Join Us at Lakewood Sports Night
Patrick and the Appliance Coach team will be at Softball Opening Day. Stop by our vendor booth to learn more about our local, family- owned business. 17Jun Join Us at Lakewood Sports Night Why do we act as if we have nothing left to give as… 17Jun Every time you have guests, the ice […]
Every time you have guests, the ice maker stops working.
The ice maker stops working when you have a house full of glasses to fill. Well, there are simple explanations for this (and they are usually overlooked when preparing for gatherings, parties, and houseguests). I’m going to give the diagnosis and solution to it. First at an event, such as a party, club or study […]
How is Your Outlet?
This question is not asked enough. But any appliance owner should know whether the outlet is loose and jiggles around when you are plugging or unplugging your appliance. Why is a snug fit important? This could cause fluctuations in electricity, leading to surges and drops that can drastically shorten the life of your appliance. Do […]
Refrigerators Have Boundaries
We have come a long way in refrigeration in this generation of appliance technicians. Most new units just keep getting more and more efficient. But like anything, you can improve how you use them. We have some ways you can improve the performance of your refrigerator. First, refrigerators have boundaries. Those white or silver shelf […]
Timing is Everything
Sometimes, people running businesses forget that there are other stakeholders in the equation. We all have an obligation to put our customers first, no matter what it takes. You should never have to wait around without being sure if someone is going make an effort to provide service. Make it a point not only communicate […]
She Did It!
When I worked for an appliance company that helped people over the phone, a customer described how much she hated her washer. She wished she had fixed and kept her old one. “I’m sorry, ma’am, that you feel this way.” It seemed like the least I could do, but she said I was the first […]
Good for Mother Earth: The End of Brazing
New refrigerant R600A, which has no substantial impact on our ozone layer or global warming, is now the new standard in the United States. When I say “isobutane,” it may conjure up images of a terrifying gas, but it’s actually a lot less dangerous than a huge lighter (45g). All new refrigerators must use R600A, […]
Making Money by Turning Dollars into Sense
How many times have you had someone come out to fix a problem with your washer, dryer, refrigerator, oven, or dishwasher? In our field, most things break, eventually. What if it didn’t have to be that way? What if you could stop the breakdown from occurring? At least for another couple years? Would you like […]
Maintenance now or repair later: The Pros and the Cons
It’s common for people to question the point of paying for a maintenance plan on a fully functional appliance. I compare upkeep to getting an oil change for your car. You probably don’t question the inspections necessary to keep it operational and to do routine maintenance. If you did that, the car would only last […]
Honoring women’s history month. Josephine Cochrane invented first automated dishwasher.
This dishwasher model was presented at the Chicago World’s Fair in 1893. Josephine Cochrane used the original design, but advanced the invention to create the first automated dishwasher. The Cochrane dishwasher featured a copper boiler that contained a wooden wheel. The dishwasher motor could be driven by hand using a pulley or powered. This allowed […]