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.