FAQs

Dependable Refrigeration, LLC. wants to be your one-stop information resource for all your home and commercial needs. We are dedicated to providing you with complete solutions including the following hints to help you troubleshoot your valued appliances.

How long will my Appliance Or Refrigerator Last?

One of the most common questions surrounding your appliances is “How long should it last?” People seem to be under the impression that an appliance has a definite lifespan and that once its “life expectancy” is reached, it should be replaced. This disregards the brand, maintenance, and other life-extending factors that affect the lifespan of an appliance.

An appliance, as a whole, cannot be assigned a life expectancy. Rather, an appliance’s lifespan should be seen as the collective life expectancy of all of its parts (and there are hundreds). In reality, the term appliance life expectancy is quite ambiguous and can be misleading to the average consumer. This term has been overused by marketers to get you thinking about a replacement appliance before you really need one. After reading this though, you’ll have a little more information in your  arsenal than the average consumer.

First, it is important to acknowledge that anything can be repaired for a cost. The cost can vary greatly, but a repair can be made. Keep in mind that  an appliance does not die, but one of its internal parts breaks. Your  leading appliance repair, Dependable Refrigeration, LLC can usually repair this cost-effectively.

Instead of asking “How long will my appliance last?” the model that one should use to evaluate the longevity of an appliance is the appliance half-life. This is defined as the number of years after which it would not be cost-effective to repair half of the appliances in a group. For example, if the half-life of all refrigerators were 15 Years, then in a group of 10 refrigerators that are 15 Years old, it would only be cost-effective to repair five of them. The remaining five would be too deteriorated to repair at a reasonable cost.

Let us, your  leading appliance repair  service, guide you on this issue by using the following table, which lists the appliance half-life for  several types of major  appliances. To use this table, suppose you have a 10 year-old microwave that breaks. You look up its half-life, which is nine years, and understand that there is slightly less than a 50% chance of making a successful repair. Knowing this, you can make a more informed decision regarding whether to replace the microwave or repair it. However, if your microwave is only seven years old, your chances for a successful repair are greater than 50% and you should feel confident in calling Dependable Refrigeration, LLC to repair your appliance.

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 How do I learn more about making my refrigerator more energy efficient?
Dependable Refrigeration, LLC. is an expert at retrofitting older refrigerators to ensure compliance with Energy Star ratings. We also are sensitive to replacing and recycling any freon properly. Please contact our customer service department.

What can I do to keep my dishwasher in top working condition?
Most cleaning problems are caused by the dishwasher not getting enough wash water, so call upon Dependable Refrigeration, LLC. to help maintain the water-inlet valve. A defective water-inlet valve will need to be replaced. However you can help extend the life of your dishwasher with a few simple tips. Twice a year, lift out the strainer and scrub with warm, soapy water. You also can help dissolve mineral deposits and soap residue by placing a small container filled with one cup of distilled white vinegar on both the top and bottom racks, then run a regular wash cycle. Remember to always plug your dishwasher into a grounded outlet and do not use an extension cord. Talk with Dependable Refrigeration, LLC. customer service to help arrange for a service agreement that will extend the life of your valuable appliances!

My washing machine doesn't seem to be cleaning as it once did.
Remember these tips to help improve your washing machine performance: Do not use the top of your washer when spraying stain removers onto garments because this can corrode the painted surface of your unit. The washer water filters must be changed annually to help the flow of water to your washer. You also should check at this time that water supply hoses are OK and not bent. Dependable Refrigeration, LLC. can help you replace these and the drain hoses if there are problems with creases that restrict water flow.

How often do I need to clean my oven?
The interior of your oven needs to be cleaned regularly. Always keep burners free of dirt and debris. Clean the metal of your range hoods with sudsy water and do not use an abrasive pad or you will scratch the finish. Remember also to clean microwave oven removable glass shelves regularly because food residue keeps reheating and can cause shelf breakage. If your oven is self-cleaning use that system or have it checked by Dependable Refrigeration, LLC..

How do I make sure I don't overload my washer/dryer?
A quick tip — avoid straining the machine by separating your heavy items such as towels and jeans and spreading out the washes over two loads. Any simple maintenance tips for my dryer? Clean dryer lint filter before each load. The exhaust vent system also needs to be cleaned at least once a year and make sure it vents outside the house.

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