Kitchen

Spring Cleaning Tips for Your Oven and Stove

Keep Crumbs and Dirt at Bay All Year Long with This Cleaning Checklist Spring cleaning isn’t just about reorganizing your closet and donating the items you no longer want to charity. It’s also a time to reflect on all the appliances that power your home, including your oven/stove. Heating up food can be messy, and […]

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How to Safely Clean Your Oven

Get Rid of Stuck-on Grease and Residue with These Oven Cleaning Tips Your oven is one of the hardest-working appliances in your home. It heats up quickly to cook your food inside and out. But ovens are notoriously hard to clean. Crumbs and melted cheese will start to collect on the bottom of your oven, […]

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How to Avoid the Effects of Inflation When Buying an Appliance

Rising Appliance Prices Can Have a Dramatic Effect on Your Budget Inflation is reaching record levels across all sectors of the economy, and the appliance industry is no exception. Consumer prices are now roughly 7% to 8% higher than they were just a year ago and appliance prices are up 13% due to inflation. If […]

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How Hot Summer Temperatures Can Affect Your Freezer and Refrigerator

Protect Your Fridge from Excess Heat with Proper Insulation Temperatures are rising all over the country, which means your refrigerator has to work that much harder to keep your food cool. The icebox will likely be the only cold place in your home when temperatures are above 100 degrees Fahrenheit but hanging out with the […]

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What are Appliance Warranties and Are They Worth It?

How to Protect Your Home Appliances with an Extended Warranty Some of the largest appliances in your home are worth several thousands of dollars or more. Repairing or replacing your major appliances can cost you a small fortune. That’s why many homeowners sign up for appliance warranties. These policies cover the cost of damage and […]

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Should You Unplug Your Appliances to Save Money on Electricity?

How to Stop Your Appliances from Drawing Power When They’re Not in Use If you listen closely to your appliances, you might hear them buzzing even if they’re not on. Whether you realize it or not, many home appliances draw power when they’re not being used. That can add a lot of money to your […]

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How Your Dishwasher Can Help You Save Water and Electricity

Repair Your Dishwasher Regularly to Prevent Waste and Leaks Your dishwasher is an important part of your home. It automatically cleans your dishes while you focus on other things. If you’re trying to save money on water and electricity, you might need to rethink your relationship with your dishwasher. Putting your dishes in the wash […]

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Is Your Refrigerator Making Your Food Smell Bad?

Learn About the Different Causes of “Fridge Smell” and How to Get Rid of It Your refrigerator is the gatekeeper for most of your family’s food. It’s where you store some of the most important food items, including meat, produce, dairy products, and whatever you made for dinner last night. But some refrigerators can produce […]

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Out of Stock: How to Avoid an Appliance Shortage

Extend the Life of Your Appliances to Avoid the Supply Chain Crisis We all depend on our appliances every single day. But replacing your broken appliance is often easier said than done. You need to make sure you invest in a quality appliance that will last you and your family for years to come, but […]

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Homeowners Spent $68.1 on Replacing or Repairing Broken Appliances

New Research Shows Just How Much American Homeowners Spend on Appliance Repair Using and maintaining appliances isn’t cheap. New research from Allstate Protection Plans conducted in November and December 2021 shows how many American homeowners have had to repair or replace their appliances in the last year. The costs associated with all these repairs reached […]