Creating green energy for your personal use is becoming an increasingly popular option for those who are either intent on saving money on electricity costs or on saving the environment. Wind energy conjures up the image of a 60-foot tower with a wind turbine at the top. This structure on a tower is also known as a horizontal axis wind turbine. A cheaper alternative to this kind of structure is the VAWT, or vertical axis wind turbine.
GE side by side refrigerators have two equal length doors for the refrigerator and freezer sections of the machine. If the doors are not aligned, they may not close correctly, which will increase the cost to run the refrigerator. Even if the doors are slightly out of line they may not seal properly and keep the refrigerator at the proper temperature. GE designed their side by side refrigerators so users can make adjustments to the doors at home.
The reason for using a water softener is mainly because of hard water. Hard water is water that contains too much calcium and magnesium. Hard water is difficult to use and can cause problems flowing through pipes. It also does not dissolved soaps as well as soft water.
Water softeners do require some cleaning but other than adding a little salt the maintenance is low.
Tip For the best results keep your water softener clean and check it often.
Wood rosettes add decorative detail to wood moldings. Square rosettes are often are installed at the corners of wood casing and trim, especially in the top corners of windows and doors, where they can replace or cover up an unsightly miter or butt joint installation.
Rosettes add decorative detail to moldings. Things You Will Need + Wood glue Box of finish nails Nail set Hammer Wood putty Putty knife Sandpaper Wood finish Paintbrush Round rosettes also can be attached to straight pieces of molding for purely decorative effect.
Whirlpool ranges are warrantied to be free of defects for one full year after purchase. If any part of the range is defective, Whirlpool will replace it free of charge. Troubleshoot the range to fix common issues. If troubleshooting fails to fix the problem, contact a Whirlpool-designated service center for warranty work. You will need the original sales receipt to prove the date of purchase to obtain warranty service.
Electrical-lamp switches are available in a wide variety of styles and configurations. All lamp switches act as electrical valves that control conduction, or flow, of electrical current through the bulb or other lighting element.
Lamp switches use various mechanisms to accomplish the same task, to open and close the electrical circuit. Basic Circuitry Necessary elements of a lamp's circuit are the electrical source, the lighting element and the switch. When you plug a lamp into an electrical outlet, metal prongs in the plug make contact with the conductor in the outlet, allowing household current to flow through the bulb.
Created when granite rock naturally decomposes over millions of years, decomposed granite is a less expensive paving alternative to stone or concrete for an attractive, efficient patio. It packs tightly to form an almost concrete-like surface while allowing water to penetrate through.
Decomposed granite forms a concrete-like patio. Though it's most frequently used on pathways, as garden mulch and as a base for pavers, decomposed granite performs well as a casual patio.
If your coffeemaker stops working or your coffee is cold, don't run out and buy a new one. The thermostat, which regulates the temperature, and the heating element, which heats your water, can be easily tested and replaced.
Checking the Thermostat Check the Thermostat & Element in a Coffeemaker Unplug the coffeemaker. Empty all the water and coffee grounds from the unit.
Unscrew the base of the unit with a screwdriver.
When you hear your Kenmore dryer beep, you head to the machine with your laundry basket in tow, expecting to unload a pile of warm, fresh-smelling clothing. You do not want to open your dryer and be faced with a pile of damp clothing items that require another drying cycle. If your Kenmore stack dryer is not drying your garments properly, excess lint in the lint trap may be to blame.
Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) is a mysterious syndrome that plagues up to 45 million sufferers each year. Symptoms are similar to those of allergies, and are aggravated by a variety of chemicals, such as those found in cigarette smoke, cleaning products and air fresheners. People suffering from MCS, asthma, allergies and other conditions that are aggravated by chemicals often have reactions to chemicals that others can't even detect. Symptoms range from stinging eyes, sore throat and headache to wheezing, rashes and muscle pain.