Oven not reaching the right temp? Defective thermostat control & sensing bulb assembly If your oven is off by more than 40 degrees when preheated, this is more than likely your problem. You may need to recalibrate the oven. The exact steps vary by manufacturer, so check your owner’s manual. To know how to adjust […]
If your refrigerator runs constantly Does your refrigerator seem like it never shuts off? This is a common problem and a lot of times it can be fixed easily. Here are some common things to check: 1. Dirty condenser: The old refrigerators used to have condenser coils in the back of the refrigerator where you […]
by Roxanne Prather, member services representative As many of you know I have been at North Itasca Electric Cooperative a little over 22 years! I love meeting new people and being a part of helping you pick out your appliances. North Itasca Electric has a lot of great members and I’m looking forward to hearing […]
Ever wonder what the difference is between an HE (high efficiency) washer and a regular washer? The HE washer uses less water and a tumbling action to clean your clothes, a regular washer uses more water and is not as energy efficient. Can you use regular detergent in an HE washer? The answer to this […]
Is your dryer taking longer to heat than it used to? This is a common problem and can be an easy fix. The first thing to check is to make sure your setting is on a heat setting, then feel the clothes to see if they are warm when the dryer stops. If the clothes […]
Range surface element won’t shut off Here are reasons that the surface element on your range won’t shut off Coil Element Burner • The surface element switch The surface element switch sends voltage to the surface element coil. Sometimes the electrical contacts inside the switch fuse together when the surface element switch fails, causing the […]
The top 5 reasons why a front load washer might stop spinning 1. The Drive Belt might be broken – to check this, take the back off the machine and look for a broken belt. If there is a broken belt, then you know that is the problem. Replace the belt. 2. The Door Latch […]
Cleaning lint from a dryer: Step by step instructions Purchase a dryer cleaning kit from Walmart, Amazon or a hardware store! Step 1: Remove lint screen Step 2: Remove lint from the screen with your fingers Step 3: Vacuum inside lint trap opening using the flexible hose that attaches to your vacuum cleaner from the […]
Undissolved soap in the dishwasher Have you ever opened your dishwasher and found that the soap didn’t dissolve, and that it’s sitting in the bottom of the dishwasher? This can be very frustrating but doesn’t necessarily mean you need a new dishwasher. This can happen when the dishwasher doesn’t get enough water. The most common […]
Boy, where has the summer gone? It seems to have just flown by! I really hope Fall stays around for a while. It is my favorite time of year, especially after the bugs leave. I love the cool evenings when you can be outside till dark and not get eaten alive without taking a bath […]
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