PS: A Note on Kitchen Appliances:
Whether it’s large or small – appliances of all sorts have become standard fare in today’s kitchen. My mom had a wood cookstove, a refrigerator and a counter-top mixer; this was later joined by an electric stove. The basic items were sturdy and were expected to last for many, many years! This was a stark contrast to today’s throw-away mindset; the minute something is a little out of order; rather than fix a handle, a knob, or a switch, it just seems easier to go buy a new unit.
A principle is relayed in a story by Charlie Wing, an MIT PhD., who has authored or co-authored 20 books on home-building, improvements, and repairs. His book from 2018 (How Your House Works: A Visual guide to Understanding and Maintaining Your Home) is a reference I highly recommend! This covers EVERYTHING from A-Z in amazing detail and clarity…. If you want one reference book for today’s home — THIS IS IT!! http://booksupport.wiley.com
Anyway, back to the principle… ‘well over half of appliance repairs involve tightening a loose connection, adjusting a screw or knob, or removing a foreign object’… the point is Learn to Do a Little Preliminary Checking! His book has a note for everything you might encounter with instructions on ‘Before You Call a Repairman…’ with very Easy to Follow Steps!!
