Tips and Guides
Which is better? French Door Refrigerators vs. Side-by-Side Models
When it comes to major kitchen appliances, few decisions have a greater impact on your daily life than choosing the right refrigerator. Two popular options dominate today's market: French door refrigerators with bottom freezer drawers and traditional side-by-side...
Why Doesn’t Your Refrigerator’s Thermometer Reading Match the Setting?
Have you ever set your refrigerator to 35°F, only to check your fridge thermometer and see it reading 40°F — or higher? This common occurrence leaves many homeowners wondering if their refrigerator is malfunctioning or if their food is at risk of spoiling. The good...
Choosing the Right Stove: Gas vs. Electric vs. Induction Cooktops
When it comes to choosing a cooktop, the decision can be overwhelming. Gas, electric, and induction cooking each come with advantages and disadvantages, making it difficult to determine which one is right for your home. Your choice will depend on factors like cooking...
The Best Appliance Dealers in Omaha, Nebraska
A little advice to save you a lot of money There’s plenty of reasons to get excited about buying new appliances. Many, like the latest smart fridge, come with fancy features and technology, while also giving you better performance and energy efficiency. But the stress...
How to Be a Good Host to an Appliance Repair Technician
The Do’s and Don’ts for Making Service Calls Less Awkward Inviting a stranger into your home can feel a bit awkward, even if said stranger is a Hometown Hero coming to repair your appliance. Some homeowners feel the need to make small talk, others think they need to...
Chill and Be Chilled: Creative Ice Cube Tray Hacks
This summer’s high temperatures call for some cooling off and using ice cube trays you probably already have can help you hack the heat and save time on recipes. Although these trays probably live in many of our freezers, it’s not often they hold anything except for...
How to Best Clean Grill Grates (and Keep ‘Em Clean)
It’s grilling season, baby! If you’re hoping to impress everyone with your skills, start with clean grill grates. When you don’t regularly clean your grill grates the right way, you allow unsavory and unsafe gunk to build up and coat your otherwise perfectly cooked...
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...