With the end of October approaching, we look forward to the holiday season. Unfortunately, colder weather comes along with this. Although this time can be a joyous period for many, we have to make sure that we are staying safe and healthy through the winter season. It is important to plan ahead and prepare our homes and ourselves for what lies ahead. The following preventative measures can help us prepare. Continue reading
Month: October 2016
Product Pick of the Week: Washer Door Seals
StandardIn just about every home, you’ll find a washer. There are constantly newer more efficient or user friendly models appearing on the market, but they all have one thing in common: a Door Seal. Without this one simple part, you wouldn’t be able to use your washer without ending up with a giant puddle on your floor, which is why it’s our Pick of the Week.
Spooky Stories II | 5 More Busted Appliance Myths
StandardTo help get into the Halloween spirit we thought we’d bring back Spooky Stories and bust a few more appliance myths. What makes them so scary you ask? For starters, many of them are commonly mistaken for truths. But what’s even scarier is that these myths can potentially put you and your wallet at risk. Continue reading
Conventional vs Convection | What’s the Difference?
StandardIf you’ve taken a walk through the appliances at a store lately, you may have noticed the word Convection popping up on more and more ovens or ranges. Convection cooking capabilities have become much more common over the last decade. But what exactly makes a Convection Oven different from a Conventional Oven? Continue reading
Are You and Your Furnace Ready for Winter?
StandardAs the cold mornings begin to set in and we spend that few extra minutes to defrost our cars, it is evident that winter is not as far away as it may seem. With that being said, it is important to make sure your furnace is ready for when the cold mornings start turning into days. Doing a few maintenance checks, cleaning, and replacements will ensure your furnace is fully functional for the winter months. It is highly recommended to begin this process sooner rather than later to avoid having problems at inconvenient times. Make sure to disconnect your furnace from its power source, and then follow the tips below to get started! Continue reading
Product Pick of the Week: Dishwasher Pumps & Motors
StandardDishwashers are great. They save us the time and effort of having to wash dishes by hand, and can even save you money by using less water especially when it comes to newer models. But have you ever wondered just how your dishwasher gets your dishes so clean? Two very important players in the cleaning process are our product picks this week – the Pump & Motor.
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Appliance Certifications | What Do They Really Mean?
StandardIt’s always great to hear that your appliances are certified. We know we should look for the different stickers or stamps of approval, but we might not necessarily know what they mean. That’s why we’re going to talk about some of the more common Appliance Certifications so you can understand just what they mean. Continue reading
Not Only Is My Phone Smart, But My Appliances Can Be Too?
StandardAlthough smart appliances were introduced a few years back, a lot of people are still not well informed about them because of the price or the availability of these appliances. Appliances such as these have a life span on average of 5, 10 or sometimes even 15 years if you keep up on maintenance. With just a simple app download, these technology advancements have appliances from General Electric, Whirlpool, Samsung and LG doing things your old household appliances could never have imagined. Continue reading
You Can Become a Knob Expert!
StandardMany of our major appliances such as ranges,washers, dryers, and dishwashers all have knobs of some sort. Being one of the most used or touched parts of the appliance. Overtime they become worn or possibly even cracked or damaged. Also among all appliances replacing a damaged knob is one of the most simple DIY repairs. So lets take a moment and make you a knob expert!
Product Pick of the Week: Crevice Wand
StandardCleaning your appliances may seem like a hassle, but if you have the right tools it doesn’t have to be. What’s even better is when you can find a multipurpose tool. One item that we think you should definitely have in your home is a Crevice Wand Attachment for your vacuum cleaner, and that’s why we’ve made them our Pick of the Week.
We know that cleaning in and around your appliances can be tricky. They can be difficult to move, are usually against a wall, and are full of small spaces that can collect dirt, dust, and debris. That’s where the Crevice Wand or Tool comes in.