Why Furnace Maintenance Matters Before Winter A furnace works hardest during the coldest months of the year. Dust, worn parts, and loose connections build up slowly during months of light use. Left unchecked, small issues can turn into full system failures on the coldest night of the season. Regular maintenance catches these problems early. It … Read more
Consumer Reports has suggested that about half of all appliance-related fires are caused by misuse, whereas the other half are caused by the appliance themselves. Explains Dan DiClerico, senior editor at Consumer Reports, “We identified a variety of causes for these fires, including faulty refrigerator compressors and defective control boards in dishwashers. In some cases, … Read more
It’s no secret that in today’s modern age, appliances are a crucial and ever-present part of the home. After all, this isn’t the stone age – and even then the Flintstones had their dino-powered appliances! That being said, appliances sure can use up a lot of energy, so it’s a good idea to be informed … Read more
Considering your microwave is most likely considerably smaller than most of your other home appliances, it’s easy to sometimes take it for granted – and not take it as serious. But microwaves can be expensive, and a good on is meant to last you years! If you’re looking to hold onto your current unit, you … Read more
The kitchen contains some of the most daily-used appliances in your home. From your fridge to your dishwasher, the machines located in your kitchen are used almost every day, usually multiple times, so it’s important to have a really good understanding of, well, what they are and what they do. And in the case of … Read more