Is it Worth Repairing Mini-Fridges and Other Small Refrigerators? Some say go big or go home, some say good things often come in small packages. Mini-fridges and small refrigerator units are increasingly common in homes, hotels, and for businesses looking for compact refrigeration for small quantities of food or (more commonly) beverages. Those small Red [...]
Top Tips to Keep Your Refrigerator Clean and in Top Condition Of all the appliances in our homes, the mighty refrigerator stands tall in its importance for our everyday lives. Modern refrigeration was historically integral for the modern lifestyles we now live, but as with any technology, they’re prone to faults and defects as well [...]
Why You May Need Repairs More Often Than You Think Broken down or faulty appliances are all too common, especially in an era where sleek, modern appliances ought to be built to a higher standard than those of a half-century ago. A large consumer affairs report had revealed a few reasons why you may need [...]
Helpful Tips for Extending the Lifespan of Your Home Appliances Modern living is heavily dependent on labour-saving devices such as home appliances, so keeping them well-maintained and lasting for many years is a goal that can save you money and plenty of headaches as well. Below are five key tips to extend the lifespan of [...]
Tips and Tricks to Reduce Washing Machine Water Consumption There’s no avoiding the fact that washing machines are a huge hog on water consumption in most households. In general, washing machines consume anywhere from 80 to 160L of water for a single wash, depending on whether it’s a front-loader or top-loader, whether it’s a newer, [...]
How Long Appliances Tend to Last and How to Get the Most Value from Them How long do appliances last? While there are considerable merits to planned obsolescence and mass consumerism towards driving down the lifespan of many household appliances, most can still be used well into the ‘sticker tag’ lifespan and even beyond. Not [...]
Top 5 Benefits of Professional Appliance Repair Is it worth it to have your old appliances repaired? There’s no simple yes or no answer to this question, as it depends on a lot of variables. Perhaps you have your own rule of thumb for when it’s financially worth it and when it may be better [...]
5 Most Common Dishwasher Problems and How to Fix Them Dishwasher giving you problems? See our five most common dishwasher problems below and learn how to fix them yourself and when to call in a professional. 1. My Dishwasher Isn’t Cleaning Well Dishes that come out soiled, greasy, or with visible marks from foodstuffs aren’t [...]
How to Maintain an Old Gas Stove In our previous blog post, we went over the gas stove controversy that has been bubbling up in the United States as well as here in Australia. With plans by the Australian Capital Territory to phase out natural gas by 2045, many are wondering exactly how this will [...]
Will Natural Gas Stoves Be Banned in Australia? There’s been a lot of talk over in America about banning gas stoves, allegedly for health and environmental reasons. Is it just hot smoke or is it just another political talking point, with politicians greasing the wheels of controversy? Will gas stoves be banned in Australia, or [...]