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Friday, July 20, 2012

Some Quick Home Appliance Repair Tips That Will Help You

I remember my Grandmother's refrigerator, Antique, working, full of style, but the color, was this hideous pea green. Now I have my antique refrigerator that flows with the theme and matches the colors used in my kitchen! Follow these steps to paint that unsightly appliance into a savvy statement of decorum!Nearly every home has one, a kitchen utensil that sticks out like a sore thumb, well not in today's do it yourself world, here's everything you need to make that appliance match in just a few simple steps. The best part is, you can do it at a fraction of the cost of buying a new appliance!

1.Take note on it's condition.
Does it have dents? Scratches? Rust? These are some of the things you will need to know before you go to the local home improvement store. Are you just touching it up or are you painting the entire thing? Some scratches can be removed with some light sanding of the surface- don't over-sand, you don't want to chip excess paint around the scratch.

2. The Purchase
You'll want to fill in dents and deep scratches and stop or prevent rust before you apply any new paint to the surface of the object.
Choose your color and purchase your acrylic paint from your local stores or order them on-line, please be sure to order enough to cover the entire area, it's always better to have a little extra than not enough. If this appliance is a conductor of heat, be sure to read the labels carefully and purchase a product that has some heat resistance.

2a- for scratches and dent touch ups only, a small can of paint and a brush is recommended.

2b- in larger projects,( the entire appliance) spray is both quicker and easier to handle.

3. Clean your surfaces completely and allow to dry.
Remove any foreign objects from the appliance that could have built up: dust, smoke, grease etc, then let dry. A light cleanser and scouring pad will work great.

4. Fill, sand, or treat any discrepancies using the proper fillers, fine grit sandpapers or rust prevention products. Use these products according to their directions labeled by the manufacturer. Wipe clean with a light detergent and water.

5. Cover, tape, or remove the parts of the appliance that will not be painted.

6. Place or make sure that your appliance is in a clean, dust-free, well ventilated area.

7. Reading the label directions and following carefully, paint the appliance. Allow to dry completely before placing on the second coat. (If additional coating is necessary, allow coats of paint to dry between applications.) You may choose to use a clear glossy coat to put over the paint for extra protection and a sleek look.

Now that you've finished, you're proud of your work and the new look of your flashy new equipment, invite some friends or family over to show it off or spread the word and give someone else these steps so that they may achieve their home beauty as well!

Monday, July 16, 2012

Things To Do That Will Raise Your House's Value

Appliance repairs are expensive. On the other hand, so are new appliances. Used appliances cost less, but then you are faced with repair costs again to keep them running. It's a vicious circle, but one we can break by doing our own appliance repairs.

Before the advent of the Internet, especially the World Wide Web, do-it-yourself appliance repair was problematic to say the least. Manuals were expensive, if you could find them at all, and parts were often hard to locate. I found myself doing a lot of figuring it out as I went - not always the best strategy for machinery repair.

Now, though, there are a wide range of resources available online for the do-it-yourself repairman. This article will guide you through some of the options. Though it is by no means an exhaustive list, there is plenty here to see you through to saving money by fixing it yourself.

The Good (Recommended)

American Appliance is my first stop for appliance repair information. The best features of this site are the diagnostic charts and the exploded views of subsystems with all the parts labeled. This site is invaluable for identifying potential causes of your problems and identifying the parts responsible so you can order replacements.

Appliance Aid offers a decent repair information section with detailed instructions for diagnosing and repairing many common problems. My biggest gripe with these instructions are they way they are formatted. More white space and some paragraph breaks would make these pages much more readable and, thus, more useful. In spite of that, this site provides excellent information on lots of different appliances and brands, along with a listing of manufacturers' telephone numbers and a section of appliance repair jokes for easing the stress.

Samurai Appliance Repair Man The Samurai Appliance Repair Man hosts a blog and a number of forums where you can ask questions about your appliance problems and get answers from the host and from other forum users. The Samurai Appliance Repair Man is occasionally sarcastic or satirical, but seems to give good advice. The forums are an excellent source of advice from experienced appliance repair professionals and do-it-yourselfers. He does ask that you contribute to his beer fund, though this is completely voluntary. It's a small price to pay for such good help.

Appliance Blog gives tips from an appliance repairman. The Appliance Blog also has asociated forums for quick access to other users' knowledge.

The Bad (Not Recommended)

Appliance411 is a Web site with no apparent purpose. It offers extremely limited help, and the forums are small and little-used. Parts listings are linked to RepairClinic.com.

ApplianceRepair.net is deceptively named. the only resources available here are printed and online manuals for purchase. It does have one feature of limited usefulness that lets you search for parts distributors by Area Code.

The Ugly (Don't Waste Your Time)

ApplianceStuff.com has VERY limited repair info. They have an online Parts Information Request Form, but no catalog.

Point and Click Appliance Repair is another site with extremely limited online help. If you purchase a part, they offer free help by e-mail.

Parts and Manuals

When the time comes to order parts, finding a trustworthy and dependable source is vital. These three sites offer online ordering and comprehensive parts catalogs. They accept major credit cards over a connection secured by Secure Sockets Layer technology. They all also have toll-free telephone numbers listed if you want to speak to a person.

RepairClinic.com is my preferred source for appliance parts. Their online catalog contains seemingly every appliance part you might ever need. If you don't know the part number or name or the maodel number of your appliance, their online Parts Detective will help you narrow your choices based on size, color, metallic or plastic, and location of the part in question. They keep virtually their entire catalog in stock and ship promptly. Highly recommended.

PartSelect.com carries an extensive inventory factory original or authorized replacement parts. They use several warehouses around North America, so parts can often be shipped from nearby for reduced shipping cost and fast delivery. The real drawback to PartSelect, and the consideration that keeps them from being my Number One pick, is that you must have the model number available to locate parts. Else, you have to browse through thousands of parts to find the right one. Since my washing machine, the appliance I spend the most time working on, has lost the plate containing the model number, this eliminated PartSelect from my top slot.

Appliance Parts Depot allows browsing to find the part you need by type of appliance, then brand name, then part description. Their catalog does not have pictures of many of the parts listed, so identification can be an adventure occasionally. AP Depot also has a Chat feature for help and support.

Do-it-yourself appliance repair is a good way to save money, if you have an adventurous mindset, and there is plenty of quality help available just a Web browser away.

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