The versatile Instant Pot smart pressure cooker now also has a WiFi version. With this, you can control the pot remotely, from any place you have internet access. The Instant Pot app supports adjustment of some pressure cooker functions. However many others you can access only on the cooker’s front panel. So with that in … Continue reading Instant Pot Buttons Explained
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Tankless Water Heater Disadvantages, Issues
There are many tankless water heater disadvantages to think about before plunging in. So, use caution before buying tankless. We discuss most of these issues below. Tankless Water Heater Disadvantages High Startup Costs These so-called instant hot water, on demand units indeed offer “fast and endless” hot water. Plus, they save you on your fuel bill. But … Continue reading Tankless Water Heater Disadvantages, Issues
Thermostat Says Heat On But No Heat
You might see your thermostat that says that the heat is on, but no heat comes out. This can happen for many reasons. A broken thermostat, wrong wiring, flipped circuit breakers, cruddy filters, blown fuses, or a defective HVAC system could cause this. So here, we describe some of these causes, and then offer repair … Continue reading Thermostat Says Heat On But No Heat
Advantages of Convection Oven
A convection oven, as found in the typical home kitchen, is a gas or electrically heated oven. But it’s not a microwave, although SOME microwave ovens feature a convection heating setting. These ovens offer many high points over conventional models. So in this post, we list some of these advantages of the convection oven. We … Continue reading Advantages of Convection Oven
Benefits of Convection Oven
A convection oven, as found in the typical home kitchen, is a gas or electrically heated oven. But it’s not a microwave, although SOME microwave ovens feature a convection heating setting. These ovens offer many benefits over conventional models. So in this post, we list some of these benefits of the convection oven. We find … Continue reading Benefits of Convection Oven
Convection Oven Disadvantages
A convection oven, as found in the typical home kitchen, is a gas or electrically heated oven. But it’s not a microwave, although SOME microwave ovens feature a convection heating setting. These ovens offer several cons over conventional models. So in this post, we list some of these convection oven advantages and disadvantages over other … Continue reading Convection Oven Disadvantages
Heat Not Working in House – How to Fix
You might notice your heat not working in your house. I.e. The thermostat calls for heat, but the heat still does not come on. This can happen for many reasons. A broken thermostat, incorrect wiring at either the furnace or t-stat ends, tripped circuit breakers, blown fuses, loss of gas pressure, or a broken HVAC … Continue reading Heat Not Working in House – How to Fix
Thermostat Turns On Fan But Not Heat
You might notice that you have no heat even though the fan in your furnace is blowing when the thermostat calls for heat. This can happen for many reasons. Incorrect wiring, tripped circuit breakers, blown fuses, loss of gas supply, burned out heating elements, or a broken HVAC system could cause this. Here, we describe … Continue reading Thermostat Turns On Fan But Not Heat
Furnace Not Kicking On When Temp Drops
You might notice your furnace not kicking on when the temp drops in your home. I.e. The thermostat says that the heat is on yet the heat still does not work. Or the t-stat never calls for heat when this happens. In fact, a broken thermostat, incorrect wiring, tripped circuit breakers, blown fuses, problem with … Continue reading Furnace Not Kicking On When Temp Drops
How to Melt Ice in Freezer Quickly
We’ve found that an excellent way for how to melt ice in a freezer quickly, is to use a heat source such as a heat gun or hairdryer, aimed into the interior of the freezer. The blowing warm air speeds up how fast the ice buildup melts, whether the deep freezer be frost free or … Continue reading How to Melt Ice in Freezer Quickly