If only one appliance suddenly stops working and there were no flames, sparks or big bangs to indicate that it was a malfunction in the appliance itself, unplug it and try it in a different socket. If it is still not working, check the cord’s connection with the plug, as well as the appliance, If one of the connections seems loose or frail, unplug the appliance and try to repair the connection. You will either have to unscrew the plug, or dissemble the appliance to get to the cord connection. Read the rest of this entry »
Refrigerators and freezers are now commonplace items in the home. Faults are inconvenient at the very least and, at worst, can prove expensive if the contents thaw out. In addition, most, if not all refrigerators and freezers contain environmentally unfriendly CFC gases for the cooling system and within the insulation materials. Although efforts are being made to eliminate the use of these gases in new appliances, it will be some time before non-CFC use becomes the norm. While CFCs are still in widespread use there are a number of things that you can do to minimize their associated environmental problems. Read the rest of this entry »
