Appliance Guides — Page 3
Measurements, clearances and hookup requirements, laid out before you buy, install or move an appliance, with notes on the slab-built Levitt houses, older basement laundries and stacked townhouse closets found across the Pennsylvania suburbs and South Jersey.
Laundry in a Cold Garage, Porch or Basement: What Philadelphia-Area Winters Do to Washers and Dryers
Washers and dryers in unheated garages, enclosed porches and cold basements can freeze, stall or leak. How cold affects each part and how to protect them.
Raising Basement Appliances Out of Harm's Way: A Flood Planning Guide for the Philadelphia Area
Basements along the Delaware, the Schuylkill and local creeks flood from rivers, storms and sewer backups. How to raise and protect your laundry.
Electric Range Acting Up? Signs the Circuit, Not the Range, Is the Problem
Tripping breakers, weak elements, a burnt plug: how to tell when an electric range problem starts at the circuit or outlet, not the range itself.
Getting Ready for a New Gas Range: What Has to Be in Place Before Delivery Day
Before a new gas range arrives, check the shutoff valve, connector, outlet, anti-tip bracket, opening and the path through the house.
Fitting a Range Into a Tight Galley Kitchen: Clearances to Cabinets, Walls and Shelves
Planning a range in a narrow kitchen? How overhead and side clearances work, why combustible surfaces matter, and how to check a layout before you buy.
Over-the-Range Microwave Height: How to Measure Your Space Before You Buy
Measure the cooktop-to-cabinet gap, width, wall backing and venting before buying an over-the-range microwave, and when a hood is better.
Too High, Too Low: Choosing the Right Height for Your Range Hood
A hood mounted too low gets hot and blocks your view; too high and it misses smoke. Compare hood types, gas vs. electric needs and how to pick a height.
Why Your Range Hood Isn't Pulling Smoke: Duct Size and Routing Problems
A loud hood that barely clears smoke often has a duct problem. How undersized ducts, reducers, long runs, bad caps and makeup air limit a range hood.
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