whitney asked:


I need to buy a new hair dryer and I was wondering if the expensive ones like $60 are better than the ones that are around $20? Does anyone have any recommendations for a good hair dryer?

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Anna asked:


And if washers/dryers do have a large impact on electric bills, what would you recommend I buy (I am looking to buy a new washer/dryer set)? I am looking for something affordable…

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and what company should be the best place to buy? I need a capacity inside of both washer and dryer deep.

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Katlyn asked:


If your electric dryer stops working, don’t immediately go out and buy a new one. First, do a simple diagnosis and you may save yourself a lot of money.

What to check if your dryer stops working:

* This may sound like a no-brainer, but check to make sure the electrical cord is plugged in securely. Depending on where the outlet is and what is surrounding the outlet (such as pets roaming around), the plug can ease out enough to cause the dryer not to work. Also, check to make sure the cord isn’t damaged in any way.

* Check the breaker box to make sure a breaker hasn’t tripped. If a breaker has tripped, turn it to the on position and see if the dryer is working. If the dryer keeps tripping the breaker, you need to find out why for safety reasons.

* Make sure the filter to the dryer is clean. Cleaning the filter regularly is crucial to allow adequate air flow. Even if the filter looks clean, do a test. Run water over the filter. If it doesn’t flow through easily, the filter needs a good cleaning until water runs freely. Be sure the lint filter is dry before placing back in dryer.

* Unplug the dryer from the electrical outlet and check for lint build up in the vent hose and any other areas that collect lint. Even if you clean your lint filter, there can be an accumulation of lint in other areas of your dryer and the hose. This can block air flow and cause your dryer to overheat. There are special tools to help with this cleaning process.

* Check the door switch on the dryer. A dryer door has to be closed properly to work. These switches are known to go bad and can be replaced.

* If you’ve checked all of the above and the dryer still isn’t working, remove the control panel cover. Of course, the dryer should be unplugged from the electrical outlet first. Look for any corroded or burned terminals. This can be a clue as to what is causing your dryer not to work. The start switch, thermostat and timer are located in the control panel. If any terminals to one or more of these looks burned or corroded, they will need to be replaced.

By learning about the parts and function of an electric dryer, you can save a lot of money. Instead of buying a new dryer, it’s possible the problem is very simple or only a part may need to be replaced. At the very least, you can weigh the difference in what it will cost to buy a new dryer versus repairing your current dryer.

Always use the utmost caution when working with an electrical appliance. Be sure to unplug from the outlet before diagnosing a problem.



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Impish Jerome asked:


Have you seen the difference between one and one without that feature effects on the hair?

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Kristy Klien asked:


The hair is one’s crown of beauty and identity. No wonder than through the ages, people have invented, developed, and improved all kinds of ways, techniques, and products to beautify and maintain their hair.

Style? You can, for example, choose Mohawks, undercuts, or bobcats. Color? You can select blond, black, or brown and even more unusual ones, such as, yellow or red. Setting products? There are an endless variety of waxes, oils, and other chemicals that can actually change hair structure.

One of the more advanced developments for hairstyling is the invention of electric hairstyling appliances. With these appliances, one can dry, curl, or straighten hair more easily, more conveniently, and more fun than having to go to a salon and spend a significant amount of money.

One of most common hairstyling appliances is the hair dryer. A hair dryer blows a jet of air that is heated by a set of nichrome wires. The hot air then assists in drying and styling one’s hair.

There are many kinds of hair dryers in the market today. Aside from conventional dryers, there are new ones such as a ceramic hair dryer.

One of the more advanced types, a ceramic hair dryer works like a conventional one wherein a standard rope heater heats the perimeter of the airflow. But with the addition of a ceramic heater, this advanced type of dryer allows a more even distribution of heat. This even distribution help prevent hot spots and hair damage while using the blower to dry or style one’s hair.

The ceramic heater is also self-regulating, that is, it turns down when the surrounding temperature becomes too hot. Because the dryer automatically regulates the temperature, most of these types do not have multiple temperature controls although they do have a high and low setting.

It is also alleged that ceramic dryers help prevent bacteria formation, which results in a much healthier scalp. Using a ceramic dryer also helps the hair resist the effects of adverse weather conditions (e.g., extreme sunlight, rain, wind, and dust), helps create a radiant texture and surface on one’s hair.

For women who regularly blow dry their hair, a ceramic dryer is probably their best choice. Here are some of the best hair dryers in the market today:

1. Chi Turbo Driver - This ceramic dryer uses high-grade ceramic coils. It is also famous in the market because of its low electromagnetic field, an unusual feature since dryers usually have considerably high levels of electromagnetism. It runs on 1500 watts of power, but despite being a little bit low in that aspect, it can compete favorably against higher powered ceramic hair dryers.

2. Twin Turbo Ceramic Ionic 3200 - With a tag of $200, this dryer combines the effects of ceramic and negative-ion technology, allowing the heat inside the hair shaft to radiate without drying the shaft out. The dryer also features four temperature settings, cold-air switch, two speed settings, and an anti-overheating safety device.

3. Conair Ceramic Smooth - This very affordable ceramic dryer (only around $30) has both a conventional and ceramic heater. It is a good travel companion since it can fold up and can run on either 110 or 220 volts. It is quite powerful for its small size; it runs at 1875 watts.



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Kristy Klien asked:


For all ages, people have been experimenting and enjoying styling their hair. A person always takes care of his or her hair, no matter if the way is simple as running a comb or as complex as putting various chemicals, since that distinctive feature of the human body is a person’s crown of beauty.

With the invention of electrical hairstyling devices, hairstyling becomes very easy, convenient, and fun. There are now heat combs, hair curlers, and hair irons in addition to the endless variety of setting and coloring chemicals.

One of the most common hairstyling electrical appliances is the hair dryer. A hair dryer blows out a jet of hot air to dry and style one’s hair. In a store, you can find hundreds of styles, shapes, and sizes of hair dryers that are displayed on the shelves.

Which brings us to the question, what hair dryer is best for you? You need to exercise a bit of care in choosing one so you can avoid buying something that is more expensive and elaborate than you need.

Here are some tips on how to buy the right hair dryer for you.

1. Choose one that is above 1,800 watts. Professional hair dryers at this range are generally better than those that have less wattage.

2. Be on the lookout for dryers with multiple settings on heat and speed. The ideal ones have four to six settings for each aspect. Also check for dryers with cool-shot buttons. This buttons lock the hair in place after it is styled.

3. Never buy hair dryers without any attachment. A good quality dryer always has a variety of attachments. These attachments allow you to concentrate the air when you blow dry your hair.

4. If you have extremely curly hair, it would be good if you buy a hair dryer with a diffuser. This will make heat drying your curly hair easier and more even. If your hair dryer does not have a diffuser, you can buy a diffuser attachment.

5. Do not buy a dryer just because it is very cheap. Dirt cheap dryers only have a very few options that you can use and can wear down quite quickly. Furthermore, they can actually damage hair since most do not have the proper speed or heat controls or attachments. Without these features, these dirt-cheap dryers can scorch your hair.

6. If you can afford it, buy a professional hair dryer, the one that you can find in hair salons. These dryers feature new technologies such as the use of ionic and ceramic energy to lessen the drying time.

Due to the materials that compose them, these dryers last longer than a moderately expensive dryer. The motors are more powerful and feature safety systems. Also, the motors provide more horsepower than cheaper counterparts and can resist long periods of high heat.

These expensive models are also recommended if you use your dryer daily.

7. When you are okay with the price and the features, you can now choose the color, style, design, etc of the hair dryer.



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