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An adult homeowner checks a microwave manual beside an open microwave and a foil-lined food package.

Can You Put Metal in a Microwave? A Practical Safety Guide

Can you put metal in a microwave? The safest everyday answer is no, unless your…

A kitchen sink with a garbage disposal sits in everyday use in a lived-in home kitchen.

Garbage Disposal Blades Not Spinning: What to Check

When people say “garbage disposal blades not spinning,” they usually mean the disposal turns on…

A homeowner kneels by an open sink cabinet and inspects a leaking garbage disposal with a flashlight.

Garbage Disposal Leaks From the Reset Button: Replace It?

A garbage disposal that leaks from the reset button is usually telling you something more…

A kitchen range hood above the stove sits in a lived-in Phoenix kitchen where the lights won’t turn on.

Range Hood Lights Won’t Turn On: Bulb, Switch, or Wiring?

When your range hood lights won’t turn on, the cause is usually one of three…

Hands prepare a coffee maker's approved descaling cycle, with its reservoir, carafe and controls visible on the counter.

Phoenix Hard Water: How Often Should You Descale Appliances?

Phoenix hard water can leave chalky deposits inside kettles, coffee makers and other waterusing appliances.…

A refrigerator voltage-protection device sits at the wall outlet beside the appliance, ready to disconnect power during low voltage.

How to Protect Appliances During Phoenix Brownouts

To protect appliances during Phoenix brownouts, focus on two things: keeping motordriven equipment from struggling…

A Phoenix parts counter displays shelves of appliance components as a technician discusses replacement options with an employee.

Appliance Repair Parts: OEM vs Aftermarket vs Used

A lower price on appliance repair parts can make a repair quote look attractive, but…

Groceries are kept in an ice-filled cooler on a shaded patio while a homeowner manages a refrigerator breakdown and considers repair timing.

When Is Same-Day Appliance Repair Worth the Extra Cost?

Sameday appliance repair is worth the extra cost when getting the appliance working sooner is…

Moisture appears at the lower edge of an installed Bosch dishwasher, the kind of leak that may trigger its E15 protection system.

Bosch Dishwasher E15 Error: What It Means and What to Do

A Bosch dishwasher E15 error usually means the appliance’s leakprotection system has detected water in…

Refrigerator Running Constantly in Summer: What’s Normal? - Main Image

Refrigerator Running Constantly in Summer: What’s Normal?

In Phoenix, it can feel like your refrigerator never gets a break once summer hits.…

Fridge Ice Under Crisper Drawers: Drain Line Fix Guide - Main Image

Fridge Ice Under Crisper Drawers: Drain Line Fix Guide

Ice under the crisper drawers is one of those refrigerator problems that looks small, until…

Freezer Frost Buildup: Fix Door Leaks and Defrost Issues - Main Image

Freezer Frost Buildup: Fix Door Leaks and Defrost Issues

Frost in the freezer is more than a minor annoyance. It can keep the door…

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