Its that time of the year again. Its when all the moms can be seen with a little more of a smile on her face and an extra skip in her step. That right its the most wonderful time of the year. Schools back!!! Almost.. Kids are gone.. You can almost breath again.. You will soon find some more time for yourself during the day anyway.
This might be a good time to clean your oven. You don't have much time, the holidays are just around the corner. 3 months..
If you have a self clean oven, use this feature now not later. October 30 is the last day I recommend using this feature until after the holidays.
While in a clean mode the oven gets very hot around 900 degrees. If there is a problem with the oven the high temps will expose failures. If you wait until November and it fails, we might not have the time to get the parts and repair your oven for thanksgiving. Unless that was the plan. Now you can push the cooking problem to someone else.
If you don't clean it by October 30 just wait until after Christmas.
Its very important to follow the directions in your use and care manual.
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Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Cowboys and UTEP football magnets
I recently sent out several magnets with the Dallas Cowboys and UTEP football schedule. I will send out another batch in about 1 week. Let me know if you did not get one, Ill send one out to you.
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Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Self clean your oven
Wait untill it cools down to put your oven through a clean cycle. A hot house and a hot oven dont go well together.
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Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Appliance maintenance
Here are a few tips to make your appliances last longer.
Washer--Don't over load the machine. Use less soap not more. Keep fabric types separate. Replace your hoses every 5 years. Use a cleaning product once a month like Afresh. Keep the gaskets clean.
Dryer--Don't over load the machine. Clean your lint trap after every load. Clean inside your dryer once per year. Clean your venting duct work once per year.
Refrigerator--Clean your condenser once per year. Clean out old food once per month. Dump your ice once per month. Change your water filter every 3 months. Clean the gaskets and shelves with soap and water at least twice per year.
Dishwasher--Use high quality soap. Don't over load the machine. Scrape food before you put it in the dishwasher. Use a cleaning product like vinegar 2-4 times per year.
Microwave--Do not clean with ammonia based cleaners. Keep the microwave free of grease. Cover food while heating. Never operated the unit empty.
Ovens and cook tops--Use a good quality cleaner designed for hot surfaces to keep appliances clean. Use the self clean function as needed.
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Washer--Don't over load the machine. Use less soap not more. Keep fabric types separate. Replace your hoses every 5 years. Use a cleaning product once a month like Afresh. Keep the gaskets clean.
Dryer--Don't over load the machine. Clean your lint trap after every load. Clean inside your dryer once per year. Clean your venting duct work once per year.
Refrigerator--Clean your condenser once per year. Clean out old food once per month. Dump your ice once per month. Change your water filter every 3 months. Clean the gaskets and shelves with soap and water at least twice per year.
Dishwasher--Use high quality soap. Don't over load the machine. Scrape food before you put it in the dishwasher. Use a cleaning product like vinegar 2-4 times per year.
Microwave--Do not clean with ammonia based cleaners. Keep the microwave free of grease. Cover food while heating. Never operated the unit empty.
Ovens and cook tops--Use a good quality cleaner designed for hot surfaces to keep appliances clean. Use the self clean function as needed.
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Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Frustrated with Appliance Repair?
We all know the frustration when an appliance breaks down and we call to have it repaired. We’re given a window of several hours or half a day. The technician comes in, fiddles around for 10 minutes and then charges $150.
Or he says it needs a new part — for an additional $200 — and he’ll check to see if it’s on the truck.
“When people go to a doctor, they’re paying for knowledge; the same is true with a technician,” said Vernon Schmid
Mr. Schmidt, who works out of Indianapolis, likes to tell a story to demonstrate what he means: “A guy comes in to fix something and he hits it with a hammer, and says, ‘That’ll be $250.’ The customer says, ‘What for? You just hit with a hammer.’ The guy says, ‘That’s $50 for hitting it with a hammer, and $200 for knowing where to hit it.’ ”
That’s a humorous way of saying that repairs may look simple, but they’re often not.
Mr. Johnson is an authorized service provider for many companies, including Jenn-Air, Whirlpool, KitchenAid and Maytag.
“At least twice a year, I travel out of town to attend training on new products and service pointers,” Mr. Johnson said, adding that he is responsible for all his travel costs and hotel stays, if necessary.
Also, of course, there is insurance, liability, truck maintenance, office equipment and other fixed costs that people don’t think about when the serviceman arrives at their door.
Most service technicians charge a flat rate to diagnose a problem, and if they can’t fix it on the first visit, will not charge for a second visit. You will still, however, have to pay for any parts and labor.
Mr. Schmidt, who usually works with high-end appliances, charges $119 for a visit. He said the national average is about $70 to $80 for the initial visit for the most common (not high-end) appliances. He said he would be suspicious of the work quality of anyone who asked for substantially less and also suggested reading the fine print carefully if anyone is offering free service calls. There is usually a catch.
So the technician arrives and checks out your refrigerator or washing machine. He clucks his tongue, nods his head sadly and says it needs a new something. You don’t quite catch the word, but you have a feeling of dread. This is going to be expensive.
Or he says it needs a new part — for an additional $200 — and he’ll check to see if it’s on the truck.
“When people go to a doctor, they’re paying for knowledge; the same is true with a technician,” said Vernon Schmid
Mr. Schmidt, who works out of Indianapolis, likes to tell a story to demonstrate what he means: “A guy comes in to fix something and he hits it with a hammer, and says, ‘That’ll be $250.’ The customer says, ‘What for? You just hit with a hammer.’ The guy says, ‘That’s $50 for hitting it with a hammer, and $200 for knowing where to hit it.’ ”
That’s a humorous way of saying that repairs may look simple, but they’re often not.
Mr. Johnson is an authorized service provider for many companies, including Jenn-Air, Whirlpool, KitchenAid and Maytag.
“At least twice a year, I travel out of town to attend training on new products and service pointers,” Mr. Johnson said, adding that he is responsible for all his travel costs and hotel stays, if necessary.
Also, of course, there is insurance, liability, truck maintenance, office equipment and other fixed costs that people don’t think about when the serviceman arrives at their door.
Most service technicians charge a flat rate to diagnose a problem, and if they can’t fix it on the first visit, will not charge for a second visit. You will still, however, have to pay for any parts and labor.
Mr. Schmidt, who usually works with high-end appliances, charges $119 for a visit. He said the national average is about $70 to $80 for the initial visit for the most common (not high-end) appliances. He said he would be suspicious of the work quality of anyone who asked for substantially less and also suggested reading the fine print carefully if anyone is offering free service calls. There is usually a catch.
So the technician arrives and checks out your refrigerator or washing machine. He clucks his tongue, nods his head sadly and says it needs a new something. You don’t quite catch the word, but you have a feeling of dread. This is going to be expensive.
Friday, June 11, 2010
GE RECALL ON FRONT LOAD WASHERS
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207
________________________________________
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 10, 2010
Release #10-259 Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 345-4124
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
GE Media Contact: (888) 240-2749
GE Recalls Front Load Washers Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: GE Front-Load Washing Machines
Units: About 181,000
Manufacturer: GE Appliances & Lighting, of Louisville, Ky.
Hazard: A wire can break in the machine and make contact with a metal part on the washtub while the machine is operating, posing fire and shock hazards to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: GE is aware of seven incidents in which flames escaped the units and caused minor smoke damage. No injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves GE front-load washing machines without auxiliary water heating. Model and serial numbers are listed in the chart below. Recalled washing machines were manufactured between December 2006 and February 2010. The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom right side and on the bottom door frame of the washers.
Brand Model Number Begins With: Serial Number Begins With:
GE WBVH5 AM, AR, AS, AT, DM, DR, DS, FM,
FR, FS, GM, GS, HM, HR, HS, LM,
LR, LS, MM, MR, MS, RM, RR, RS,
SM, SR, SS, TM, TR, TS, VM, VR,
VS, ZL, ZM, ZR, ZS
Sold at: Department and various retail stores nationwide from December 2006 through May 2010 for about $700.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled washers, unplug it from the electrical outlet and contact GE for a free repair. Consumers should not operate the washer until it has been repaired.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact GE toll-free at (888) 345-4124 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.geappliances.com
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207
________________________________________
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 10, 2010
Release #10-259 Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 345-4124
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
GE Media Contact: (888) 240-2749
GE Recalls Front Load Washers Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: GE Front-Load Washing Machines
Units: About 181,000
Manufacturer: GE Appliances & Lighting, of Louisville, Ky.
Hazard: A wire can break in the machine and make contact with a metal part on the washtub while the machine is operating, posing fire and shock hazards to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: GE is aware of seven incidents in which flames escaped the units and caused minor smoke damage. No injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves GE front-load washing machines without auxiliary water heating. Model and serial numbers are listed in the chart below. Recalled washing machines were manufactured between December 2006 and February 2010. The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom right side and on the bottom door frame of the washers.
Brand Model Number Begins With: Serial Number Begins With:
GE WBVH5 AM, AR, AS, AT, DM, DR, DS, FM,
FR, FS, GM, GS, HM, HR, HS, LM,
LR, LS, MM, MR, MS, RM, RR, RS,
SM, SR, SS, TM, TR, TS, VM, VR,
VS, ZL, ZM, ZR, ZS
Sold at: Department and various retail stores nationwide from December 2006 through May 2010 for about $700.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled washers, unplug it from the electrical outlet and contact GE for a free repair. Consumers should not operate the washer until it has been repaired.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact GE toll-free at (888) 345-4124 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.geappliances.com
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Clothes come out wet
2. Clothes Coming Out Soaking Wet
a. Frequently:
i. Check for faulty installation and correct
any Error Codes.
ii. Check for air leak in pressure switch
hose. An air leak can cause too high
water fill, failure to pump out all water,
or unbalanced loads due to excess
water weight.
iii. Check for leaking water valve; Error
Code E23.
iv. Check for drain hose siphoning.
v. Check for clogged pump fi lter or drain.
Washer will run with up to nearly 50%
blockage.
b. Occasionally:
i. Adjust out of balance load. It is best
to wash similar fabrics in reasonable
amounts for best results.
3. Clothes Coming Out Wet (not soaking)
a. Clothes may occasionally feel damper
than usual. The washer spins at 2 different
speed ranges based on load and balance.
A slower speed spin will cause clothes to
retain more moisture.
a. Frequently:
i. Check for faulty installation and correct
any Error Codes.
ii. Check for air leak in pressure switch
hose. An air leak can cause too high
water fill, failure to pump out all water,
or unbalanced loads due to excess
water weight.
iii. Check for leaking water valve; Error
Code E23.
iv. Check for drain hose siphoning.
v. Check for clogged pump fi lter or drain.
Washer will run with up to nearly 50%
blockage.
b. Occasionally:
i. Adjust out of balance load. It is best
to wash similar fabrics in reasonable
amounts for best results.
3. Clothes Coming Out Wet (not soaking)
a. Clothes may occasionally feel damper
than usual. The washer spins at 2 different
speed ranges based on load and balance.
A slower speed spin will cause clothes to
retain more moisture.
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