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From Dryers to Blenders: An Appliance Blog

Hey there! My name is Miley, and I am a stay at home mom. My appliances are essential to my life. However, as a one-income family, I simply don't have the cash to buy sparkling new things every time something breaks down. As a result, I've figured out how to fix a lot on my own, and I've also figured out the joy of taking appliances in to get serviced by a professional. When the kiddos nap, I want to do something helpful and creative for others, so I've decided to work on this blog. I plan to write about everything from dryers, to dishwashers, to small appliances such as blenders.

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Common Sources Of Appliance Problems

Posted on August 9, 2017

Issues with your appliances can create major disruptions and other problems for your home. While appliance problems are a fairly routine aspect of owning a home, a lack of awareness about the more common threats can cause homeowners to inadvertently place their appliances at a much higher risk of suffering malfunctions. Being able to identify these issues leads to quicker appliance repair. Find out the basics about the more routine threats to your appliances to help you avoid these serious issues. [Read More]

Water Characteristics That Can Cause Hidden Damage To Pipes And Plumbing Fixtures

Posted on May 29, 2017

Your plumbing system isn't just vulnerable to damage from external sources, such as earthquakes and freezing temperatures; it can also be subject to much more insidious damage from within. Your water, as it flows through the pipes, can leach things from the pipes' walls or leave things behind, both of which can cause huge problems both in the pipes themselves and in plumbing fixtures such as sinks, bathtubs, and hot water heaters. [Read More]

Signs That Your Heating Ducts May Have Been Damaged

Posted on April 27, 2017

Heating ducts can become damaged for a huge variety of reasons. During the winter, there are many pests that have a tendency to make their home around vents -- and they can easily chew through and create problems. Heating ducts can also simply wear and rust over time, and anything that can damage the interior of a home can also disrupt the ducts. Damage to heating ducts is particularly problematic because it leads to increased heating bills and decreased comfort. [Read More]

Five Tips For Protecting Your Blender From Breakage And Repair Issues

Posted on April 26, 2017

A blender is an essential household appliance, especially if you like blended soups, smoothies, and milkshakes. Want your blender to stand the test of time? Check out these maintenance and care tips. 1. Don't Use Other Containers Ideally, you should only use jars that are expressly designed for use with your brand of blender. If you use a jar that's designed to fit another type of blender, the drive shaft of your blender may not fit correctly with the base of the alternative jar. [Read More]