Tuesday, November 26, 2013

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.

Friday, November 15, 2013

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:

Monday, November 11, 2013

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: