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			September 5, 2010

			Get your furnace in shape for cooler weather! Please see  Basic Forced-Air Heating System Maintenance.			

--Don

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Don Vandervort, Head Homeboy, has written more than 30 DIY home improvement books, been a segment host on HGTV, served as MSN.com's home improvement expert and written countless magazine articles.

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Appliances

Appliances help us with almost every type of chore, from cooking food to washing clothes, conditioning the air, and heating our water. They are essential to every house. When we remodel or improve our homes, appliances are often the big-ticket items. Considering their importance and expense—and the fact that we will be using them for many years—it only makes sense to choose appliances carefully.

In this section of HomeTips, you’ll find help for making these important buying decisions, and you will also get step-by-step assistance with installation procedures. And for those times when repairs are needed, you will learn how to troubleshoot problems and make do-it-yourself repairs.

Explore the sections below for helpful articles:

(Also see Air Cleaners, Air Conditioners: Room, Dehumidifiers, Humidifiers, and Water Filters.)


Central Vacuum Systems How to plan, buy, install, and care for a central vacuum system	Clothes Dryers How to buy, install, and care for a clothes dryer	Dishwashers Helpful tips for buying, installing, maintaining, and repairing a dishwasher.
Freezers Many tips for making an intelligent decision when buying a new freezer	Garbage Disposals How to buy a garbage disposal, DIY installation, and how to fix a disposal that doesn't work	Hot Water Dispensers How to buy and install a new instant sink-top hot-water dispenser
Microwave Ovens Tips for buying and caring for a new microwave oven	Ranges & Ovens Whether you're buying a new kitchen range or just trying to get your oven to work, these articles will help.	Refrigerators & Freezers Help with buying and maintaining refrigerators and freezers
Washing Machines Help with buying, installing, and troubleshooting a washing machine	Water Heaters Complete guide to buying, installing, and caring for both tank and tankless water heaters

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