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Energy Saving Tips In Regards To Kitchen Appliances

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Kitchen appliances in the modern modular kitchens have become an integral part of food preparation and preservation. Besides, the multipurpose air conditioners and gas burners have added more levels of comfort to the kitchen. All these appliances use energy. Inefficient usage could lead to huge bills on the energy consumption. Besides, malfunctioning or poorly maintained and under repaired equipment can add some extra dollars to the energy bill. However there is a solution to this problem.

Energy saving can be done in many ways. Just go into your kitchen with a pen and a paper and list out the electrical and gas appliances you have. You could find Lighting bulbs and Tubes: - Kitchen lighting is one of the fundamental elements that need energy. Try replacing your existing lighting with energy saving LED bulbs. They use less power compared to traditional bulbs. Switch off the lighting when not needed. Avoid too much of lighting ornamentation in the kitchen. In case any plug point or cabling is malfunctioning or has a loose contact make it a point to get your appliance repair done quickly. Open cables are a source of energy loss and safety hazard.

Air conditioners and heaters: - They consume more energy compared to your lighting system. Preventive maintenance and frequent appliance repair of malfunctioning parts helps in saving energy. Use these appliances only when you are physically present in the kitchen.

Ovens and food heaters: - They are the key elements of the kitchen and hence need to be maintained with maximum care. They are more prone to wear and tear and frequency of fail is more in these appliances. There are many appliance repair companies in your neighborhood regions. You can browse online to find a reliable service provider and get these kitchen appliances repaired that help you in more energy saving.

The kitchen hearth (Stove) is a complex appliance that gets gas supply from cylinders or pipelines. Poorly maintained hearth could result in almost double the energy consumption than normal. Frequent maintenance services are undertaken by many online companies who also undertake appliance repair services.

You could do energy saving in many other ways also. Do keep any food directly from the refrigerator into the over or hearth for heating. It takes additional amount of energy. Keep the food in room temperature for 5-10 minutes before heating it. Always keeps your refrigerator door closed for better energy saving. Do not over stuff the refrigerator and leave some space for air circulation. If you are using room heaters in the kitchen, make it a point to get it serviced from a reliable appliance repair and servicing company.  There are many service providers who take care of periodical appliances maintenance in your region. You could obtain their services and keep your kitchen appliances running in good condition

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Home Insurance and Dryer Lint Fires

Dryer Fires

 

 

Washers and dryers are part of almost every household. They are appliances vital to most families and serve their purpose for years and years. Unfortunately these wonderful household contraptions also cause injuries, property damage and even deaths when they catch fire.

 

The National Fire Protection Association reports that dryers and washing machines were involved in one out of every 22 home structure fires reported to fire departments in 2006 through 2010. In 2010 there were over 16,000 home structure fires involving clothes dryers or washing machines resulting in 51 deaths, 380 injuries and over $236 million in direct property damage. Dryers accounted for a whopping 92% of these fires.

 

The insurance industry is reporting that over 2,900 dryer fires occurred in residential buildings

in 2012. This translates into an estimated $35 million in property losses. Losses appear to peak in the fall and winter months. Failure to clean was the leading factor contributing to the ignition

of clothes dryer fires in residential buildings. Dust, fiber, lint and clothing were by far the leading items first ignited in clothes dryer fires.

 

For those dryer fire victims who had a homeowners or renters insurance policy, the policy would provide coverage subject to the deductible. Insurance companies are continuously working to educate their home insurance customers about the need to clean lint screens and make certain that vent hoses remain unblocked. Keeping these simple steps in mind could greatly reduce the damage, injuries and deaths from dryer fires each year, yet the number of claims paid continues at about the same pace. Dryer fires are more likely to cause a fire in your home that any other appliance including toasters and ovens. The most prevalent symptom that a fire may be on its way is when you take your clothes from the dryer and they are very hot or they are still damp at the end of the drying cycle.

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DIY Tip: Fixing a Leaky Refrigerator

Refrigerator Is Leaking Water

Troubleshoot
A pool of water spreading from under your refrigerator or cabinets is never a good thing. Refrigerators use a significant amount of water to conduct their business. Occasionally, problems pop up that cause this water to start leaking. Repairing the situation of a leaking refrigerator first requires a little troubleshooting to determine the exact cause. Once you find out what the cause is, the solution to your wet floor is relatively easy to figure out.

Water Inlet ValveIf the refrigerator is leaking water the water valve may be cracked or have a loose fitting. If the water inlet valve does not shut off properly and the water pressure is good, replace the water inlet valve.

Water Tank Assembly
The tank can sometimes be made up of coiled tubing and is usually located behind the crisper drawers, behind a panel in the refrigerator section. If a leak is discovered, replace it.
Drain Pan
Your leaking refrigerator may just have a cracked or damaged drain pan. Your fridge regularly drains water into this pan to prevent water pooling in the fridge itself. Evaporation takes care of the rest. Look underneath your fridge where the drain pan sits and pull it out for inspection.
Water Filter
If the refrigerator is leaking water the water filter housing, head, or filter itself may be the issue. The filter itself might not be installed correctly. Be sure it is installed properly. As for the filter housing and head be sure to inspect them thoroughly and replace it if any cracks or defects are found.
Clogged or Freezing Defrost Drain
If your leaking refrigerator is draining inside as opposed to onto your floor, you're probably dealing with a clogged defrost drain. This defrost drain can become clogged with debris or, more often, it freezes shut. Look in your refrigerator manual to locate your defrost drain, and take the appropriate steps to unclog it (inundating your drain with warm water will often do the trick).

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