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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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Feeling Luke Warm About Your Water Heater? Get Your Water Woes Repaired

Posted on May 21, 2015

If your hot water heater is only delivering luke warm water and you can't get a hot shower or warm wash cycle on the dishwasher, you have to call an appliance repair professional right away. Not only is the problem inconvenient, but it could also be a safety concern. There are a lot of issues that could be making the hot water tank fail, and you'll want to ask the appliance repair expert about the following concerns and possibilities. [Read More]

Just Bought On Air Conditioning System? Do These Things Now

Posted on March 23, 2015

Purchasing a new air conditioning system for your home can be a pretty big investment. Therefore, you probably want to get the most out of your new purchase. Luckily, following these tips will allow you to take advantage of your new air conditioner from the day that you purchase it: Program Your Thermostat Most new air conditioning systems come with programmable thermostats. These thermostats can help you help the environment and can save you money because they are designed to only cool your home when you need them to. [Read More]

Three Of The Most Common Mistakes When Replacing Your Furnace, And How You Can Avoid Them

Posted on February 27, 2015

If you've made the step of purchasing a new furnace for your home, you're probably excited about the years of comfort to come. While most of today's furnaces promise plenty of savings on your energy bill, some homeowners take it a step further and try to save money by installing their own system. If you don't have experience in this area though, you can quickly find yourself in trouble. Here's a look at some of the most common mistakes people make when replacing their own furnaces. [Read More]

Common Reasons Your Refrigerator's Ice Maker Isn't Making Ice

Posted on February 26, 2015

A fridge with an ice maker and water dispenser is a nice convenience, but the system has many mechanisms, and any one of them failing or underperforming could prevent your ice maker from making ice properly. Unless the ice making unit itself is broken, many of the common problems can easily be fixed by yourself with a little troubleshooting. There is a chance you may need to replace your ice maker or some other part, but you can still try to figure out which part specifically is causing the problem. [Read More]