When Is the Best Time to Buy Appliances?

April 18th, 2017 Categories: Random Thoughts

When it comes to landing bargains on major appliances, timing is everything. And the best time to buy home appliances is when stores need you more than you need a new home appliance.

Generally, that means you can get more value for your money: Read the rest of this entry »

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How to Care for Your Refrigerator

April 8th, 2017 Categories: Random Thoughts

Refrigerators are hardworking appliances that run 24/7 and deserve some TLC. But other than clearing out smelly food, how much time did you devote to refrigerator maintenance last year?

If you want your fridge to live its full life — typically 13 years — show it some love and perform these simple maintenance tasks. Read the rest of this entry »

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10 Tips for Saving Energy in the Laundry Room

April 3rd, 2017 Categories: Random Thoughts

Here’s a fun laundry room fact: The average American family washes 300 loads of laundry a year, spending about 68 cents per load, for a yearly total of $204.

Most laundry room expenses come from heating water for washing and heating air for drying. But these costs aren’t set in stone, and you can save money by following these energy-reducing tips. Read the rest of this entry »

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How to Buy a Dishwasher

March 31st, 2017 Categories: Random Thoughts

Today’s dishwashers are loaded with advanced technologies that get dishes sparkling clean while using less than half the water and electricity than machines sold two decades ago.

Here’s what you need to know to select the best dishwasher for your home based on your household’s needs and budget. Read the rest of this entry »

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How to Reduce Your Water Heater’s Energy Use

March 8th, 2017 Categories: Random Thoughts

In the saving energy fight, the hot water heater is a born loser. That’s because most of us have a conventional storage-type water heater. Read the rest of this entry »

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Cleaning Your Kitchen Appliances the Easy Way

July 12th, 2016 Categories: Random Thoughts

Nothing makes a kitchen sparkle like clean appliances. So show your appliances a little cleaning love, and they’ll thank you by looking and performing better. Read the rest of this entry »

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