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

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.

Frigidaire

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.

Choosing a reliable model from a reputable brand is an important part of making sure that your will have a refrigerator that will be well worth the hefty investment and will last a long time. It is not the only step. Following the scheduled maintenance in the manual, will insure that your refrigerator investment will last for years to come.

Campbell Appliance Heating And Air Inc
3591 Rocking J Rd
Round Rock, TX 78665
(512) 255-0506
http://www.ac-repair-round-rock.com/