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Appliance Repair Projects

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When the heart of your kitchen appliances are on the fritz, these appliance repair tips will help you get them working again in no time. Altough some appliance repair projects are simple enough to accomplish yourself, some do require special tools and even a visit from your freindly neighborhood appliance repairman.

1. Oven Repairs

Burned Oven ElementPhoto: Timothy Thiele

It never fails! Appliance parts seem to always go out at the most unopportune times. It's likely that you've had an electric bake element or a gas oven ignitor go out just when you put the Christmas turkey in the oven. These oven tips will get that turkey baking again in no time.

Oven Elements and Ingintors:

2. Electrical Appliance Connections

Install Range Receptacle CoverPhoto: Timothy Thiele

When puchasing an electric range or dryer, you may have to install an electric cord to make it functional. These electrical connection tutorials walk you through the process of connecting the cords.

Wiring Electric Range Receptacles:

Once you've installed cords to your new appliance, you may need to install a range cord receptacle to power your new unit. These steps will guide you through the installation process.

3. New Appliance Installations

Ice MakerTimothy Thiele

So you've purchased a new appliance and have decided to install it yourself, but now, you need a helping hand to guide you through the installation.

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