For many homeowners, the major appliances -- refrigerator, washing machine/dryer, dishwasher and stove -- account for the second largest percentage of their monthly utility bills. (Heating and air conditioning units are often the costliest). Generally speaking, if these appliances are more than a …
Dishwashers
Low-Tech Appliance Makeovers
Are your appliances starting to look a bit tired, but you don’t want to replace them? Give them a fresh look with these low-tech makeovers. They’re easy on the pocketbook and will perk up your kitchen and laundry room. Paint Your Appliances Painting appliances is one way to create a modern look, …
How to Keep Your Dishwasher Clean
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 …
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 …
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 …
