Detergent in Standard Washers Did you know that you can use HE detergent in a regular or standard top load washer with a center agitator but not the other way around? Non-HE detergents cannot be used safely or effectively in high-efficiency top or front-load washers. HE and regular detergents contain the exact same cleaning ingredients, surfactants, enzymes, and water conditioners of the same brand. The only difference is that HE detergent is formulated to be low-...sudsing for HE, energy-saving washers that use less water in the wash and rinse cycles. It is definitely safe to use HE detergent in a standard or regular washing machine. You will notice fewer suds, but your clothes will be just as clean.

A well-stocked kitchen should have several different cutting boards for the multitude of things you’ll need to cut. Here is a guide to the best types to get and what to use them for.

How Long Can You Leave Refrigerator Doors Open? When you were young, did your parents ever say to you: "shut the fridge door; you'll let all the cold out."? It’s a common line kids hear growing up, but is it even true? Most of us know that leaving a refrigerator door open for long periods of time will warm up your food and cause your refrigerator to have to work harder in order to keep the food cool. But if you open and close it a bunch of times - for example, when you are ...loading groceries or making food - are you actually using more energy by opening and shutting the refrigerator door? According to experts, apparently not. In fact, opening and closing your refrigerator doors a multiple times is better than leaving them open the whole time. For the best energy conservation, a good rule of thumb is not to keep your doors open for longer than 30 seconds at a time.

Are you thinking about getting a brand new oven? Did you know that brand new ovens often emit a burned plastic smell when turned on for the first time? This is often due to the burning off of the protective coating of oil that is used when making the oven. Follow these 8 simple steps to ensure your first oven cooking experience is odor-free. 1. Remove any any zip or twist ties from your new oven. ... 2. Wipe down any racks and the inside of the oven with warm, soapy water. 3. Turn on the fan in the ventilation hood and, be sure to open a few windows nearby. 4. Set the oven to high heat, between 400 to 550 degrees Fahrenheit (204 to 288 degrees Celsius). 5. Run the oven at this temperature for 30 minutes to an hour max. 6. Still smell burning after the cycle? If you do, repeat the process once or twice more. 7. Once you no longer smell oil or a burning odor, allow the oven to fully cool 8. Finish off wiping down the interior of the oven, using a warm, soapy washcloth. Voila - Your oven is ready to go!

In response to the pandemic, Beko - a popular home appliance brand in Europe - has developed a never before seen product line that uses UV light technology heat and steam for at-home disinfection.

With the holidays just around the corner, many families are planning special meals that include many traditional favorites. One way to help keep these family traditions alive is to get your kids in the kitchen with you!

Three Easy Energy-Saving Ways to Reduce Your Monthly Utility Bills: 1. Turn Off Unused Appliances Did you know that an appliance can continue to consume energy even when it is not switched on? Household appliances such as TVs, routers and computers continue to use energy until you switch them off at the wall socket. In fact, switching off the wall socket can potentially cut the amount of energy consumed at home by up to 10 percent.... 2. Avoid Overfilling the Refrigerator Size does matter. As a general rule, bigger refrigerators consume more electricity, and refrigerators are one of the top five most energy-hungry appliances in our homes. Go for the size you need. If you have an old refrigerator, regularly check the seal at the door to ensure it is in good condition; otherwise, the cool air will escape. For efficient cooling, there should also be good circulation between food items, so avoid overloading the freezer. 3. Use the Correct Sized Pans Use a small pan on the small hob ring, and a large pan on a large hob ring to save energy. In fact, using a six-inch pan on an eight-inch ring wastes approximately 40 percent of the heat produced by the hob.

Rainy Fall Sundays make great baking days. Why not try baking with pumpkins? Pumpkins are an ancient, versatile food worth indulging in, and they are extremely abundant right now. Here are some great sweet and savory pumpkin baking recipes to experiment with.

The use of natural gas in homes is now coming under fire in Canada, after years of being touted by the energy industry as an ideal fuel in the transition to a low-carbon economy. What do you think about this?

For those of you on the go who don't have the time to make pizza from scratch, check out these creative tips for a healthier pizza with a homemade taste.

The FRIDGE, (short for Freezer Refrigerator Incubator Device for Galley and Experimentation), will be the first refrigerator in space intended solely for the use of storing and cooling food for astronauts.

Not sure what to do with all that leftover turkey in your fridge? Make sure you put it to good use with these great leftover turkey recipe ideas.

Did you know? The heaviest turkey ever recorded was aptly named Tyson and weighed a whopping 86 pounds! The giant gobbler was reared by Philip Cook of Leacroft Turkeys Ltd, in Peterborough, United Kingdom, and won the Heaviest Turkey competition in London in 1989. It has held the record ever since. Can you imagine finding an oven big enough for that?