The Demise of the Dryer They are militant and they may be waging war in your quiet suburban neighbourhood. Government executives, federal legislators and housing developers are starting to sit up and take notice. Who are these freedom fighters and just what is their cause? They are the champions of the humble clothesline and they …
As was discussed in Part 1 of this series, “Doing Laundry Au Naturel”, there is a movement afoot aggressively promoting the use of clotheslines instead of dryers. The “Right to Dry” campaign does have its hands full in some jurisdictions in Canada because there are city bylaws in place prohibiting the use of clotheslines. While there are …
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What to do with household appliances in the event of a flood? There really is no safe way to rehabilitate a dishwasher, range/stove/oven, fridge, freezer, dishwasher or washer and dryer that has been completely submerged under dirty flood waters. While it is obvious that a house that needs to be replaced will also need new appliances, …
As was discussed in Parts 2 and 3 of this “Packing & Moving” series, even if you are hiring a professional to do your packing and moving, these tips for preparing your household appliances for a move will still be relevant. Again, your particular moving company will inform you of your specific responsibilities regarding your …
As was discussed in Part 2, “Packing & Moving: Range & Dishwasher”, even if you are hiring a professional to do your packing and moving, these tips for preparing your fridge and freezer will still be relevant. Again, your particular moving company will inform you of your specific responsibilities regarding your household appliances. As always, …
Packing and Moving Part 2 – Stove and Dishwasher Even if you are hiring a professional to do your packing and moving, many of the following tips for preparing your household appliances will still be relevant. Your particular moving company will inform you of your specific responsibilities regarding your appliances. If you are doing your …
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Conventional, Self-Cleaning, Continuous-Cleaning & Steam-Cleaning Ovens Apart from price, brand, style and functionality, any serious discussion about a new oven/range must include the important issue of cleaning ovens. While it may not be particularly glamorous , the issue of cleaning ovens should impact your decision just as much, if not more than other considerations. The Conventional or …
In part one of our other uses for small appliances blog we looked at alternative uses for common household small appliances. We went over ways to get creative with the coffee maker, the waffle iron, and the toaster oven. In today’s blog Gord’s Appliance would like to visit a few more small appliances and explore …
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Mercifully the rainy season has come to an end and summer has arrived in the Calgary area. While all of us are breathing a sigh of relief that warmer weather is finally here, your refrigerator and freezer are not. In fact, summer is “high season” for refrigerator repairs. But with a little bit of extra …
Dryer Maintenance and Care While most people outside of Canada and the United States live without a clothes dryer, most of us can’t imagine life without the convenience of a dryer. Because most of us own a dryer, it is a good idea to know how to care and maintain one. Improper dryer maintenance can …
