Refrigerator ice makers are a modern day luxury but periodically, and especially if it isn't used regularly, the delivery system for the ice maker no longer works. Sometimes you can work with it and sometimes it breaks loose and works for a while, but about twice a year or so you need to remove the unit, disassemble it, rinse and reassemble.
A loyal reader (my dad) went through the ice maker maintenance process and shared photos.
Probably all units are slightly different...ours is an older Amana unit. The first time I had a challenge actually lifting the ice maker unit out, but once I discovered the path it was very simple.
Also, the first time I had a dickens of a time putting things back together, so I have learned to keep everything in sequence while the ice is being rinsed away.
Putting things back is not that difficult. And, this saves a service call for whatever fee is now charged.
Installing new countertops is an ambitious do-it-yourself project no matter what type of material you choose. These homeowners shared their journey to install stainless steel countertops which look great and are a huge upgrade to their previous formica.
They used plywood as a base and purchased the stainless steel from a local sheet metal dealer which saved them huge dollars. Total cost of the countertop was $400 (about $20 per sqft.) They called in a pro to help bend the metal but besides that they did all of the rest of the work themselves and ended up with a professional looking countertop that won't stain or rust and is durable enough to withstand hot pans and spills of all types.
Here's an innovation in kitchen appliances we haven't seen before. The new Kenmore Grab-N-Go fridge has a door within a door feature that lets you open a smaller area of the refrigerator to access items used more often such as milk, drinks, snacks.
This should save energy and keep other items in the fridge lasting longer.
We also like the bottom freezer tray pullout and overall look is sharp and sleek. There is an external ice and water dispenser.
Home Depot hasn't released all of their Black Friday deals yet but through Nov. 28 they will have deals available on select appliances. We will update this page with all of the Home Depot Black Friday sales once they go live.
Here are two of their major pre-Black Friday deals.
Save $1,000 on Graphite LG Front Load Steam Washer and Dryer pair
(SKUs: 293-167; 293-659)
LG Electronics 3.7 cu. ft. Extra Large Capacity Front Load Washer in White
Model # WM2240CW
Internet # 202519540
Store SO SKU # 237537
WAS $799.00 /EA-Each
$499.00 /EA-Each
Save $800 on LG stainless steel French Door refrigerators
(SKUs: 376-747; 647-487)
GE 25.9 cu. ft. in. Wide French Door Refrigerator in Stainless Steel: WAS $1999
Model # GFSS6KKYSS
Internet # 100664371
Store SO SKU # 325359
$1,298.00 /EA-Each
More about the event and the products are available here
