Local Abilene

Ice maker overflowing instead of just running slow? That points to a different, smaller set of causes. Here’s what to check before calling.

Abilene summers put real strain on refrigerators and freezers. Here’s what to know before and during the hottest stretch of the year.

Back-to-school season means a real jump in laundry volume. Here’s a quick pre-season check before the increased load hits your washer.

New to Abilene for a Dyess AFB assignment? Here’s a practical guide to the water, heat, and housing factors that affect appliances here.

Nearly half of Abilene households rent. Here’s what tenants and landlords should both know when a provided appliance breaks down.

Power surges from West Texas storms are a real, often-overlooked cause of appliance damage. Here’s how it happens and what actually protects against it.

Ice maker slowed down or stopped? Abilene’s hard water is a common, fixable cause. Here’s what to check before assuming it needs replacing.

Dryer vent fires are one of the most preventable house fires there are. Here’s what causes them and the warning signs every Abilene homeowner should know.

Abilene’s water hardness runs around 240 mg/L. Here’s how that affects your washing machine over time, and what you can do about it.

Abilene averages 19 days a year at 100°F or hotter, and refrigerators feel it. Here’s what to check before assuming your fridge needs a repair.