Troubleshooting & Common Repairs

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An Ultimate Guide to Deep Cleaning Microwave Fast

The Day My Microwave Made Me Cry It was a rainy Tuesday here in Birmingham. I wanted a quick hot snack. Putting a bag of popcorn in the microwave seemed easy. Then my phone rang loudly. I walked away to talk to my mom. A…

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Microwave Ovens Troubleshooting & Common Repairs

How to Fix Microwave Door Latch

(And Save Your Breakfast) It is a cold Midwest dawn. My French press brew got cold. I put my mug in my GE microwave. Clunk. The door bounced back. Do you need a new one? No. I will show you how to fix microwave door…

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Microwave Ovens Troubleshooting & Common Repairs

Microwave Oven Turntable Not Turning

The Ultimate Fix: What to Do When Your Microwave Oven Turntable Is Not Turning Tuesday in Birmingham was hot and damp. I put some old sourdough pizza in to warm up. I hit start. The glass plate did not spin at all. A microwave oven…

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Microwave Ovens Troubleshooting & Common Repairs

10 Essential Microwave Safety Tips

My Battle With Hard Water: How I Keep My Coffee Maker Clean I live in Alabama, and the water here is very hard. This means it has a lot of minerals in it. These minerals are tough on home appliances. They are especially bad for…

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Troubleshooting & Common Repairs

How to Steam Clean Microwave with Vinegar

How I Found the Best Coffee Maker for Hard Water I love waking up to a warm cup of coffee. The rich smell helps me start the day right. But making that perfect cup is a real chore. I want to share my personal story…