October 09, 2025

10 Reasons Your Appliances Hate You (And How to Fix It)

45 minutes

There’s something about appliances that feels like navigating a minefield, right? If you’ve ever wondered why your washing machine suddenly decided to play hide and seek with your laundry, or why your dryer is giving a sad performance after just a few years, you're not alone. Eric G and John Dudley kick off this episode with a no-holds-barred discussion on the ins and outs of home appliances—those ever-so-helpful gadgets that also have a knack for driving us up the wall. They dive into the top ten reasons your appliances might be throwing temper tantrums, and spoiler alert: it’s probably not just the brand’s fault. Eric shares a hilarious yet painful story about a dryer that took a long time to dry a simple load of towels. It turns out, all it needed was a good cleaning of the lint ducts, which is a revelation for many of us who just assume it’s time to splurge on a new model when things go south. So, if you’ve been cursing your appliances, this episode is your wake-up call to roll up your sleeves and get a little dirty. It’s not just about fixing problems—it’s about understanding the gadgets that keep our homes running smoothly and maybe saving a few bucks along the way.

Takeaways:

Appliance malfunction? Spoiler alert: it's probably not the brand; it's you, buddy.
Cleaning your dryer ducts is not just a suggestion, it’s a fire hazard waiting to happen.
Using the wrong settings on your washing machine could lead to a lifetime of regret and dirty clothes.
Stop pre-rinsing your dishes before loading the dishwasher, it’s like washing your clothes before putting them in the washer.
If your dryer takes four cycles to dry towels, you might want to consider cleaning those ducts, like, yesterday.
Don't skimp on appliance quality; a cheap washer or dryer might just be a ticking time bomb.

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Companies mentioned in this episode:

KXL
30 Seconds Outdoor Cleaner
Lowe's
Samsung
LG
Bosch
Cascade

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October 09, 2025

10 Reasons Your Appliances Hate You (And How to Fix It)

45 minutes

Takeaways:

Appliance malfunction? Spoiler alert: it's probably not the brand; it's you, buddy.
Cleaning your dryer ducts is not just a suggestion, it’s a fire hazard waiting to happen.
Using the wrong settings on your washing machine could lead to a lifetime of regret and dirty clothes.
Stop pre-rinsing your dishes before loading the dishwasher, it’s like washing your clothes before putting them in the washer.
If your dryer takes four cycles to dry towels, you might want to consider cleaning those ducts, like, yesterday.
Don't skimp on appliance quality; a cheap washer or dryer might just be a ticking time bomb.

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