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Common Dryer Parts You Can Install Yourself

Proper maintenance and care can help your dryer experience a longer life span. Since this appliance isn’t exactly the least expensive appliance in your home, it is imperative that you do what you can to extend the longevity of the unit. Luckily, some of the simpler methods of maintaining your Electrolux dryer can be done without extensive knowledge of appliance repair. While some aspects of the dryer may require a more experienced professional, common components can be maintained in order to prevent damage from developing in the first place.

Although the purpose of the dryer is to maintain a specific temperature in order to dry your clothes, it is possible to overheat the unit. Usually, this is caused by lint and debris becoming trapped within the dryer itself or ventilation systems that are otherwise compromised. This can cause everything from the inability to dry the wet clothing to actual heat damage within the dryer itself. Using a vacuum to remove lint and debris can help reduce the chance of failure. Installing a proper ventilation system can help the appliance by giving it a proper method of exhaust.

Sometimes damage can be caused to the power cord of the unit from various nearby components. This can be true in regards to any device that is plugged into a power socket. However, not all appliance have the capacity to easily install replacement power cords. If you’re confident in your abilities to attach a new power cord, the entire process could take you less than five minutes to conduct repairs. Perhaps you have a three-pronged dryer power outlet but have a four-pronged power cord on your dryer. Replacement with a three-pronged power cord will allow you to power the dryer without the trouble of replacing the socket itself.

If your dryer utilizes gas in order to create the heat, a replacement for the connector can be installed as well. However, there may be more concerns when dealing with gas than exchanging a power cord. Your gas connector should have pipe thread sealant, leak detection solutions and an automatic shut off valve in the event of an emergency.

There are many Electrolux dryer parts that you can purchase that will enhance your ownership experience. Properly keep your appliance maintained and you may continue to enjoy those experiences longer than you may realize. If you’re not 100-percent confident that you can conduct these repairs and upgrades yourself, hire a professional to complete them for you. There is no such thing as being too careful when electricity or gas is involved.

Bunk Bed For 3 Boys

Sooner or later (I am praying SOONER!) we will have our house.. their own bedroom.. and though a mansion would make me really really happy…we have other responsibilities, like education, food.. internet, etc.

A 3 bedroom house will make me really really happy too..actually, happier than having a mansion because that’s closer to reality..

Why 3 bedroom? (Read more: How To Maximize Your Bedroom Space)

one for husband & wife, one for the princess (and in God’s time her baby sister>> oh yes we’re not stopping yet! haha) and the other bedroom (which will be the biggest) for the boys. And you know I have three… so as early as now I am already looking for bunk bed ideas for 3 boys.. and ohhhhh I found so many beds! BUT here’s our top pick (boys approved):

Storage Solution Bunk Bed (image from bhuto.com)

This is their top choice, they find it cool that the stairs can be used as storage (and used that as their argument).. hmm I find that cool..only, with this set up, the bed below is too near from the floor.. which I don’t find cool. NEXT PLEASE!

Bunk Bed for 3 Kids — Mommy Approved! (image from www.divandspan.com)

Nowww.. this is my choice. it is so clean. organized. boyish. and clean and organized. need I say more? If ever we end up with this one. I’m gonna but that same bed outfit! errr bed sheet and pillow case.. Basketball theme!

READ>>> Create a Super Hero Bedroom

Mommy is claustrophobic! (image from www.divandspan.com)

And this! They like it too! Specially the part where it gets spooky (uhmm at least for me)..exciting for them! I’m claustrophobic! so there is a chance that one of my kids or may suffer the same phobia..

Bunk Bed For Boys (image from blissfullydomestic.com)

This one looks almost the same as the my approved bed.. but the presentation is too crowded haha and I do not like the color.

Triple Bunk Bed (image from www.souali.com)

Claustrophobic case #2…. can you relate?

Blue Bunk Bed for 3 Kids (image from www.divandspan.com)

This one looks neat too but I really love the color of the bunk bed from the first photo.

OK enough day dreaming.. all these bed talks make me sleepy! time for nap! hehe

Help me choose pala for future reference hehehe

Good Housekeeping and 3M “Get Hooked On DIY” Event

Remember the get hooked event invite I posted a few weeks back?

Too bad I missed the program and the workshop..was late for the workshop and had to leave early before Team Kramer appears. Apparently, I missed a lot.. and here are some of those:

Are You In Command booth that showed how to properly install and remove the Command Hook. Buti na lang the lady manning the booth was nice enough to show me how:

How to correctly install 3M Command Hook and How to correctly remove 3M Command Hook:

In Bathroom Battle booth, attendees had to apply and remove the Command Hook on both wet and dry surface.

A challenge to organize a room based on a photo peg was experience by attendees at the Prep the Dorm booth.

Participants took their best selfie using the Good Housekeeping cover and 3M editorial photo frame at the Hanging the Frames. They were encouraged to upload their photos on social media using the hashtag #3MGHDIY

At the Be a Commando & Do It Yourself booth, attendees did all the tasks assigned to them using 3M products.

Aside from Team Kramer, home improvement expert Coni Tejada also graced the event and share her insight on space management and organization:

Here are some example of the things you can do with 3M Command Hook line:

3M Philippines Consumer and Home Improvement Markets Division Product Manager, Jermits Rabonza shares, ” We, at 3M continue to provide solutions for every Filipino consumer in the managing and making their home spaces a better place for their families. There is a Command product for every part of the home that let’s consumers maximize ther home spaces by utilizing their walls damage- free!”

DAMAGE- FREE. This makes me consider using 3M Command Hook product line. You know we’re just renting our place and as much as possible I don’t want to damage the paint..using 3M Command Hook (specially for my DIY parties) just solved my “wall damage” worries.