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Why do major appliances such as electric stoves and clothes dryers require 240 v circuits that have large .... Why do major appliances such as electric stoves and clothes dryers require 240 v circuits that have large current ratings? please help me!!
I want black or stainless major appliances but cannot afford them. Anyone used the paint designed for them? I have basic white appliances but I want a change without spending thousands on new appliances. I know there are paints on the market made specifically for fridges and stoves. Has anyone used these products? Were you impressed with the outcome? Any special tools or techniques to pass on? Thanks in advance!
Do you fell it is worth it to buy extended warranties for major appliances? Consumer reports always says no, but I'm having lots of trouble with my Maytag appliances (less than 18 months old). Should I have sprung for the extended warranties and what can I do now?
If I take my european 220 volt major appliances (Fridge, Freezer, Washer / Dryer) back to the United States? Can I use my 220 appliances in the States with a transformer or by converting somehow? If so , How?
Can you get a tax credit on Energy Efficient major appliances? We recently remodeled our home using all energy efficient appliances....washer/dryer, frig., range, dishwasher, etc: I thought I would be able to get a tax credit when filing our income tax BUT I don't find anything in the 1040 instructions on where to take the credit! I found a place for heating/cooling, roofing, but nothing for inside the home! Does anyone have any info on this? Thank you!
should I wait for july 4th to buy major appliances/electronics? Since its a major holiday, are rock bottom prices generally guaranteed? Or should I wait out for black friday?
Anyone know where I can get my hands on a copy of Major Appliances by Marc Handler? I’ve already checked the normal string of online book stores, googled it, and the library.
Do you think it would tacky to paint my kitchen cabinet's black when I have white major appliances? Do you have any photos you can send me of what it would look like?
In today's market, is it reasonable for the seller to include major appliances with the sale of the home? washer/dryer, fridge, microwave...is this too much to ask? What is your experience with this?
What is the name of major appliances, oil and spices for cooking? like as various pans, spoons, olive oils and various spices. I want the names, not the brand names
what is a wise approach to purchasing major appliances ? I cant figure out what I'm supposed to write about . Help please its due tommorow
where can you get a good deal on major appliances? such as refrigerators. even last years models.? where can you get a good deal on major appliances? such as refrigerators. even last years models.
Is there any reason why I shouldn't pre-pay stuff from bills to cars to major appliances to cruise vacations?I? I figure Obama is going to tax me into the poorhouse, so why not spend the money now, and get the benefits before he can get the drop and just seize my assets to pay for somebody else's health care or mortgage. I own everything I have, from my house to my car to my clothes. I would incur no debt if I went from liquid assets to contracts to buy.
Am thinking about buying sveral major appliances through NUMBER1DIRECT.COM Please offer comments of expriences? I need to know from folks who have purchased from them and their comments, good or bad.
What are the most efficient ways to use major home appliances and how can you improve their efficiency? Please include at least 5 answers.... I will thank you very much! :)
Is there a web site where i can read peoples opinions on major appliances for free? i want to find out about all the washeres and dryers onthe market please help me with a website i want to read all the opinions i can on washers and dryers
I have many stainless steel appliances that need major cleaning. What is the best cleaner or home remedy? All of my small appliances are stainless steel and they all have spots on them. I have tried a variety of cleaners but nothing seems to work. What is the best cleaner or home remedy that will work for this? I would like for them to look like new. Thanks!
major electric appliances? I just a electtic bill of $217 bucks so I called about it the lady said it was in part because of price change but mostly do useage we where avg 900 units and this bill we used almost 1800 units.What could cause such a jump? She said that is was not likly a TV or light bubles but a major electric appliance. We have a gas heater, gas water heater and stove. We have not added any new appliances. We have not done any different that I can think of. Any ideas on where to look for what could cause such a jump? This is not something I want to see again on my bill. what is a heat pump?
where i can find major appliances repair books? major appliances include refrigerators, freezers, washers, dryers dishwashers, ovens, stoves and microwaves
110 to 220 volts converter for major appliances? Can anyone tell me if I could use a transformer/converter to convert my 110V/ 60HZ major U.S. appliances to 220V/ 50HZ. I am talking appliances like washer/dryer and refrigerator?.
is there a web site where i can read peoples opinions on major appliances for free? i want to find out about all the washeres and dryers onthe market please help me with a website i want to read all the opinions i can on washers and dryers
Replacing major kitchen appliances - need opinions? We are replacing the following: 42in built-in refridgerator 27in double wall oven 36in cooktop built-in dishwasher built-in microwave We want all stainless steel and like the idea of going with one brand for conforming look. Looking for recommendations on brand..... We feel wolf, viking, thermador are overkill for us so looking at kitchenaid which we are told is the high end of the low end.
Question about dusting major appliances like tv's and that.? We live in an attic apartment. Needless to say its always warm and very dry. We have to keep humidifiers going pretty much 24/7. But we get this thick white dust on our computer, tv, and basically anything else in the room. Is there any way of preventing this or making it easier to clean? Serious replies only please.
What color are your major kitchen appliances? white, beige, stainless steel or other(specify)?
Best Major Appliances ? Can someone steer me through the web of brand wars and tell me the best company for major appliances. We are thinking of going towards Kenmore or Whirlpool for a whole Kitchen and Laundry full. Trying to keep the Energy star throughout. Thanks for your time.
How come Walmart doesn't sell major appliances? (e. g. ) Electric Dishwashers Refrigerators Ranges Clothes Washers Clothes Dryers
what's thebest time of year to save $$$ on purchase of major appliances from Sears (washer/dryer/fridge, etc.) I'm looking to buy a washer, dryer, fridge, trash compactor, chest freezer and cooktop. I thought I'd try and make a bulk purchase at Sears. I'm guessing they must have annual sales for Memorial Day or Labor Day or whenever with the year's best prices on these items. So, when is it?
I am looking to work (contract) in installing major appliances in Sonoma or Marin counties.? I would like to contract with new housing contractors (Tract homes)
Does unplugging appliances when going away really save energy? I have heard that you can save on your energy bill by unplugging such things as computers, TV's, & major appliances (no, not fridge or freezer!) if you are going to be away from home for awhile. Does anyone know if this is true, what kind of savings are we talking here? Also, would really like links to any sites that discuss such things. (Please don't just tell me to Google it, I know that much already.) Thanks!
Does anyone know of a consignment business that will accept household appliances? I'm going to be moving across the country later this year and I want to take as few posessions as possible. Since I'd like to use my W/D and refridg. up to the last minute, does anyone know of a consignment business that would accept major appliances?
bought a major appliance that you don't like? Are you stuck with a major appliance that you don't like after you have got it? My new refrigerator is black, but now my kitchen is so dark, I wish I had gotten stainless steel, darn the luck!
Do you think 5k for kitchen appliances is a lot? I'm in need of new kitchen appliances and I have a 5k budget, I found all the appliances I want. They're stainless steel and the brand is KitchenAid, and it's the 4 major appliances - stove, dishwasher, microwave (the ones that go over the stove) and a fridge. Well altogether it's around 4,600 but plus tax I'm sure it'd be close to 5k. Think that's too much?
have you bought any major appliances or anything big, brand new this year? we just got a new washer & dryer.? yes cars count too. we have whirlpool also, awsome! Dyson animal isn't that a really spendy vacuum? is it a good one? oh furniture counts too, anything big.
looking to get into the air conditioning, refrigeration systems and controls and major home appliances field? does anyone know how this field pays once out of school? (9 months course in Apex NYC)
major appliances for minor $? Okay, so we are buying a new house. The one we are hoping for is completely "applianceless". We have a lot of stuff to do to the house so we don't want to spend all our cash on appliances. Got a good source for good stuff cheaper than going to Home Depot (or similar retail store)? I don't mind used stuff if it's in good condition. There is a scratch and dent place nearby, but I've never found very good deals there. We are in DFW TX area.
I am afraid that my major electrical appliances are plotting against me. What should I do.? Currently I have no outlet for my fears. I am too shocked to speak. Watt recourse do I have? Have I been too insulated and resistant to change?
Would you want to be shipwrecked with most major appliances the rest of your life? Like 2-way radio,generators,cooking devices,garden supplies,TV,internet laptops,etc....
A friend of mine if renting a house. Earlier this week there was a major power surge that destroyed several of? their major appliance. The landlord told by friend that the electricity was not grounded. Who is responsible for the damages to my friends appliances - the landlord or my friend?
Best major kitchen appliances? So many different brand names but what are the best yet reasonably priced ones in your opinion? Fridge, stove, microwave, dishwasher, and washer/dryer.
How can you tell how much electricity a major appliance (such as a refrigerator) will use? In Australia we have a system of 'stars' which show how 'energy efficient' an appliance is, which is good ... BUT, if I buy a new refrigerator, how do I know how much energy it will actually use? Any help appreciated.
What is the best major appliance brand? I am buying a new electric range. I want self-cleaning smoothtop. Please include source of knowledge. Why a bear? Are they high maintenance?
is it safe to plug a major appliance, such as a deep freeze, into an extension cord? the deep freeze is about 12 cubic feet, the plug-in i want to extend to is about 3 or 4 feet away, but due to the construction of the room i can't put it directly underneath as it would block a hallway completely.
What is the best brand of major kitchen appliances from Lowe's? I want to update my kitchen with new appliances and I want to get all the same name brand for each one. All my appliances are electric and the frig will be a side by side and a smooth surface for the stove. I have a microwave over the stove as well as a dishwasher, so I would prefer them to be the same name brand. Please let me know which brand is the best for all these.
Do you normally see that type of behavior out a major appliance? I'm starting to question my toaster. I think it's possessed.
Have you ever bought a major appliance on Craig's List? My husband and I are looking for an inexpensive washer and dryer. Have you ever bought a washer or dryer on Craig's List? I'm afraid I'll take it home and find out something is wrong with it! Then I'm stuck.
how do i make a website for an appliance store for free? Its a major company!? I need to know how to make a website for free for a major appliance store any websites to so this help me out please
Voltage Converters (for all major appliances)? Hello, I just found this exciting Answer community. I have searched for an answer to my above question for days... I am moving to Europe in 3 days. My family need voltage converters, since the outlet plugs needed in Europe are different than those in the US. Basically, I "know" Europe uses the 110/220 V things...however, I want to make sure Germany AND Serbia-Montenegro does, too. Is their a reference for proof, too? I need to make sure I'm 100% right because we need a LOT of them... Thank you!
After 5 years, is it worth it to puchase a service warranty on major appliances? I have had a service warranty policy on my washer, dryer, stove for the past 5 years. While it gets a little more expensive each year to renewal, this is the first time the renewal fee had dramatically doubled as opposed to just a few dollars increase from the previous year (it will cost about $100 to warranty each appliance for one year). Does anyone know if an appliance is worth paying for the warranty after 5 years, or would it make more sense just to go without one and get a new appliance when and if it does break? I appreciate any suggestions.
Does anyone know of a good major appliance repair service in the Austin, Tx area???? I have a dryer, that is fairly new, that I believe has a short in the ground wire. I tried using ABA Appliance Service, and had the WORST experience of my life. I made an appointment over 24 hours prior to the time they were to come to my house. I work 2 jobs, and it's very difficult for me to make arrangements to have someone at my house during the allotted time. Well, after making arrangements, and having my appointment set, all I could do was wait. Well, the evening before the day of my appt, a lady called from ABA and said that b/c there was only one technician in my area, it would be later in the evening that someone could be there. I said that was fine, and actually worked better for me. Well, low and behold, day of my appt, NO ONE showed up, NO CALLS, NOTHING! I highly, highly recommend that no one use ABA Appliance Service if you're looking for GOOD CUSTOMER SERVICE, and someone you can rely on!
In 2004, my dad ordered a major appliance at Sears. It wasnt what he ordered when it came? I went with him during the initial purchase and the slick talking salesman at Sears sold him a stove and told him it would be exactly the same thing but in the color black. Well, dad was a little confused, and I figured I would just let him order whatever he wanted to keep his dignity and he purchased the stove with his Sears card. I was at work when the product arrived and was installed, and was appalled because it was not what he ordered. The salesman sent a black stove, but not what he ordered. Even dad knew it was not what he ordered. I called Sears to tell them and they told me the signatures and the order number were the same. I think the slick salesman was trying to sell something to an old man and got over on him. Dad landed in a nursing home. No one had POA, and no one was sure of where his money went or came. The stove didnt get paid for. Now sears wants someone to pay for it. I paid the money to bury dad. Do I pay for the stove or drop it. Is it my responsiblity?
Is buying an extended warranty on a new major appliance a good deal? Since the manfacturer's warranty covers the appliance for the first year or so, why spend a huge amount for an extended warranty because if something is going to malfunction, won't it usually happen within the first few month of use?
If a major appliance breaks down in a rental (ie dishwasher) who is responsible to replace it? Renter or Owner The dishwasher in my friends rental is slowly breaking down. This dishwasher has been in the house since it was built in the 80s so it's breaking down because of age not because of misuse. She just moved into this place at the beginning of 2008 and she is the first renter this house as seen since the home owners bought a new house and moved out of this one.
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