Home Maintenance

In this section, we provide a wide variety of information on maintenance you can do around your home to keep everything running smoothly.

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Dryer Settings: The Ultimate Guide to Understanding, Using, and Maintaining Your Appliance

Learn how to master your dryer settings with our comprehensive guide. From delicate to heavy fabrics, maximize your dryer's potential today!
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Ceramic Cooktops: Keeping Your Cooktop Clean and Spotless

This guide provides essential tips for maintaining your ceramic cooktop. By following these tips, you can keep your cooktop looking new for years to come and avoid costly repairs or replacement!
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Soundproofing Your Home and Appliances: DIY Solutions for a Quieter Life

Looking for some peace and quiet? Today, we’ve got a whole guide worth of tips and ideas you can try to cut back on the amount of noise in your life.

Post-Winter Appliance Care & Storage

Our guide will help you maximize the lifespan of your winter appliance with proper maintenance, storage and post-winter care tips from AppliancePartsPros.com.
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Surprising Things That Can & Can’t Go in the Washer

Everybody knows you shouldn’t wash whites and darks together. But there are other no-no’s about using your washing machine that may surprise you. Our experts at AppliancePartsPros.com have collected the most surprising things that can and can’t go in the washer, so you can use your machine properly. Not only will this help prevent damage to your clothing and items, it will also save you costly repairs to your machine. 
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A Complete Guide to Refrigerator Organization

Messy fridge making it impossible to find what you need when you need it? Tired of finding Tupperware full of stuff that’s growing fuzz? Maybe it’s time to rethink how you store stuff in the old ice box. Good thing we’re here to help! Keep reading for AppliancePartsPros.com’s full guide to organizing the contents of your fridge.
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12 things you should know about portable space heaters

Learn how to stay safe while using a portable space heater so you can confidently warm your home this season.

How to Deal with Removing Snow this Winter

Whether you’re a veteran, used to shoveling six feet of snow on the regular, or someone who is about to experience their first ice storm, join AppliancePartsPros.com as we walk you through our tips for clearing snow this winter.

8 Things To Do Before Winter Weather Hits

Is a big winter storm headed your way? A bit of pre-snow preparation will go a long way. Follow along with our guide to getting ready for inclement winter weather so you can rest in comfort while the snow piles up.
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Oven Tips for Cooking a Holiday Turkey, Ham & More

This holiday season, perform preventive maintenance on your oven, pressure cooker and/or crockpot so that you’re ready to handle all your tastiest recipes with little to no interruptions. Our experts at AppliancePartsPros.com have put together a list of oven maintenance and cleaning tips to get your cooking appliances in great shape this December.

Your Winter Checklists for Prepping Outdoor Equipment

Between putting your summer and fall tools away to hibernate and getting your snow removal gear ready for that first big storm, there’s a lot to take care of, but AppliancePartsPros.com is here to help you out with another great guide. Today, we’ve got three checklists to get you and your outdoor equipment ready for the winter months.
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7 Dos and Don’ts of Winter Appliance Maintenance and Care

Winter is here, and in between salting the driveway and installing new weather stripping, don’t forget to do a bit of maintenance on your appliances! We’ve got 7 tips for proper appliance care and use during the winter months.

8 Tips to Prep Your Fridge for the Holidays

If you have lots of holiday goodies and dishes planned, you may be stocking up your fridge in the coming weeks. But before you have a full fridge, it’s important to take a moment to prepare. In this article, our experts at AppliancePartsPros.com will go through best practices to prevent your fridge from breaking down this season when you need it most.

How to prevent appliance fire hazards

The top three causes of house fires in the US are cooking, faulty heating equipment, and electrical malfunctions. As you can probably guess, that means that home appliances are responsible, either directly or indirectly, for a significant amount of property damage annually. Keep reading to learn how to prevent your range, dryer, microwave, and more from becoming potential fire hazards.
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The Ultimate Guide to Leaf-Blowing

While the changing colors of the trees can be beautiful, it’s also a sign that you need to tidy your lawn from falling leaves. To help you effectively do this, we’ve put together the ultimate guide to leaf-blowing. Read on to learn how!
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Your Guide to DIY Appliance Painting

If your kitchen or laundry room need a refresh, but all new appliances aren’t in the budget, why not get a bit creative? You can paint your appliances yourself to completely change the look and feel of a room. If this sort of project interests you, check out our guide to painting your appliances. 
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How to Deep Clean Your Dehumidifier to Maintain Air Quality

During hot and muggy months, it’s a good idea to run your ehumidifier frequently.  Yet if you’re using your appliance often to reduce humidity levels and prevent mold, mildew, and dust, it’s important to keep it nice and clean to improve air quality. To help you out, we’ve put together an expert guide on deep cleaning your dehumidifier and maintaining it in good working condition. 
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Money Saver: Cleaning With These Brushes Lowered My Electric Bill

Did you know that dirt, dust, lint, and all the other stuff that gets caught up in your appliances is making them less efficient? Letting those hard-to-reach spots go uncleaned puts unnecessary stress on your appliances, increasing wear and tear on their components and driving up your utility bill. In some instances, that build-up even poses a pretty serious fire hazard. We’re here to help keep your appliances running in tip-top shape all on your own in just a few minutes annually using a few common household tools and a set of brushes that cost less than $15.