Category: General

Why does my new oven take such a long time to preheat?

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, did it?’  Relax, you’re not crazy—many folks are asking the same… Read more »


What should appliance repair cost? Am I being taken for a ride?

Everyone has a sense for how much milk and eggs cost, and what their grocery list will run in the final tally. But when the appliances break down that preserve and cook that food, it’s anybody’s guess as to what appliance repair costs. The problem is most people don’t know what’s involved with the repair… Read more »


How do I check the appliances included with my next home?

So you’re moving or planning to move into a new home or apartment? Congratulations! Now you probably have a home inspection checklist at the ready – test outlets and look for leaks – but what do you plan to do about some of the most valuable, and costly to fix or replace, elements in the… Read more »


Appliance Owners Manuals

Question: Where can I locate owner’s manuals and documentation for my appliance? Answer: Most manufacturers supply this information on their websites. A few examples are below: For GE and Hotpoint Appliances, try http://www.geappliances.com/service_and_support/literature/ For Frigidaire and Electrolux Appliances, look at http://www.frigidaire.com/Owner-Center/Product-Support-Manuals/ For Whirlpool and Maytag Appliances, check out http://www.whirlpool.com/manuals On LG Appliances, documentation is at… Read more »


Model and Serial Number of Appliances

Question: Where do I find the model and serial number for my appliance? Hot Tip: 9 out of 10 customers who send us their model tag get a same-day fix. Start typing your brand or product type, then click to enlarge Answer: There are as many possibilities as there are appliances, but here are a… Read more »