Even a faint whiff of natural gas can indicate a big problem. Don't try to deal with a gas leak yourself. Evacuate your home and call 911 from a neighbor's house or cell phone.
Did you know that your refrigerator is supposed to self defrost approximately four times within a twenty-four hour period? This keeps all of its components running efficiently and reduces/eliminates frost build-up.
Do you have any magnets on your refrigerator? You probably can't beat Louise J. Greenfarb of Henderson, Nevada. Her collection of 32,000 earned her a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records.
According to the Department of Energy, leaving home appliances plugged in when they aren't being used accounts for up to 20 percent of energy usage in a house.
If your refrigerator has stopped working completely but still appears to have power, then the problem could be located in one of several areas. Your best bet is to consult a professional to see if it's the compressor, thermostat, or wiring.
Clothes driers took a leap forward in 1892 when George Sampson of Ohio received a patent for a dryer that relied on heat from a stove to dry clothes that were hand-cranked in a metal tumbler.
