There are three ways to buy your appliances: new, refurbished, or second-hand (used). Refurbished appliances have been returned to the manufacturer or retailer, repaired, and put back on the market. Buying a used appliance is self-explanatory; you’re buying a...
Regular cleaning is the key to keeping your water dispenser free of dirt and mineral deposits. With a few simple tools and a little effort, you can clear any build-up from your refrigerator’s water dispenser and the lines leading to it. What You’ll Need A...
All Moving Parts Are Subject to Wear The typical washing machine lasts 10-15 years — longer if you treat it well and shorter if you abuse it with heavy loads or run it several times a week. Some brands are more durable than others, but every washer will wear...
Ovens should last forever. They have no moving parts! Sadly, they don’t. No appliance lasts indefinitely, and one day your trusty oven will be hauled off to the scrapyard, along with the dishwasher before it, the washer and dryer, and the dozen or so air fryers...
What Is an Energy Star Rating? And Why Should It Matter to You? Energy Star = Efficiency The Energy Star program is a joint venture between the United States EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) and the DoE (Department of Energy). It initially concerned itself with...