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How to use a multimeter to test appliance parts

The multimeter is one of the most used tools in our diagnostic tool kit. Learn how to use one to test appliance parts with this guide.
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My part is no longer available! What do I do now?

Eventually, even the best appliances will start to break. When something does go wrong, you can almost always count on AppliancePartsPros.com to set you up with compatible OEM parts, but what happens when that part is discontinued? There are a few different avenues you can take to try and find working components for older or deprecated appliances, and in this guide, we’ll give you some tips to help you out.
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How To Clean And Maintain Your Stand Mixer

Modern stand mixers are kitchen marvels, featuring tools and accessories to make everything from pasta to ice cream. Keeping that all-in-one kitchen workhorse clean isn’t always easy, but AppliancePartsPros.com is here to help! Keep reading to learn some easy cleaning and maintenance tips for your stand mixer.
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How To Replace A Samsung Dryer Belt

Dryer drum not turning? It’s probably a broken belt. While you do need to take your dryer apart to fix this common problem, it’s actually an easy fix. Keep reading for detailed instructions on how to swap out the drum belt on your Samsung dryer. Don’t forget to check out our video guide for an in-depth look at each step!
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Money Saver: Cleaning With These Brushes Lowered My Electric Bill

Did you know that dirt, dust, lint, and all the other stuff that gets caught up in your appliances is making them less efficient? Letting those hard-to-reach spots go uncleaned puts unnecessary stress on your appliances, increasing wear and tear on their components and driving up your utility bill. In some instances, that build-up even poses a pretty serious fire hazard. We’re here to help keep your appliances running in tip-top shape all on your own in just a few minutes annually using a few common household tools and a set of brushes that cost less than $15.
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When Is It Time to Buy a New Appliance vs. Fix It?

When your household appliance breaks, you may feel unsure what to do: should you fix it or buy a new one? It may be well worth it to repair your fridge, washer, oven, or other appliance, especially if it’s a low-cost fix. We'll go through some key considerations for deciding whether to fix your broken appliance or buy a completely new one.
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How To Keep Food Fresh When Your Refrigerator Fails

The last thing you want when you’re experiencing refrigerator issues is a big food bill on top of repair costs. By taking a few preparatory steps and educating yourself on what to do with your food, you can mitigate how much you have to toss when your refrigerator fails or the power goes out. We'll explain how in this guide.
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8 DIY Safety Tips – Safety first with Appliance Parts Pros

DIY repairs are an amazing way to save money, improve your home and tackle fun repair challenges. However, it’s essential to stay safe as you embark on your next DIY project. To protect yourself from risks as you perform a repair on your appliance, here are our top 8 DIY safety tips for appliance repairs.
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How To Calibrate Your Oven (The Easy Way!)

Your range doesn’t stay in like new condition forever, and from time to time it may need a bit of help to stay accurate. Calibrating your oven is an easy task that can potentially help with issues like too lengthy cook times and food that comes out undercooked or overdone. In this guide, we’re walking you through how to calibrate your oven – whether gas or electric. Keep reading to learn how!
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Choosing An Air Conditioner: How Many BTUs Do I Need?

If you’ve been looking at air conditioners, you’ve probably encountered something called a BTU rating. When talking about air conditioners, the BTU rating corresponds to how much space an air conditioner can adequately cool. Getting an AC unit with an adequate BTU rating is important – too little power, and your AC unit won’t cool your room, too much, and you run into other problems like inefficiency and feature failure – but figuring out how much you need might be a bit of a head scratcher. In this guide, learn about BTUs, what they are, why the right rating is important, and how to figure out what BTU rating you need for your home. By the end, you should be well on your way to purchasing an air conditioner that’s right for you.
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How To Sharpen A Lawnmower Blade

If your lawn isn’t looking as vibrant as it used to after a cut, you may want to take a look at your lawnmower’s blade. Regular use will dull your mower’s blade, and that’s not counting any unexpected contact with dirt, wood, or sand that can damage the blade even more. A sharp blade will save you time mowing. It’ll also ensure a cleaner cut, which is better for the health of your lawn. Save money skipping the professional sharpening and give this simple fix a try yourself. In this simple guide, learn the by-hand and mechanical methods you can use to sharpen your own mower’s blades.
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How To Replace A GE Refrigerator Lower Drawer Gear

During the summer months, it’s common to use your freezer more than usual. After some time, you may notice that the freezer door has stopped sliding properly. In this case, your lower drawer gear may be broken or worn down, causing the door to malfunction. Luckily, replacing the lower drawer gear for your GE refrigerator is a straightforward repair that will take 10 minutes or less! Learn in this guide how to install your new lower drawer gear and get your freezer door back up and running.
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Freshest Washer on the Block: How Adding One Small Step to My Cleaning Routine Made My Life Easier

With all that water and detergent swishing around, you might think that your washing machine is keeping itself clean all on its own. Sadly, that just isn’t the case. Every wash leaves behind a bit of build-up in the form of soap scum and dirt. Over time, that gunk builds up, creating the perfect breeding ground for bacteria that creates for foul smells and leaves your clothes less than clean. Learn in this article how with no work and around an hour, your washer can look and smell great all the time.
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How To Replace A Refrigerator Evaporator Motor Mounting Seal (With Video!)

If your refrigerator is running warm and there’s weak airflow coming from the ducts, you may need to replace the evaporator motor mounting seal.  Fortunately, replacing the evaporator motor mounting seal is a simple repair that you can save hundreds of dollars doing yourself. With the right replacement part and a few minutes to install, you can easily get your fridge back to the right temperature. Learn how to replace a refrigerator evaporator motor mounting seal with this step-by-step guide and video.
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5 Alternate Uses for Extra Dryer Sheets

Eco-friendly fabric softening options like wool dryer balls, DIY reusable sponge fabric softeners, and reusable dryer sheets are quickly making traditional disposable dryer sheets obsolete. Whether you've made the switch to reusable or not, you probably still have a half-used box of disposable sheets sitting next to your dryer waiting to be used. There are loads of ways to make use of disposable dryer sheets that don't involve your appliance. In this article, learn five handy alternative uses for disposable dryer sheets.
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Electric Oven Not Heating When Broiling: Top 5 Reasons & Fixes (With Video!)

Trouble with your electric range’s broiler? Whether it’s struggling to reach the right temperature or won’t heat up at all, there are fixes you can do at home yourself to get your oven back in good shape. When a broiler goes bad, it’s usually because of one of five components in the range, they are all easy to test and replace. Learn how to do it yourself in under an hour with a few tools and our step-by-step guide with companion video. 
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Gas Oven Little To No Heat When Baking: Top 5 Reasons & Fixes (With Video!)

There are a number of small components all working together to control the oven in your gas-powered range. Just one going wrong can prevent your oven from working, either partially or completely – but that doesn’t mean you need a whole new stove. Most of those small parts are relatively easy to access, test, and replace if needed and you can do this yourself. In this guide a video, learn the top five reasons your gas oven isn’t heating when you’re using the baking function.
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Freezer Too Cold: Top 5 Reasons & Fixes (With Video!)

It may seem like the biggest problem you’ll face with a freezer that’s too cold inside is hard-to-scoop ice cream, but it takes a lot of energy to maintain those freezing temperatures, and that puts strain on the rest of your appliance. Don’t live with extra icy build up in your freezer or condensation on the door – you can diagnose and fix the problem yourself in about an hour. In this tutorial and video, learn the five most common causes of a freezer that is too cold.
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