Estimating the costs of the electrical appliances in your home is helpful whether you are trying to minimize the costs or if you just want to be aware of the amount of money your appliances are costing you. Regardless of the reasoning, you can calculate these costs on your own. ...read more
The disappointment of a home appliance breaking can make you want to have it repaired as soon as possible. You can always take it to a professional, which can cost a lot of money. Or you can try fixing it yourself. ...read more
If you have the type of Frigidaire refrigerator with water and ice in the door it is highly recommended that you change the filters on a regular basis to keep it operating efficiently. The filters can be purchased at any authorized dealer that sells Frigidaire appliances. ...read more
With regular usage and appliances get old and can break down. It is not always easy to find parts to replace your old appliances to get it to work again. If you are able to find and purchase old appliance parts you may be able to save money by not having buy a new replacement appliance. Here are some ways to buy old appliance parts. ...read more
Almost every home has one or more of the most common house appliances. People use them to cook, clean and even warm their homes. Appliances can make living easier for most people. The types of appliances found in the home depend on the homeowners needs and specific wants. ...read more
Vintage appliances are highly collectible antique items. These types of appliances can include washers, dryers, dishwashers, clocks, televisions or stoves. They have a unique look and style that attracts attention. In some cases, they are better than the modern appliances. ...read more
Viking Appliance Company provides consumers with various troubleshooting options for issues they may have with their appliance. You can refer to the owner's manual provide with your purchase, or you can go to the company website. You can also call the customer service department for help. ...read more
Troubleshooting a Bosch appliance is not difficult if you use the owner's manual provided at purchase. There are many useful tips and guidelines in this booklet that can explain many common issues that may arise with the items. There may be time in which you will need professional help with your appliances. ...read more
Effective and reliable appliances make day-to-day life much easier. A dishwasher you don't have to check, a high-capacity washer, and a gas-stove all spell more convenience and less effort. Sadly, many people will shell out more money than they need to for these amenities when it's more than possible to find them on the cheap if you know where to look. ...read more
Appliances are used for household and business to make tasks easier. Not having some items can make a work day hours longer. No one wants to spend hours hand washing dishes, hand washing clothes, or shopping for fresh foods daily due to not having a working refrigerator. Upgrading appliances when they become old, broken, or obsolete can be expensive. You may be wondering, when is the best time to buy appliances? ...read more
Many people would love to have a retro style kitchen but simply do not know where to find the retro appliances. It is easier than you may think to find the appliances that you want that will make your kitchen look and feel as if it was transported back in time.  ...read more
Repairing small appliances at home can save you quite a bit of money. Many small appliances are relatively easy to repair if you understand a little about the appliance itself. Instead of wasting money on a new appliance or paying someone else to fix it, you can easily troubleshoot it and fix minor problems on your own. ...read more
Saving energy is beneficial because it not only cuts down on your electric bill it also helps preserve the environment. Energy efficient small appliances are convenient because small appliances work to use less energy. Products that are specifically designed to be energy efficient use even less energy. ...read more
If you have small appliances that still work but are no longer being used in your home, donating them would be a fantastic idea. You can donate your small appliances to a number of different organizations and programs that hand out or sell these appliances for a reasonable price to those who cannot afford brand new appliances. ...read more
Most people want the best appliances for their home as possible. Having good appliances often make housework, dinner preparation and other household chores a lot easier. Not to mention the right appliances can make areas of the home look a lot better. Most people when shopping for appliances want products that work great and are reasonable in costs. There are many ways to find appliances for less. ...read more
By emgs at Citysearch December 29, 2010
I HAD BEEN PLAYING ARROUND WITH BOSCH AND ANOTHER APPLIANCE SERVICE COMPANY FOR SEVERAL MONTHS FOR MY ICE MAKER AND MY FREEZER NOT KEEPING FOOD FROZEN ON THE TOP SHELF. AT FIRST THE ICE MAKER WASN'T WORKING, I CALLED BOSCH MY REFRIGERATOR WAS NOT IN WARANTY, BUT I CALLED A BOSCH CERTIFIED REPAIR PERSON ANY WAY. iT TOOK THE FIRST REPAIR PERSON FOREVER TO DIAGNOSE THE WHOLE PROBLEM. HE REPLACED THE ICEMAKER BECAUSE IT WAS BROKEN. THERE WAS STILL A PROBLEM BECAUSE FOOD WASN'T STAYING FROZEN ON THE TOP SHELF AND ICE WAS NOT BEING MADE BY THE ICEMAKER. THERE WAS A LACK OF COMMUNICATION BETWEEN MY HUSBAND AND THIS REPAIR PERSON AND I DIDN'T KNOW THAT ANOTHER PART NEEDED TO BE ORDERED. i CALLED BOSCH WHEN THE ICEMAKER WASN'T WORKING AGAIN AND THEY SUGGESTED I CALL ANNOTHER REPAIR PERSON. i CALLED ACME THEY HAD SOMEONE HERE TO CHECK THE PROBLEM THE NEXT DAY. iT WAS DETERMINED ANOTHER PART WAS NEEDED--A FAN MOTOR-- I CALLED BOSCH AND HAD THE PERSON FROM ACME ON THE OTHER LINE BETWEEN THE THREE OF US WE GOT THE PART NUMBER -- TO FIND OUT THAT IT WAS ON BACK ORDER. tODAY ALMOST TWO WEEKS LATER THE PART CAME IN -- IT WAS OVERNIGHTED FROM CHICAGO. ACME SENT A REPAIR PERSON HERE THIS AFTERNOON TO PUT IT IN. HOPEFULLY THERE WILL BE NO PROBLEM IN THE FUTURE, IF SO, I WILL NOT HESITATE TO CALL ACME THE WORST PART OF THE ORDEAL WAS WAITING FOR PARTS -- IT TOOK FOREVER. nOFAULT TO THE REPAIR PEROSN OR ACME. ...read more
By BINGO at Citysearch December 15, 2010
I went to Lowes about 1 and 1/2 Month ago. They had a lot of New Christmas help. I was looking for a washer. The help was ok , but were unable to answer any of my questions. they would get another sale person, they did not no either. one of the question was did you have any scrach & dent washers. They said they would see. I waited for about a half hour, no one came back at that time. Another customer came by. I asked him if he saw any washers that were reduce. He said no , and told me about acme appliance in New Britain, Ct. A week later i went to Acme applaince, a nice sale person show me , all kinds of washers . This sale person took his time answer all my questions. I bought a used washer for a very good price. So far its running very well. I'm very happy . ...read more
By businesscard at Citysearch November 05, 2010
I have purchased parts for appliances a number of times, usually because an appliance is down and we need to use it ASAP. However, the prices charged for spare parts by Acme are very high; 2 or 3 times the internet price. So, if you have time, shop around or order parts online. ...read more