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 […]
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 […]
