A homeowner can save money by limiting the number of times that an expert at stove and oven repairs must come to the house. An effort to keep those same appliances clean can work to limit the frequency with which such an expert appears at any one homeowner’s doorstep. If you own a home, you should keep these cleaning tips in mind. (more…)

What is a walking washing machine? Is it some type of ghost? Does it represent the return of a washer that has been thrown out? (more…)

Years ago, in one episode of I Love Lucy, Ricky’s wife, Lucy threw a few clothes in the dishwasher, in order to save time. As a result, a guest found a button at the bottom of his glass. That episode gave TV viewers some insight as to the type of thing that should never be placed in a dishwasher. (more…)

All household appliances work hard and make our lives easier by taking care of some of the mundane tasks that would have taken hours to do prior to the invention of the appliance. The dryer is one of those appliances. It works hard drying clothing that would have taken much longer to dry if it had not been given the chance to be exposed to heat. (more…)

Refrigerators that have the ability to make ice are a very handy appliance to have. That’s when the ice maker part of the fridge is working as it should. If it’s not working, this can lead to frustration expecting that the ice will be available when it isn’t. (more…)

Does your oven have a self-cleaning option? Many newer models do but many people do not trust this option to use it without feeling intimidated. The ovens typically get used the most during the winter months and over the holidays and less during the summer months, mainly because people can grill outside or they travel. Before the winter cooking and baking begins, you will want to make sure that your oven is clean. (more…)

The ice maker attached or added to your refrigerator can make your life style much more convenient. The mere ease of pressing in a button to get either water or ice is a must have for busy households. Anytime you want something cold to drink, you need the ice to cool it down. Sometimes the ice makers don’t always work the way they should. When this happens, you want it fixed as quickly as possible. Should you call a professional repairman to come out and fix it or is there something that you can do to fix the issue and have ice again? Here is a quick check to help you determine the best way to get your ice maker repaired as soon as possible. (more…)

There are many benefits to high efficiency washers. The biggest benefit is that they use significantly less water than traditional washing machine. This can save you a lot of money on water costs. High efficiency washing machines also use less energy to clean your clothing and other materials. So you double your savings by saving on water costs as well as electricity costs. (more…)

Appliances, especially the large ones, often require a significant amount of money or investment. It’s surprising that so few people take the time to care for their appliances and protect the investment that they’ve made. It’s simple to extend the life of your home appliances and you generally won’t need to do anything complicated or difficult to make this happen. The alternative is spending more money you don’t need to spend constantly replacing expensive appliances like refrigerators and washing machines that would have lasted longer with a little TLC. (more…)

Household appliances don’t last forever and sometimes they break down or completely break. Sometimes appliance repairs are unavoidable. Other times, there’s not much a person could have done to prevent the appliance from breaking down.When an appliance breaks down, a person needs to decide whether to invest money in a repair or completely replace the appliance. This moment will come in anyone’s life and it can be financially painful either way. (more…)