Most of us use to think that all of our appliances last forever, and that we do not need any kind of maintenance except perhaps a slight surface cleaning now and then. But let’s don’t forget about the parts and mechanisms on the inside, because they also need a good spring cleaning every year. Dryer […]
Read moreWhy My Refrigerator is Leaking?
If you have started noticing water on the floor around the fridge on the regular basis, it is time to pay a little more attention to it. Although it might look like minor inconvenience, if you take care of the problem promptly might save you time and money in the long run. Also, as for […]
Read moreHow to Extend the Fridge Lifespan – Maintenance Tips
Winter is almost here and with it comes a growing hydro bill. One of the most important appliances in any home is the refrigerator. It consumes quite a bit of energy and can be very expensive to replace or repair. If you are interested to save some money by conserving energy and put off the […]
Read moreFix 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 […]
Read moreIs 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 […]
Read moreAppliance 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 […]
Read moreThe Definitive Guide to Repair, Replace, and Recycle
Are you still tossing out machines rather than repairing them? Can you be forgiven for hanging onto the outdated notion that nonfunctioning machines and household appliances must be tossed and replaced? The concept of throwaway culture belongs in the waste bin of history. No longer is it necessary to toss out every washer, A/C, vacuum, […]
Read moreEverything you need to know about Smart Ovens
The appliances take a lot of space at your home, and they thus should be able to provide you with the features in return for the money and space. We saw how washing machines now let its users know when the cycle gets finished. It was, but, in the cooking section that nothing of that […]
Read moreThe Various Remedies to Fix the Issue of a Leaking Washer
leaking washing machine can spell disaster in many households. Not only can it make your laundry time longer than usual, but it can also roll up your electricity and water bills. That’s why it’s crucial that you know the cause of leaks and how to fix them to avoid getting these problems. There are parts of […]
Read moreRecycling 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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