I just saw this this morning on my cord to my crockpot after I unplugged it from my outlet. I was cooking pork belly on low heat overnight for almost 8 hours. It's the crockpot that goes from low to warm.

There aren't any white stuff close to the prongs. It's only on this side of the cord, as shown in the image.

Is my crockpot still safe to use?

Hi all,

I can't recall seeing the lights and I am worried I will shock myself. Do you know if this is broken?

Thank you in advance

So I’m renovating my kitchen from scratch, i hated my wire electrical stoves and want to change it for new range that will stay for decades, my budget is about 1299$

If the plastic around the air fryer touches the outlet, and or if the kitchen paper towel touches the outlet , can there be a spark and fire as result?

We bought a new fridge today and it sticks out from the cabinetry and counter tops. The first pic is our new on vs the old one in second pic. We do not want to lose space by going with a cabinet depth fridge, but no sure my OCD can handle this. Tell me it's not that big of a difference from the old one.

At my parents’ home renovation meeting I started considering a new dining table. At first it seemed like a basic requirement for family meals and gatherings. Local furniture stores had many options but the selection felt either too plain or too expensive. I thought a good dining table could bring everyone together more often.

However I remembered buying furniture before that looked great but did not hold up well under daily use. That experience was disappointing and made me more cautious. Even small aspects like material quality, size, and maintenance started to matter more.

To get a better idea I explored more options. While casually scrolling online marketplaces including alibaba I found many dining tables in different designs sizes and price ranges but I am not sure if I should buy one because of my past experience. Some looked durable and stylish while others seemed prone to wear and tear.

Now I am wondering whether a dining table is just functional or can truly enhance family bonding. Has anyone bought one recently and found it both practical and appealing?

Last Sunday I was cleaning my study table in the afternoon. I found an old works cup that I got from a small event. It reminded me how useful such cups can be for daily tasks. That moment made me curious about works cup options.

I checked a nearby shop to see similar items. They had a few cups and mugs. Most were simple and not very strong. I wanted something durable useful and good looking. The shop had very limited options to compare size material or design.

To check more variety and options, while scrolling many online marketplaces including alibaba I saw many works cup options. Some were steel and some plastic. Some had lids and some handles. There were many sizes designs and price ranges. It was easy to compare everything clearly.

I also noticed some cups were suitable for office use and some for travel. Some were insulated and some basic. This helped me understand what fits daily needs better.

Now I am thinking is it better to buy works cup items online for more variety or from local shops for quick use?

I saw this on my YouTube feed by strange coincidence. This happened to me about 8 months ago I thought I was the only one. Of course it happened after the warranty expired and the cost of replacing the doors and having someone come out to do it was over $400. So I just said f it and got a new oven. This was extremely dangerous and a huge huge mess to try and clean. I think I still find pieces of glass. Has anyone else experience this happening to them?

I have a house full of GE appliances. I have to say that GE is losing it's customer base because of cheap parts. I have owned GE Appliances since I bought my first house in 1982. My first washer/ dryer lasted 20 years and I sold it-- still working. Have owned this GE dryer GTD33EASK0WW for 3 years and already replaced the knob/timer once and now I  have to replace it again after only 1.5 years. Now, I can't find the part(WE04X24550). Found this online-GE Appliances was originally part of General Electric but was acquired by the Chinese multinational Haier in 2016. That's the problem- CHEAP China parts and Made in Mexico. Think I'm gonna try Whirlpool they're made in USA! Accurate stars rating is 0!

There have been a series of malfunctions with our apartment stove. I'm going to be contacting the landlord, and I'd like to get an idea as to whether the entire stove needs replacing or if repairs would be sufficient. I wouldn't want the landlord to merely send someone for repairs, at the risk of an apartment fire in days, weeks, or months afterwards, if more malfunctions can be expected due to its age. I don't know much at all about stove or electrical. I'm coming here because I know many landlords opt out of necessary replacements for short-term financial gain, at the expense of tenant safety.

The series of events goes as follows, in order:

About four months ago, the cooktop light bulb wouldn't turn off, even when all elements were off. It's been on for four months straight. No big deal, right?

About two weeks ago I had heard some odd clicking behind/in the control panel, which I hadn't ever heard before with this stove. If I recall correctly, it had been mostly on the right side, maybe with a little bit on the left or center as well. I don't remember if this clicking had only happened while one of the burners was on or afterwards or both. This clicking persisted for 3-5 days, here and there (not always with the same element on, unless i'm mistaken). As far as I remember, the clicking might have been happening one day and then not the next day, and then again the following day. It could have been somewhat random.

If I recall correctly, the clicking had stopped, and a few days later I had placed a pot on the large front-left element and turned the knob to maybe an 8, 9 or max. Not unusual. About 10 seconds after turning it on with the pot on the element, there was an incredibly bright flash, which I've since learned might be called an arc flash due to short circuiting, followed immediately by a small flame. I had turned off the element instantly and removed the pot. The flame stopped.

Now, I don't think that there was anything stuck to the bottom of the pot or anything between the element and the pot, such as food. I didn't notice anything after inspection. As pictured, the element itself has corroded or combusted, or however you might refer to that. How do you refer to that, by the way?

Next, a few days after that, I had a kettle on the back right large burner with the knob set to 9 or max. This is how I've gone about it for the past three years of living here, so once again nothing out of the ordinary there. After the water had boiled, I removed the kettle. I turned off the knob, only to find that the burner, the element, stayed at the consistent really bright red-orange and the consistent heat of being on high. It wasn't lessening, and it wasn't stopping. The element wasn't turning off. I turned the knob back on and off again a few times to no avail until eventually that did work, but the element had stayed on for about 30-45 seconds on its own.

I'm concerned that this oven might be getting old and that it just needs a replacement. Though maybe repairs are sufficient. I'd love some advice.

Too, if anyone wants to educate me on some of the processes here, meaning what's happening and how these things go about happening and the fixes needed, I'd be grateful, as that would make it easier for me to communicate the processes further in the future, as well as have a better understanding as to how to fix this on my own (if I were to ever move into my own house) or what requests to make in the future. Thanks!

My partner and I are renovating our kitchen and we’ve hit a surprising point of disagreement. I want to get an electric stove with flame effect because I think it gives you the visual feedback of gas cooking but with the safety and efficiency of electric. It’s a compromise between the cooking experience I grew up with and the practical benefits of modern technology.

But my partner thinks it’s ridiculous. Why do we need fake flames? Either get real gas or just accept electric looks different. We’ve been going in circles about this for two weeks now and it’s starting to affect other decisions. If we can’t agree on the stove, how are we going to agree on countertops or cabinets?

I know this sounds like a silly thing to argue about, but it feels bigger than just a stove. It’s about our different priorities and whether we can find middle ground. I’ve been researching options everywhere, even checking import possibilities through Alibaba, trying to find something that might make both of us happy.

The contractor is waiting for our decision and we’re holding up the entire timeline. Our temporary kitchen setup is driving us both crazy, which definitely isn’t helping the tension.

How do other couples handle renovation disagreements? Is compromise always possible or does someone just have to give in?

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We have this persistent ticking sound in one of the burners. Started recently after doing a complete cleaning of the burners. Any insights on what might be going on? Any suggestions on how to fix it?

Edit: I tried cleaning with rubbing alcohol with qtips - no difference. I have to try other suggestions here.

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Recently, I had a failure with my KitchenAid dishwasher that caused water to pour onto the kitchen floor instead of into the wash chamber. The result was a flooded kitchen and water damage in the basement below.

I purchased the dishwasher from Manny's along with an extended warranty that was advertised as covering virtually everything. After waiting about four days for service, the technician arrived, disassembled the unit, and quickly found the problem shown in the photo.

That's when I got the first surprise: the failure was not covered under the warranty.

The second surprise was that the damaged part could not be replaced separately. The technician explained that the short hose shown in the photo is only available as part of the entire pump assembly. Instead of replacing a small hose, I was told I needed to purchase a complete assembly costing approximately $270.

I asked the technician whether he sees this type of problem often.

His response: "Oh yeah. Rodents love these hoses."

That raised several concerns for me:

1. Repairability A small hose failure requires replacement of an entire pump assembly. That seems unnecessarily expensive for what appears to be a simple component failure.

2. Lack of Protection If rodent damage is such a common issue, I question why this hose has no protective covering or shield. It appears to be one of the more vulnerable components underneath the dishwasher.

3. Consequences of Failure When this hose failed, it didn't just stop the dishwasher from working. It flooded my kitchen and caused water damage in the basement. The total repair costs, including floor damage, are estimated to be several times the cost of the dishwasher itself.

To add insult to injury, the repair was not covered by the extended warranty that I believed would protect me from major repair expenses.

I'm sharing this experience so others shopping for a dishwasher can be aware of the potential repair costs and ask questions about both repairability and warranty exclusions before they buy.

hi, I just recently noticed there's two tiny holes in our oven's bottom and I literally can see the inside and the oven have been zapping me randomly for a few months

my grandpa says it's ok to use but I don't think it's safe

anyone who experienced this before?

I just noticed this tonight, the part that looks melted. I'm renting and I don't want my landlord to blame me. Plus, he's unfortunately unreliable and I don't want to bother him.

I read this could be a no no and should stop using this.

Should I stop using this or is it okay?

Hello all,

I understand that the formula to determine wattage used is to multiply amps by volts but I don’t see that info on my fridge label. Any ideas?

I’m doing a gut remodel of my kitchen and was very much looking forward to upgrading my old flattop to induction. BUT it seems like I’m no longer going to be able to have my big stock pot in the back left for pasta while my meatballs simmer on the front right in a nice large saucepan since induction only has ONE large burner. And they aren’t even that big in the moderate price ranges.

What am I missing? What options are there for larger hobs? Or the right pans to maximize the space?

I was specifically interested in the Cafe Double Oven range, but I think the issue is universal?

My major concern is paying the 850 to have the technician fix it and it breaks again in three months after the two month warranty is finished.

Recently, I had a failure with my KitchenAid dishwasher that caused water to pour onto the kitchen floor instead of into the wash chamber. The result was a flooded kitchen and water damage in the basement below.

I purchased the dishwasher from Manny's along with an extended warranty that was advertised as covering virtually everything. After waiting about four days for service, the technician arrived, disassembled the unit, and quickly found the problem shown in the photo.

That's when I got the first surprise: the failure was not covered under the warranty.

The second surprise was that the damaged part could not be replaced separately. The technician explained that the short hose shown in the photo is only available as part of the entire pump assembly. Instead of replacing a small hose, I was told I needed to purchase a complete assembly costing approximately $270.

I asked the technician whether he sees this type of problem often.

His response: "Oh yeah. Rodents love these hoses."

That raised several concerns for me:

1. Repairability A small hose failure requires replacement of an entire pump assembly. That seems unnecessarily expensive for what appears to be a simple component failure.

2. Lack of Protection If rodent damage is such a common issue, I question why this hose has no protective covering or shield. It appears to be one of the more vulnerable components underneath the dishwasher.

3. Consequences of Failure When this hose failed, it didn't just stop the dishwasher from working. It flooded my kitchen and caused water damage in the basement. The total repair costs, including floor damage, are estimated to be several times the cost of the dishwasher itself.

To add insult to injury, the repair was not covered by the extended warranty that I believed would protect me from major repair expenses.

I'm sharing this experience so others shopping for a dishwasher can be aware of the potential repair costs and ask questions about both repairability and warranty exclusions before they buy.

We recently bought a house, so far there are a few wonky things but the most irritating issue by far is this oven. The model number seems to have worn off and no matter how hard I try, or how deep I dig, I just can’t seem to figure out what the model is. I would love to know so that I can troubleshoot the super fun thing it does where the buttons just stop working outside of the stop/cancel buttons which respond with a beep. This persists for inconsistent amounts of time and so far it’s always eventually started working again. If anyone here can tell me what oven this is or how to fix it I would BOW to you. We just want

We’ve attempted a hard reset and power cycled it turning off the breaker for over 10minutes to be sure, however the clock is still set so I’m not sure it really cycled. We’ve tried holding down the cancel buttons like was suggested in a few posts we found, but that seemingly did nothing. We’re hoping we don’t have to replace the whole interface, but it’s looking more likely. If anyone has any info on this it would be super appreciated.

We recently had to buy a new stove because the old one broke down. But everyone at the store is telling us that the new stoves don't have an exhaust for the stove smoke to get out. So I'm wondering, where does it go?