What are the signs that a microwave is going bad?

• <div><p>The most obvious sign that it’s time to repair or replace your microwave is that it is no longer heating food. If you notice your food coming out cold or not as warm as it used to, call a small appliance repair technician for help. </p><p>Some other signs your microwave is in need of service include:</p><ul><li><p>It’s making strange noises during operation.</p></li><li><p>The interior plate no longer spins.</p></li><li><p>You notice strange smells or see smoke.</p></li><li><p>It’s close to or more than eight years old.</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Do dishwashers need routine maintenance?

• <div><p>Dishwashers should be cleaned a minimum of once every 3 months, but really it should be done monthly. This is to prevent germ buildup and will help keep your machine running smoothly. Dishwasher maintenance isn’t too difficult, you’ll simply clean the filter, wipe down the spray arms with vinegar or rubbing alcohol, and run the cycle on empty. If there is any debris, you can remove it with a small metal pick. Do not use wood as the tip can break off inside the machine. </p></div>

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Reviewed in April 2013
My experience was okay. Due to natural disaster, I lost my central air and heating unit which was worth $8000. They were good but it was pretty much for consultation. They told me to replace the appliances. The price was good.
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Reviewed in February 2009
The transaction from start to finish was superb! The sales person took the time to explain all of the features on both appliances. He was very courteous and professional, as was the department manager. They matched the lower price of another store and gave me a better warrenty than I would...
LOWE'S HOME CENTER
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Reviewed in June 2011
We purchased a new Bosh dishwasher from Absolute Appliance. The people there were very helpful in explaining not only the differences in the models but in the price. The sales people were very professional and did not push us to purchase anything. They had the Bosh running in their kitchen...
Absolute Appliance
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Reviewed in November 2016
The sales people were extremely knowledgeable. They scheduled it and came to do the work when they said they would. The installer was very professional. We were very impressed with the quality of the work.
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Reviewed in October 2013
The appliances are great and the installer, Lloyd Johnson was phenomenal. Tim, Danny and Bobby at General Appliance were great to deal with...
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Reviewed in January 2012
We purchase our appliances at Lowe's. We like that they service what they sell and they offer a warranty. There cheaper then larger competitors on their appliances. That's why we'll continue buying our appliances there.
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Reviewed in May 2011
They were wonderful! They were here within an hour of contacting them and they even delivered after hours. Cory was the guy I spoke to on the phone and is also the one who delivered the appliances. He disconnected and removed the old machine and installed the new ones. He also discussed the...
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Reviewed in January 2007
I know the price was very good because I shopped around. They were a very good company to work with, very friendly, efficient, and did what they said they would. They came out and installed it on time. I would highly recommend them.
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Appliance Sales questions, answered by experts

Many refrigerators have a dial with numbers ranging from 1 to 5 or 1 to 10, with the lower numbers representing colder temperatures and the higher numbers representing higher temperatures. For a fridge with a dial that goes up to 5, most homeowners find 3 or 4 to be the ideal temperature setting, and 6 to 8 is usually best if yours goes up to 10. It’s a good idea to get a fridge thermometer to monitor your fridge temperature, as not all appliances are the same, and internal thermometers aren’t always entirely accurate.

The most obvious sign that it’s time to repair or replace your microwave is that it is no longer heating food. If you notice your food coming out cold or not as warm as it used to, call a small appliance repair technician for help.

Some other signs your microwave is in need of service include:

It’s making strange noises during operation.
The interior plate no longer spins.
You notice strange smells or see smoke.
It’s close to or more than eight years old.

The Global E-waste Statistics Partnership (GESP) aims to collect worldwide e-waste statistics in an internationally standardized way. It also works to bring awareness to electronic waste and the issues it causes.

Dishwashers should be cleaned a minimum of once every 3 months, but really it should be done monthly. This is to prevent germ buildup and will help keep your machine running smoothly. Dishwasher maintenance isn’t too difficult, you’ll simply clean the filter, wipe down the spray arms with vinegar or rubbing alcohol, and run the cycle on empty. If there is any debris, you can remove it with a small metal pick. Do not use wood as the tip can break off inside the machine.

The costs vary from $50 to $150 per item, depending on its size, location, and disposal requirements.

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