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How to Up-Keep Your Own Older Appliances

I inherited my parents' home about eight years ago, and when I moved in I quickly realized just how old everything was – especially the appliances. I didn't have the money to replace anything so I started renting books from the library and asking handyman friends of mine for advice so I could fix the appliances up and improve their performance. So while a yearly appointment for servicing from a professional is important, I have learned that with the right know-how and just a little effort it's easy to maintain old appliances so that they keep up, at least somewhat, with the newer models on the market. I realize that not everyone has had the time or inclination to learn about servicing their own appliances, so I thought I'd start this website to provide straight forward tips and tricks that anyone can use on the appliances in their own home.

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Have Your Teenagers Started Doing Their Own Laundry? 4 Signs It Is Time For Washing Machine Repairs

Posted on December 8, 2020

It is a wonderful day when your teenagers reach the age where they can do their own laundry. This milestone moment means that you get a break from doing so much washing and folding, but it can also lead to a few new problems. There's often a learning curve for teens when it comes to washing their clothes. Despite your advice, they might be tempted to overload the washer or use too much soap. [Read More]

Three Tips for Maintaining Your Commercial Refrigerator

Posted on July 15, 2016

Your restaurant's walk-in refrigerator may be one of the most important appliances that your establishment owns. However, it is a regrettable fact that there are many individuals that may not be very informed when it comes to the steps that will need to be taken to keep the commercial refrigerator in good condition. To help you avoid some of the more common problems that your restaurant's refrigerator can encounter, you should keep the following three tips in mind. [Read More]

How To Test A Refrigerator Defrost Thermostat

Posted on April 15, 2016

If your refrigerator isn't cooling, test the defrost thermostat. The defrost thermostat is a bi-metal switch that prevents the unit from overheating. As the defrost cycle runs,it warms the metal alloy in the switch, which closes circuits to the heating elements. It triggers another circuit as the metal cools, then the defrost heater restarts. A malfunctioned defrost thermostat prevents the defrost heater from restarting. Here are some tips to test a refrigerator defrost thermostat. [Read More]

Is Your Water Level Switch Bad In Your Washing Machine?

Posted on February 29, 2016

If it wasn't for the water level switch in your washing machine, your washing machine wouldn't be able to operate as it should. This little switch tells the machine when the wash tub is full and the water intake should be turned off. The switch uses a plastic tube filled with air to determine just how much water is in the wash tub. As the machine fills up, the tube also fills with water which increases the air pressure in the tube. [Read More]