Home Improvement Laundry Room

When people want a quality washing machine, they often make a beeline to the Whirlpool section of their local appliance store. Whirlpool washers are famous for being great at washing clothes, not to mention highly durable. So, what happens when your Whirlpool washer doesn’t live up to its spotless rep? Once in a blue moon, you might hear of a Cabrio leaving residue on your clothes. Yikes!

Most of us associate a laundry room with fresh cotton and pleasant-smelling detergent. We all want to know that our clothing is clean and smells good after a wash. But far too often, the laundry room becomes a zone of smelly, musty odors. Why does your laundry room smell like sweaty socks instead of fresh laundry?

Let’s talk about lint. Lint is that pillowey, fuzzy stuff that is usually found in dryers and in lint traps. It’s great for hipsters who like to make things out of lint, but it’s not good for clothing or your home. If you have a dryer, you have to make sure to keep it free of lint. Otherwise, you might have a fire hazard on your hands. Getting lint from your outdoor dryer vent can be tricky, though. So, how can you do it?

If you have ever heard a loud thud when turning on your washing machine, you have experienced water hammer. This noise results from a lack of air in the pipes, so there’s no cushion to absorb the water shock. If you notice this jolting noise when turning on your appliances, you need a water hammer arrestor. 

Your dryer is one appliance that is in use nearly every day, so you become accustomed to the sound of it running. So, if there is something wrong with it, you’ll most likely catch it because it won’t sound the way it usually does. It’ll have an odd screech to it, which could be loud or quiet, depending on the problem.

With so many different options on the market, finding a quality dryer is easier than ever. There are more than a few brands that have reliable offerings across their entire line. One of those brands is Amana, a name you may or may not know.

Even a small laundry room has the capacity to make a big difference if you know how to make the most of it. Instead of just a place to wash and dry clothes, it can maximize storage and workspace. But it isn’t about just stashing as much as you can into every nook and cranny; you need to keep your plan intentional.

Don’t you just love the fragrant smell of clean laundry? It’s so nice to run a load, open the washer door and get hit with the aroma of fresh clothes. But what if you open your washer and get hit with a different smell? The musty, eggy kind that makes you want to run in the other direction? Many of us have been there, and it’s not fun.

Have you ever gone appliance shopping, only to find the *perfect* machine, only to notice that the door doesn’t open well for your home? This often happens with front load washers that open up in a way that hits a corner of your home. I understand that feeling, especially since I live in a smaller apartment. This leads to a common question. Can front load washer doors be reversed?

It’s essential for washing machines to be in tip-top shape so they can wash your clothes and wring them out before you transfer them to your dryer. So, when your washer doesn’t spin, this becomes a significant issue and hinders you from throwing your clothing into the dryer. So, what is keeping your Roper washer from spinning?

Noises coming from your dryer, especially when it’s tumble drying, is usually an indicator that there is a part in your dryer that needs to be replaced. However, if you don’t know what you’re looking for then this can be an issue when you are trying to diagnose the problem.

So, you started your washing machine and walked away to do other tasks. When you returned, instead of finding freshly cleaned laundry, you found half-washed, soapy clothing. This means your washing machine stopped mid-cycle. So, why does this happen?

Samsung washing machines are top of the line, and they’re the choice of many homeowners due to their consistency. However, problems can still arise, and various error codes appear on the digital display that is hard to make sense of. One common Samsung error code is “UR”, but what exactly does that even mean?

Don’t you just hate when you start the dryer and walk away, only to find later the dryer turned itself off mid-cycle? Now, your Samsung dryer won’t start at all. There is a 10% chance your Samsung dryer has a blown thermal fuse.

If you are in the world of household appliance installation, you already know that dryers and vents are basically inseparable. That’s why people always are reminded to clean out their dryer vent. Lint gets caught there. But, what if you want to get a dryer without a vent. Is it possible? Is it safe?

As a homeowner, managing your washing machine is another thing you have to put on that long list of chores. If your washing machine is not draining completely, it could result in gross standing-water situations. That leaves us with the question: how do you fix a washing machine that is not draining completely?

Washing machines seem like a fairly stable invention, right? Dirty clothes go in, clean ones come out. Simple. Though the concept is simple, innovation never stopped. For example, let’s take a look at agitators. Once not too long ago, they were a staple of the washing machine design. Nowadays, you can find machine models without agitators. But, are they really all they’re cracked up to be?

Oops! You didn’t notice that red crayon in your kid’s pant pocket when you tossed the laundry into the dryer. Now, you have melted crayon stuck to the inside of your dryer (not to mention on your clothes). Learn how to get crayon out of a dryer before you assume your dryer is doomed.

The Whirlpool Ultimate Care II Washer is the modern version of the classic style top-loading washer. Even though it’s a bit more modernized, there is still a common problem that most consumers experience: it may have issues during the spin cycle. So, what happens when your Whirlpool Care II Washer won’t spin? What causes this?

Doing the laundry is not a fun endeavor but technology has made it a lot easier than it used to be. Keeping the laundry going, you can take care of all the clothes for a family of four in a matter of hours. Talk about convenience.

One of the significant parts of a dryer is the heating element. Without this element, your dryer will eventually stop running altogether. So, when your clothes come out halfway dry after an hour-long cycle, you may want to take the time to check this component just in case.

Waking up to a small lake inside of your washing machine isn’t fun. If you find that this is happening to you, don’t panic. Instead,  start this process by turning off the water. Once you’ve done that, we can explore what’s causing your water machine to keep filling after the water is off.

Washing machines have become a staple for nearly every home in the United States. While there are still many that must go to laundromats, most people, if afforded the opportunity, choose to have their own laundry room with a washer and dryer. One of the most popular and expensive types of washing machines on the market are top loaders.

When it comes to washers, dryers, and kitchen appliances, Whirlpool is one of the most recognizable brands on the market. They have been around for years, becoming a favorite of customers everywhere for their line of products.

Washing machines are wonderful tools that make modern life simple and easy. Washing machines are supposed to leave your clothes clean and fresh smelling, but if you start to smell sewer gas when you run your washing machine, you may have a bigger problem on your hands.

When it comes to your washer, you have a ton of different options that you can choose from. Front-loader or top-loader. Brand A or Brand B. Perhaps most strikingly, you can also choose between an agitator or an impeller mechanism. Both agitator and impeller washers have their perks. Before you pick one out, it’s good to know what you’re getting. But, what should you expect, really?

Kenmore makes some great washing machines, especially when it comes to their top-loading designs. They are notoriously safe machines too, which is why they have a specialty lid lock to prevent people from reaching in. The problem is, sometimes those locks work a bit too well. So, what happens when your top-loader suddenly won’t let the lid unlock?

GE washing machines are considered to be a great addition to any type of home setup imaginable. Their front loading washers are particularly popular. Among repairmen, they’re known for durability. However, this doesn’t mean they are infallible. At times, glitches happen. A common issue you might notice is a front loader that keeps pausing at random. Ever wonder what this means?

Whirlpool has been in the business of producing home appliances for a long time. Among their more popular offerings are their washers and dryers. Their Duet Dryer has long been a popular purchase among homeowners and you may have one in your home too.

In the past, you might have remembered how comforting and calming it was to gaze at the warmth of a night light. The warm glow always came from a wall and always was associated with a small lightbulb. Those tiny night light bulbs seem like they have only one purpose. But, dryers often have lights too. Can you use a night light bulb for your dryer?

No home is complete without a refrigerator. While modern refrigerators are impressive, they are not infallible and are prone to many problems. We all want our refrigerators to be cold, but not cold enough to freeze the food. Many homeowners have asked themselves the question: why is my refrigerator freezing my food?

Don’t you hate when you throw a load of clothes into the washer and nothing happens? Even worse is when your full Samsung washing machine dies mid-cycle. Then, you’re left with a heavy bundle of sopping wet, half-clean clothes (and a machine full of water).

The last thing you expect when taking laundry out of the washer is dirty, soaking wet clothes. However, if your Whirlpool washer won’t agitate, spin, or drain, that’s exactly what you get. Instead of damp, clean clothes ready for the dryer, you end up with a washer tub full of water. 

I’m obsessed with those beautiful laundry rooms on HGTV. If you have to spend long hours somewhere doing something as boring as laundry, at least the room could be beautiful. Maybe then the laundry would get folded and put away faster!

Laundry machines will make your life much easier on a regular basis, but only if you have the right size to suit your family’s needs. If you have a king size comforter, you’ll need a correctly sized washer and dryer. We’re going to talk about dryer sizes here.

If you’ve bought a washing machine recently, there is a good chance that you have a high-efficiency washing machine. These higher-tech machines are characterized by their larger capacity and lack of an agitator in the middle of the tub. If you still have regular laundry detergent, you might be wondering whether it’s safe to use in your HE washer.

Many homeowners want to know whether or not they can convert their gas dryer into an electric one. Sometimes, they move into a home that only has electric hookups. Or sometimes it’s that they want a change of pace and want that conversion. However, is this even possible? 

When planning a laundry room remodel, there’s quite a lot to think about. One aspect that needs some serious thought is where to vent your dryer.

When your dryer smells like burning, it can be alarming, but you don’t need to panic. It could be a simple reason with an easy fix, so assess the situation before you start to fear the worst.

When a dryer will not heat, our clothes and our routines suffer. We are going to show you how to troubleshoot the problem, and perform tests, that will help you figure out how to fix it.

Your clothes dryer is running perfectly. The only problem is it isn’t drying the clothing.  The dryer is not even getting warm.  More than likely, the thermal fuse that protects the dryer from overheating has failed.  The question is, how do you test the thermal fuse on your dryer?

Moving a front load washing machine is a daunting task, and it requires some great planning. The last thing that you want to do is damage your front load washer before it gets to the next destination. With that said, is it okay to move a front load washer without shipping bolts?

When planning the layout of a home, space is your priority. Often, the laundry room is the lowest on the list. Even if you are lucky to have a spacious laundry room, there’s always a possibility to optimize the use of the space you have. This is where stacking your washer and dryer comes in handy, but what if you don’t have a stacking kit? Can you still stack them?

Having a washer and dryer in your home is a great time saver, and also very convenient. While having an in-home drier saves the time of lugging your clothes to the laundromat, it also means you are responsible for fixing it when it malfunctions. So what do you do then, when you notice your Samsung Dryer won’t start, but just clicks instead?

It’s a frustrating situation.  A washer load of clothes and a tub full of water and the Whirlpool washer decides to quit.  Everything seems to be normal, yet the washer will not restart.  Why do Whirlpool washers stop in the middle of a cycle?

You’re hurrying to finish yet another load of laundry. You throw the wet clothes into the dryer when, bam! The door popped back open on you, refusing to close.

It is commonplace to find either electric dryers or gas dryers in US homes. Both of them have their benefits and drawbacks. Some prefer the efficiency and energy-saving qualities of a gas dryer, and some prefer the cheaper outright cost and safety of an electric dryer. 

A malfunctioning washing machine can be a huge inconvenience, especially when the laundry starts to pile up. It can also cause worry that you might have to spend money on repairs or even purchase a new machine. 

Moving is hard work, especially if you move into a place where there are no washer and dryer hookups available. This is a common occurrence, however. The good news is you can create your own, saving you from spending hundreds of dollars to have ones installed.

Your washing machine is a complex piece of machinery. There are many different internal components that make it easy to do the wash at a moment’s notice. When one of those components goes bad, it requires repair or replacement before the washer can be used again.

When it comes to washing machines, they need to be good at washing, spinning, and draining. If your washing machine won’t do any of those things, it isn’t very good at its job. Firing and retraining a new washing machine can be expensive. Because of this, we have some troubleshooting steps to help you find out why your washing machine won’t spin or drain.

Thanks to the invention of clothes dryers, we can dry large loads of laundry in no time. It’s a far cry from hanging clothes outside or near a fireplace. But, if your Samsung dryer isn’t heating, you might need to dust off your clothesline.

A washing machine is often the most frequently used tool out of all of your home appliances. Unfortunately, various lacking washing machine brands shake violently, the washer’s basket flies out, or even catch on fire. 

Fisher and Paykel washing machines are high-efficiency appliances that allow full customization of your washer cycles. By customizing the measures of temperature, water, time, detergent, and mechanical action, the unit’s wash cycles can be altered to meet the specific needs of virtually any fabric. After all, the best washing machine will not only clean your clothes but also deliver the necessary care to extend the life of all of your garments.

We’ve all been there when we are stuck with a full load of laundry, and we are fresh out of laundry detergent. If running to the store isn’t an option, you may have been tempted to use a dishwashing pod in your washing machine to get the job done. Although a dishwashing pod and a laundry pod may look the same, these two cleaning pods function very differently.

When your top-loading washing machine breaks down, it can feel like a major hassle. And that is because you will oftentimes need to remove other components before you can get to the one causing the problems.

Your washing machine may be one of the most useful and most often used appliances in your home. When your washing machine stops working, this can halt everyday necessities like clean clothes or bath towels. If your washing machine stops spinning, it’s best to address the problem quickly, so other issues don’t arise.

Your dryer has one purpose, to dry clothing, towels, and other items using heated air. Therefore, it can be alarming to open your dryer and find water inside the drum or leaking underneath the appliance. Since your dryer’s main aim is to get rid of moisture, why is there water in your dryer?

PVC pipe is relatively cheap, easy to use, and comes in a wide variety of sizes. In some cases, PVC pipe is routinely used for vents on waste systems in a home. Many homeowners faced with replacing or repairing a dryer vent see PVC pipe as a solution. However, PVC pipe is not a viable option for dryer vents.

If you don’t have any lower back, knee, or hip pain, you may take for granted bending over to fill or empty your washer and dryer. Unfortunately, this seemingly simple task can turn into an arduous, painful chore for some folks. Since we have all but no choice to do laundry relatively often, those who face pain while doing so may want to look into a laundry pedestal.