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3 Potential Electrical Problems That Can Keep Your Fridge From Kicking On

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Your refrigerator’s motor is designed to cycle on and off to keep the interior temperatures at optimal levels. Several mechanical parts that work together to start, stop, and run the motor control this cycling. A problem with one of these mechanical or electrical parts can keep your fridge from kicking on, which will lead to rising interior temperatures and potential food loss. There are a few key electrical components that control cycling. Read More»

Refrigeration Repairs: Why Your Freezer Isn't Cold

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Are you planning to purchase a new freezer for your restaurant because the one that you have is not getting cool anymore? Before you toss out your freezer and deem that it is unusable, you should get it inspected by an appliance specialist in case a simple repair is all that it needs. Discover in this article what can possibly be causing your freezer to not work as it should. Read More»

2 Reasons Your Top-Load Washing Machine Isn'T Draining

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Top-load washing machines make your laundry chores more efficient and less straining on your joints as you don’t need to crouch to load the machine. Modern top-load machines are designed to remain fairly low maintenance but, like any appliance, the unit can still experience issues from time to time. If your top-load washing machine has suddenly stopped draining at the end of the wash cycle, there are a few potential causes. Read More»

Signs That Tell You If Your Refridgerator Needs To Be Professionally Repaired

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It is important to make sure that your refrigerator is always in perfect working condition so you do not lose all of your food. To help make sure that you are able to spot trouble before it it is too late, you might want to check out the following signs of trouble. This way, you will know when it is time to call in a professional service repair technician. The Door Will Not Stay Shut Read More»

Say Goodbye To The Laundromat: How To Create An Inexpensive Laundry Room That's Practical And Pretty

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There are plenty of reasons to dread going to the local laundromat to wash your laundry. You shove your hard-earned money into machines that often fail to work properly, and there’s always the fear of having another sweater ruined by a dryer with a faulty temperature control. You can say goodbye to the laundromat when you create your own laundry room at home. And you can save all the money you used to shove in machines that often worked less than desirably. Read More»

How To Clean Your Refrigerator Evaporator

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Is your refrigerator not running as efficiently as it should be? Do you notice the engine running and loudly throughout the day? Does your food not seem to be as cold as it used to be? If so, you may need to have your refrigerator serviced. However, there are many things that you can do on your own that could improve the efficiency of your refrigerator. This article explains how to check and clean your evaporator coils and fans. Read More»

Could Ammonia Be Your Next Refrigerant?

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You would be hard pressed to find milk, cheese, drinks, meat, and more that didn’t encounter some type of ammonia refrigeration before arriving at your house. The use of ammonia refrigeration has even expanded into being used in labs, hospitals, universities, and more applications. While many people do not understand how ammonia refrigeration is used, North America alone produces about 18 million metric tons of it every year in an effort to cool foods, beverages, and buildings. Read More»

Three Simple Tasks to Complete Before Your Appliance Repair Person Arrives

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When one of the appliances in your home dies, you can greatly reduce the amount of time you’ll be inconvenienced if you call a repair person right away. If the repair person is in demand, you might have to wait a few days until the person can visit your home, which is why you shouldn’t wait to get on the list. Your next priority is to prepare your appliance and the area around it for the repair work. Read More»

What Causes An Electric Dryer To Experience Hot Air Problems?

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Dryers are a vital part of any modern laundry room and the warm air is the heart of the dryer. Technical difficulties can cause an electric dryer to either fail to produce warm air at all, which leaves you with a drum full of wet clothes, or produces overly warm air that causes a safety risk to both you and the clothing. What causes an electric dryer to experience hot air problems? Read More»