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What is Safe for Your Garbage Disposal: The Definitive List
We've all been guilty of peeling some vegetables or washing out a cereal bowl when, uh oh, some of the food scraps fall down the garbage disposal! In this long list, we'll go over 78 different food and non-food items to finally answer that big question, "is that safe...
Self-Cleaning Ovens: 8 Important Tips You Need to Know Before Starting
The oven's self-cleaning option can be a helpful tool to clear it of grease and grime, whether it's for Thanksgiving dinner or it simply needs to be freshened up. But before hitting that tempting button to shortcut the cleaning process, it's important you know a few...
Why Is My Dryer Not Drying? The 2022 Answer to Your Agony
Dryer not drying even though it's right in the name: dryer? With today's smart technology, it's a wonder dryers aren't able to tell our phones what the problem is yet. Until that futuristic day, we'll have to rely on good ole human troubleshooting, so here is the 2022...
Why Does My Dryer Squeak?| 5 Quick Reasons
Thankfully, the average dryer isn't made of too many parts. This makes the troubleshooting process go a bit easier, even for someone not professionally trained. Though it should be noted that the best way to know for sure what's causing the issue is by calling an...
My Stove Keeps Clicking! | 3 Simple Solutions
If you're tired of the way your stove keeps clicking, fret not! This problem is more common than you may think and doesn't always mean there's a disastrous reason. Though, as always, the best way to know for sure is to call in an expert. But before you dial that...
Washer Smell: 5 Likely Causes and How to Fix Them
A washer smell should be refreshing, clean, and nothing like what yours is smelling like right now! Whether it has the faint aroma of rotten eggs or the nose-grinding scent of sewer, here are the five most likely causes of your washer smell AND ways to fix it! Table...
Why Does My Washer Leak and When Should Panic?
A washer leak is not only an annoyance but a major hindrance! Not only are you mopping every laundry day, but your clothes may get that mildew smell. Gross! There are a lot of reasons why your washer might be leaking, but not every reason needs a proper freak-out...
Why Does My Refrigerator Leak? 3 Simple Reasons!
Is there anything worse than stepping in a puddle with socks on? Yes... finding that puddle inside your house! You may be asking yourself: why does my refrigerator leak? Luckily, the answer may not be so bad as there's usually three simple reasons why. Table of...
Do I Need a Home Generator?
What are the benefits of a home generator? Do I really need one? Is a generator worth the cost and hassle of installation? If these questions have ever run through your head, you’re probably a Floridian. Hurricanes are a way of life for Floridians. In fact, we often...
5 Things to Know About Freezer Burn
Freezer burn is never fun. Freezing food should be an easy way to save money and waste less. Instead, we often view it as an unfavorable way of preserving food when we pull it out of the freezer and see ice forming on top. You'll be happy to hear, however, that there...
3 Quick Reasons Why Your Washer Shakes
If you are finding your laundry room has become a repeat noise complaint, it might be time to figure out exactly why your washing machine is shaking.
3 Tips to Keep Your Air Conditioner Hurricane Safe
Like it or not, it’s officially Hurricane Season in Southwest Florida. All we can do is keep our fingers crossed that we don’t end up in the proverbial Cone of Uncertainty. Home-Tech is here to help you keep your air conditioner hurricane safe should the worst happen....