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The Ultimate Guide to Leaf-Blowing

While the changing colors of the trees can be beautiful, it’s also a sign that you need to tidy your lawn from falling leaves. To help you effectively do this, we’ve put together the ultimate guide to leaf-blowing. Read on to learn how!
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How To Replace A Mixer Speed Control Plate

Professional repairs for stand mixers can be quite expensive, so it’s a good thing a lot of the problems with this kitchen must-have multitool have fairly easy DIY repair solutions. In this guide, we’ll walk you through fixing a common issue with stand mixers: replacing a failed speed control plate. Keep reading to learn how!
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Your Guide to DIY Appliance Painting

If your kitchen or laundry room need a refresh, but all new appliances aren’t in the budget, why not get a bit creative? You can paint your appliances yourself to completely change the look and feel of a room. If this sort of project interests you, check out our guide to painting your appliances. 
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How to Deep Clean Your Dehumidifier to Maintain Air Quality

During hot and muggy months, it’s a good idea to run your ehumidifier frequently.  Yet if you’re using your appliance often to reduce humidity levels and prevent mold, mildew, and dust, it’s important to keep it nice and clean to improve air quality. To help you out, we’ve put together an expert guide on deep cleaning your dehumidifier and maintaining it in good working condition. 
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How to replace a GE dryer belt in 14 easy steps

Find out how you can replace a GE dryer belt with a new OEM part and this easy guide from AppliancePartsPros.com!
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Is the All-In-One Washer Dryer a Pain to Maintain?

The all-in-one washer dryer sounds like a dream come true. But does it live up to the hype? There’s no doubt that the washer dryer combo offers great convenience and takes up less space in your home. Yet, there are a few downsides that you should know about before purchasing this machine. Let’s take a closer look at the all-in-one washer dryer and what you can expect in terms of cost, performance and maintenance.
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How To Replace or Repair A Refrigerator Door Bin

Sometimes it seems like the shelves and retaining bars on the inside of refrigerator doors are a bit too easy to break. Luckily, if something does go wrong, they’re even easier to fix. Check out our guide below to learn how to replace a damaged refrigerator door bin, then keep reading to get some extra tips and tricks for maintaining those shelves and repairing the ones that are too old to replace.
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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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