Your Oven is Lying to You
We’ve tested and reviewed a lot of different ovens over the years, and one thing has been a constant: Every oven has offered specific temperature control. Want to start baking? Select a temp, such as 350°F, and the heating element switches on. That’s the deal we’ve made with our modern ovens. Sounds fairly straightforward, right? […]
Is Your Dishwasher Quiet Enough?
Ten to 15 years ago, dishwashers whooshed and washed and clunked and clanged with the vigor of a pile driver. It was annoying, but most people didn’t know it was possible to wash any other way. Dishwashers were loud, a Bush or Clinton was running for president, and everyone was excited for the new James […]
Best time to buy appliances
When it comes to landing bargains on major appliances, timing is everything. And the best time to buy home appliances is when stores need you more than you need a new home appliance. Generally, that means you can get more value for your money: September, October, and January when manufacturers roll out new home appliance […]
RIGHT HAND REFRIGERATOR
Question: What is a Right Hand Refrigerator & How Does the Door Open? What way does a right hand refrigerator door open? How do I know which door opening to buy? Answer: You will most often see right handed standard refrigerators on appliance displays. Unless the refrigerator has a built-in water or ice dispenser in it […]
10 Appliance Maintenance Tips You Can Do
Many people think of cleaning as a chore, but periodic maintenance of your household appliances can potentially save you from a list of repairs. Regular upkeep, such as replacing worn appliance parts, will improve the appliance’s efficiency while also keeping more money in your wallet. Take 10 minutes out of your schedule to try one […]
How to Choose an Oven
Appliances are the workhorses of your kitchen. Together, they will add up to about nine percent of your kitchen budget. This figure is surprisingly low, considering the technological advances and energy efficiencies today’s appliances offer. While features and performance are obviously the most important considerations in choosing appliances, how they’ll look in your kitchen probably […]
A washing machine that can fit in a micro-condo and uses no electricity has won a national award
A washing machine that can fit in a micro-condo and uses no electricity has won a national award for its Toronto designer. The Drumi clothes washer is about the size of a water cooler bottle, weighs less than seven kilograms, and is powered with a foot pedal. It’s designed to be suitable for use in the tiny […]
The cool physics of ice makers
You might think that making ice is a simple business: just throw water into the freezer and it turns to ice. Simple, right? That’s true if you just want to make a single tray of ice, but most of us prefer to have ice available on demand. That’s why we have ice makers, devices that […]
DISHWASHER TIPS
WHAT CAN I DO TO GET THE MOST FROM MY DISHWASHER? Cleaning your machine about once a month will remove any grease and lime scale deposits which can build up on the inside of the machine. Special dishwasher cleaners are available which are used when the machine is empty. These cleaners will often leave a […]
LEAKING REFRIGERATOR
Most homeowners’ first reaction to a leaking refrigerator is to call in the services of an appliance repairman. If you don’t count yourself among the legions of do-it-yourselfers out there, this is still a good idea. Your fridge isn’t going to fix itself, and any leak is a sure-fire sign of something gone wrong. If […]
