Thursday Tweets: Dryers and Ducting

While looking through our Twitter feed we found these tweets to share with you.

The first tweet we found is also a reason for a lot of the calls for service on dryers.

When you're drying for over 2 hours and your items are not dried yet. Wth dryer?! #youhaveonejob #dryer

— Ruby Chavez (@rubychz51) August 2, 2015

Naturally, it is easy to blame the socks. After all they go AWOL so easily. But they probably are not REALLY the problem.

The real reason your #dryer is broken pic.twitter.com/7nxrMBYV5H

— Westside Appliance (@westsidedsm) July 31, 2015

Not cleaning the ducting? There is a good chance that has something to do with the machine not working correctly.

The air duct to our dryer had been clogged since 1980 & we discovered some vintage child stickers in the process.

— Halley Filipski Bell (@HalleySuzy) July 29, 2015

Sure, it's a chore. That comes with the territory if you want to take care of your home and your appliances.

House repairs today. Replaced persnickety dryer duct and leaking faucet in the bathroom. Problems never end as a homeowner, it appears.

— Adam Blount (@sneakysqueaky86) July 24, 2015

Of course, you could give up using a dryer and use a clothesline. When it rains, though, clotheslines have their own issues.

Clothes Dryer Jugaad Like A Boss http://t.co/zvFv7qti4y #Clos #Dryer pic.twitter.com/jtqS15pH9E

— Likable (@Likebles) July 23, 2015

So take care of your dryer and keep it working well. To close us out, here is a tip.

Keep your #dryer on good working condition by following #TodaysTip! pic.twitter.com/bxE7Rb5HNA

— Tower Hill Insurance (@towerhillins) July 23, 2015

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Thursday Trivia Challenge

Do you think you know all about appliances? Here is a short set of trivia questions to test your knowledge.

Questions
1. What was the first cordless drill was manufactured?
2. From 2000-2008 bottom freezer refrigerators increased in sales. Industry wide, do you know what percentage that increase was?
3. Whirlpool refrigerator wiring harnesses 2177080 & 2192096 both have a defrost thermostat built into them. Do you know the part number for that thermostat alone?
4. How much would you pay in 1955 Michigan for and Admiral Fridge Freezer?
5. What year did GE introduce the SpaceMaker over the range microwave?
6. What year did channel lock pliers first hit the market?
7. Who made the first cordless drill?
8. According to GE in 2010, what percentage of homes have the washer and dryer in the kitchen? 3.5 percent (Source: http://pressroom.geappliances.com/news/laundry_facts_07)

Answers
1. 1961(source: http://forums.finewoodworking.com/fine-woodworking-knots/power-tools-and-machinery/tool-trivia)

2. 363% (Source: http://www.geappliances.com/build-with-ge/downloads/kitchens_of_tomorrow_today.pdf)

3. 4387490
4. $399.95 (Source: http://www.thepeoplehistory.com/50selectrical.html)

5. 1978

6. 1933 (source: http://forums.finewoodworking.com/fine-woodworking-knots/power-tools-and-machinery/tool-trivia)

7. Black & Decker (source: http://forums.finewoodworking.com/fine-woodworking-knots/power-tools-and-machinery/tool-trivia)

8. 3.5 percent (Source: http://pressroom.geappliances.com/news/laundry_facts_07)

Scoring
O-2 correct: You know a bit about appliances, but still have a lot to learn.
2-4 correct: You know a fair amount about appliances.
4-6 correct: You know a lot about appliances. Pass some of that knowledge on to someone.
6-8 correct You are an appliance star! Great job!

This is a monthly feature. To submit your appliance trivia questions (and answers) email: rob.m@wlmay.com with the subject line "trivia".

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Thursday Tweets: Microwave Ovens

While looking through our Twitter feed we found these tweets to share with you.

We start off with a some inspiration and a laugh.

I try to accomplish epic missions before the microwave hits zero!

— Alexis From TX (@Mad_Humor) June 7, 2015

Due to a glitch on craigslist, I am currently having a casual encounter with a used microwave

— Snorklhuahua (@weinerdog4life) June 7, 2015

Even a "casual encounter" can have a few complications, maybe a look at the owners manual would help?

life would've been so much easier if plastic, styrofoam and aluminum plates were microwave-safe

— tahm (@tahmue) June 5, 2015

Apparently "microwave safe" means the bowl will feel like molten lava when you touch it. This is why I have trust issues..

— mark elghossain (@markthemannn) June 8, 2015

I may be graduating in a year but I guess I still don't know that metal cups make microwaves lightening ????

— Natalie Bryant (@natalieb715) June 5, 2015

Just set my microwave on fire for the second time this month??

— Bianca Siqueira (@_siqueirabianca) June 8, 2015

Generally, though microwave ovens serve us pretty well.

"you’re so hot” i whispered as i took my plate of food out of the microwave

— Nathan Robert (@NathanTTC) June 7, 2015

Even if they might get the kids into trouble with Mom.

microwaves should have a “dont make a beep sound my mom is gonna be really mad if she finds out I’m making pizza rolls at 4 am again" option

— ?s??g a?? ?ec?less : (@AdoreVictoriaD) June 5, 2015

Microwaves don't need to give warning beeps after cooking food - the last thing I'm going to do is forget I just made pizza rolls.

— Brandon Marshall (@BSMarshall2) June 5, 2015

Popcorn has never been the same since the invention of the microwave.

i was craving sweet microwave popcorn a couple of hrs ago and now im in bed eating sweet microwave popcorn. dreams really do come true kids

— kari (@folieadouchebag) June 8, 2015

We salute the Microwave Oven!

Big shout out to all microwaves out there for understanding how lazy we are.

— Shimmy (@Shimmycocopuffs) May 30, 2015

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Friday Morning Videos: Bowling Ball Cannon

For those of you who like to watch appliances get destroyed, here are some guys shooting bowling balls out of a cannon at a washing machine.



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Thursday Trivia Challenge

Do you think you know all about appliances? Here is a short set of trivia questions to test your knowledge.

Questions
1. Whirlpool's white touch up paint is a popular accessory. Do you know the part number?
2. According to the National Fire Protection Association, what percentage of dryer fires are due to lint or dust?
3. This car maker made appliances until 1979, who were they?
4. In 2009, on International Womans Day, a spokesman for the Vatican aroused controversy by suggested that a home appliance was one the most important causes of women's liberation. What type of appliance was he they talking about? Give yourself a bonus point if you know why.
5. What was the model number of the first Kitchenaid home mixer?
6. According to GE, how large was the average laundry room in 2010?
7. W.L. May features a kit for repairing scratches on stainless steel. What is the product called?
8. What type of kitchen appliance was manufactured by L & H?


Answers
1. 72017

2. 29% (Source: http://www.nfpa.org/~/media/Files/Research/Fact%20sheets/DryerFactSheet.pdf)

3. GM
4. The Washing Machine, because of the time saving involved by using a machine over older laundry methods. (Source: http://www.thestar.com/news/insight/2009/04/05/the_link_between_appliances_and_feminism.html)

5. H-5 (Source: http://www.overstock.com/guides/kitchenaid-appliances-fact-sheet)

6. 47 SQ FT (Source: http://pressroom.geappliances.com/news/laundry_facts_07)

7. Scratch-B-Gone

8. Ranges (L & H also made countertop appliances and wood stoves)

Scoring
O-2 correct: You know a bit about appliances, but still have a lot to learn.
2-4 correct: You know a fair amount about appliances.
4-6 correct: You know a lot about appliances. Pass some of that knowledge on to someone.
6-8 correct You are an appliance star! Great job!

This is a monthly feature. To submit your appliance trivia questions (and answers) email: rob.m@wlmay.com with the subject line "trivia".

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Thursday Tweets: Dishwasher Style

While looking through our Twitter feed we found these tweets to share with you.

The first post we see today addresses one of the great problems of our time.

The greatest threat to marriage today is effective communication about whether the dishes in the dishwasher are clean or dirty.

— Prentice Elliott (@PrenticeElliott) May 12, 2015

Of course, there are other ways a dishwasher might interfere with marital bliss.

Put my great grandmother’s cast iron pan in the dishwasher if you want to. I will take your head clean off your shoulders with the same pan.

— Samantha Reine (@CuzImAReinegade) May 12, 2015

Sometimes, the best of intentions can wrong too.

Daddy, what's not dishwasher safe? Oh, that means one day daddy will think he's helping by loading the dishwasher but get yelled at for it.

— Simon Holland (@simoncholland) May 4, 2015

Of course, it could be that someone has unrealistic expectations.

Some people say you should rinse your plates before putting them in the dishwasher. I say HAVE HUMANS ACHIEVED NOTHING?!?!?!?!?!?!

— Joe Hildebrand (@Joe_Hildebrand) May 10, 2015

Some folks DO appreciate how good they have it, though.

They say diamonds are a girl's best friend, but today it is my dishwasher.

— American Housewife (@WhatIDoAllDay) May 12, 2015

Appreciation can take several forms.

Hubs just told me which dishwasher we are buying... Kinda turned me on. :) #marriage

— Debbie (@gizzydebbie) May 7, 2015

Sometime's your spouse deserves the thanks, other times it is all you.

Just opened my dishwasher to empty it and it was already emptied (by me, last night at 11 pm) -- it's called treating yourself, ladies!!!!

— Caity Weaver (@caityweaver) May 7, 2015

With less planning, you may still have a chore to do. With a little luck, this is as bad as it gets.

Pretty sure my major accomplishment for today is going to be unloading the dishwasher. #lifewithatoddler #toddlerlife #winning

— Amanda Serenity Now (@SerenityNowGirl) May 12, 2015

When you do get around to washing those dishes, take quick look in the machine before you start loading it.

Always check your dishwasher pic.twitter.com/BChBMgjmTA

— Barbara Purpura (@barbara_purpura) May 11, 2015

Have great day and keep on smiling!

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Thursday Trivia Challenge

Do you think you know all about appliances? Here is a short set of trivia questions to test your knowledge.

Questions
1. What is Plink?
2. When did GE first introduce a complete line of heating and cooking appliances?
3. What is Glide-N-Guard?
4. As of 2010, what is the average time for a load of laundry from wash to dry?
5. What is the part number of the common stainless steel, conventional coil Jenn Aire cartridge?
6. GE first introduced a self cleaning oven in what year?
7. What cleaning product is particularly good at removing adhesive residues on appliances?
8. According to Luxury Real Estate, what percentage of new builds have laundry rooms on the second floor?


Answers
1. Dishwasher deodorizer "pills" that come in lemon, orange and lavender scents

2. 1907 (Source: http://www.geappliances.com/build-with-ge/downloads/kitchens_of_tomorrow_today.pdf)

3. Plastic tracks that can be laid down to protect a floor while moving a refrigerator.
4. One Hour and 27 minutes. (Source: http://pressroom.geappliances.com/news/laundry_facts_07)

5. JEA7000ADS

6. 1963 (Source: http://www.geappliances.com/build-with-ge/downloads/kitchens_of_tomorrow_today.pdf)

7. Goo Gone

8. 61 percent (Source: http://pressroom.geappliances.com/news/laundry_facts_07)

Scoring
O-2 correct: You know a bit about appliances, but still have a lot to learn.
2-4 correct: You know a fair amount about appliances.
4-6 correct: You know a lot about appliances. Pass some of that knowledge on to someone.
6-8 correct You are an appliance star! Great job!

This is a monthly feature. To submit your appliance trivia questions (and answers) email: rob.m@wlmay.com with the subject line "trivia".

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Thursday Tweets: Gas and Electric Range Edition

While looking through our Twitter feed we found these tweets to share with you.

A search in the world of Twitter can lead to some surprising ideas. This one is not recommended...

Denim tip: If your jeans smell, put em in the freezer. Then defrost, marinate & pan sear over butter. Transfer to baking sheet & put in oven
— dieworkwear (@dieworkwear) March 22, 2015

If you are a bit of a joker, this tip might be fun. On the other hand, it could lead to a ruined dinner...

Electric stove in my house .. when people are cooking i turn it off when they're not looking hahaha
— Aaron Wanat (@AaronWanat) March 21, 2015

If being a joker does not come naturally, maybe this "smart range" can help you...

New gas range has WiFi. And an app. And OTA firmware updates with baking jokes to pass time. I guess that's IoT? pic.twitter.com/3JQCkXhTR2
— Evan Brown (@evandbrown) March 8, 2015

And even if this looks cute, it probably isn't the most sanitary approach to your cooking appliances...

Cooktop? Where? pic.twitter.com/kOdlXXPl0F
— Bailey the Cat (@BaileyBlueCat) March 22, 2015

If you want a cute kitchen, here is another approach to consider...

The real reason I moved to Chicago: this beauty being in my home kitchen. #1946 #roper #gasrange #cookingchicago pic.twitter.com/ncnu2lWdT4
— Proletariateats (@proletariateats) March 10, 2015

If your tastes run to the more modern, you too have options. However, glass cooktops can break. So be careful...

Oops what are the odds I drop something on the corner of my cooktop and bam it breaks #smh #oops pic.twitter.com/Bn0DUQcAyg
— Lauryn Taylor (@lauryntaylorby) February 24, 2015

We would hate for you to have a broken appliance. That could lead to this opinion...

I proper hate cooking on electric cookers kmt
— ?Aisha? (@HiMyNameIsToyo) March 7, 2015

A few tweets we found just left us confused, like this one...

if you're going to do this terrible thing to your stainless steel gas range just give it to me pic.twitter.com/NuchaZITNd
— Lauren Noto (@LNoto16) March 4, 2015

Finally, we offer a homemade oven cleaner recipe. Use at your own risk...

Ran out of oven cleaner? Simply mix washing up liquid, baking soda, and some vinegar into a paste, and get scrubbing! pic.twitter.com/5N8QnPTEdC
— Appliances Online (@appliancesAU) March 24, 2015

Thursday Trivia Challenge

Do you think you know all about appliances? Here is a short set of trivia questions to test your knowledge.

Questions
1. What is the brand name for the vibration absorbing pads for front load washers?
2. What year did GE introduce its first room air conditioner?
3. As of 2009, what percentage of Oregon's Electricity is generated by hydroelectric generators?
4. What percentage of the public waits until after 4p to plan dinner on a weekday?
5. What items are included in a Frigidaire dryer maintenance kit?
6. A common appliance lubricant comes in a bottle with an extendable tip. What is the product called?
7. Originally, electric ranges had coil-type elements. When did GE begin using Calrod type elements?
8. Does W.L. May stock U-Line parts?


Answers
1. Vibe Away

2. 1930 (Source: http://www.geappliances.com/build-with-ge/downloads/kitchens_of_tomorrow_today.pdf)

3.58.6% (Source: http://instituteforenergyresearch.org/media/state-regs/pdf/Oregon.pdf)
4.71% (Source: http://www.geappliances.com/build-with-ge/downloads/kitchens_of_tomorrow_today.pdf)

5. Rear bearing, upper & lower felt seal, idler pulley and drum belt

6. Zoom Spout Oil

7. 1928 (Source: http://www.geappliances.com/build-with-ge/downloads/kitchens_of_tomorrow_today.pdf)

8. Yes

Scoring
O-2 correct: You know a bit about appliances, but still have a lot to learn.
2-4 correct: You know a fair amount about appliances.
4-6 correct: You know a lot about appliances. Pass some of that knowledge on to someone.
6-8 correct You are an appliance star! Great job!

This is a monthly feature. To submit your appliance trivia questions (and answers) email: rob.m@wlmay.com with the subject line "trivia".

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Thursday Tweets: More from the Laundry Room

While looking through our Twitter feed we found these tweets to share with you.

A bit of fashion criticism brings us back to the subject of laundry...

Someone: omg u wore that shirt the other day me: yeah well in my house we have this amazing thing called a washing machine
— ?aƒ??a ?a???? (@SaFi_p0pZz) February 24, 2015

Sometimes the dirty clothes just scream "clean me". Other times not so much...

My laundry is staring at me.
— Riley (@VeniceRiley) February 25, 2015

Once a person gets started, they might start daydreaming...

So I just sat there and watched the washer for a solid 5 min trying to figure out where the water comes out from??
— ash brum? (@ashlyn_brumley) February 17, 2015

Eventually, an idea might strike...

Just realized that if I do laundry more often, the loads won't be as big. Now, off to go solve the rest of the world's problems.
— Maddie Gardner (@Maddie_Gardner) February 24, 2015

Too much daydreaming can lead to further laundry problems, though...

When you wake up and realize every pair of pants you have are still in the washer from the previous night: pic.twitter.com/ZLBSB3g2Up
— Phantom (@phantominfrisco) February 17, 2015

When comes time to dry the clothes, this Twitter user has an opinion...

If you put one small wash load into three dryers, you are a bad person.
— katey healy-wurzburg (@khealywu) February 17, 2015

Still, there are drying options. You could use a clotheline, but be careful...

Tip of the day, clotheslines save electricity over dryers in the summer,but remember where you hang them #ouch #oldmandown @Frigidaire
— elementernie (@elementErnie) August 1, 2014

Some folks use a laundrymat to dry their clothes. Sometimes that means a grungy old dryer, but maybe not...

S/O to the laundry mat on 13th street for finally up grading their dryers! ??????? pic.twitter.com/QTlSaVOYcE
— Teto (@OhTeto) February 17, 2015

That leaves laundry at home which does have at least one fringe benefit...

"Buck cozy in the warm clean laundry straight from the dryer." --- Marta pic.twitter.com/QbyKiuQsMp
— Cats (@Cats) February 25, 2015

And we all know, when it comes to laundry, it feels so good to get the job done...

"Does finishing laundry make anyone else feel like they have their life together for a split second?" — Stanford
— Yik Yak (@YikYakApp) February 25, 2015

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Friday Morning Videos: A Tiny Breakfast

Have you ever heard of Kawaii cooking? It started in Japan and then spread throughout the world, primarily via YouTube videos. The style of cooking is to make tiny reproductions of full sized food, todays examples do that on a functional dollhouse, candle powered, range. I have two videos to share with you today that use the technique. First we have a simple bacon and egg breakfast, then we follow that with the incredibly elaborate Thanksgiving dinner. If you decide to try Kawaii cooking yourself we would love to see what kind of creations you come up with.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kibnTjGehAU


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LM8TUFo6RP0

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Thursday Trivia Challenge

Do you think you know all about appliances? Here is a short set of trivia questions to test your knowledge.

Questions
1. According to the Institute for Energy Research, as of 2009 what is the number on source of electricity in Oregon?
2. If a person washed and dryed one load of clothes a day, how long would it take to do one days laundry for Walt Disney World?
3. What famous appliance made its debut in 1927?
4. What does an airman have with him if he is carrying his laundry bag?
5. From 2001-2008 stainless steel appliances grew in popularity. Do you know what the percentage increase in industry wide sales was?
6. How many loads of laundry does the average US family do in a week?
7. There is a universal drain heater that inserts into a refrigerator drain line to prevent the line freezing over. What is it's part number?
8. What year was the first artificial refrigeration demonstration?


Answers
1. Hydroelectric power. Primarally from dams on the Columbia River. (Source:
http://instituteforenergyresearch.org/media/state-regs/pdf/Oregon.pdf)

2. 44 Years. Every day the laundry department washes 285,000 PLUS 30,000 to 32,000 garments are dry cleaned daily. (Source: http://laundry.about.com/od/laundrybasics/tp/Interesting-Laundry-Facts-And-Trivia.htm)

3.The GE Monitor Top refrigerator and the direct drive dishwasher were both introduced that year. (Source: http://www.geappliances.com/build-with-ge/downloads/kitchens_of_tomorrow_today.pdf)

4. His parachute. In military slang a parachute is called a laundry bag.

5. 425% (Source: http://www.geappliances.com/build-with-ge/downloads/kitchens_of_tomorrow_today.pdf)

6. 8-10 loads. (Source: http://laundry.about.com/od/laundrybasics/tp/Interesting-Laundry-Facts-And-Trivia.htm)

7. SH250

8. 1748 (Source: http://www.partselect.com/JustForFun/Major-History-The-Refrigerator-And-Freezer.aspx)

Scoring
O-2 correct: You know a bit about appliances, but still have a lot to learn.
2-4 correct: You know a fair amount about appliances.
4-6 correct: You know a lot about appliances. Pass some of that knowledge on to someone.
6-8 correct You are an appliance star! Great job!

This is a monthly feature. To submit your appliance trivia questions (and answers) email: rob.m@wlmay.com with the subject line "trivia".

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Friday Morning Videos: Refrigerator Shopping With Brian Regan

Here is a pretty funny clip from Brian Regan. He is talking about refrigerator shopping and how hard it would be generate interest in the product. He pokes some fun at his refrigerator salesman, but he sort of makes a point. If you sell appliances, how do you generate excitement for features on those appliances? Let us know in the comments!



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUh1eGf57DY#t=54

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Thursday Tweets: Laundry Room Edition

While looking through our Twitter feed we found these laundry room tweets to share with you.

When you are waiting for the laundry to finish washing...

Nothing is more interesting than what's happening in this washing machine. NOTHING. pic.twitter.com/TCEYV4swB8
— Brian Wecht (@bwecht) January 11, 2015

Waiting for your clothes to wash can bring strange thought to mind...

I have come to the conclusion that the dryer lint is the cremated remains of all my missing socks.
— Jenna Lewisa (@jenna_lewissa) January 16, 2015

Maybe the missing socks are part of a larger conspiracy...

You think you have freedom of choice when you do the dishes? Wake up, man! It's all a conspiracy run by Big Detergent & Big Appliance, cmon!
— Rich Harrington (@McNarstle) January 6, 2015

As nutty as those thought can be,  your life took a turn for the better.

I went from seeking the ultimate high to the ultimate laundry detergent.
— LittlestSlobo (@LittlestSlobo) January 11, 2015

Still, laundry does have its frustrations sometimes...

It'd be great if people could come grab their laundry outta the dryer...
— Blaine (@bbock_21) January 15, 2015

It makes a person think about other options than their laundry room...

I wish I had a washer/dryer as big as the ones at the laundromat. Then I wouldn't have to do 6 loads of laundry a week.
— K to the Beef (@kkrissstin) January 15, 2015

Luckily, there is a solution...

To celebrate, I'm off to buy a new washing machine.
— Natasha J. Parker (@natashajparker) January 15, 2015

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Thursday Trivia Challenge

Do you think you know all about appliances? Here is a short set of trivia questions to test your knowledge.

Questions
1. How much revenue is generated annually by the appliance repair industry as of October 2013?
2. Kitchenaid's first product was a dishwasher T or F?
3. What disease was instrumental in developing the first practical system for refrigeration?
4. What appliance maker is headquartered in East Tamaki, New Zealand?
5. What decade saw the introduction of Freon as a refrigerant?
6. What is the average load capacity for a clothes dryer in the United States?
7. What year was the first practical refrigeration system debuted?
8. What kitchen appliance is often recommended for use when tie dyeing?


Answers
1. 4 Billion dollars (Source: IBIS World http://www.ibisworld.com/industry/default.aspx?indid=1710)

2. False-their first product was the tabletop mixer. (Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KitchenAid)

3. Yellow Fever. The system was designed to create ice to ease  patients suffering. (Source: http://www.partselect.com/JustForFun/Major-History-The-Refrigerator-And-Freezer.aspx)

4. Fisher Paykel (Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fisher_%26_Paykel)

5. The 1920's (Source: http://www.partselect.com/JustForFun/Major-History-The-Refrigerator-And-Freezer.aspx)

6. 11 lbs. (Source: http://www.homeguide411.com/blog/ten-interesting-facts-about-home-appliances-87.htm)

7. 1844 (See question 3)(Source: http://www.partselect.com/JustForFun/Major-History-The-Refrigerator-And-Freezer.aspx)

8. Microwave Oven (Source: http://listverse.com/2013/01/16/10-household-appliances-with-surprising-alternative-uses/)

Scoring
O-2 correct: You know a bit about appliances, but still have a lot to learn.
2-4 correct: You know a fair amount about appliances.
4-6 correct: You know a lot about appliances. Pass some of that knowledge on to someone.
6-8 correct You are an appliance star! Great job!

This is a monthly feature. To submit your appliance trivia questions (and answers) email: rob.m@wlmay.com with the subject line "trivia".

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Monday Motivation

I once bought my kids a set of batteries for Christmas with a note on it saying, toys not included. ~Bernard Manning

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Thursday Tweets: Holiday Edition

While looking through our Twitter feed we found these holiday season tweets to share with you.

To start things off. We all know that there are "morning people" and then there are the rest of us. But one day a year, it seems like everybody becomes a "morning person"...

i’m only a morning person on december 25th
— calvinOSF (@calvinsetsfire) December 10, 2014

For some of us, we really need to get in the mood to become a "morning person".

Watching Christmas movies and listening to Christmas songs really gets you in the mood for it ☺️
— ☯ laura ☯ (@robb3rss) December 10, 2014

For others, it will take until the kids, who are at college, come home to visit.

We're down to crunch time for the Holidays- Baking, cooking, even kids home from school with months of laundry... http://t.co/wTatmkQZqu
— American Repair (@WeRepairItAll) December 10, 2014

Parents of younger kids will be having this conversation.

Me: Time for bed 4: NO! I DON'T WANNA! Me: OK. I'll just call Santa and see what he thi- 4: OK, OK I'LL GO! Don't you just love December?
— Lurk @ Home Mom (@LurkAtHomeMom) December 10, 2014

Even the family pet can get caught up the anticipation of the season.

HE'S WAITING FOR HIS TOY TO DRY I'M DYING. 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/VJs16znlgR
— Cute Emergency (@CuteEmergency) December 10, 2014

On the other hand, there are those who just don't seem to have much fun at this time of year, despite the best wishes of their friends.

My girlfriends are going to a holiday craft and bake sale and invited me to join them. Long story short, I don't have any friends anymore.
— JuneBug (@jenyb4) December 10, 2014

Maybe its just more fun to make your own baked goods.

More Christmas Cakes baking...long tedious process. Hurry up cakes & bake! Have no idea how I became a Pastry Chef, as I have no patience
— Laura Amos (@TheDessertDeli) December 2, 2014

Or maybe not. At least a pastry chefs treats are likely to be appreciated. Feel sorry for this guy...

[signs up to bake cookies for company party] *coworkers tense up* "Hey Luke I thought we said last year you could just bring paper products"
— luke (@internetluke) December 2, 2014

Maybe our last tweeter just made the wrong baked goods...

On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me : 1 large pizza
— PIZZA (@thepizzafacts) December 10, 2014

Like us, this next tweeter is ready for some Christmas goodies. Unlike us, she has a broken oven. If only there was a service industry that could somehow help solve her problem. (wink, wink)  

Ya'll have me drooling over here! I need to get on my hubby to fix my oven so I can bake up some goodies! #ad #PBandG
— Outnumbered 3-1 (@OutnumberedMama) December 4, 2014

All this holiday treat talk has me thinking I should see if there are any goodies hiding out around the offices of W.L. May. Often there is something floating around to snack on at this time of year. Thanks to all of you who send us treats. We sure do enjoy them. So I am off to go scouting for yummies. Have a great holiday and remember to be safe when YOU go out scouting around for fun and goodies....

Powerful message. Don’t drink and drive this Christmas. @SuptKeithPerkin pic.twitter.com/ydyrZ01Mm3
— #DevonHour (@Devon_Hour) December 10, 2014

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Friday Morning Videos: The Maytag Flyer

What do you do if you have a bicyle and and old Maytag motor? Well, you could do like this guy and build a motorcycle. Pretty cool project, I must say.



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Thursday Tweets: Microwave Edition

While looking through our Twitter feed we found these washing machine related tweets to share with you.

Our visit to the Twitterverse begins with a microwave story that's been in the news recently. An internet hoax got our of control:

Don’t fall for fake Apple ads telling you to put your iPhone in the microwave: http://t.co/jHr1kNhlsl pic.twitter.com/4vw03d1ddW
— MirrorTech (@MirrorTech) September 22, 2014

LAPD had to issue a warning to the community NOT to put the new iPhone in the microwave. Seriously. http://t.co/Q2xRo24cpB
— Ryan Parker (@TheRyanParker) September 24, 2014

The app which allows you to charge your new iPhone 6 in the microwave is a hoax!!! Try it and you'll get an explosion and a visit from us!
— Perry Barr Fire (@PerryBarrFire) September 19, 2014

In spite of all the warnings, a lot of people claim to have fallen for the prank:

I tried using the new IOS 8 feature WAVE where you can charge your phone with a microwave, does not work @Apple pic.twitter.com/33NSv42hgO
— rizarul DelRey (@rizarul) September 22, 2014

Omgggg that wave thing for iOS 8 just blew my microwave up 😡😡😡😡 pic.twitter.com/eF4bLDMhDB
— Magnetic Man (@JordanBeeTheGee) September 19, 2014

At least one kid tried to capitalize on the situation:

"Dad, can I get a new phone? I fell for the microwave hoax lol." "No, you little idiot."
— Roger Dorn (@RogerJDorn) September 24, 2014

Others saw this as a chance to clean folks out of their follower list:

If you actually believed the rumor of the iOS 8 being able to charge your iPhone by putting it in the microwave, just unfollow me now. 😐
— Bella♱Faith (@PRETTIIGIRL007) September 24, 2014

Another new report a day or so later reported that the new, thinner iphones were bending in peoples pockets. This tweeter tried to get just a little more pranking mileage out of that news report.

It’s fine, just pop it in the microwave for a minute and it’ll flatten right out. #theprojecttv
— The Project (@theprojecttv) September 24, 2014

The correct answer, even if it is a little over the top, is:

Don't put anything in the microwave. Not your dog, not your phone. It's a deadly, radioactive death machine Just use it for things you eat.
— pumpkin spice sadvil (@crylenol) September 20, 2014

Again, use it for things you eat. Not penguins?!?

Penguins are not microwave safe
— Real Penguin Facts (@PenguinTruths) September 20, 2014

If you are using the microwave correctly, for foods you eat. Don't overdo it with the cooking time.

According to Hostess, it takes about 45 seconds for a Twinkie to explode in a microwave.
— Decoration (@Decorationn) September 23, 2014

"Had to evacuate our building because someone put their chicken nuggets in the microwave for 40 minutes. #freshmen" - Western Illinois Univ
— College Confessions (@CoIlegefessions) September 21, 2014

Signing off, we have a sweet sentiment and a message we would like to send out to all of our customers and blog readers...

Are you a microwave oven? Cause you melt my heart.
— Only Minions™ (@iQuotesJokes) September 24, 2014

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Twitter Tweets: Washing Machine Edition

While looking through our Twitter feed we found these washing machine related tweets to share with you.

Heading into the world of Twitter, it quickly becomes apparent that things are not normal.

Normal is nothing more than a cycle on a washing machine. -Whoopi Goldberg
— The Life Advisor (@tlifeadvisor) August 27, 2014

Washing machines are screaming...

My washing machine just made this terrifying noise like something out of The Exorcist.
— Felice Fawn (@felicefawn) August 27, 2014

Washing machines are flooding homes...

I started my day off with my washing machine leaking. Anyone wanna come over for a swim in my front entry? pic.twitter.com/AKoDoMNMwc
— Burnsy (@MinnesotaBurns) August 25, 2014

When these things start happening it kind of stops being a washing machine and becomes more of an irritation.

washing machine loses all identity when broken, becomes 'white metal box'
— village fetish (@botandy) August 21, 2014

In spite of the occasional irritation, we should consider ourselves lucky to have washing machines. 

In Kerala, my grandmother didn't have a washing machine. She washed her clothes in a river. The only Tide she used was from the ocean.
— paulvarghese (@paulvarghese) August 19, 2014

If you have a washing machine (or a dishwasher) this tweeter suggest you learn how to use yours.

When people are too lazy to learn how to clean, cook, tidy, sort out bins, use the dishwasher/washing machine. good luck living on your own👍
— fran (@buswxnker) August 18, 2014

When you know how to use your washing machine, running it might be music to your ears.

Music is music, I don't care how you come about it,Instruments, car blinkers, washing machine. All play a melody. Listen for it!
— T Dawn (@tdawn1) August 25, 2014

Speaking of music, this guy attended a concert and got agitated.

at the front for arctic monkeys last night, best way to describe it is that it was like being in a human washing machine, got destroyed...
— Daniel Wishart (@indietwat) August 25, 2014

If by destroyed he means drunk, well then, maybe he is responsible for this installation job. By the way, tweeter, that is a dryer that is hanging around in that laundry room.

I thought I was drunk, but no, the washing machine is hanging upside down from the ceiling 😳 pic.twitter.com/0twoJf5TIS
— Emelie Nordify (@EmelieNordify) August 17, 2014

Returning you to normal, the least we can do is leave you with some actual valid advice. 

Check your washing machine's hoses for leaks. It could be wasting water without you knowing it! #CADrought
— PrepareSoCal (@PrepareSoCal) August 15, 2014

Maybe your own washing machine is not acting "normal". If your appliance is screaming, spilling water, or just not making the kind of music it should, don't ignore the problem! Small problems can turn into bigger (and more expensive) problems when they are not dealt with quickly. If you need parts to do the job, give us a call here at W.L. May and we will do every thing we can to get your machine back to "normal".

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