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Answer to Question # 835 Happy Hair
For oily hair , put some baby powder on your hair and wipe off the excess with a towel . You can also rub it in with your fingers . The powder absorbs the extra oil . On Pesach you can use potato starch . Consult with your dayan about Shabbos and Yom Tov use .
Answer to Question # 836 Languishing Light
There is a device called the “ Shabbos Keeper ” that can be bought at most major appliance stores that you attach to your fridge . Check in the store if it ’ s compatible with your model . It automatically turns on your Shabbos mode at the Zman of Shabbos and Yom Tov , and turns it off on Motzei Shabbos for the next ten years .
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S & W Appliances sells a switch that you stick onto the fridge and
that saves you lots of עגמת נפש . It comes with exact instructions .
Answer to Question # 838 Rough Refrigerator
I had the same issue , where my refrigerator made very loud noises when the compressor turned on . The service guy from GE advised me to turn off the freezer until it melts completely . He showed me the part in the back of the freezer which iced over and made the fan work extremely hard .
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Repair for my Northland refrigerator . They are very familiar with this brand and can help with any repairs or problems . Their number is 718- 782-7031 .
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I also had this issue . It was caused by a gas leak and the gas had to be refilled . This has to be done by a professional appliance repairman .
Answer to Question # 840 Non Deprived Diet
In the grocery fridge alongside the diary items they have dairy free yogurt and cream cheese . The Health food stores carry a wide assortment of gluten free products .
Answer to Question # 841 Chipped Chomper
We went to Dr . Waltner with a 9 year old girl with a chipped tooth , and he did a beautiful job ! Insurance only covered it partially , so I paid a copay of $ 200 . I did a lot of research , and before that I saw that other dentists were asking for double or triple that amount .
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Thank you for such an informative publication . We pick up so much useful information ! Dr . Barretts from Dr . Nogid ’ s office can do bonding on a chipped tooth , and they accept insurance . Keep up the great work ; you ’ re doing a real Chesed !
Answer to Question # 842
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