Energy-Efficient Cooking: Tips for Using Your Kitchen Appliances in the Summer
Reduce Your Energy Bills This Summer with These Cooking Tips When temperatures are soaring, using your hot kitchen appliances can turn your kitchen into an inferno. Chances are your air conditioning unit is already working overtime, so turning up the heat will only make it hotter inside the house, forcing your A/C to work even […]
How to Make the Most of Your Ice Maker This Summer
Keep the Ice Flowing at Home with These Appliance Care Tips Summer has arrived, which means the ice maker in your refrigerator or freezer is about to go into overdrive. From summer parties to packing the cooler and icing down your coffee on a hot day, having a working ice maker is key to having […]
How to Keep Your Frozen Food Chill All Summer Long
Use These Tips to Keep Your Freezer Going Strong This Season Life is about to get a lot hotter for millions of Americans with summer on the way. Temperatures are rising across the country and that can have a negative affect on your home appliances, including your freezer. This humble machine keeps your food fresh […]
Refrigerator Spring Cleaning
Get Your Fridge Ready for Warm Weather with These Spring Cleaning Tips Temperatures are rising, the flowers are blooming, and that means your refrigerator and freezer will need to work a lot harder to keep your food cold. But your appliance may need some repair before the height of summer arrives. Spring cleaning applies to […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
