Common Tips on How to Maintain Your Refrigerator

A refrigerator is the most essential appliance in a home. It runs 24/7, and we rely on it to always work at 100%. The day it stops working or doesn’t keep our food as cold as it should, we have to remediate to the situation right away and fix it. However, regular maintenance and proper care of your refrigerator will keep it last a lot longer and can possibly make you save lots of money on your electricity bills and on repairs. A refrigerator well maintained will without a doubt use less energy and have a longer lifespan. Here are 6 common tips you can use if you want to keep your refrigerator running for a lot longer.

Tips on How to Repair a Trash Compactor

Trash compactors have only one purpose and it’s the one to compact your trash into a smaller size. Did you know that a garbage compactor repair is one of the most frequent appliance repair jobs our trained appliance repair technicians have to do? However, before calling for maintenance, you may try to fix the problem yourself if you can. Here are some typical problems and some handy solutions to them 

Cleaning Tips for a Garbage Disposal

How often are we supposed to clean a garbage disposal? Periodical cleaning should be performed but most people don’t do it regularly or simply don’t think about it.  We typically decide to clean a garbage disposal when we start catching a funny smell coming from it or when we notice fruit flies in our kitchen.  Usually, well-maintained garbage disposals that are used properly auto-clean themselves. Also be careful not to drop your utensils in the drain! Even with appropriate maintenance, garbage disposals can break down. The following tips will help you keep your kitchen smelling fresh, your drain working properly and should help you help control the fruit fly extent.
 

Guidelines on Buying Small Appliances

While shopping for small appliances, you might find it difficult to buy an appliance that lasts compared to old models. The fact that plastic and cheaper material are used in the fabrication of appliances may interfere with durability and quality. However, warranty may still be valid when one of your appliances break without you knowing it.
 

Should I Repair or Replace my Appliance?

Regularly, an appliance should last you for up to 15 years. However, it depends on the model, the type, the quality, the usage, etc. Many factor may interfere. Yet, preventive and careful maintenance can postpone replacement or repair. The day one of your appliances stops working or has major problems, you may to face a crucial question: Is it worth getting an appliance fixed, or would it be better to replace it, moneywise and time wise? Usually, if you call an appliance repair technician, he will give you the heads up on the condition of the appliance and will give you answer fairly quickly and could save you lots of money on future appliance repair. While choosing between repair and replacement, many questions have to be studied. Is it better to replace or repair appliances? It depends on several factors. Here are a few factors to consider. 

Common Microwave Maintenance Tips

As any big appliances, your microwave oven needs regular care and maintenance to ensure it lasts and functions properly for as long as possible. You can even use your microwave instead of your oven sometimes to save energy. Newer models offer different features and can help you in your cooking tasks.

When Your Freezer is Making a Strange Sound

Your freezer started making a loud noise like a knocking at the door? Usually, freezer noises are not so strange and even frequent. We can hear sounds such as clicking, bubbling, gurgling and knocking. They are common and may not even be a serious problems. Yet, not all sounds are produced equal and some of them might be a sign of serious breaking.  The following are common freezer noises:

Purchasing Energy Efficient Appliances

Operating home appliances can be expensive on your monthly electricity bill. According to a study made by the Department of Energy, appliances count for 41.5% of a home’s energy use. Using energy saving appliances uses a lesser amount of energy, saves us money on energy bills and is beneficial on the environment. In order to make your home energy efficient, here are some tips buying energy efficient appliances.

The Best Way to Make Stove Top Burners Sparkly

When you use your gas stove all the time, you know that it does get pretty dirty. This is a great way to clean it and this cleaning tip will make you be able to remove dirt and grease under the stove top burners.

5 Of The Costliest Home Appliances

Every year, too many Canadian homeowners get the same nasty surprises when opening up their energy bills. It seems costs are constantly on the rise, with no end in sight. The average household in Ontario has spent $2500 a year on energy and utilities since 2009, according to data from Statistics Canada. What many people don’t realize is that these staggeringly high amounts can be reduced up to 30% by repairing and replacing major home appliances. 5 major money-grubbing appliances that may be running up your bill include:

Four Tell-Tale Signs Your Refrigerator May Be Dying

Refrigerators don’t seem to have the long lifespans they used to. When one stops working, it can be a huge financial burden and overall, a pain in the butt (just imagine yourself scrambling to think of where to move all of your food items before they go bad!) No one needs that kind of stress!

The following tips can help you decide if it is time to replace that fridge, or just opt for minor and cost-effective repairs:

How To Keep a Healthy Dishwasher?

Lightly pre-rinse the dishes before putting them in!
Rub the plates and bowls and scrape food bits off before loading them into the dishwasher. (Energy-saving tip: be gentle on pre-rinsingbecause over doing it you can easily use 20 gallons of water per dishwasher load.) This not only helps to reduce stuck-on bits but also puts less strain on your dishwasher's seals and traps. Scrape food bits off before loading up to help reduce particulates stuck on dishes once the cycle is over.

Lifetime of Kitchen Appliances

People are often wondering how long their kitchen appliances are supposed to last. It’s really difficult to answer that question, because it all depends on how well they take care of them. Appliances can work for as much as 15 years if maintained well. A known fact is that with proper care and maintenance on your end, as well as a preventative measures your appliances can potentially outlive your time in the home you live.

Common Refrigerator Problems

Your fridge is the most used appliance in your home… because running 24/7. Though refrigerators are meant to last, they can leak or actually work too hard because they are not maintained regularly. Sometimes a freezer stops making ice or even worse or building a snow home. These are some quick actions you can perform to fix common refrigerator problems and to help maintaining your most-used appliance working at its best performance.

Repairing your trash compactor

Repairing Your Trash Compactor
Did you know that trash compactor repair is one of the most common appliance repair jobs our trained appliance service technicians have to do? They can be a little difficult to do yourself so if you run into trouble, remember that you can always call us to book an appointment or a service call.
Trash compactors have only one function and that is to compress your garbage into a smaller size. Here are some common problems and some pretty easy solutions to them.

Coming Washing Machine Problems

Having and Issue with Your Washing Machine?

The first thing you should know is that we are really covering common issues that can arise with respect to your Front Loading Washing Machine and the basic cures that might help you if you are experiencing problems. If you are having trouble with your top-loading washing machine, or still can’t figure out what’s wrong with your front-loading machine, give us a call. We are always happy to help out and send a qualified appliance repair specialist to you. You can book an appointment at your convenience as well!

Oven Temperature

An Easy Way to Adjust Your Gas Stove Temperature to Correct Settings

So you are cooking and baking and everything constantly seems to be coming out all wrong. Things are undercooked or over cooked. Food doesn’t taste right. Cakes aren’t spongy and your meatloaf would be better served as asphalt.

Keeping Appliances in Tip Top Form 2

While appliances make our lives easier, they can also cause havoc when they break down. Regular maintenance is an absolute necessity to ensure the longest life possible from your purchases.

A staple in all our homes, gadgets in the kitchen usually make the most difference in the smooth running of a household. Keeping them clean and using them properly will prolong their life and function. If something appears to have changed in the way your appliance works, seek out a service professional's advice, to eliminate damage to your beloved appliance.

Tips for a Healthy Dishwashe

Summertime often brings with it backyard barbeques and garden parties. But after all your guests have gone home, it's up to the little dishwasher appliance that could to tackle the plates. Help your appliances do their job by following these tips and tricks:

Scrape food bits off plates and bowls before loading them into the dishwasher. (Energy-saving tip: avoid pre-rinsing dishes. Energy Star says on average, pre-rinsing uses 20 gallons of water per dishwasher load.) This not only helps to reduce stuck-on bits but also puts less strain on your dishwasher's seals and traps.

Movers and Shakers

The big day has arrived. And with packing tape and teetering cardboard boxes taking over the indoor domain, it's time to take on the challenge of getting your fridge ready for moving out.


Appliances can be quite the challenge to shift to a new home. Not only cumbersome, they require cleaning, securing and worst of all, lifting. But first things first, it's time to get the contents gone.