Tips to Clean Stainless steel Finish

The new tendency in kitchen appliances is to have Stainless steel finish. They are modern and give to your kitchen a very good look. Stainless steel appliances are beautiful, but you need to clean them often so that they keep their sparkling look. Stainless steel is difficult to clean and you need to use the right product to not damage your appliance. Here are tips to clean stainless steel finish with success...

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Tips to Avoid Damage on Your Oven

You want to rely on your oven at all time. It’s the principal appliance you need to cook your meals and prepare several dishes at the same time. Therefore, it’s important to ensure that your oven will not break. Imagine your home full of people and your oven doesn’t want to start. It’s a catastrophe! To avoid oven damage, preventive maintenance is recommended. A regular cleaning is the basic maintenance you should do. Removing burning food inside the oven, cleaning racks and polish the stainless steel finish are all good habits to extend the lifespan of your oven. Another important thing to verify is to ensure that your oven is reaching the right temperature. The most common oven problem is a defective heating element. If it’s the case, you will definitely have difficulty to heat up your oven or it might don’t heat at all...

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How to use an induction cooktop

The new technology concerning oven is the induction cooktop. Cooking using an induction cooktop can be destabilizing at the beginning. Everything goes faster and you need to adjust your cooking methods to obtain the same results. Here are a few tips on how to use an induction cooktop. Direct energy Compared to other type of cooktops, induction models focus the heat transferred between the cooking vessel and the glass plate. About 90-95% of the energy is absorbed by the cooking vessel. Other models will only have 50-70% of the energy conducting to your cooking vessel...

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Repairing an Electric Oven

Your oven is probably the home appliance that you use the most. Every day, you need it to cook your meals. Therefore, when it is not working properly, meal times become more difficult. You need to find and fix the problem quickly. Here are a few common problems that can explain why your oven is not well running: Power source defective: you are not able to start your oven? Try to unplug the oven, wait a few minutes and plug it again...

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Tips to Easily Repair Your Dishwasher

You arrive from work after a hard day and you prepare supper. After eating, you place the dishes you used in the dishwasher. It’s full so you close the door and push the start button…It doesn’t start or it’s making a very strange noise! You can’t imagine yourself washing all the dishes by hand. You only have one think in mind; find the solution as quickly as possible! The following article will give you the tips to try to find the problem and fix your dishwasher yourself...

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4 Ways To Recycle Your Appliances

Household appliances are becoming more and more innovative and in turn, offer homeowners many incentives to upgrade their current appliances for more energy and environmentally friendly options.

However, when it comes time to replace your old appliances it’s important that you recycle them sustainably. Recycling your appliances properly will avoid toxic chemicals going into landfills and the environment and contributing to environmental problems. In addition, new appliances take more resources to make, as there are more parts to them such as metals, plastics, shipping costs therefore; you should try to hold off on replacing older appliances as long as possible.

Here are the best four options to properly recycle your appliances:

1.     Recycling Services – There are now numerous different companies that specialize in recycling old appliances and know how to dispose of them efficiently and properly. There is likely one close by you that you can contact and set-up a time to discuss pickup and have your old appliances removed from your home. These services usually do come at a minimal cost however depending on your location may be able to find a complimentary service. Having a recycling service company pickup your old appliances keeps them out of landfills and avoids them harming our environment.

2.     Donate Your Appliances – If your old appliances are still in working condition you may want to consider donating them to someone who is in need. This way, someone in need who cannot afford a new appliance can benefit from it. Companies such as Habitat for Humanity, Goodwill, or the Salvation Army have regular pick-ups or drop-off times where you can have your appliance donated to a family in need. If you choose to donate your appliances its best to ensure that you clean it thoroughly and all the parts are in tact.

3.     Sell Your Appliances – There are plenty of online websites where you can advertise your working or non-working appliances for sale. Selling your appliances online may be a good option whether they’re working or not as you can put that money towards your new appliances. Many people look for items such as these to find a good deal or re-purpose the parts.

4.     Utility Recycling Programs - Many companies are now offering incentive programs for those recycling old or inefficient appliances. These programs have been created to encourage customers to upgrade to new appliances by offering rebates or discounts when they drop-off an old appliance. This is a great way to get rid of your old appliances while getting a reduction on the price of your new ones.

Remember, if your getting rid of an old appliance to ensure that your are recycling or disposing properly to avoid harming the environment!

Maintenance Tips For Your Laundry Machine

Your laundry machine provides you with an easy, efficient, and frequent way to clean the laundry in your household. As one of the most frequently used appliances, it’s important that you follow certain maintenance practices to keep your laundry machine in tip-top-shape!

As the experts on appliance repairs, here are our tips on how to maintain your laundry machine effectively:

Check the water-fill hoses:

It’s inevitable that over time and with use that the water hoses in your laundry machine will wear down, leak, or burst. To prevent this from happening and having water damage to your laundry room, we suggest that you check the water hose every so often for any signs of wear or weakness.

Some of the things to look out for are: small blisters, cracks, or colour lightening in the hose. We recommend having your water-fill hose replaced every 4 to 5 years to avoid unexpected leaks or bursts.

Ensure the appliance is level:

Rattling, vibrations, and/or shaking are not normal characteristics of a laundry machine.

If your laundry machine is not exactly level, with all four legs on the floor, it may rock back and forth causing these things to happen.

Ensuring that the appliance is level will eliminate any abnormal vibrations, shaking, or excess noises and will help you avoid unnecessary damage to the machine or surrounding items. Depending on the machine you have, there will be different ways to adjust the machine so that it is level. Read the manual and if it is not clear, give one of our experts a call.

Keep it clean:

Your laundry machine is most likely either painted steel or has a porcelain-coated steel cabinet. To clean the surface of your laundry machine, it is safe to use dish detergent and a damp rag. If the surface is porcelain, you can even use a little non-abrasive cleanser for stubborn stains. Keeping the appliance clean is a critical part to ensuring that your laundry machine lasts!

Empty the lint disposal:

All laundry machines collect lint over time. You will find your lint disposal filter near the top of the tub. To empty/clean the lint filter, you can slide it out and clean off we a rinse of water. After you have done this, you can reinsert the filter back into the machine.

Don’t overload the appliance:

Follow the owner’s manual directions for guidance on how much your laundry machine can handle in regards to loading sizes. Oversized loads will damage the machine instantly.

Elite Appliance Service is GTA’s appliance repair specialist. Our skilled technicians can repair all major brands, makes and models and if it's not economically feasible to repair your appliance. Contact us for more information here.

Start The New Year By Saving Money & Energy

Most of the energy used in individual homes is for heating and cooling. During the long and cold winter heating season, there are a number of ways to cut back and save on bills, especially when it comes to your appliances! Elite Appliance wants to provide you with the following tips to save you a few dollars this New Year:

In the washroom

• Sing shorter songs in the shower. The average shower is about eight minutes. Try reducing to five or six
• Install energy-efficient shower heads.
• The best temperature for your water heater is 54 degrees Celsius. That's hot enough for washing, showers and baths, and reduces the risk of scalding.

In the basement

• When you replace your old electric water heater, consider a tankless natural gas water heater as it heats water only as needed.
• Replace the furnace filter every three months (or clean a permanent one). When the filter is dirty, airflow is restricted and the furnace must work harder, requiring more energy.
• Keep vents and air returns free of obstructions. Furniture, dust, or pet hair can block vents, reducing airflow and the efficiency of the furnace.

In the family room

• If you have a wood-burning fireplace, keep the damper closed when not in use. This helps prevent cold outside air from coming down the flue and warm inside air rising out of it.
• If you purchase a natural gas fireplace, consider a direct vent model. It uses outside air for combustion instead of drawing air from the home.

For more information and tips on using your appliances safely and effectively check our other blog posts!