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Household Appliances
 Websites presented in alphabetical order "The Greatest Discovery Since Fire" 
 "Many of us have heard how a Raytheon engineer walked past a microwave tube one day, noticed that a candy bar in his pocket had melted, and was struck with the idea of using microwaves to cook food." This article discusses the "years, even decades, of engineering and marketing" to make the microwave oven work. From the American Heritage of Invention & Technology magazine. http://www.americanheritage.com/articles/magazine/it/2005/4/2005_4_48.shtml Topics: Recipes & Food Preparation, Technology Last updated Apr 5, 2006 Appliance411.com
This consumer information site offers "general home appliance information," with sections for purchasing, home service, repair parts, and links to major home appliance manufacturers. Highlights include Q&A Forums (for posting appliance-related questions), a glossary of appliance part terms, and information about retro appliances. Promotional materials on the site are clearly marked. http://www.appliance411.com/ Topics: Home & Housing, Home & Housing, Technology Last updated Apr 22, 2003 Lighting a Revolution
"This web site accompanies an exhibition at the National Museum of American History exploring the process of invention. The story is told in two parallel sections comparing Thomas Edison's light bulb invention with several electric lighting inventions of a century later. Objects and graphics from both sections of the exhibition can be viewed on this site, as can the complete exhibition script." From the National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution. http://americanhistory.si.edu/lighting/ Topics: Technology Last updated Apr 14, 2007 Microwave Oven Radiation
Information about the safety of microwave oven radiation. Microwaves are "of a form of 'electromagnetic' radiation." Issues addressed include leakage of radiation, an overview of microwave oven safety standards, and tips on safe microwave oven operation. From the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH). http://www.fda.gov/Radiation-EmittingProducts/ResourcesforYouRadiationEmittingProducts/Consumers/ucm142616.htm Topics: Recipes & Food Preparation, Technology Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Microwave Ovens
This site explains how microwave ovens cook food by heating water molecules. "The microwave oven generates electromagnetic waves (called microwaves) which makes water move. This motion leads to friction, and friction leads to heating." Includes interactive features. Part of the Physics 2000 website (written for the layperson) from the University of Colorado at Boulder. http://www.colorado.edu/physics/2000/microwaves/ Topics: Recipes & Food Preparation, Technology Last updated Oct 19, 2005 RepairClinic.com: Appliance Repair, Tips & Help
This site offers basic maintenance and troubleshooting tips and teaches the workings of household appliances in easily understood language. Covers major appliances (stoves, refrigerators, washers, dryers, air conditioners, trash compactors, etc.) and their accessories (range vent hoods, icemakers). Includes garbage disposals, water filters, hot water dispensers, and other minor appliances. From an online dealer in appliance parts and accessories. http://www.repairclinic.com/ Topics: Home & Housing, Home & Housing, Technology Last updated Sep 9, 2008 The Toaster Museum Foundation
Articles, trivia, art, Toasty Links , and more about this bread enhancement device. This foundation and its Web museum were created because "much can be learned about cultures through the examination of everyday items...the history of the toaster is the history of 20th Century Cultural Trends and Industrial Design...a more emotional response is that they are fascinating, funky and fun, demonstrate the better side of human ingenuity, and simply uplift one's spirits!" http://www.toaster.org/ Topics: Electrical Energy, Technology Last updated Mar 26, 2003 Washerhelp
"Washerhelp contains information on most aspects of washing machines by [a British] engineer with 25-years experience in the trade. Many of the hints and tips on subjects, such as laundry and stain removal, will be relevant to all makes of washing machine." Includes usage and do-it-yourself repair advice, product reviews, and buying tips for machines available in the United Kingdom. http://www.washerhelp.co.uk/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Home & Housing, Home & Housing, Technology Last updated Apr 1, 2007 |
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