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Appliance Repair Saga
We all have to deal with this on occasion- here’s a lighthearted look at one woman’s recent experience with an appliance failure. Most of us are familiar with Elisabeth Kubler-Ross’ five stages of dealing with death, but I think they work equally well with appliance repair. Not long ago, the electronic control panel on our [...]
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- Use Appliance Cash For Clunkers or Repair
January 18th, 2010So many people have been looking forward to replacing their appliances with new ones using the government’s appliance rebate program, but a new appliance may not be your wisest choice according to Angie Hicks of angieslist.com. Under the new program, consumers will receive a rebate – expected to be between $50-$200 per appliance – in [...]
- Getting Dry Dishes
December 7th, 2009One of the simplest ways to save a little money and energy is to let your dishes air dry after they are washed in the dishwasher. Simply use the wash only cycle and open the dishwasher door as soon as the cycle finishes. The dishes will be very hot and will dry quickly. If you [...]
- Repair or Replace? Be Careful What You Choose
June 24th, 2009In the not so recent past, if a household appliance was in need of repair, technicians invoked the 50% rule – if a repair cost 50%or more than the cost of a new unit, buy the new one. But these days as the recession deepens, more homeowners and rethinking that advice. Getting anything repaired, however, [...]
- Should You Fix the Old Appliance or Buy a New One?
November 7th, 2008It’s a common question – when your appliance needs repairs is better to fix it or start looking for a new one? Often fixing the broken appliance can take days or even weeks if the parts are not available. A new one can often be purchased and installed within hours. But is buying a new appliance [...]
