Diamond Certified Resource Home Appliances Guide
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Read MoreOAKLAND — Have you noticed that your dryer isn’t working as well as it used to? Is it taking longer to dry your clothes? Is your dried laundry full of loose lint? Believe it or not, these issues can all stem from a clogged lint filter. When a dryer’s lint filter isn’t cleaned between loads, it can inhibit operating efficiency and result in longer drying times. Plus, when the filter is full, it can’t properly capture lint, which will instead end up all over your freshly dried clothes. What’s more, cleaning your lint filter is an important safety measure. Every year, thousands of house fires are caused by dryers, and a good number of these result from clogged lint filters. Read more
OAKLAND — These days, most ovens come with a feature called “self-clean.” At first glance, this seems like a great feature—after all, if your oven cleans itself, that’s one less task you have to worry about. However, as convenient as it sounds, this feature can potentially cause serious problems. When in self-clean mode, an oven will reach an extremely high temperature. In some instances, this extreme heat can actually cause the oven’s control board to overheat and burn out. Not surprisingly, this will cause the oven to shut off and become inoperable. What’s worse, since the oven door locks shut during self-clean (a protective measure to ensure no one opens it during cleaning), Read more
COTATI — Cleaning your stovetop may seem like a simple task, but if you aren’t careful, you can accidently cause problems with its functionality. In particular, you need to prevent moisture from getting into the wrong places. For example, if the stove’s burners get exposed to too much cleaning solution, they can cease to function until they dry. Additionally, if moisture gets behind the control knobs, it can potentially affect the electrical components directly behind them. To prevent these types of problems, it’s important to use the right amount of cleaner on your stovetop and apply it correctly. Rather than spraying the cleaning solution directly onto the stovetop, spray it onto the cloth you’re using to wipe it down. Read more
SANTA ROSA — Induction ranges have become an increasingly popular appliance option in recent years. What makes an induction range unique is its use of electromagnetic energy for cooking. Unlike thermal conduction, which heats cookware externally, induction utilizes electromagnetism to create heat energy inside the cooking vessel itself. This approach to cooking offers a couple of significant benefits: Performance Not only do induction ranges cook faster than traditional ranges, they also respond much more quickly to adjustments. For example, you can boil water within 90 seconds and then bring it down to a simmer almost immediately. This fast, precise performance has made induction ranges attractive options for cooking enthusiasts. Energy efficiency Although they require more amperage than traditional ranges, Read more
SAN RAFAEL — When purchasing a new stove or refrigerator, many homeowners mistakenly assume these types of appliances come in standard sizes. In reality, appliance sizes can vary considerably, so before you visit your local retailer, it’s important to measure the space where your new appliance will go. Since there’s no such thing as a “plumb” home, thoroughness is crucial for getting an accurate measurement of your space. For example, if you’re measuring for a new refrigerator, there are a number of dimensions you need to take into account. Face the refrigerator and measure its height on the left side from the floor up to the highest obstacle (either the ceiling or a cabinet). Read more
