New year, fresh start — even for your appliances. Every homeowner wants to save money, but few realize how much wasted energy and...

Try these quick steps—cap alignment, debris removal, and spark checks—to restore burner ignition. Dry It Out Moisture from spills can ground the spark. Let caps and heads dry thoroughly. Align the Cap Off-center caps block gas flow to the igniter. Clean Ports & Igniter Use a soft brush or needle to clear tiny ports—avoid enlarging them. Persistent clicking? ASC can silence it!

Hosting guests? Here’s how to make sure ovens, fridges, and dishwashers survive the holiday rush. Oven: Run a self-clean a week before—not the day of. Fridge: Clear expired items and make room for trays. Dishwasher: Clean the filter so it can handle extra loads. Don’t let breakdowns ruin dinner—[get a pre-holiday appliance tune-up].