Mini-Series: How Often You Should Clean… Kitchen

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A kitchen can be invested in germs.  However, if you follow these simple steps, you will be living the easy life when it comes to a clean kitchen.  This week in our Mini-Series we will be bringing you tips on how and when to clean different parts of your kitchen.

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Front Load vs. Top Load Washer

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The sales associate slowly backs away as you argue with your mother in the middle of the appliance store. You try to tell her that the front load washer is the best choice and she counters that argument by telling you about how long the family has relied in the top load washer. This has been a pretty controversial subject ever since the front load washer made a comeback in the early 2000’s.

Well, we are here to share a little secret with you…

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Coffee From The Refrigerator Anyone?

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We all love a nice cup of coffee in the morning before we start our busy days. We freshly make it in our coffee machines or use our Keurigs. Now General Electric has done the unthinkable, coffee right from our refrigerators! Just when you thought appliances couldn’t get any savvier, General Electric and Keurig have teamed up to create a coffee-dispensing fridge called the Cafe series.

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Washing Your Washer

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It may sound weird to wash your washing machine, but it can be beneficial for you! Many washing machines never get cleaned but there are some reasons we should do it.

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Keeping Your Floors Protected During the Big Move

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Moving into a new home is a very exciting time. So exciting that sometimes you don’t think about all of the factors that play into moving everything in. One thing in particular that may not cross a new home buyer’s mind is ensuring the floors don’t get damaged throughout the moving process. Pushing large appliances such as a fridge or a washer across your new home’s tiled floors or hardwood is not the best idea. This could result in permanent scratches and marks that will not go away without replacing the flooring altogether. However, there is a very easy fix for this!

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Dryer Racks

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Our dryer is one of our most used appliances. We use this on a weekly basis and it helps us to keep our clothing clean and fresh. However, using drying racks to air dry our clothing can sometimes be an even better alternative. Here are some benefits of using drying racks.

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Make Your Appliances Last & Save Your Money!

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Every few years one of our appliances seem to break or get into a funk where it involves a repair or even a brand new replacement. These repairs and replacements can be costly and can also be a hassle to deal with. Whether it be your refrigerator, your dishwasher, or your washer/dryer, there are tips to keep each and every one of these appliances in exceptional condition over a long period of time. Help yourself, avoid these altercations and save your money!

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Slow Ice Production?

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It’s disappointing when you are craving a cold glass of water or juice and realize you’re low or completely out of ice. You might wonder why it takes your ice maker so long to produce ice for your needs. There are a few common reasons this happens that you should check or get fixed to help your ice maker produce ice faster and more efficiently. There are also many easy repairs you can complete or things you can check yourself to make sure everything in your freezer is operating properly.

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Wobbly Washer?

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Having a wobbly or shaky washer is one of the most common problems people find when troubleshooting washer issues. That is probably because there are so many different reasons why your washer could be wobbly! From something as simple as having an unbalanced load to more complex problems such as a broken or damaged suspension springs there are so many reasons why your washer could be shaking around. Let’s take a look into four different reasons why your washer could be wobbling around and how to fix them.

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Samsung Washer Recall Information

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At 1st Source Servall, we try to keep our readers and customers informed when it comes to appliance recalls to ensure your safety. You can find past posts on recalls here, or an up to date list on the CPSC website.


November 4, 2016 – Samsung has officially recalled 34 top-loading washing machine models due to risk of damage and potential injury from impact after receiving 733 reports of excessive vibration or the top detaching from the chassis. Continue reading