HOW TO MAINTAIN YOUR WASHER AND DRYER
Left unattended, a burst washing-machine hose can spill hundreds of gallons of water an hour. Likewise, a dryer can erupt in flame if lint is allowed to build up inside the machine or its ducts. In 1999 (the most recent data available), dryers caused 14,600 fires, 20 deaths, and $86.8 million in property damage in […]
DIAGNOSING DISHWASHER PROBLEMS
Unlike some of your other household appliances, your dishwasher will give your specific symptoms to indicate what’s wrong with it. By diagnosing the problems with your dishwasher, you can save money by cutting down on repair times. You may even be able to take care of the simpler problems yourself. Read the tips listed below and […]
SIMPLE HOME APPLIANCE REPAIRS
Household appliances help you keep a clean and productive home, but they’re also investments, and, like anything with moving parts, sometimes they need a little maintenance. Here are a few common problems and some easy tips on how to fix them. Refrigerator In the warm months of summer, your fridge is often working on double […]
TIPS FOR TAKING CARE OF YOUR HOME APPLIANCES
Just like your car, your home systems and appliances all need periodic maintenance checks to make sure they’re operating safely and efficiently. A professional preventative maintenance program can help homeowners when it comes to the upkeep of their heating and cooling system, plumbing, electrical system, and most major appliances. Having professional preventative maintenance services performed […]
The GE Cafe Series refrigerator now with a built-in Keurig brewer.
Even people who don’t love to cook seem to get excited about high-tech kitchen appliances. Combine that with people who love coffee, and I’m pretty sure that covers nearly the entire population. Or at least all of us geeks here. If you count yourself among us, you’ll be interested to know that GE and Keurig have teamed up […]
What’s new in appliances?
Is this the end of a 25-year run for stainless steel? Stainless has been the big word in kitchen appliances for years. What’s next? Two major appliance manufacturers are going head-to-head with difference finishes, as Ellen Byron explains on Lunch Break. Photo: David R. Lutman for The Wall Street Journal Major manufacturers are placing bets […]
Tips for your dishwasher performance
Here are a few tips that helped us with our dishwasher’s efficiency Use a granular dishwasher soap instead of gel Clean sprayer arms with picture hanging wire and a white vinegar bath Remove grit and reside from fine and coarse filters Check underneath the coarse filter for grime Eliminate hard water scale buildup with Lemi […]
APPLIANCE CARE TIPS
Regular Cleaning Your household appliances represent a significant investment, usually totaling thousands of dollars in money spent for the appliances you need. One of the most basic aspects of appliance maintenance involves keeping the unit clean. Perform regular cleaning to remove dirt, dust and grime from surfaces. For example, if you allow the shelves and […]
HOW MUCH ENERGY APPLIANCES USE
Appliances account for about 13% of your household’s energy costs, with refrigeration, cooking, and laundry at the top of the list. When you use electricity to cook a pot of rice for 1 hour, you use 1,000 watt-hours (1,000 Wh) of electricity! One thousand watt-hours equals 1 kWh. Your utility bill usually shows what you […]
Refrigerator and Freezer Maintenance
An easy DIY home maintenance task is cleaning the refrigerator, or freezer. Keeping it clean and cared for will not only improve energy efficiency but also prolong the life of the unit. Many refrigerators are replaced early because of difficulty with keeping cool. This is often the result of neglect. Door Gasket The rubber seal […]
