Home Appliance Energy Rating System - How Does it Work? Home appliances are excellent labour-saving devices that help us with everything from cooking to laundry, but they’re also hogs on energy usage in the average household in Australia. Just how much energy do home appliances use? Approximately one-third of all energy costs can be attributed [...]
5 Helpful Cleaning Tips for Cooktops Cleaning cooktops isn’t exactly rocket surgery. Some cleaning product and a sponge or paper towel will eliminate most minor stains that accumulate on your cooktop, no matter whether it’s a conventional gas or electric hob or an induction cooktop. If you’re reading this, then it’s likely you’ve got [...]
5 Tips to Maintain Combo Washer Dryers Washing machines and dryers are essential for not only keeping our clothes clean and dry, but they’re also fantastic labour-saving devices. Just think of how much time must have been spent at the turn of the century washing clothes by hand and it’s easy to see how [...]
Fridge Not Working but Freezer is Cold? DIY Repair Guide Refrigerators old and new are prone to occasional malfunctions, but sometimes the problem affects only the fridge and not the freezer. Here’s what you can do if your fridge is working but your freezer isn’t. Check the Temperature Usually, we can get a good impression [...]
Then and Now: Trends in Washing Machines since the 1950s Washing machines have come a long way over the decades and centuries. It’s hard to deny the amount of labour saved by these modern appliances far outweighs the cost and the convenience of not having to fetch jugs of water from a well and scrubbing [...]
A Brief History of Refrigerators It may be easy to take the benefits of refrigeration for granted, but it’s a technology that has transformed mankind immeasurably over the past century. Although refrigeration has existed in some form or another since at least as far back as the first millennium BC, mechanical refrigerators as we know [...]
3 Signs Your Tumble Dryer Needs Repairs While there are plenty of ways to maintain your dryer to keep it in good operating condition, there are times when cleaning and maintenance just won’t work anymore. New dryers can last nearly a decade, but eventually, they’ll need some repairs. That’s why we’ve assembled this list [...]
5 Tips for Tumble Dryer Maintenance Dryers are an excellent appliance for anyone who needs to dry their clothes quickly and efficiently. Unfortunately, they’re also commonly prone to breaking down and being rendered inoperable if they aren’t properly maintained. Here are five tips for maintaining your tumble dryer so that it’s in top operating [...]
What Causes a Washing Machine to Stop Working? There are many reasons why your washing machine may stop working properly. Broken down washing machines are a huge source of waste in landfills and can be costly to replace, so consider taking good care of it and hiring a specialist like Electrical Appliance Repair if you’d [...]
Quick Tips to Maintain Your Dishwasher You’d be right in thinking that your dishwasher cleans itself fairly well every time you wash a load of dishes. This doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t give it an occasional deep clean, however. Neglecting to maintain your dishwasher can lead to malfunctions, blockages, and may require repairs. Loads [...]