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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 Can you be forgiven for hanging onto the outdated notion that nonfunctioning machines and household appliances must be tossed and replaced?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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]