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The Fall of Refrigerator Magnets. An End of an Era.

March 12, 2013 By
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Where have all the finger paintings gone? What about the alphabet magnets or the magnetic poetry set where your creativity could reign free? Times they are a changin’ and the end of an era is upon us. We are now witnessing the Fall of Magnets, a bare refrigerator door without magnetic powers. How has this happened you may ask? It happened when we all made the shift to stainless steel refrigerators. While stylish, they aren’t magnetic.

Refrigerator Door Bares All

Its a tough time for magnets these days with all of these fancy, shiny, sleek new refrigerators on the market. But fear not, there are solutions. Let’s say you have an Electrolux Standard-Depth French Door Refrigerator with IQ-Touch Controls, where can you find the room to post your child’s good grades, holiday art project or that wedding invitation that you can’t lose? Fret not, there are a few solutions available.

  1. hometech refrigerator magnets Choppa Board:  A powder coated sheet of metal, the choppa board backed with powerful suction cups allows you to place a magnet board on most flat, nonporous surfaces without the need to drill, nail or use adhesives. The price is $20. 
  2. Adhesive Putty: This reusable solution works great on any surface. The best part is, there is no clutter of magnets. We recommend the Scotch brand Adhesive putty, as it is easy to remove and won’t leave big circles on your beautiful stainless steel refrigerator.
  3. Lulalu clips: Lulalu uses a proprietary material that grips to smooth slick non-porous surfaces including stainless steel, glass, mirrors, tile, and wood. Non-adhesive, it leaves no marks or residue and is non-toxic. Each Click Clip holds up to 10 sheets of paper and is 2″ diameter. The clips start at $5.

The Stainless Steel Solution

You never need to worry when you have Home-Tech supporting your refrigerator or any of your appliances. Our appliance experts can offer solutions like this, helping to find a solution for even the most trivial question, like “What do I do with my magnet collection?” If you are looking for a new refrigerator, look no further than our Appliance Showrooms. Our appliance experts on staff are standing by to assist you finding the right appliance for your home. Have questions, call us 800-800-8356. 

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10 Secrets to Keeping your Refrigerator Fresh and Clean

January 21, 2013 By

Have you ever opened up your refrigerator, pinned your nose closed and asked that all too familiar question, “Where is that smell coming from?” This is an all too common scenario, and there are simple ways to avoid a stinky fridge. Thanks to our friends at HGTV.com, we have provided you with a few helpful tips and tricks to keeping your refrigerator clean and odor-free. 

Top 10 Tips to Make a Refrigerator Really Shine

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    Keep your refrigerator at a steady 37° – 40° to prevent wasting energy and your food from spoiling.

  2. Eliminate those lingering odors from your vegetable bins by crumbling up a brown paper grocery bag and leaving it inside the refrigerator bin for 48 hours. The paper will absorb the odors.
  3. Create a homemade all purpose cleaner by combining the following in a gallon of hot water: 1cup clear ammonia, ½ cup vinegar and ¼ cup baking soda. Pour into spray bottle, or use from a bowl with a sponge. This no rinse formula is a degreaser that prevents mold and mildew. Wipe down the entire fridge with this solution, including the drawers and shelves.
  4. Check for adequate tightness of the unseating seam around the door by placing a lighted flashlight inside the fridge and closing the door. Turn the lights off in the room, and see if any light escapes from the seams. If you see light, you will need to call Home-Tech for a refrigerator repair.
  5. Use toothpaste to remove tough stains from the inside and outside of your refrigerator. Toothpaste is a gentle abrasive with a pleasant odor.
  6. Try buffing paste wax into the surface of your refrigerator to prevent grease and odor buildup on the top of the refrigerator after cleaning.
  7. Need a fast odor fix? Try sprinkling vanilla or orange extract on a few cotton balls. Place them in a shallow dish inside the fridge.
  8. Have dust bunnies under the fridge? Remove the grill and run a yardstick covered with a pair of pantyhose underneath. Also, make sure to check the pan of water underneath the refrigerator, as it may house some stinky or odorous water.
  9. Dust off the coils on the back of your refrigerator every six months. Dirtier coils cause the refrigerator to use more energy to keep your food cold.  
  10. If you don’t keep a full refrigerator, fill a gallon jug with water and leave it in the refrigerator. This will help keep the refrigerator cool and efficiently running.

Refrigerator Care – Best Practices

If your fridge is on the fritz call Home-Tech. Our expertly trained appliance repair technicians can fix your refrigerator quickly and effectively. Home-Tech can repair all brands and models of refrigerators, and with 90 vehicles on the road every day, there is always a technician close by. Don’t delay your refrigerator repair, call today to have a technician diagnose your appliance problems at 800-800-8356.

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Refrigerator Repair Extraordinaire – Appliance Expert Ryan T.

January 2, 2013 By

refrigerator repair appliance repair RyanTo Whom It May Concern,

Yesterday, Ryan serviced our Samsung Refrigerator.  He was courteous and efficient with his refrigerator repair and kept after the problem until it was resolved.  He definitely deserves an Atta Boy.

- Dan D., Naples

To Whom It May Concern,  

On Friday, Ryan made a service visit due to a refrigerator problem.  He was quite knowledgeable about refrigerator repair, neat and on time.  He ordered the parts for me which should be in next week.  (Hopefully). Ryan mentioned that I would be called by Home-Tech to set up an appointment when the parts arrive.  If possible, I would like him to be the one you send back to completed this repair.

- Arthur L.

To Whom It May Concern,

I just wanted to send you this to let you know about a very pleasant experience I had with Ryan during a recent service call.  He displayed excellent customer service skills and went out of his way to make sure that we were statisfied that the job had been completed to our satisfaction.  I would suggest that your company encourage Ryan to grow within your organization as I believe he has excellent customer service skills that a service company like Home-Tech requires of their employees.

- Merv F., Naples

To Whom It May Concern,

Ryan showed up on time, was very polite and professional. He completed the appliance repair I had called about plus another problem.  He cleaned up his work area very well and was gone quickly.  Ryan T. certainly deserves an “atta boy”.

- Harold S., Naples

 

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The Laws of Leftovers. How Many Days Will They Last in Refrigerator?

December 28, 2012 By

Keep your leftovers fresher refrigeratorThe Refrigerator Rules of Leftovers

Face it. Holding onto to leftovers for too long is something we are all guilty of one time or another. At times, we shove foods into the far back of the refrigerator, hoping we will find it again later in the week. But instead, it goes bad and we find it after it has far surpassed its prime.

All of us at Home-Tech understand the natural inclination to hold onto the foods we have prepared and wish to enjoy again.  Refrigeration and food storage best practices will ensure enjoyment of your leftovers and decrease the likeliness of food spoilage.

How Long is Too Long in the Fridge?

  • Meats, cooked seafood, vegetables, pizza, soups, and casseroles should be eaten within three to four days.
  • Potatoes or pasta salads should be eaten within three to five days.
  • Rice, pasta, and hard-cooked eggs should be eaten within seven days.
  • For desserts: Cream pies and fruit pies should be eaten within three to four days; cake and cheesecake should stay safe for up to seven days. Note: Desserts should be refrigerated.

Refrigerator Home-Tech Leftovers LG The Ultimate Refrigerator for Leftovers

Check out LG’s Super-Capacity 3 Door French Door Refrigerator with Door-in-Door. This fridge is not only huge, but it is really convenient. Its layout and design make it easy to store leftovers while keeping your other foods fresh.If its shelf space you are looking for, then look no further. This refrigerator has the most shelf space, thanks to the ultra slim SpacePlus Ice System.

  • Door-in-Door Easy Access
  • Most Shelf Space*
  • SpacePlus Ice System
  • Helps Keep Food Fresh with Smart Cooling Plus
  • ENERGY STAR® Qualified Refrigerator
  • Easy Access to the Freezer with the Smart Pull Handle.
  • 3-Tier Organization™ Freezer
  • Cleaner, Fresher Air from the Fresh Air Filter.
  • Tall Ice & Water Dispensing System can accommodate just about any size container.
  • 4-Compartment Crisper System

No Questions Leftover with Home-Tech

Have appliance questions or want to know about this refrigerator? Home-Tech’s appliance experts are here to help you. We can answer your simply or more complex appliance inquiries, all you have to do is ask. Call us today at 800-800-8356  to speak with our appliance experts directly, or stop into one of our Appliance showrooms to shop our a for appliances. Like to shop online? No problem! Check out our inventory in our Online Appliance Store.

 

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Space Saving Appliances- Can I Fit Everything in a Counter Depth Fridge?

October 22, 2012 By

appliances refrigerator counter or standard depthHave you been looking at a side-by-side, counter depth refrigerator?  Are you worried about losing storage space if you go with a counter depth model? Worry not. Home-Tech’s appliance experts will tell you YES. Yes you can fit everything in a new counter depth model, but to fit it all, you will have to go with the side-by-side in the Whirlpool Ice collection. 

Upgrading the Style of your Appliances While Preserving the Capacity

Stock up on all your favorite fresh and frozen foods with the Whirlpool® 25 cu. ft. counter depth side-by-side refrigerator. The industry-exclusive MicroEdge™ shelves offer 25% more usable shelf space and help contain leaks. The In-Door-Ice® Plus ice dispensing system also creates 30% more usable space in the freezer and includes a removable ice bin. It tilts out and can be placed on the counter to make filling glasses, pitchers and coolers easy. This model of Whirlpool appliances also delivers efficient cooling performance using built-in sensors to measure internal temperature and activates the compressor only when necessary.

Largest Capacity Counter Depth Refrigerator

appliances refrigerators counter depthThis model’s counter depth styling isn’t just for looks. By combining counter depth styling and 25 cu. ft. of capacity, you no longer have to sacrifice space to take home the style you want. Counter depth styling gives you an extra 5″ of kitchen space, while fitting virtually flush with your current counters and other kitchen fixtures. The Whirlpool Gold 25 cubic feet, counter depth, side-by-side  is in a league of its own. Among these types of appliances, this is the only counter depth side-by-side model that offers 10 cu. ft. of interior freezer space. Now you can stock up on all your favorite frozen items, like pizzas, frozen yogurt and vegetables.

Accu-Chill™ Temperature Management System

Save energy on your appliances and cool your food quickly with this model’s temperature management system. This intuitive system senses and adapts using built-in sensors to measure the internal temperature and activates the compressor only when necessary, delivering efficient cooling performance.

Multipoint Ramp-up White LED Lights

Illuminating from all angles, this model’s white LED lights surround your food with light to reduce shadows. They also cast a more natural light on food and don’t reflect the unnatural blue hues found in other lighting systems in similar appliances. Select models even feature an LED light in the crisper, for a better view of fresh produce.

Exterior Filtered Water Dispenser with Tap Touch Controls

Minimize the need for bottled water with an exterior dispenser that offers cold, filtered water and ice without opening the door, while electronic controls make accessing features easy. The flush dispenser and Tap Touch controls also provide a sleek look and are easy to use.

ENERGY STAR® Qualified

ENERGY STAR® qualified refrigerators exceed federal minimum standards to conserve natural resources and help save money on utility bills. These eco-friendly appliances are better for the environment and your wallet.

whirlpool appliances counter depth refrigeratorAdjustable Gallon Door Bins

Build your door storage to fit your needs. Adjustable gallon door bins easily move when and where you need to. The gallon-size bins can easily accommodate beverage jugs and other larger containers. Built-in handles on the EZ-Tote® door bins make it easy to carry all your condiments to the table at once.

Try Before You Buy Your Upgraded Appliances

At Home-Tech, we pride ourselves in stocking the latest and greatest appliances in our showrooms. Come in to see the spacious Whirlpool Gold 25 cu. ft, side-by-side, counter depth refrigerator. Get the hands on experience you need to purchase the right refrigerator for your home. Our Appliance Experts can assist you with upgrading your kitchen or laundry room appliances. Call us at 800-800-8356 or shop our online appliance store.

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Selecting Appliances with Style from Home Designer, Keffie Lancaster

October 15, 2012 By

Appliances keffie lancasterHome-Tech has wonderful professional relationships with many interior designers, architects and contractors in Southwest Florida.  Many of our customers are  likely to purchase appliances by the recommendation of their designer, contractor or the brands their friends and neighbors are recommended. Therefore,  we are pleased to introduce one of our very good friends, Keffie Lancaster, Associate ASID of Lancaster Interior Design in Sarasota. Keffie’s specialities include interior/exterior design, remodeling advice, window treatments, special event decor, staging, custom painting and faux finishings.

 

What are you seeing as the current trends in kitchen design?

Functional spaces and lots of room for friends and family! No matter the size of your home, guests always end up in the kitchen. I have noticed a shift lately, and I am designing less muli-level eating areas with bar stools and bar areas. The trend now is to create more room to work in the kitchen.  Many people have less square footage allocated to formal living spaces and choose to utilize their kitchen to display china and collectibles in glass cabinets.  Lighting and cabinetry made from reclaimed and recycled materials is also very high in demand.

appliances kitchens interior designWhat appliances, from your customers, seem to be in the most demand?

Energy-saving appliances, stainless steel appliances, and sleek designs.

Are you seeing more or less stainless steel?

I think stainless steel will always be in demand.  It goes with all styles of cabinets, matches many flooring types and is very timeless.  Second to stainless would have to be black.  I did hear a rumor that colored appliances are making a comeback, however!

Have you had any requests for redoing a laundry room?

Yes all the time!  Laundry rooms are more multi-functional than they used to be.  Families tend to need lots of work space in the laundry room.  A nice flat surface for folding, bins for organizing, and hanging space for drying clothes are all becoming important design elements. I always like to paint bright colors or hang a fun paper on the walls in the laundry room.  Let’s face it, no one wants to be in there.  Anything you can do to make it enjoyable could and should be done!

What advice can you give to a person trying to redo their kitchen on a budget?

We all have a number in mind when we start a project.  Some are big and some are small, but you can stretch your budget to make it work.  Figure out what items you might be able to do yourself, make a list of priorities, and make a list of wants and needs. Let’s just say you recently had new cabinets and floor installed in your kitchen. A corner you can cut would be to reuse your counter tops and paint them yourself.

Appliances for the kitchen interior designI always recommend accessing what will give you the best return on your investment.  New appliances and cabinets are great for resale and increase the value of your home. My favorite DIY, super budget-friendly kitchen re-do  is a fresh coat of paint on your cabinets, some new hardware and a great new wall color.

How do you feel about mixing and matching finishes?

I love the idea of mixing and matching finishes!  Too much of one finish can be overwhelming, especially in a very large kitchen.  I really like to have a contrasting finish and counter top on the island,  if there is one.  I also love glass front cabinets with colored backs to highlight glassware or collectables in the cabinet, or better yet mirrored backs, my ultimate favorite!

I also am partial to layered finishes with depth and multi-toned wood.  Zebra wood and exotics are always fun, if you can work them in the budget.

 

Do a lot of your customers have custom cabinetry on their appliances?

Not as much anymore because of the trend towards stainless steel appliances.  My personal preference is paneled fronts on doors of refrigerators and dishwashers whenever possible.

More Design Ideas and Appliances

Thank you, Keffie for sharing your great design ideas for kitchens and laundry rooms. To learn more about Keffie or Lancaster Interior Design, check out her website. To check out the latest in kitchen appliance trends, stop into one of Home-Tech’s Appliance stores and try before you buy! From Thermador to KitchenAid, LG to Bosch and Maytag to Whirlpool, we have the appliances that are true trendsetters. Call today to speak with one of our Appliance Experts to help select the right appliances for your home: 800-800-8356.

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Land Ho! Discover the Savings on New Appliances this Columbus Day

October 8, 2012 By

appliances columbus dayToday we celebrate the Italian voyager, Christopher Columbus.  While, yes, Home-Tech does have appliances on sale, we thought we would share a short history lesson. We all know of the famous fleet, the Nina, the Pinta and the Santa Maria. But, did you know it was President Franklin Delano Roosevelt who made this a federal holiday in 1937? Here are five more little known facts about the famous explorer and this holiday.

  1. In early colonial America, Christopher Columbus was a symbol of American nationalism.  The District of Columbia, which houses the nation’s capital, is named after the famous explorer.
  2. Columbus Day has several other names across the western world: “Discovery Day” in the Bahamas, “Día de las Americas” in Uruguay, “Día de la Hispanidad” in Europe and “Día de la Raza” in Latin American countries.
  3. Columbus’s burial location is unknown. He was buried and re-buried around the world several times, including brief stints in Spain and Haiti.
  4. In 1905, Colorado was the first state to recognize Columbus Day as an official holiday.
  5. San Francisco claims the nation’s oldest continuously existing celebration with the Italian-American community’s annual Columbus Day Parade, which was established by Nicola Larco in 1868, while New York City boasts the largest.

Navigating Through the Deals on Appliances

If you are planning to replace and purchase new kitchen appliances, Home-Tech is the place to buy them. Right now, we have several  rebates on LG appliances, built in cooking appliance combos. There are three different combinations for this rebate: the induction combo, double wall oven combo and the single wall oven combo. A rebate of up to $400 is available on the induction combo, consisting of an induction cooktop and a double wall oven. The double wall oven combination rebate is worth $300  with the purchase of a gas or radiant cooktop and double wall oven. The single wall oven combo, with a value of $200, can be redeemed with the purchase of a gas or radiant cooktop and a single wall oven. The rebates are on a pre-paid VISA card. Click here for more information.

appliances from frigidaireIn 2012 You Did Dare to Save Money on a Brand New Frigidaire

Right now seems like the perfect time to save money on new appliances, doesn’t it? Have you been waiting on purchasing that new oven or range? The time is now and the brand is Frigidaire. Receive up to a $450 Rebate with purchase of 2 or more qualifying Frigidaire Kitchen Appliances. You can receive up to a $75 pre-paid VISA card on the purchase of a new range or oven from Frigidaire’s Gallery line.  And,  you can receive up to a $50 Visa Prepaid card with purchase of qualifying Frigidaire Freezers .Come into our showrooms and try before you buy.

Rebates Galore on Appliances

Home-Tech has you covered when it comes to new appliances. If you are looking for the best kitchen packages with the latest appliances, we have the deals you are looking for. Stop in our showrooms or shop our online appliance store.  Have appliances that are in need of repair, yes, we do that too! Call to schedule service now at 800-800-8356. 

 

 

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Appliance Repair – How Many Years Will Your Major Home Appliances Last

August 9, 2012 By

We all want our appliances to last forever, but in reality, sometimes they need a little TLC and appliance repair to keep them running at their best.

Appliance Repairman from Home-TechHow Long Do Appliances Last?

According to our Appliance Repair experts here at Home-Tech, these are the average lifespans of your major home appliances with proper maintenance and repair:

  • Refrigerator: 10 – 15 years
  • Dishwasher: 10 years
  • Oven/Range/Cooktop: 10 – 20 years
  • Microwave: 10 years
  • Washer: 10 – 15 years
  • Dryer: 10 – 15 years

Helpful Tips and Tricks

The website, dailyfinance.com, had these tips for consumer to consider before repairing or replacing a home appliance:

  • Is it really broken? Check the troubleshooting section of the unit’s instruction manual for the most common problems and solutions.
  • Have you had trouble with this appliance before? It might be worth fixing instead of replacing with something unproven.
  • How much will it cost to repair the appliance?
  • What would a similar appliance cost if purchased new?
  • Are there any hidden costs to purchase (removal, installation, disposal, tax, etc.)?
  • What energy savings will I get with the new appliance? Will they offset the cost of a new appliance vs. repair?
  • What tax credits are available for purchasing an energy efficient appliance? Will they offset the cost of a new appliance vs. repair?

Appliance Repair Special - First Call's On UsFirst Call’s On Us!

Home-Tech is currently offering to cover your first repair, up to the cost of $200, when you purchase a Gold Service Agreement at the time of your repair. A Gold Service Agreement covers all of your major home appliances and their repairs, without a deductible. Imagine, peace of mind and never having to worry about appliance repair again!  

Appliance Repair Made Easy With Home-Tech

We take the guess work out of appliance repair. For more than  30 years, Home-Tech has been the premier appliance repair company of choice for Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Sarasota and Manatee counties. Why do customers call us time and time again? That is easy, because we repair ALL brands. From Whirlpool to Bosch, Thermador to Viking, KitchenAid to Amana, and everything in between, we can fix your appliances right the first time.

Trust in our appliance repair expertise and you can join the thousands of southwest Florida customers who call Home-Tech every time. You can schedule online or call to speak with a local customer service representative at 800-800-8356.


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Appliances – Going for the Win in the Kitchen with Whirlpool Gold Line

August 6, 2012 By

You may not be able to high jump, swim 100 meters in under one minute, compete in a decathalon, or hit the bulls eye in archery.  But, what you can do is cook.  Oh yes, you are a champion of kitchen appliances.  You are the winner of the best dishwasher stacking award, the surviving the successful cooking of a thanksgiving turkey certificate, a most organized refrigerator trophy.  You are the every day winners, and you deserve the best.

The Everyday Excellence of Kitchen Appliances

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Cooktops

Whirlpool Gold 30-inch Gas Cooktop with Cast-Iron Grates

The 30-inch gas cooktop with cast iron grates and gas-on-glass surface offers control and flexibility to spare. The full-width cast iron grates on these appliances resist wear and cover the entire surface, so your largest cookware is not restricted to just one or two burners. The two Power™ burners let you quickly and accurately boil water, sear steaks, or stir-fry. Also, the AccuSimmer® burner produces a gradual, gentle heat that is perfect for melting chocolate or simmering sauces. Plus, the modern glass surface is easy to clean. So you get what you need, when you need it, for great results. Every time.

Refrigerators

Whirlpool Gold® ENERGY STAR® Qualified 26 cu. ft. French Door Bottom Mount Refrigerator

This 26 cu. ft. ENERGY STAR® qualified refrigerator features sleek tap touch controls and crushed ice. The Accu-Chill™ temperature management system enabled by 6th Sense™ technology returns food to the desired temperature in half the time. This refrigerator is as efficient as you, with smart features designed to preserve food using less energy and save you money. Winning the gold in food freshness is always possible with appliances like this!

Dishwasher

Whirlpool Gold® Dishwasher with Quiet Partner™ IV Sound Package

Forget soaking and scrubbing. The PowerScour™ option scours away baked-on food and delivers twice the coverage to clean even your large pots and pans. Thanks to the Sensor cycle on these dishwasher appliances, it also cleans 35% better, while using just the right amount of time, energy and water. This ENERGY STAR® qualified model also features the Quiet Partner™IV sound package and enough space to wash up to 15 place settings to make sure you can clean up after large family meals and gatherings without disrupting your household activities.

Showrooms for Appliances at Home-Tech

Home-Tech has two appliances showrooms in southwest Florida, with one in Fort Myers and the other in Lakewood Ranch. If you aren’t close to either of these locations, you can shop our online showroom. Should you see something you like, and want to know more, you can speak with one of our Appliance Specialists by calling 800-800-8356.

Selecting Home-Tech for the Repair of Appliances

While brand new appliances may seem a bit out of reach, consider using Home-Tech for your company of choice to repair those broken appliances. We repair ALL Brands of refrigerators, dishwashers, ranges, cooktops, microwaves, washers, dryers, and air conditioners. If you never want to worry about your appliances, then you should purchase a Gold Service Agreement from Home-Tech. This agreement covers the repairs on your major home appliances, with no deductible. Now that’s a winning combination!

To schedule service or learn more about service agreements, call 800-800-8356.

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Appliances 101 – Advanced Technologies

July 19, 2012 By

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Do You Remember When . . . 

Your Washer Had a Wringer On It

Yes, back in the day the washing machines did not have any mechanism to remove the water from the clothing.  You had to physically run each piece through the wringer.  You’ve probably heard the phrase, “I feel like I’ve been put through the wringer.”  Well now you know where that comes from.  One of our most relied upon appliances has made some serious headway since its hand-wringed days. I’m sure most housewives back then were thrilled too to be moving up from a bucket, creek and rock.

Today’s washing machines, like the Electrolux 4.4 Cu. Ft. Front Load Washer with Wave-Touch® Controls have all kinds of advanced technologies like:

  • 15 Minute Wash Cycle
  • Add Steam Function
  • Whiter Whites Cycle
  • Automatic Water-Level Adjustment
  • 3 Individual Custom Options
  • Energy Star/Energy Efficient

 

appliances laundry on lineYour Clothes Got Out More Often Than You Did

There wasn’t a household on the block that didn’t have a full fledged laundry line with clothes drying on it almost every day.  There is nothing quite like the smell of freshly hung clothes.  There are still some people today that prefer to hang their sheets out to dry, but most now rely on one of their favorite appliances, the dryer, and wonderful smelling fabric sheets to try to duplicate that fresh smell.

The technologies in today’s dryers are incredible and hard to now live without:

  • 7.4 Cu. Ft. Capacity in the Whirlpool Cabrio High Efficiency Electric Dryer
  • Wrinkle Shield™ Plus Option (up to 90 Minutes): Tumbles the dryer every 5 minutes after the cycle is complete to help prevent wrinkles from setting into clean, dry fabrics. The intermittent tumbling continues for the designated time or until the door is opened.
  • AccuDry™ Drying System:  Measures moisture and temperature levels to automatically stop the cycle when the load is dry, helping to conserve up to 10% energy.
  • 10 Automatic Cycles
  • 4 Temperature Settings

Your Refrigerator Didn’t Make Ice – You Had to Put the Ice In It

Before electricity, if you wanted to keep foods cold you used an ice box which held a huge piece of ice delivered to you by the ice man.  You had to empty a drip pan underneath the appliance every day and get an ice delivery about once a week.  While this may sound archaic to our younger readers who grew up with an ice maker in their refrigerator, for the latter, this was how it used to be.

We’ve come a long way, baby, with refrigeration, freezers, ice makers, and wine bars since then.  Ice makers, for the most part, are standard in the vast majority of refrigerator/freezer combos.  Today, we can enjoy features like this on the KitchenAid Architect II Series Side by Side Refrigerator:

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The OLD Icebox - Where Modern Appliances Came From

  • AquaSense™ In-Door-Ice® ice dispensing system has an ice bucket located in the door to increase freezer capacity
  • Automatic ice maker ensures a constant supply of ice on hand at all times
  • FreshChill™ Temperature Management System
  • AquaSense™ Base-Grille Filtration System – filtered by PuR® – reduces water impurities and saves storage space
  • Advanced Electronic Through-the Door Ice & Water Dispenser
  • On demand pulsed defrost system helps preserve the taste of frozen foods by minimizing temperature swings

Appliances Aren’t What They Used to Be…They’re Better

Change is inevitable and in the world of home appliances, change is a very good thing. With all of the advancements in appliances, it has provided us with more time to focus on the good life, instead of on the daily chores like laundry and cooking.  Should you have older appliances, in need of repair, you can also count on Home-Tech and our Tech Reps to repair your refrigerator, washer or dryer.  We repair all brands. Call us at 800-800-8356 or schedule online. 

While its tough to keep up with the changes from brand to brand and model to model, you can rely on the Appliance Experts at Home-Tech to guide you through them.  Our staff can help you select the right appliances for your home and needs.   Stop into one of our two showrooms in Southwest Florida to take a closer look. 

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