Some facts about Front Load Washers:
- Front Load Washers are higher in price than the standard Top Load Washers in US.
- Front Load Washers are more energy efficient but have higher repair cost in generally.
- 17% of my repair is washer (control board repair takes around 8%)
Some facts about Dryers:
- It is estimated that dryers cost roughly $85.00 per year
- Lint can block the flow of air, cause excessive heat build-up, and result in a fire in some dryers.
- 15% of my repair is dryer (control board repair takes around 7%)
Some facts about Refrigerators:
- Over 8 million refrigerators are sold each year in the United States.
- Refrigerator spends around 10% of total electricity in a common household.
- 30% of my repair is refrigerator (control board repair takes around 16%)
Some facts about Dishwashers:
- A dishwasher usually uses about 5 gallons of water per cycle.
- A dishwasher runs around 200 cycles each year.
- 18% of my repair is dishwasher (control board repair takes around 12%)
Some facts about Microwaves:
- Microwaves are defined as radio waves with a wavelength in range of 3,000 to 30,000 Mhz
- Microwaves ovens use a magnetron to make microwaves that heat and cook food.
Source: Science facts
- 8% of my repair is microwave (control board repair takes around 8%)
Some facts about Ranges:
- Generally, you'll spend $650 to $2,800 for a range, according to Consumer Reports
- According to the California Energy Commission, most Americans currently cook on a range.
- 2% of my repair is range (control board repair takes around 3%)
Some facts about Stoves:
- The original meaning of the word ‘stove’ actually meant ‘a heated room’.
- In the United States, the maximum amount of smoke allowed to be let off from stoves is 7.5 grams per hour.
Source: Wikipedia
- 5% of my repair is stove (control board repair takes around 4%)
Some facts about Built-in Ovens:
- 1490: The first oven recorded in history was built in France, made of brick and tile.
- Ovens were most important in early times for bread baking
- 5% of my repair is oven (control board repair takes around 6%)
Some facts about Microwave & Oven Combos:
- If you want something truly multi-purpose in one appliance, then go with a combo.
- Most days we don't use the oven, because it takes awhile to preheat, and extra time to cook. The microwave convection oven are smaller capacity, but work more quickly.
Some facts about Electric Cooktops:
- For slow, even, worry-free simmering, electric cooktop is still the champ.
- Needless to say, the new flattop electric ranges are a breeze to clean.
Some facts about Gas Cooktops:
- When you turn the heat up or down gas cooktop responds immediately.
- Electric is definitely much slower responding than gas. You can compensate to some extent by moving the pan off and on the element, but it’s not nearly as convenient as gas
Some facts about Garbage Disposers:
- Only cold water should be used when washing away grounded waste. Water should be allowed to run for about 15 seconds after operation to clean any debris left in the chamber.
- Oil, grease, and animal bones should never be placed in the disposal, in the same manner that starchy food should not be put in there because it can expand inside the pipes and cause a blockage.
Some facts about Gas Water Heaters:
- The cost of a simple gas hot water heater is way less than a basic electric heater.
- Gas heaters emit carbon into the environment.
Source: www.hotwaterheater.com
Some facts about Electric Water Heaters:
- Electric gas heaters have lower installation expense.
- Electric water heaters are energy efficient when compared to gas heaters.
Source: www.hotwaterheater.com