5 Home Appliances I Only Used After Moving to America

As I continue moving into my first American house, here are five home appliances I only used after moving to America.

[blackstone]

PRO TIP: when your wash is done, leave the lid OPEN to the washer. This will allow the washer to dry out so you won't have mildew and that funky mildew smell.

[romigithepope]

This man bought an entire house just to give us more content.

[savanahbustle]

I love that he’s praising the “dehumidifier “ for the very thing it’s actually used for…better air quality. ❤️

[ludovica]

My mum got a tumble dryer in 1959 (UK- Electrolux I think). It was passed on to my brother 27 years later when he got married and it has given another 37 years of good service and is still going strong. I wish appliances were that robust today

[markmears]

If you feel it takes a while for the water dispenser to fill you cup, you may need to replace the internal filter. You'll find it will flow much faster with a new filter and then slow as the filter is ready for a change. Since you just moved in, you may not know when the filter was last replaced but the digital display can track the changes for you.

[auroraasleep]

Americans say "instant coffee" in a similar tone to how British folks say "bagged tea" and I'm standing by that.

[angelofmyheart]

I find it funny that I stopped watching a History Channel video on the American revolution against the British to watch a video about a British man who became American. Lol

[fwizzybee]

The top loading washer is great when you discover you dropped one sock in the way down to the washer and you can still drop it in while the cycle is running.

[HomerSparkle]

As someone who was born and lived in the UK my whole life, having watched this video, I''m shocked and amazed to discover that I've actually been an American all along.

[w]

We have that washer. To reduce mold, consider pulling the detergent tray out and leaving the top open when a load is finished, so that it can dry out completely.

[rdworldgarage]

You may want to have your dryer's duct work cleaned. That blue staining inside of the drum usually happens when it gets plugged up with lint and can lead to a fire. Normally it would be a pure white color. This also may be why it takes so long to dry. At my house, my loads dry in about 30 minutes. I usually clean my duct work every 1 to 2 years and also disassemble the dryer at that time and clean out any lint that may be stuck inside to reduce the risk of a house fire.

[bl]

Why do I love this YouTuber so much?! I can't believe how much I laugh at his mannerisms and jokes😂! And people say British humor is dry! Guess that got lost in the pond too!

[shrodingerschat]

Dehumidifiers are more commonly needed in homes with basements. The cooler damp air in basements is a breeding ground for mold and mildew, so having one is a good idea for health reasons alone. Plus you get fewer spiders as well!

....Oh, and now that you have a home with a basement, you might want to have it tested for radon if you haven't already. Radon is actually an odorless gas that occurs naturally in the soil, and if your basement has a lot of cracks in the floor or isn't properly waterproofed, the gas can accumulate under the basement slab and find its way in through those cracks or even the porous concrete walls. Radon has been associated with lung cancer, so it's definitely not something you want in your house.

[joshuapeterson]

Lawrence, considering many Americans grew up on these labor saving devices, it's refreshing to see you pointing out their specialness.

[Emelia]

I’m both American and Kiwi and while I think it’s good to air dry when you can to save energy, a dryer is sort of my no compromise appliance. NZ homes are already damp and uninsulated enough and I’d get sick from my clothes never being dry no matter how long I hung them up for. Not to mention, what having to dry them inside if you don’t have a yard does to your sinuses. Also there’s nothing nicer than having warm pajamas and sheets that just came out of the dryer and smell nice.

[Junzar]

We had to use a dehumidifier in Minnesota during the summer, and a humidifier during the winter.

[glazdarklee]

I only encountered a dehumidifier when I moved from the Pacific Northwest to Virginia. It made summers more bearable. Ironically, this is also when I first encountered a humidifier, which made winters more bearable. Now that you are a homeowner, there's a chance that the basement will serve as both.

[OldManMontgomery]

Laurence, I salute your ability to move with the moment; "...and cat..." is marvelous.

[MarshallLoveday]

Laurence, don't forget to change out the filter on the fridge water dispenser every couple of years. They usually keep the common sizes in stock at your local big-box home improvement store. It's also something that you can probably do yourself with a few simple tools. There should also be a shut-off valve for the water line behind the fridge as well.

[lilitharam]

So who's the handsome fella coming down the stairs in the first few seconds and do you have more than one? Our kitties would LOVE to have stairs to run up and down all day and night! Congrats on your new home, it's lovely. I know it's extremely belated, but Welcome to the U.S.! We're happy you're here! Love from Memphis!