The primary objective of a refrigerator is to preserve food by significantly slowing down the growth of bacteria and mold. By using a heat pump, it’s able to transfer hot air inside the unit to the outside environment; thus, maintaining a cool interior in which microbial organisms are unable to thrive. This doesn’t necessarily mean that your food will last …
New Refrigerator and Freezer Energy Standards Take Effect
As of September 15, 2014, all new refrigerators, freezers and refrigerator-freezer combo units sold in the United States must comply with the Department of Energy’s (DOE) conservation standards. The refrigerator ranks as the second largest energy consumer in the home. According to the DOE, refrigerators account for an average of 13.7% energy consumption in U.S. households, whereas air conditioners …
Find the Appliance Repair Parts You Need for DIY Fixes
For people who are handy with machines, a broken appliance does not result in a service visit. Instead, the most important step after diagnostics is obtaining the needed appliance repair parts to get the device working again. At one time in history, this was a big problem. Many manufacturers would only sell parts to licensed repair contractors, which made it very hard …
Appliance Repair 101: Don’t Let a Dirty Range Hood Go Unnoticed
Your range hood has the crucial job of removing smoke, odors, and grease from your kitchen. Unfortunately, when it comes to receiving a good cleaning this appliance is often overlooked, which can end up causing a serious malfunction or even a fire. To help you avoid the need for appliance repair, we’ve put together an easy to follow cleaning process that …
