When you think about it, it seems a funny idea that we need to clean our dishwashers. Aren’t they always cleaning themselves? Sadly, no. With use, the dishwasher can accumulate grease, bits of food, detergent that didn’t dissolve, and a build-up of minerals in the filters and on the interior surfaces of the dishwasher. This Read More
Appliance Care
Can I Put This in the Dishwasher?
Dishwashers are unquestionably one of the great all-time inventions. They not only save you time, they save water too. Jonah Schein, technical coordinator in the Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense program, calculates that: “In order to wash the same amount of dishes that can fit in a single load of a full size dishwasher and use Read More
Dishwashers — Portable or Built-In?
Dishwashers are now a standard convenience in most homes. They’re great time savers for families who cycle through many dishes each day, and for people with busy lifestyles. The U.S. Dept. of Energy estimates a dishwasher can save you more than 230 hours of personal time every year. And no one wants dirty dishes piled Read More
Ewww. What’s that Smell Coming from the Sink?
Your kitchen sink is probably one of the most-used drains in the house. Even with strainers, food particles and grease are going to find their way into the pipes. Sometimes they get lodged there and create a less-than-pleasing odor. But, never fear! There are some very simple remedies that will have your kitchen sink drain Read More
Protect Yourself from Phony Appliance Repairmen
There are many appliance repair companies who do all the right things. They hire and train certified technicians, they keep appointments, they focus on customer satisfaction, and most importantly they do a competent job of appliance repair. And then there are scammers – phony “repairmen” who use trickery to rob you of your hard-earned money. Read More
