Fix it or Get Rid of Your Old Appliance?

You have known your dishwasher for a while now, sometimes it works, sometimes not quite. Is it time to replace it or fix it yet again? That is the question! While a prospect to get a new bright and shiny refrigerator, washer or dishwasher may look attractive, it does come with certain expense. After talking […]

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Is Your Oven Ready for the Holidays?

Ahead of the holiday season, as experienced appliance repair experts we would like this time for you to turn our attention to ovens. You would not want to have all family gathered for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner and realize in the middle of cooking that your stove needs repair. It is this time of the […]

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Appliance Life Spans, Shortest to Longest

Trash Compactor: 6 years Dishwasher: 9 years Microwave: 9 years Clothes Washer: 10 years Ceiling Exhaust Fan: 10 years Freezer: 11 years Sink Disposal: 12 years Clothes Dryer: 13 years Refrigerator: 13 years Range, electric: 13 years Range/oven hood: 14 years Range, gas: 15 years When and Where to Recycle One person’s ceiling is another […]

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Recycling Symbols, Decoded

What do those symbols on plastic bottles mean? And why are they different from the ones on the box your latest online purchase came in? Here, the cheat sheet you need properly dispose of recyclables. By ALLISON INGRAM When did lending a hand to Mother Earth become Hieroglyphics 101? We’ll admit—the chasing arrows and reuse […]

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How to Prepare for an Emergency

Take steps to prevent and act fast should disaster―big or small―strike. Power outlet 1 of 9 Frances Janisch Power Outage Don’t overload the circuit. Limit the number of appliances plugged into any outlet. When you lose power in one part of the house, it’s probably because your food processor, toaster, and microwave are sharing the […]

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24 Essentials Every Toolbox Should Have

Don’t forget the safety glasses! No matter if you just bought your first home or are retired and looking to downsize to a smaller place, no home is complete without a well-stocked tool kit. Even if you don’t like to tackle home repairs, or power tools seem a little bit scary (no judgment here), you’ll […]

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