Onward Manufacturing Co. is recalling about 4,800 Broil King gas grills because the bottom of the cook box that contains the burners can melt or crack as a result of a grease fire. The gas grills were sold nationwide from February 2006 through April 2008 for between...
Electrolux recently teamed up with Kelly Ripa, supermom and co-host of Live with Regis and Kelly, to launch its new line of appliances. I was fortunate enough to see them in person at the Kitchen and Bath Show in Chicago last month. You can almost feel as if you were...
With all signs now pointing at a downturn in the economy, CNN Money has 11 home improvement tips that can spruce up your home on the cheap. The list:
Hamilton Beach® and Proctor-Silex® Toasters are recalling an estimated 482,000 toasters which can remain "on" after popping, posing a significant fire hazard. Owners of Hamilton Beach and Proctor-Silex toasters should get the model number printed on the bottom and use...
Getting rid of an old refrigerator is one of the best ways to reduce electricity use. The fridge is one of the biggest power hogs in the home, and older models can use up to twice as much electricity as new ones. Electric companies will sometimes give rebates to...
True or False? A full freezer is more efficient than a half-filled freezer. Answer? True. A full freezer is more efficient. Once something freezes it helps in keeping the surrounding items cool, and its volume reduces the amount of air circulation needed in the...
It was bound to happen. For years the trend in appliances has been the high-tech look. Everything sleeker and more polished in the pursuit of the perfect 21st century kitchen. And now, the backlash. Big Chill Fridge of Boulder, Colorado, bucks the trend by...
With warm temperatures and holiday weekends finally on tap, it's time to think about outdoor barbecues. The National Fire Protection Agency has some guidelines for safety as the grilling season heats up. First, locate the grill outdoors, never in an enclosed area,...
Another dishwasher recall has been announced—this one from GE and affecting 2.5 million built-in dishwashers manufactured from September 1997 to December 2001. Apparently the problem lies with the rinse agents that have become so popular. According to GE, the use of...
Maytag is recalling 2.3 million Maytag and Jenn-Air dishwashers due to a leaky rinse aid dispenser that drips rinse agent onto internal wiring causing potential short circuits and fires. The models affected are Maytag and Jenn-Air under-counter or portable plastic-tub...
