Appliance Science: Dishwashers

We tend to take things in our home for granted, casually accepting the miracles of chemistry, physics and biology that our appliances involve. Take your dishwasher, for instance: a device which cleans all manner of foods from a huge pile of dishes, quickly and efficiently. When you actually stop and think about it, the amount […]

10 tips to extend the life of appliances

Replacing a refrigerator or oven range can take a bite out of your budget, as can buying a new washer or dryer. To make sure your appliances stand the test of time and continue to perform, follow these pointers: Keep your fridge and freezer clean. In general, appliances operate best when spick-and-span. Besides regularly cleaning […]

DISHWASHERS NEWS

When you buy a dishwasher these days, it’s not just about clean dishes, sparkling glasses and avoiding the dreaded dishpan hands. Many people want a quiet, sleek-looking appliance that conserves energy at a decent price. The Winning Models from  http://www.goodhousekeeping.com ASKO (model D3530): Best Overall. The top performer of all the dishwashers tested, this model […]

CHOOSE A COOKTOP

When choosing a new cooktop, keep your needs and lifestyle in mind. Cooktops have come a long way from the basic four-burner models. With all of the available features, deciding which cooktop is best for you will depend on the features you want and your budget. Cooktops are now available with smooth tops, grills, different […]

Refrigerator and Freezer Repair in San Francisco Bay Area

With many years serving San Francisco Bay Area, Abolute Appliance Repair always here for you for any of your Refrigerator or Freezer problems. We Repair all brands and makes of refrigerators and freezers including including Admiral, Ariston, Amana, Asko, Bosch, Broan, Caloric Dacor, DCS, Electrolux, Fisher & Paykel, Frigidaire, Gaggenau, Garland, General Electric, Gibson, Hotpoint, […]

TYPES OF DISHWASHERS

Built-In Dishwasher A built-in dishwasher is usually the standard 24-inch size, and it is built right into the kitchen cabinetry. Because this is the most common type of dishwasher, it offers the largest variety of models and upgrades. Drawer Dishwasher A drawer dishwasher has a separate upper and lower drawer; this replaces the upper and lower slide-out […]

Pros and cons of induction ranges and cooktops

Every induction range and cooktop Consumer Reports has tested—19 and counting—delivers fast cooktop heat and superb simmering. That’s because induction models have an electromagnetic field below the glass cooktop surface that quickly generates heat directly to the pan, offering you precise simmering and control. But induction models aren’t cheap, so here’s what you’ll want to […]

HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR KITCHEN APPLIANCES

When updating a kitchen or laundry room, you’ll need to make important decisions about household appliances. Below are some factors that you should use to evaluate and compare different household appliances. Appliance Energy Efficiency It makes a great deal of sense to evaluate carefully your appliance choices according to energy efficiency. For some appliances, you […]

Care and Maintenance Tips to Make Appliances Last

Clean Refrigerator Coils   If your refrigerator stops working on a hot day, suspect the coils. Service pros find this problem on half of their refrigerator calls. On many fridges, you get to the coils by removing the front grille. Then push a coil cleaning brush (sold at home centers) into the coils, pull it […]

TIPS FOR ELECTRIC STOVE REPAIR

You can solve most electric range burner problems yourself and avoid the expensive service call. It’s quick and easy to replace a burner or bad burner socket. Replace a bad burner or socket Check the burner Test the burner by replacing the burner that doesn’t work with one that you know does. If one of […]