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Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Appliance Service When the Power Goes Out

Today's appliances have been designed for maximum efficiency. They are built to conserve energy and exceed expectations when it comes to durability and performance. The materials used in the construction of refrigerators and freezers are manufactured to prevent cool air loss and keep foods fresh.

The insulation in a refrigerator is strong enough to keep the food inside cold for short periods of time during power outages. Often times, storms hit without warning and losing power can cause you to worry about how you will prevent food spoilage if the power is out for long periods of time. There are several things you can do to prevent loss when and if the power goes out.

There are several things you can do to prepare for a power outage. Even though they are unexpected, small things can lessen the impact they have on your life. As far your refrigerator is concerned small things can go a long way in keeping your food safe and fresh until power is restored.

· Keep the doors shut

· Keep both refrigerator and freezer as fully stocked as possible

· Place packages of foods in groups so the cool air will not dissipate as quickly

For possible long term outages, you can

· Purchase dry ice

· Obtain a gas powered generator

· Freeze small bags of water and place them in and around other foods to keep things cold

Keeping the door to your refrigerator closed is common sense if you are trying to keep the cold air in. What most people don't realize however, is if a refrigerator is fully stocked it can retain its coldness for up to 48 hours of the doors are kept tightly closed. Packing the contents with dry ice will also lengthen the amount of time temperatures will remain at appropriate levels.

If the power outage is going to last longer than expected, it may be more cost efficient to rent a gas powered generator to run the refrigerator. This will keep foods fresh and allow the refrigerator to operate as it is expected to.

Campbell Appliance Heating And Air Inc

3591 Rocking J Rd

Round Rock, TX 78665

(512) 255-0506

http://www.ac-repair-round-rock.com

Monday, May 6, 2013

Top 4 Refrigerator Brands

Refrigerator Repair

Refrigerators are an important part of the kitchen. They are a modern innovation that makes it possible for people to store food for a longer time and keep it fresh. Because they are an essential part of our daily lives, it is very important to buy just the right one. Here is a comparison of the pros and cons of some of the most popular models.

Samsung

Samung is one of the top rated refrigerator brands. It is constantly rated highly by both consumers and expert reviewers alike. The Samsung RFG 237AA French door refrigerator is just one example of why this brand is so popular. It is very reliable and offers many unique features. Like many other Samsung models, the RFG 237AA is energy star rated. Another example of why Samsung is so highly rated is the Samsung RSG309AARS. This model is a side by side model that has a wide range of state of the art features, including an LCD screen computer that runs a number of apps. The biggest disadvantage with Samsung, is that even though their models are highly rated they often come with a high price tag.

Kennmore

Kennmore is another brand that is consistently rated well by consumers and reviewers. One of their best-selling models is the Elite 4100. It too is a side by side model that features a touch screen that owners can use to view photos, write notes, and control the fridge's temperature. It has a similar price tag as other models like it. Kennmore offers other less pricey models, many of which come in side by side models, as well as French door style fridges. These models do not have as many of the bells and whistles- such as the touch screen- as thier high end models, but are still functional and reliable.

This another popular, top-rated brand. Many of the models this brand makes are also featured on a number of top ten lists. One of the biggest reasons for the popularity of this brand is that it is generally much more affordable that some of the other highly rated brands. For example, the Frigidaire FPUS2698LF is a top rated side by side model comparable to many other top of the line models, but at about half the price. Unfortunately, one of the disadvantages of this model is that it does not have some of the features of other, similar models, but it still has a state of the art cooling system and plenty of space in both the freezer and refrigerator compartments.

Thursday, October 11, 2012

Appliance Repair - What You Need to Know!

Appliances that can cause homeowners headaches are what make the world go round. It’s part of life, but it’s no fun when one of our most integral appliances in the kitchen stop working for no apparent reason – and generally at the most inopportune times. Some will opt to replace their now-broken appliances while others will opt for appliance repair. Most homeowners want to keep the appliances that they currently have and opt to hire an appliance repair service to take care of the problem in an efficient and quick manner.

Here’s why you should consider hiring an appliance repair service when your appliances fail.

Cost-Effective - As a general rule, choosing to hire an appliance repair professional is more cost-effective than purchasing new appliances outright. After all, a few parts and a little labor is a fraction of the cost when you compare it to what you would be spending if you were to buy a brand new appliance regardless of which one it is – stove, dishwasher or refrigerator. This is especially true in today’s day and age where finances are tight and extra money is hard to come by.

All-Hours Service - Many appliance and refrigeration repair services offer round-the-clock repair services. This comes in handy when you've had a long day at work, you get home late and still need to cook dinner at 9:00 p.m. Regardless of the time, if you have a repair person on your speed dial that takes calls after business hours, you can have your appliance and refrigeration repair completed in no time after arriving at your doorstep, assessing the problem and quoting an appliance repair price.

Two Tips in Choosing a Repair Professional

Never hire a professional repair person until you have information regarding their certifications and experience, including brands they have experience repairing, length of time they have been in business providing repair services and the types of machines they have experience fixing. A trained and professional individual will have this information easily accessible to provide to his or her prospective clients and will not try to beat around the bush about it.

The same could be said regarding company referrals. You can ask the company for referrals, and they should be happy to give them to you, but you can also scour the internet for referrals and ask your friends, too. When a friend tells you that they loved the service of a certain company, you can rest assured that they are probably pretty great. Just make sure that you actually trust your friend’s opinion or you may find yourself in a sticky situation!

Whether you need appliance repair for an oven, dishwasher, washer or dryer or maybe need refrigeration repair for refrigerator, walk-in freezer or ice machine, calling a reputable, professional and trained repair person and/or company will be your best bet. Trying to fix things yourself can save money, but it can also create more problems resulting in a more expensive repair. A repair person can inform you of the problem, quote you the price and let you decide whether you want to replace the appliance or pay to have it repaired. Weigh the option so you aren't spending more out of your pocket than what is needed.