If you’ve been used to doing your laundry in coin-operated machines in your apartment building or nearby laundromat, finally having your own washer and dryer in your own home can be exciting. While you might be tempted to load your clothing into each machine and forget about it until the washing or drying cycle concludes, doing so can be costly in two ways. Taking a lackadaisical approach to your laundry can raise your electricity bills unnecessarily, while also putting excessive hours of use on these machines – which could lead to a breakdown and the need to hire a repair service like Better Homes Appliance Service to fix the problem. Read More»
You depend on your dryer to dry all of the clothes that are fresh out of the washing machine. You expect it to work at all times, but what happens if it starts to act up? How do you handle it? How can you tell there is something wrong with your dryer in the first place? If you aren’t sure what’s going on with your dryer, see if one of these symptoms might be similar to the symptoms your dryer is experiencing. Read More»
Does it feel like your home is getting colder and colder, even though you have barely touched the thermostat? Are you getting tired of feeling like you need to wear a coat or a hat while indoors? You may be overdue for a furnace repair or replacement. But before you agree to have your furnace replaced, here are some questions you should ask:
Will my ducts need to be replaced? If you live in an older home, chances are good that the ducting could have been designed for an entirely different type of furnace. Read More»
Having to call for an appliance repair technician because something quit working is not always in the budget. You may be able to go without a washing machine, dryer or dishwasher until you can save the money for a repair. However, going without a refrigerator or stove can not only be uncomfortable, but cost you more than just the repair when you have to eat out. To help reduce the need for appliance repairs, here are a few things you can do. Read More»
Your refrigerator’s motor is designed to cycle on and off to keep the interior temperatures at optimal levels. Several mechanical parts that work together to start, stop, and run the motor control this cycling. A problem with one of these mechanical or electrical parts can keep your fridge from kicking on, which will lead to rising interior temperatures and potential food loss.
There are a few key electrical components that control cycling. Read More»
