When your major appliance breaks down, you need to determine if you want to buy a new one or have your existing one repaired. This is an important decision because, in some cases, time may not be on your side. For example, if your refrigerator goes out then you need to get it back online…
Something has probably been pushed into the fan blade on the motor that cools the compressor. Roll the refrigerator out and remove the back panel. Look at the fan blade and see what is stuck in it. Most of the time it is a big dust ball or papers that have got sucked under the…
Your freezer has numerous essential functions, so keeping it at peak performance is important. There are ways you can help your freezer run more efficiently. By following a few easy tips, you can extend the life of your stand-alone or built-in freezing unit. 1. Keep the freezer stocked: If you don’t have enough food to…
This is caused by using too much soap, the wrong soap, or both. Most washing machine manufacturers state that, depending on the water hardness, you should use approx. 1 tablespoon of regular strength soap, 1/2 of that if 2x concentrated, this of course is dependent upon how dirty/greasy your clothes are, but this is a…
Dishwashers simplify our lives considerably. At its most basic a dishwasher is just a machine that circulates water, adds detergent, drains the water and then adds fresh water to rinse. The number one problem we see today is the use of too much detergent and overloading. Both of these are easily corrected without a service…
1. Make sure that you plug your refrigerator directly into a wall outlet. It is best not to use an extension cord, however, if you absolutely need to do that, be sure to use a heavy-duty extension cord that is rated for the amperage of your unit and be sure that it is properly grounded.…
Performing regular maintenance on your refrigerator will help it last longer and work more efficient. Each year you should carefully clean the condenser coils on the outside of your refrigerator. Listed below are directions on the proper cleaning of the condenser coils of your refrigerator. You will need a refrigerator coil cleaning brush, a light…
New technology becomes available daily in every field. This is no different for kitchen appliances. One of these new and exciting technologies is induction cooking. Via a magnetic field and particular cookware, an induction cooktop will cook a meal within just a few moments, whereas an ordinary range would have taken hours for similar results.…
This is a feature of a dryer with which very few people are familiar, and most owners never select it. To help you understand it and use it properly, Miller’s Appliance Service, an drying machine servicer in Grand Rapids, Michigan, has outlined the main usages of the Air Fluff Cycle. The difference between this cycle…
A washer is always a big purchase, which most people plan to keep for a very long time before having to purchase another one. Unfortunately, a lot of people make mistakes when using their washing machine, which may lead to premature wear in the long run. To shed some light on classic errors committed by…