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Save Money with Clearance and Warehouse Models

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clearance stoveIn today’s financially tight world everyone is keeping cost effectiveness at the forefront of their minds when shopping for everything from evening wear to major appliances. That said, no one wants to settle for less than premium, especially when it comes to the appliances we rely on to get us through our day-to-day lives. One could argue that buying a cheaply made evening wear dress is not the worst thing in the world. If it rips after a week or two your life does not come to a halt. However, the same logic does not apply to appliances. If your major appliance breaks down after a couple weeks, you are in a serious bind.

Thankfully, S&W’s clearance and warehouse models make saving money while shopping for major appliances in Brooklyn as simple as executing a few clicks. These models have not been relegated to the warehouse and clearance category because of any defects on their part. They simply are being offered to you at incredibly reduced prices because of our commitment to rolling in the newest lines and products on a regular basis. This means we cannot keep everything up and out of the warehouse at all times. It also means that if you purchased an appliance years ago and want to replace it with the exact model, you can find it in our warehouse.

Browse our clearance and warehouse section today to get the best of both worlds: efficiency and cost effectiveness.

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How Long Is Food Safe in Your Fridge Without Power?

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Hurricane Sandy left many people without power for days. In fact, thousands are still literally in the dark at this time. Along with the litany of other issues this brings to the surface, one question that arises out of this blackout is what to do with the food in your fridge. Like all other major appliances, your kitchen refrigerator needs electricity to run. And without electricity, it has not been running. Your food has been sitting there un-chilled for days. This begs the question: how long can food last in the fridge without power? Do you have to toss it all? Can some of it be salvaged?

The first thing to remember–even though it seems like common sense–is to NEVER taste food to see if it is safe!

Keeping the doors to the fridge and freezer closed is vital to keeping food safe. When the power goes out, keep the doors closed and if you do have to open them, find what you are looking for quickly. This will keep the coolness in and the heat out, your food safer and your kitchen appliance working longer.

Generally, if the temperature in the freezer reads 40 degrees or below, the food is safe. Anything else should be tossed. Simple as that.

For more information, check out this helpful website.

 

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Hurricane Sandy and Your Appliances

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Now that Hurricane Sandy has passed through, it is time to deal with the aftermath. For many folks that means returning to homes they had to flee due to the flooding and wind storms. For these poor people, this can mean walking into a home ravaged by water. One of the dozens of questions weighing on people’s minds is what to do with their major appliances now that they have been exposed to the elements.

Do all of your appliances need to be replaced? Can some of them be salvaged? Should you try to repair them yourself or call for professional help?

Take a careful look around your home. Look for wires that might have been damaged by water or are exposed. Do not, under any circumstances, touch them. Leave it to the professionals. Major kitchen appliances with serious water damage will most likely have to be replaced or professionally repaired. But smaller appliances not on the ground might just be mildly damp and can probably be salvaged. Check to see what works and what does not. See if you can diagnose the problem. If not, call the customer service representatives and ask for their help.

Lastly, take notes on the damage for insurance purposes. Replace what needs to be replaced and consider your family lucky to be safe and alive.

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Not Everything’s Meant For Your Garbage Disposal

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Garbage disposals are pretty high up there on the list of major appliances designed to make your life easier. They add a delightful sense of ease to kitchen cleaning. Just throw everything in there and walk away right? No! Despite their immense capabilities, these major kitchen appliances are not indestructible and should be treated accordingly. Not everything should be tossed down there, especially if you want your disposal to last awhile.

Fibrous materials are by far the worst culprits when it comes to rendering your disposal useless. These materials include things like asparagus, celery, corn husks, artichokes and other vegetables with a stringy quality to them. These little string-like parts actually wrap themselves around the disposal blades and prevent the motor from turning. If the motor isn’t turning, the machine isn’t working. Simple as that.

Vegetable waste from potatoes, cucumbers and tomatoes are fine. Also, most fruits, meat scraps or small bones are acceptable for the disposal as long as they are scraps and not huge chunks –although that seems like it would go without saying.

If you live in a house with more than one member –especially children– it’s generally a good idea to post a list of what can and cannot be thrown in there for everyone to look at. Children have no concept of how things work or why they perhaps should not throw their entire slice of pizza in the disposal. They need to be taught. Lists are a great reminder. Adhering to these guidelines, and making sure your family does so too, will ensure a long lasting garbage disposal.

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Improve Your Quality Of Life With A Dehumidifier

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If you only buy one major appliance this summer, let it be a dehumidifier! The simple act of adding one to your home is one of the most important steps you can take to reduce the amount of moisture you’re exposed to in your home – moisture which can lead to excessive levels of mold and dust mites. Mold and dust mites are one of the top causes of allergies and can easily cause respiratory problems to become worse. And for those who suffer from a compromised immune system, asthma, allergies or other respiratory problems, a humidifier is almost non-negotiable as far as major appliance purchases go.

Essentially, a dehumidifier uses the process of condensation to operate. When air becomes cold it can no longer retain moisture and the moisture in the air will pool. This is what a dehumidifier does. The air circulates through the dehumidifier – which cools the air – and then the moisture is siphoned out through the back of the unit. This eliminates the moisture in the air and leaves you free to breathe dry air and live mold free. And, although it’s not the primary use for a dehumidifier, it can be used in basements that get too much moisture and are prone to flooding. A multitasking major appliance!

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Tips For Grilling Safely

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We’re nearing August; which means that, sadly, summer is nearing its end. It’s time to break out the most underrated kitchen appliance out there – the  grill – before the sunny weather and balmy evenings get away from you. There’s nothing more tasty than a home grilled skewer of meat and veggies or fish wrapped in tin foil and grilled to perfection. Fear not grill newbies: the internet is overflowing with simple and amazing recipes for you to whip up. Friends and family will surely be impressed.

Now that you’ve decided to head out back and grill up some dinner it’s time to talk about safety. Like all major appliances, the grill comes with its own set of dangers and precautions. If you know what to look for and how to prevent disaster, you should be fine! Here are some crucial things to remember when grilling:

  1. Never grill in an enclosed area (like a tent or garage); the risk of fire is simply too great.
  2. Set up the grill a reasonable distance away from shrubbery and trees – especially on a windy day – to avoid sparks flying and causing fire.
  3. Have a bucket of sand, a hooked-up hose and a fire extinguisher close by and ready in case things get out of hand.
  4. Finally, after each use – clean the grill thoroughly with hot water and a scraper to prevent germ laden residue from accruing.

Now: go reap the benefits of your grilling expertise!

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Think You Don’t Need AC? What About The Dog?

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Everyone’s trying to save a buck or two these days – what, with the economy the way it is and expenses that can seem endless.  In these times, spending the big bucks on an air conditioning unit for your place can seem like a luxury you can live without. And, perhaps that’s true for you. Sure, you can strip nightly and sleep in your skivvies while cursing the heat to save a few dollars. It probably won’t kill you. Not so for little Fido or Buddy, though.

We’ve all seen the bumper stickers warning us that leaving our pets in a locked car is no different than storing you little pup in an oven. The same goes for your apartment. If you are going to be a loving pet owner, you need to remember that poor little Fifi can’t self cool the way you can. He’s covered in fur and has less means at his disposal to eliminate heat and/or deal with being overheated. This can be nothing short of deadly for your pet and devastating for you. Keep everyone safe by spending the cash on this major appliance – it’s worth it if it keeps your little bundle of fur alive and happy, wouldn’t you say?

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The Past and Future of Major and Small Appliances

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small appliancesWhere would we be without our modern appliances? We’d have to wash our clothes by hand and hang them to dry. We’d have to live in the stifling summer heat without cheap air conditioners. We would salt our meats and have to preserve food by keeping it in the cellar and canning it ourselves and smoking it, all of which takes a lot of time which is usually why the woman of the house stayed at home all day, when she didn’t have General Electric appliances.

Our times are pretty good I’d say. But in the future people will probably look back on the 21st century and think, how did they live without intra-stellar teleportation? They spent so much time in traffic. They had to manually adjust their cheap air conditioners? How bizarre to not have our Jenn air appliances automatically react to our body temperatures and internal desires. They had to go to the store to buy food? Ha! We just order it and it shows up!

We stay cool when we’re hot. We can store plenty of food and use small appliances to cook according to our needs. I’m pretty satisfied with my major and small appliances, aren’t you?

 

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General Electric Appliances and Saving Money This Fall

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When it comes to your General Electric appliances, you don’t want to find yourself spending too much money on the electricity bills this fall. And it can happen with the cooler weather when you use your space heater too much or maybe you leave the oven on a little extra because the kitchen is so cold. But then you’ll find at the end of each month your bill is far more than it should be. So here are some tips to save all around!

First, take your AC out as soon as the weather hits the 70s and open the windows! Often people leaving their discount air conditioner in the window a little bit too long after summer and it’s wasted electricity. Many time your house is more humid inside than it is outside at that point, so just keep the windows open for cross ventilation.

Second, don’t use the oven to warm up the kitchen. It  can be a safety hazard but also is a waste of electricity. You are better off turning up your regular heat a little higher and getting a thermostat to control the temperature overall in the house.

Make sure you always turn off space heaters when not in use. Leaving a space heater on is a fire hazard but also will cause it to continue to work to keep the room warm even when you aren’t in it. They are best used for short amounts of time, like when taking a shower or sitting in a typical cold room for an hour or two.

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Getting A New Stove

Posted by TimD in Appliance Care | S&W Appliances - (0 Comments)

One of the burners went out on the fossil of a stove we have in my apartment. Honestly, it went out months ago but we have chosen to ignore it and use the others. Still it has been disappointing as it is the front right burner, the go-to burner if you ask me.

Still this did not burn me or any of my other roommates up enough to consider replacing this old beast by browsing through Energy Star appliances for a new one. No one until I went to make eggs a few days ago. I was nimbly making eggs as I am known to do and I cracked one like anyone else might. Before it made it to the pan though the entire inside of the egg spilled from it’s shell into that dead burner. We were doomed. That egg was not coming out.

Needless to say the last few days have been increasingly smelly in my apartment and the roommates are beginning to get suspicious. As a result I have been pricing ovens, Maytag appliances against General Electric appliances and everything in between. Hopefully I get this all sorted out before my roommates realize that I am the anonymous stink bomber. Fingers crossed.

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