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Laundry Hacks for Busy Families: Back-to-School Edition
The familiar rhythm of the school year brings with it the perpetual challenge of keeping up with laundry. As backpacks fill with permission slips and lunch boxes with sandwiches, laundry baskets seem to multiply overnight. If it feels like you’re stuck in the...
Forget Energy Efficiency. Repair Your Appliances to Protect the Earth.
Earth Day is that one day reminding us we need to do more for our environment. If you have appliances you think might be on their last legs, think again. Before wishing your refrigerator, dishwasher, or oven farewell to the landfills, you might want to look into...
10 Home Hacks for Your Appliances
For many, the kitchen is where the magic happens at home. And your appliances are the backbone of said magic. They help us cook, clean, and keep groceries fresh. But did you know that there are more ways you can put your appliances to work? Read on to discover clever...
Winterize Your Appliances for the Coming Winter
This winter, while you’re inside keeping warm, some of your appliances are outside toughing the cold and snow. If you don’t want to pay up to $70,000 in the spring to repair frozen pipes, you should plan to winterize your appliances soon. Whether you have a full...
The Truth about Green Appliances
Is it time to replace my appliances with more energy-efficient models? As more and more people weigh the environmental impact of the products they buy, more and more companies scramble to appear “green” to win their business. Of course, not all companies are willing...
How Long Do Washing Machines Last on Average?
Can you trust your washing machine to last longer? Or is it nearing time to buy a new one? And How Can I Make Mine Last Longer? In the market for a new washing machine? Considering which to buy, or if it’s better to repair your old machine? Washers are meant to last...
An Appliance Maintenance Checklist to Add to Your New Year’s Resolutions
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...
What we wish smart appliances actually did.
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...
Ever wonder what the best laundry detergent is for your washer?
How many different laundry detergents are out there? Your guess is as good as ours. 1,000? 10,000?!? Each seemingly more different than the last… What is clear is that choosing the best laundry detergent for your needs is a pain. Never fear! Hometown Hero Appliance...
