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You load the dishwasher, add the detergent, hit start, and walk away thinking you're done with dishes for the day. The cycle ends, and you open the door to see greasy plates, leftover food still clinging, and spotted glasses. Again. Your dishwasher simply isn't getting things clean anymore, and weak spray jets are likely why. Those spinning spray arms have small holes that spray water everywhere to wash your dishes. Working spray arms blast away food residue and leave dishes sparkling clean. Spray arms that get blocked or lose water pressure leave your dishes looking unwashed. Common Causes of Weak Dishwasher Spray Food buildup causes most spray arm problems. Bits of food, soap scum, and hard water minerals clog the holes gradually. You can usually handle this yourself by taking out the spray arms and washing them with warm water. A toothpick works great for poking out stubborn gunk from the holes. Water pressure problems also create weak spraying. Your dishwasher might not be...

When your stove messes with your dinner plans You know that moment when you're getting dinner ready, and everything’s on track, veggies chopped, oven set, water boiling, and suddenly something doesn’t feel right? You’re waiting for the sizzle, the preheat beep, any sign of heat... and nothing. The burner’s cold. The oven light’s on, sure, but your food? Still raw. It’s frustrating. And most of the time, it’s not the whole stove that’s broken. It’s one of the heating elements quietly giving out. These parts do a lot of the work, and when they start to fail, it can throw off your whole evening. If you’ve ever been stuck wondering whether it’s time to replace them, here’s what you need to know . What exactly are stove and oven elements, anyway? Heating elements are those parts that turn electricity into heat. Older stoves usually have metal coil burners that you can see on top. They glow red when they’re working properly. They’re simple, but they do wear out over time. Modern stoves t...