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Benefits of Using Induction Cook Top Induction cooktops are becoming more and more common as their popularity increases. In Canada, the trend hasn’t become as popular as in the international market internationally induction cooktops are used almost exclusively however, the trend is catching up. There may not be as many induction cooktops available in Canada, as you might find in Europe, for example. Still, with a little research and knowing what you want, you’ll find an i...nduction cooktop to meet your needs. The Process of Induction Cooking Some professional cooks still insist that gas ranges are the way to go. With innovations to the induction cooktop, there are others who say that this type of stove is the way of the future and does a very good job of cooking food evenly and consistently. It’s considered a better cooking method due to the way the heat is created. With traditional gas or electric stovetops, heat is created either through burners (gas) or through hot heating coils. The best induction stoves use neither and work by heating up the vessel directly. The science behind this isn’t easy to understand, and really isn’t that important. What is important to know is that the electromagnetic current flows underneath an induction burner run up through the pot. This creates a lot of resistance in the material of the pot which creates the heat that cooks your food. Since it’s the pot that’s being heated up, the element itself doesn’t get as hot or doesn’t heat up at all, depending on the model. Some induction cooktops heat up the pot so fast that water can be boiling in seconds. Induction cooktops require electricity to run but are not considered electrical ranges. They compare to gas cooktops in that when an induction burner is adjusted (turned up or down), the heat level in the pot can be instantly adjusted since electricity is never needed to heat up or cool down the actual element or surface of the stovetop. Induction Cooktops: Economical to Run Induction cooktops can be expensive. The original investment in a good quality one can be costly. However, it won’t take long for you to see the savings in terms of the amount of energy it uses to operate. Induction cooktops re designed to be highly efficient in cooking. Electric coils lose 50% of the heat they emit before the heat that is created begins to cook up the food; natural gas stovetops lose 60%. This lost heat is absorbed by the cooktop surface and into the air of your kitchen. So, with traditional stovetops you’re heating up your kitchen, as well, every time you use them. An induction cooktop only loses 10% of the energy it creates meaning that 90% of it goes to your food. Contact us: (619) 928-5000 [email protected]

Top Dryer Maintenance Tips For Easier Laundry Days A dryer is a useful appliance that makes laundry days much easier. These appliance a great investment and usualy requires minimal maintenance to keep it running well. While they don’t require a lot of work to keep in top functioning condition, there are still a few simple things you should do to keep your dryer working as it should. Doing so will also reduce the chance of dryer fires, a condition that happens more often in re...Continue reading

Know More On Maintenance Tips For Your Oven If you have an oven in your home, you most likely depend on that oven all the time to do what you need it to do when you need it done. Baking food for your family is a satisfying way to let them know how much you love them. You want only the best ingredients to bake the best dishes in the best oven possible. What do you do when that oven doesn’t work and everyone is waiting on you to prepare your best dishes to eat? You can do some ...easy maintenance on your oven without hiring a professional and ultimately avoiding these issues that may rise up from time to time. Clean your oven regularly The best way to take care of your oven is to clean it on a regular basis. This doesn’t just mean to wipe off the top surface and around the door when something drips down, it means that you need to plan on doing a little scrubbing on the inside of the oven walls, the racks that are in the oven, the bottom of the oven where all the drips go, and last but not least, the door. Before you clean your oven, you need to unplug it before you get ready to start on it. You will need to use a water solution that consists of baking soda or vinegar combined with water. When you unplug your unit first, you won’t have to worry about being shocked if you spill the water onto something electrical. Never take off the Knobs If you think it is okay to remove the knobs while cleaning, you need to think it over. If your knobs are worn down a little bit, it may be hard for you to read them successfully and they may be backwards. If you put them on wrong, you could be burned, the food could be burned, or you cannot bake the food hot enough. Check the Gas Hook Ups If you have an oven that depends on gas, you may want to check the gas lines to ensure that they haven’t been moved and caused them to become loose. Over time, the gas lines can sometimes move and this can wiggle the lines or make them shake enough to cause them to come loose. Clean the Spills Immediately after they Happen If the food spills out, you need to clean it up immediately before it becomes too hard to move. Leaking liquid from a dish is most likely grease or similar to grease which makes it difficult to clean up once it dries. If your oven is on when you notice that something is dripping, open it enough to add a piece of aluminum foil on the bottom of the oven to catch the rest of the dripping. Once you take the meal out of the oven and the oven is cooled down a little but not all the way, you can clean the grease off with some soapy water to remove it completely. Additionally, you can hire an appliance repair service in San Diego County to assist you. Contact us: (619) 928-5000 [email protected]

Problems Linked To Defect In Washer’s Timer Washing machines have many moving parts. There could be a problem with any one of those parts. So, why should someone that wants to learn more about different appliances take the time to study the problems linked to the washer’s timer? The timer controls the machine’s main panel. It gets the machine to work in a programmed fashion. It makes sure that the washing of the clothes gets done for a set period of time. Finally, it controls... the power supply that gets directed to other sections of the appliance. Proper care for the timer Make sure to keep the timer dry. Do not spray water or greasy substances on the washer’s timing device. Be sure that your understanding of the appropriate care practices gets applied to every part of the washer’s timing device. Realize that the start switch needs to be viewed as part of that same device. Which of the two types of timers can be found in your appliance? At one time all washing machines had an automatic timer. The user could set it for a given period of time and then start it running. Some of those traditional machines can still be found in lots of different homes. Yet now, newer timers have replaced the traditional, automatic ones. The newer ones are digital in nature, they are controlled by a computer. Problems that result from timer’s failure to function properly The timer is connected to wires. If those same wires get damaged they do a poor job of sending needed signals from the timing device to other components. Hence, the washer’s cycle gets disrupted. If the washer’s cycle has been disrupted, it cannot control the amount of time that any given load spends in the wash cycle. If that cycle is too short, the clothes do not get as clean as the user of the appliance would hope to find them. If the cycle is too long, the washed clothes could become thin; some of them might lose an accessory, like a button. A timer’s failure to function properly could mean an end to the programming of the work performed by the washer. As a result, the appliance might not follow the program established by the manufacturer. Tests have shown that the same program does the best job of cleaning and rinsing an average load of clothes. Functions that are beyond the timer’s control If a mother with an infant wants to give her baby’s clothes an extra rinse, she cannot always use the timer to make that change. She might have to spend water and time on completion of a second, a soap-free cycle. Thus, you might want to look it over the different features of the washer before buying. Thus, call on the appliance repair service in San Diego County. Contact us: (619) 928-5000 [email protected]

What Could Put Spots Or Stains On Dishes Cleaned In Dishwasher? If you ever had to wash dishes by hand, you may have been told to clean the glassware before dealing with any pots or pans. It does not make sense to wash glassware in water that has become full of the substances that have been scrubbed off of pots and pans. By keeping that fact in mind, you should find it easier to understand how spots and stains might develop on dishes that have been cleaned in a dishwasher. Th...e water that enters the dishwasher should not get exposed to dirt from the appliance’s interior walls. When first installed in the kitchen, a dishwasher has clean walls. Yet over time dirt from the washed dishes might settle on those same walls. You cannot be sure how long that same dirt will remain on those walls, before coming off. For that reason, the machines used for washing dishes ought to be cleaned once a month. If you cannot clean it on your own, it is best to call in the appliance repair expert in San Diego County. In addition to dishwasher detergents, there are dishwasher cleaners on the market. Each of those cleaners uses its powerful action on the dishwasher’s walls, and not on any dishes. Just put that sort of cleaning agent in the dispenser and run the appliance, minus the usual load of dishes. Be sure that hot water is passing through the appliance’s water inlet valve. One advantage to using a dishwasher concerns the extent to which the water can be hotter. It does not touch your hands. Still, the water that pours into your appliance is just like water from the tap; it takes time for that liquid from the tap to warm up. Make use of the fact that what comes from the tap flows into the dishwasher. Before you get the tap water flowing into your dishwasher, make sure that some is flowing into your kitchen sink. Feel the temperature of what is going into the kitchen sink. When it feels really hot, then turn on your dish washing appliance. Try using a rinse aid In the absence of a rinse aid, not all of the water that flows over the dishes during the rinsing cycle slides off those same utensils and plates. Certain chemicals in the rinse aid enhance the water’s ability to slide off of the dishes. Hence, the glassware has fewer spots. Consider investing in a water softener If you have hard water flowing into your appliance, you will always have to worry about spots and stains on any glass or dish that has been washed. If you do invest in a softener, make the proper adjustments, regarding the amount of detergent that you use. Put no more than 3 teaspoons of detergent in each of the appliance’s cups. Contact us: (619) 928-5000 [email protected]

4 Places To Check If Oven Door Refuses To Close The cook sets the oven’s temperature, so that it corresponds with the temperature suggested in a given recipe, or in the instructions on a box. Of course, that temperature will not remain stable, if the oven’s door stay’s partly ajar. That is why a cook or baker needs to know how to deal with a stubborn oven door, one that refuses to close. Check to see if the door has a sticky latch... The door’s lock may be sticky. That problem is easy to solve; just apply a small amount of oil. Sometimes dirt can get into the hole that connects the latch with the lock. Take a good look at that hole and remove any dirt that you find there. The heat from the oven can affect the door’s locking mechanism. It can alter the lock’s shape, so that the altered lock no longer suits the holes in that same locking mechanism. Examine the door’s opening That opening has a definite size and shape. Ideally, the hinged piece that attaches to it (the door) will have the same size and shape. Unfortunately, the heat from the oven can change the door’s shape, so that it no longer fits correctly in the opening that it needs to close tightly. Study the alignment of specific holes Those are the holes in the locking mechanism. Each of them must align with the latch and the lock. Fortunately, the absence of such alignment can be corrected by someone with a screwdriver. By tightening the screws on the door, the person that has volunteered to operate the available screwdriver can re-align the mechanical parts that allow the oven’s door to stay closed. Take a good look at the hinges Maybe you wonder how a problem with the hinges could keep the oven’s door from closing. Look back at the paragraph about the opening that needs to be closed. Note the significance of a match between the opening’s shape and the shape of the object that will fit over it (the door). The condition of the hinges plays a role in ensuring the maintenance of such a match. If even one hinge gets especially dirty or rusty, it could lose its ability to be a suitable means for holding the door in place. When that happens, certain mechanical parts cease to function. Those are the parts that are used on all oven doors, so that each of them will close properly. If a hinge is dirty, it can be cleaned with soap and water. If it has become rusty, it will have to be replaced. This can be done by the local appliance repair service in San Diego County. Contact us: (619) 928-5000 [email protected]

Wait! Don’t Put That In Your Dishwasher! We all do ittake our dishwashers for granted. We may even get a bit lazy sometimes and put items in the dishwasher that really shouldn’t go in. But the fact remains that some items simply get ruined if run through the dishwasher continuously. Here are a few items that you may be putting in your dishwasher that are a definite no-no. Nonstick Cookware...Continue reading

Benefits Supplied By Filter In Ice Maker An ice maker that lacks a filter can produce cubes of frozen water. In other words, none of the ice makers on the market require introduction of a filter, in order to carry out their job. Still, the device that can ensure the filtering of the clear liquid from the tap does allow the homeowner to enjoy certain benefits. What are those benefits?... Installation of a working filter allows the homeowner to cool drinks with a better quality of ice. The cubes produced by the machine with the filter have no unpleasant odor. By the same token, none of them have an unpleasant taste, one that can get introduced into the cooled beverage. Hence, the person that craves a refreshing drink will not feel disappointed. In the absence of a filter, an ice maker can add considerably to the amount of maintenance that has to be done on the various appliances in the home. The filtering out of unwanted particles helps the cube-producing machine to remain clean. A clean machine works better than a dirty one. The dirt can create problems, some of which can only be corrected by appliance repair expert in San Diego County. The maker’s reliability and durability increase. Because there is not much in the way of buildup within the device’s tubing and on the device’s surfaces, it does not have to put out as much work. Because it does less work, it can function well for an extended length of time. In the presence of a filter, the ice maker can operate more smoothly. In other words, it performs better; it carries out the job of ice production in a more efficient manner. It does not feel encumbered by the presence of lime scale or mold. The possible alternative to the filter-equipped machine It is possible to have a special filter on the water tap, and to have a line running from the source of filtered liquid into the ice maker. Unfortunately, it requires more than a small amount of skill, in order to get that line running into the spot where it belongs. If you do not have that skill, or you do not have access to someone that possesses such skills, then you should probably invest in a filter. Even if you do have the skills needed, in order to use the filtered tap water, you still have to count on an understanding family. You will have to pull the refrigerator away from the wall and tie up much of the kitchen, as you seek to get the line with the filtered liquid running into the proper section of your refrigerator. Contact us: (619) 928-5000 [email protected]

Answers To Frequently Asked Questions About Washer And Dryer Combos If you are planning to buy a combo, with the available choice, you must be confused. That is why we have put together a list of relevant questions to help you get the best advice. Question #1: Is a combo unit the right choice for me?... Answer: In order to know the answer to that question, you must take a look at the combo’s load capacity, drying time and application. It is not the ideal appliance for a large family. Its condensation drying time is longer than the standard drying time. A combo represents a wise choice if you live in an apartment or some other spot where you cannot vent a dryer or gain access to 220 volts of power. Question #2: How long are the cycles in combos? Answer: The length of the wash cycle ranges from 1 hour and 10 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes. The length of the drying cycle ranges from 1 and one-half hours up to 3 hours. The user can increase the cycle time setting on the washer for an extra-dirty load. The user can increase the time setting on the dryer for a load that contains lots of heavy materials, such as one with lots of towels. Question #3: I have heard this unit does not require an air vent. Is that true? Answer: That is right; it does not have an air vent. It uses a process called condensation drying. Consequently, there is no hot air that has to be vented out of the combo’s dryer. Question #4: How does condensation drying work? Answer: The dryer’s hot air enters a chamber where the condensation process goes to work. That process lowers the temperature of the air, and the cooler air touches the clothing. As a result, the water vapor comes out of the clothing. The condensed water then gets flushed out of the dryer’s chamber, much like the way that the water in a washer gets sent into a hose. Question #5: How much laundry can a combo handle? Answer: The washer can handle between 13 and 15 pounds per load. The dryer can handle between 7 and 9 pounds per load. By setting the various settings, the combo’s user can signal for completion of a single wash cycle. Question #6: Can the combo unit be connected to the kitchen sink? Answer: Yes, if the sink can serve as a source of hot water. Still, you have to have a hot and cold water line connection. Question #7: What is the best location for a combo unit? Answer: In a home, it proves quite useful when it has been placed in a kitchen. It can also go in a bathroom or in the master bedroom. Additionally, you can contact an appliance repair service in Bradford to help you get the best advice. Question #8: Can any cycle in a combo include just the wash or dry function? Answer: Yes, in order to do that, the user must put the timer for the unused function in the off position. Contact us: (619) 928-5000 [email protected]

Buying An Under-Counter Ice Maker What Features You Should Note Determine the ice maker’s location Decide where you intend to place that under-counter appliance. Some models have been designed to remain indoors; others can withstand exposure to the elements. The latter ones are more durable and do a better job of keeping ice cold. Measure the space into which the cube making machine will need to fit. Take the measurements with you if you visit an appliance store. If you pla...n to go online and look at the available ice makers, have the measurements in front of you, so that you can focus on those appliances that would fit in the designated space. Give thought to how you hope to make use of your purchase Will the cube maker’s presence simply be an added convenience for your family, or do you intend to start entertaining guests more often? If you will be serving iced drinks to guests, you should make a point of checking on one significant feature. In that case, you ought to know the rate of speed for the appliance’s cube making process or call in an appliance repair expert in San Diego County. Think too about whether or not you have any preference for a specific cube shape. Maybe you would like to find a machine that shapes the frozen water into what has been called a gourmet cube. Cubes with such a shape do not dilute a drink’s flavor. If you expect most of the cubes to be used by members of your family, you can select from at least one half dozen different shapes. Decide now if you care whether a machine makes full sized cubes over half cubes. Would you like to provide your family with nugget-shaped or crescent-shaped cubes? If you want, you can look for under-counter ice makers that produce flakes instead of cube-shaped objects. Be prepared to choose between two different drain options Some ice makers have a gravity drain, which can dispense with the product of the inevitable melting. If you buy a machine with a gravity drain, then it needs to be located no more than 2 feet from the spot into which the water will be draining. You can put an ice making machine almost anywhere, if it has a drain pump. Still, you ought to ask about the level of the energy efficiency in such a pump. Contact us: (619) 928-5000 [email protected]

A Question Facing Many Homeowners Buy Gas Or Electric Dryer? Requirements for operation Both gas and electric dryers have been designed to warm clothes as those same garments tumble in the drum. Those clothes-drying appliances that rely solely on electricity need a 240 volt current. Those that rely on gas-fueled burners need both a 120 volt current and a gas hookup.... The cost of the two different appliances The gas dryers cost more than the electric ones. Customers must pay even more money, if they want to get one of the enhancements that are now made available to shoppers. Here are the enhancements that are requested most often: the presence of a moisture sensor, an extended tumble or an end-of-cycle signal. Difficulties linked to each dryer’s installation Those laundry facilities that are going to hold an electric dryer should be equipped with a 240 volt circuit. Those that will house a gas dryer should have a 120 volt current plus a gas hookup. In addition, such facilities need to be fitted with a venting system. Some of the electric models do not require venting. Safety issues linked to each type In confined spaces, gas dryers can encourage development of a carbon monoxide buildup. Electric dryers produce more heat, thus increasing the chances for a lint-fueled fire. The vent-free electrical dryers encourage growth within the home of undesirable organisms. Those appliances release moisture into the room. The presence of that moisture increases the likelihood that mold or mildew might begin to grow on the walls of that same room. Energy costs for both types The electrical appliances run for a longer time and use more energy. Those that rely on gas heat up faster and use less energy. The Energy Star model for both types displays a 20% higher level of energy efficiency. You may want to discuss the details of both the types of appliances with an appliance repair service in San Diego County. A question that highlights how the two types are alike Here is the question: Is any type better for the environment? The answer reveals the absence of any striking difference. The family using either of these two kinds of clothes drying machines can help the environment. That family can help the environment by linking the appliance to an eco-friendly energy source. For example, it could get electricity from a solar-powered plant. Alternatively, it could get its electrical power from a turbine that was powered by the wind. Contact us: (619) 928-5000 [email protected]

Are All Home Appliances Serviceable? With rare exceptions, an appliance’s spare parts are available. The exception to that rule arises if the broken appliance was made before 1997. That was the year when shoppers began to see the words Energy Star on the latest models. How technology has made it easier for service providers to obtain parts... A business that sells parts to service providers can have a website. That makes finding that appliance repair service in San Diego County much easier. In addition, search engines have simplified the job of finding the source of almost any product. At the same time, each website provides the site owner with more room in which to highlight the benefits offered to customers. Hence, a customer can more easily discover whether or not a requested technician should arrive with certain parts. Those would be the ones that get used to fix the most typical problems. What can a consumer know about the technician’s training? How can consumers feel confident of benefiting from the knowledge and skills of a professional? That information, too, can be found on the website of a reputable company. Most such companies post testimonials from former customers. Other ways that technology aids the servicing of appliances Before introduction of the Internet, a homeowner with a broken appliance had to place a telephone call, in order to get some idea, concerning the cost of a repair. Today, someone in the same situation can simply go online. A consumer can learn about the price of repairs by clicking onto various websites and reading different blog posts. In addition, some blog posts provide homeowners with tips on an appliance’s maintenance. Because homeowners now understand better how a given machine or smaller device functions, they can provide service providers with more information. Hence, the technician arrives with a fuller grasp of the problem that has to be solved. Consequently, the technician does not have to spend as much time trying to figure out what is wrong. In other words, the technician, who charges by the hour, can arrive, finish the job quickly and get out of everyone’s way. One further guarantee of quality service A reputable service provider hands a warranty to any person that has paid for a repair job. That is another proof of the fact that an appliance is serviceable. The provider stands prepared to deliver that service, should it be necessary. Meanwhile, the warranty acts like a promise, a promise that the technician has tried hard to prevent the need for a correction to the just-completed repair job Contact us: (619) 928-5000 [email protected]

Know About The Do-It-Yourself Solutions For Non-Spinning Kenmore Washing Machine Check out these most common solutions, if your Kenmore washing machine has all of a sudden decided to stop spinning. The good news is you may be able to fix this problem yourself, if it’s non-mechanical. If you find that you cannot repair it, it is best to call in the appliance repair service in San Diego County. Balancing Act... If clothes are not spread evenly in the washer or have bunched over to one side, the washer is not balanced. You can fix this by moving the clothes around. The dryer has automatically shut down to prevent mechanical damage. The spinning should begin when you close the lid. Clogs Something else you might be able to fix are clogs in the drain trap. Small pieces of paper or other tiny thing come off clothing in the wash. This small debris may have collected in the drainpipe. Again, your washer will have shut down if this drain pipe has clogged. To fix this access the plug or drain trap cap. You will need a small container to catch water remaining in the cap. Turning the cap counterclockwise will drain liquid out. Clean debris out and replace the trap by securing it in the opposite direction you removed it. The spin cycle should resume when you restart the machine. Resetting If you are still dealing with the machines dilemma, you can master reset most machines. To conduct the master reset, you must unplug your washing machine for one full minute. Plug it back in, open and close the door six times in a matter of 12 seconds. This will reset the machines computer. Call a Pro There are other problems that will cause your washing machine to stop spinning. If this is the case, you need to call a repairman. The interlock mechanism is a safety feature that keeps your washer closed and locked. If this interlock malfunctions, the machine will not spin or agitate the clothing. If this is the case, you will need the door lock and assembly replaced by a repairman professional. The lid switch will require a professional.This is basically the same as the interlock function but found on top-load, older machines. The drive belt of the machine may be worn, frayed or split. It is tempting to try replacing this belt yourself, but again, it needs to be replaced by a licensed technician. Several other things could be the problem. Do not hesitate to contact a licensed repairman if your washing machine stops spinning. Contact us: (619) 928-5000 [email protected]