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The average cost to run a ceiling fan for three summer months can vary depending on factors such as the fan's energy efficiency, the local cost of electricity, and how frequently the fan is used. A rough estimate could be around $5-20 for the whole season, assuming the fan is used for 8 hours a day.

A coupler in a washing machine can break due to wear and tear from regular use, overloading the machine with heavy loads, or jamming of the coupler with foreign objects such as clothing or debris. Additionally, a misalignment in the machine's components can put added stress on the coupler, leading to breakage.

Yes, in most cases, the ribbed wire is the neutral wire for appliances with non-color coded wires. However, it is always best to consult the installation manual for your specific dishwasher to confirm which wire is the neutral wire before making any connections. If you have doubts, consider contacting a professional electrician for assistance.

A typical freezer is set to maintain a temperature of 0 degrees Celsius or below, typically around -18 degrees Celsius. This temperature is ideal for safely storing frozen foods for an extended period.

The total cost of changing over to the higher voltage would be too much for small industrial factories to handle. It would mean major equipment changes to the power utility companies for different transformers. It all about the money. This is the same reason that the US did not go over to the metric system, the cost of change was too much of a burden on the economy.

there's nothing wrong with your washer, are you using hot water? towels get wet and then are allowed to air dry and if your house has mold spores in it they will collect on the towel while it's damp, before you wash it and if you don't use hot water to kill them then they'll start to smell especially in the summer or warmer months when when it's hot and humid out.

There is normally a thin metal bar that goes into the ice bin to detect when the ice bin is full. If you lift that bar up all the way (gently, don't bend it) it should stay there, turning off the ice maker. Some types of refridgerators may be different, but this has worked on several I have owned.

It is generally safe to use a 100 watt energy-saving bulb that only consumes 23 watts in a fixture rated for 60 watt bulbs. The lower energy consumption of the bulb means it will not surpass the fixture's wattage limit, reducing the risk of overheating. However, to be completely sure, you can consult the manufacturer or an electrician for confirmation.

You can but don't. If the door opens to the left and the stove's on the right, every time someone wants something out of the fridge while you're cooking you'll have to move, and if the stove's on the left you'll get hit by the door every time someone goes in there.

Look in the back of the range receptacle box that is in the wall. The three wires coming in should have a bare ground wire in the cable set. It wasn't brought to the receptacle because there was no place for it on the three wire receptacle If you find it back there under a screw terminal just add another short piece of wire under the screw and then connect the other end of the short wire to the new ground terminal on the new four position receptacle The wire should be equal in size to the size of the wire that exists around the ground terminal now. If the house is so old that the range cable did not have a ground wire in it the code allows a separate green ground #10 wire to be taken from the breaker panel box to the existing range receptacle This wire is to be bonded on each end. At the panel end to the ground buss and at the receptacle end around the ground screw at the back of the box unbroken and then to the new four position receptacle ground lug.

The reason why clothes get knotted up in side washing machines is most washing machines have sort of flap around the doorway and if say a pant leg or a shirt sleeve gets caught in there it causes a domino affect,thus create a huge clothes knot in the washing machines

Most people set the fan to blow air down regardless of the season. The theory of a ceiling fan is to draw heavier cold air from the ground and circulate up towards the six foot level.

In the heat season you are supposed to change the direction of the fan so it now blows down to remove the lighter warm air from the ceiling and push it down to the 6 - 4 foot level. My vents are up high, I want the conditioned air at my level sooner than later.

So, if you're like me, you blow the air down all year round, then sure, why not. The air coming from vent my spin the fan a little should the fan be in the off position. No harm there.

No, it is not safe or recommended to dry clothes in a microwave. Microwaves are designed for heating food, not drying clothing. Attempting to dry clothes in a microwave can be dangerous and may cause fire hazards. It's best to use a clothes dryer or air-dry clothes as recommended.

No, the motor on a bathroom fan should not be hot to the touch after running for a few minutes. If the motor feels hot, it may indicate an issue with the fan such as overloading, poor ventilation, or a malfunction that needs to be addressed to prevent any potential safety hazards.

In a light bulb, the air is typically vacuumed out to create a vacuum or low-pressure environment inside the bulb. This helps to prevent the filament from burning out too quickly and improves the efficiency of the bulb. Sometimes, inert gases like argon or nitrogen are used instead of a vacuum to prolong the life of the filament.

It is not recommended to share the same vent for a bathroom fan and a gas dryer. This can pose a safety risk, as there may be issues with backdrafting of combustion gases from the gas dryer. It is best to have separate dedicated vents for each appliance.

A fridge runs about half the time with out opening the door. Opening the door many times a month might add about 30 hours to the regular run time of the fridge. 30 hours of running a fridge costs about .90 dollar. If you open the fridge about 10 times a day for a month that would mean you open the fridge 90 times.

so each opening of the fridge probably costs about .001 dollars. or 1/10 of a penny.

Its inserting very hot items or leaving the door open for a long time while deciding what to eat that will cost more.

obviously refrigerators run less in the winter unless you heat your house irregularly high and they run more in the summer.

And again the price will be a bit more for each door use in the summer as the temp escaping in to the fridge when you open it is hotter.

Mercury, Phosphorus, and Argon are arranged inside of the glass bulb in such a way that it reacts in a specific way.

The mercury vapour is heated to form a gas and then high voltage passed through the tube from one end to the other.

The gas emits ultra violet light.

The inside of the tube is coated with a phosphor coating which lights up (fluoresces) when UV hits it, causing it to emit visible light. Tweaking the chemical composition of the phosphor coating, can provide different shades and colours of light. No coating, gives UV (black) light.

There are two heating electrodes at each end of the tube.

On switch on, current is applied through both heaters via a ballast coil and the circuit completed through a bimetal switch (starter).

The heaters heat up, then the switch opens, causing a high voltage surge from the ballast.

The high voltage causes the mercury vapour to conduct electricity through the tube, at low resistance, causing it to emit UV light.

The current is limited by the ballast coil.

If the vapour fails to strike, then the bimetal switch cools and then closes again, starting again, until the tube 'strikes'. This is what causes the lamp to flicker before coming on.

Once the tube has lit, the low resistance path through the tube effectively takes the starter and heater out of circuit.

The heater ends act just as electrodes into the gas filled tube.

It typically takes about 1-2 hours for a 50-gallon electric water heater to heat up from cold to the desired temperature. However, factors such as incoming water temperature, thermostat setting, and efficiency of the heater can affect the heating time.

If the clothes dryer will not turn off, it could be due to a faulty timer or a stuck relay switch. Try turning off the dryer from the power source and unplugging it for a few minutes to see if it resets. If the issue persists, it may require a professional technician to diagnose and repair the problem.

well it has been proven that they dance to clean clothes properly. try it for yourself. I did and i never looked back.. Hope it helps:)

load imbalance or washtub out of balance ether in loading or in needed repair to wash tub

To prevent your front loader washer machine from walking during the spin cycle, make sure the machine is level by adjusting its feet. Ensure the load inside the washer is balanced and distributed evenly to avoid vibrations that can cause the movement. Additionally, consider placing an anti-vibration pad or mat under the machine to help absorb excess movement.

Electric irons take a long time to cool down because the heating element heats up to a high temperature to remove wrinkles from clothes efficiently. This accumulated heat takes time to dissipate after the iron is turned off, causing it to cool down gradually. The insulation and materials used in the iron also contribute to the slow cooling process.