Howstuffworks "Home Appliances"

Home appliances make life easier, but what's really going on inside them? HowStuffWorks Home Appliances articles take a look inside common household appliances.

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How Microwave Cooking Works

Microwave ovens are popular because they cook food in an amazingly short amount of time. They are also extremely efficient in their use of electricity because a microwave oven heats only the food -- and nothing else. More »

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> How Pilot Lights Work

APPLIANCE REPAIR

Appliance repair may be easier than you think. Check out step-by-step guides, diagrams and explanations for how to repair the appliances in your home.

> How To Repair Gas…
> How to Repair a…
> How to Repair a Washing…
> How to Repair a…
> How to Repair Major…

BATH AND LAUNDRY

You use bath and laundry appliances every day, but do you ever wonder how they work? From bathroom scales to water softeners, learn about bath and laundry products.

> How Organic Clothing…
> How Toilets Work
> How Home Dry Cleaning…
> How does a water…
> Inside a Bathroom Scale

HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES

Household appliances and amenities surround you every day, but do you ever wonder how they work? Explore household items and learn how they work.

> How does a halogen light…
> How does a GFCI outlet…
> How Home Thermostats…
> Why are my power bills…
> How Liquid Motion Lamps…

KITCHEN APPLIANCES

Kitchen appliances make your life easier. Take a look inside the kitchen appliances you use all the time and learn how they work, from refrigerators to garbage disposals.

> What is the function of…
> Microwave Tips
> How Dishwashers Work
> How Food Processors Work
> How can I tell if the…

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