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Cooktop/gas stove/electric stove Maintenance

clean spills immediately once stove top has cooled. Use only cleaners recommended by the manufacturer on one piece cooktops. For electric or gas stoves, clean drip bowls under the burners immediately after spills, once they have cooled. Replacing old stained drip bowls with new ones can significa…

Refrigerator Maintenance

Use a vacuum with brush attachment to clean coils on the back of the unit monthly; this can increase efficiency and avoid overheating.

Clean the door gasket using baking soda and warm water every 3 to 4 months. Inspect the gasket for a snug fit; replace when necessary.

For refrigerators wit…

Freezer

Avoid ice build up (which reduces efficiency) by defrosting every 3 to 4 months. Clean the gasket using baking soda and warm water. Inspect the gasket for snug fit; replace if necessary.

Clean coils on the back of the freezer using the same procedure
as for a refrigerator every 3 to 4 months.

Dishwasher

Clean the dishwasher interior; de-scale the unit by running a wash cycle with at least one cup white vinegar every 3 to 4 months.

Clean the strainer using warm water and detergent every 6 months.

Remove and gently clean the spray arm using a wire or stiff brush annually. Remove mineral …

Clothes Washer

Clean detergent or bleach spills immediately to avoid possible damage to the finish.

Most units have a filter of some type on the clothes washer plumbing supply inlets. Clean or replace it at least annually. Also inspect supply hoses to ensure they are tight, with no leaks or kinks.

Water Cooler Filters

Drinking water is an effective way to stay healthy. It helps move food though the steps of digestion and revs the metabolism. Water also helps regulate body temperature and keep us hydrated. While drinking water is important, making sure you drink quality water without impurities is just as importan…

How to Clean a Water Cooler

Having a water cooler is very convenient and a great way to remind us to drink plenty of water each day. It is very important to know how to properly clean a water cooler. This will help prevent the spread of germs or the growth of bacteria. The build up of dirt and mold is also a huge issue to be c…

GE Dishwashers

Buying a brand name dishwasher is a good idea for more than one reason. The prominent manufacturer has most likely become prominent for putting out high quality products, so you are probably installing a dishwasher that is top of the line. Also, with the main brands, you will have a higher chance of…

Dishwasher Parts

Buying a new dishwasher is very expensive. If your old dishwasher has stopped working completely, or is just malfunctioning often, you should first look in to replacing the bad parts before you go off and buy a completely new dishwasher. It is more difficult and more technical, certainly. But it can…

How to Dispose of an Old Fridge

 

The term ‘hazardous’ does not always mean that such waste is immediately toxic, though some can be. By improving the way in which we manage all wastes classified as hazardous we reduce the risk they might pose now and in the future.

Many domestic waste items can put human health or the envi…

Buying Home Appliances The Smart Way

 

When you add up all the money that you can spend on home appliances and fixtures it becomes obvious that you need to spend wisely and carefully to keep costs under control. These items tend to be some of the larger ticket purchases around the home and lots of money can be wasted if buying isn’…

This Car Runs on Hot Air!


This car has an air engine with 4 two-stage pistons, (8 compression and expansion chambers on a single crankshaft). Pistons work in two stages: one motor stage and one intermediate stage of compression/expansion. Their two functions are to compress ambient air to refill its air storage tanks; and …

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