Besides snap rings that are difficult to remove or install without a proper tool, piston rings can be another source of trouble when rebuilding a car engine. Without the right tool, you can easily deform these important metal rings and make them less effective. And if you are unlucky, the piston rings can break and […]
According to many experts, engine oil filters only need to be hand-tight, and I agree with them. Throughout my experience servicing cars, including my Subaru Hawkeye WRX, I have always tightened oil filters by hand, and none has ever come loose. But when it is time for an oil change, the oil filters are usually […]
Samsung fridges have lights, but should those lights blink? Some blinking lights are normal, but others are dangerous. They want you to fix a problem. Others want to let you
LEDs on a GE microwave are supposed to enhance the troubleshooting process. But they won’t help you if you don’t know what they mean. Take the reset filter light as
Even though Gree air conditioners have a decent reputation, that reputation doesn’t matter if your Gree AC unit has stopped cooling. But why would that happen? What would prevent a
These days everyone has a dryer. They are more convenient than hanging your clothes on a line outside. But what happens when lint falls into the dryer? Lint is not
Is your Honeywell thermostat saying words you don’t understand? Those words serve a function. This guide will show you how to interpret them. Honeywell Thermostat Says Leave – Why? ‘Leave’
Grounding is important. Consider section 406.4 of the Texas Electrical Code from 2020, which explains a consumer’s grounding requirements and obligations in extensive detail. But what does that say about
To get the best value for your money, you must select the correct generator for your needs. But with so many brands on the market, how can you identify the
You need GFCI outlets in the kitchen, especially if the outlet sits within six feet of a sink’s edge. Because ranges and stoves are kitchen appliances, newcomers may associate them