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What did we do before the garbage disposal? This handy appliance has made kitchen cleanup more efficient since the first disposals were sold by the InSinkErator company in 1940. And since then, we have given them far too much credit for their capability. It seems the lowly garbage disposal was not designed to process many […]

The microwave oven is a popular appliance used frequently in most kitchens. The microwave can make heating and reheating foods easy. Full meals can be cooked inside of a microwave as well as some desserts. In the past, the microwave models were big and bulky and took up a lot of counter space. Today, microwaves […]

There are several appliances found in a household, most turn on and off as needed. The refrigerator is one appliance that never turns off. It kicks on and off as it runs but never completely shuts off. This is why the refrigerator uses the most amount of electricity so it’s very important that the refrigerator […]

There was a time not too long ago where the average household functioned adequately without a refrigerator. Nowadays, even a household on the most modest budget has a fridge. Those with more money have the option to buy a more advanced version of this type of appliance. And while the features of the more advanced […]

The average washing machine will keep on functioning with little help from the homeowner. All it takes is a little bit of basic maintenance to make sure your washer functions for years. Maintenance like keeping the lid open to let the drum air out and making sure you run a washing machine cleaning cycle once […]

A properly installed dryer vent is very important for fire hazard prevention, home safety and for the practical functioning of the dryer. It seems like such a small, insignificant part of the home dryer system, however, if it’s not performing properly, it can cause unnecessary wear and tear on your dryer and poor ventilation allows […]

Washing machine design has become more complicated over the years, with more moving parts that can become worn out faster and more features that could stop working. That said, if well maintained, the typical washing machine can still clean your clothes and last as many as 14 years, regardless of whether the unit is a […]

Being one of the most invaluable appliances in the kitchen, your dishwasher certainly receives the kind of attention that you would provide to the most important unit. You need to make sure that everything is handled properly. So, you start noticing that there is something wrong. Your dishes appear clear but they are far from […]

Our homes are definitely functional, thanks to our appliances. We rely on them to do the dishes, to cook meals, to clean, to keep food refrigerated and tons of other things. And, there is nothing wrong with that – they make our lives easier and that’s a good thing. However, this is also why we […]

We rely on our appliances and often never consider a breakdown…until it happens. Then it can become an emergency, especially in the middle of a holiday dinner. If an appliance is about to fail, it often gives some signals that the end is near. Observing your appliances for these signs can mean the difference between […]