Blair's Hi-Desert Appliance Repair

Avoid slamming the doors to your washers and dryers. Slamming their doors can result in a broken lid or door switch. Replacing this switch can cost a pretty penny.

Your vacuum may seem like it’s picking up all the hair from your carpet, but there’s a good chance it’s actually stuck on your vacuum’s brush roller. After every couple of uses, make sure to flip over your vacuum, and cut out all the strands of hair with a utility knife to avoid any snares while pushing.

The average electric clothes dryer uses more energy per load than it takes to run air conditioning for the same period of time. In fact, it can cost up to $200 a year to operate an electric dryer if you wash six or seven loads a week. That's one reason it pays to save pennies on energy whenever you can.

Washing machines generally have different loading capacities. However, if what you're washing is less than the load limit but very bulky (i.e. blankets and quilts), then you might want to reduce the load so the machine can work effectively.

What is the best way to remove items that are stuck in a freezer? For frozen-in items that will not move, use a turkey baster and warm water to gently melt the ice without damaging your favorite foods.

The handheld electric mixer became a staple in the home kitchen in the early 1950s. Available in white, the beaters were not detachable that innovation does not appear for about ten years. Colors other than white show up in the mid-1960s.

A fully filled refrigerator operates more efficiently, because once the contents are chilled, they help maintain the refrigerator’s internal temperature. Over-filling your refrigerator, on the other hand, over-burdens its capacity so it won’t cool as effectively.

The first commercially available microwave was the Radarange built by Raytheon and introduced in 1947. The microwave stood nearly 6 ft. tall, weighed 750 lbs., and in today’s dollars cost over $50,000.

Promptly removing clothes from the dryer does more than reduce wrinkles; it can also indicate how well your dryer is operating. Clothes that feel unusually hot to the touch may be a warning sign your dryer needs to be repaired.

Unlike diamonds, appliances are unfortunately not forever. Before you chuck out your machine though, an inspection by a pro is in order. Maybe a simple fix is all it needs.

Dishwasher history: While the first practical dishwashing machine was invented in 1886, dishwashers did not come into consumer use until the 1950s.

Did you know that poor cooling is often the result of a heavy frost build-up on your evaporator coils? Signs that this is occurring include the presence of any frost or ice buildup on the inside walls, floor, or ceiling of the freezer.

One of the most convenient appliances that call our kitchens home is the microwave. However, these time savers often get pretty nasty and thus require a lot of cleaning. Keep in mind, however, a gentle approach is preferable to hard scrubbing.