The facts behind why modern ovens heat up slowly. If you’re reading this article, you are likely worried that something is amiss with your new oven. ‘Preheating shouldn’t take this long,’ you’re probably telling yourself. ‘Our old oven never took this long to preheat,...
We often focus on taking better care of ourselves with our New Year’s resolutions (for good reason), but sometimes taking care of the things around us makes it easier to take care of ourselves. In that spirit, here’s a new resolution to consider adding to your current...
Everyone has had that moment when a trusty, old appliance stops working correctly: "Oh no, is this it? Is this the end?" Deciding whether to call up a repair company or just replace the darn thing is always a tough decision. Some issues can seem insurmountable, making...
More and more smart appliances are unveiled every year, but when we look at what makes them “smart,” it can be kind of a letdown. “So what if I can preheat my oven on the drive home? Is that worth the higher price tag? Where’s the futuristic Jetsons kitchen I really...
Have you ever watched a science fiction movie and found yourself paying more attention to the gizmos and gadgets than the actual plot? You’re not alone. Product designers have gotten tons of inspiration from these visions of the future. But there’s one fixture of the...
The Lifetime Cost of Appliance Repair When it comes to buying appliances, we often overlook the fact that, like cars, there is a lifetime cost associated with which brand and model we decide upon. How often will the appliance need to be repaired? How costly will the...
Maybe you’ve had this experience with a car you’ve owned in the past: it runs like a top for years and years, and suddenly this part fails and that one needs replacement, almost as if they were programmed to start giving trouble after a number of years. Our customers...
We’re asked this question a lot, and our answer is almost always: no, you’ll be wasting your money if you buy an extended warranty on any appliance. How Warranty Companies Avoid Paying Out Warranty companies are in the business of making money, and they’ve found a...
Buy Washer Magic online or at our retail parts counter. Trust us, you’ll love the improvement in your washing machine performance following the first clean. For other washing machine troubleshooting tips, click here. Or call the professionals at Hometown Hero...
6 Ways You Are Ruining Your Appliances You probably love your appliances, and you want them to last a long time. The way you’re treating them doesn’t always reflect that. If you want your appliances to live a long and happy life, you should stop doing...