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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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Saving Money with Energy Star Appliances

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energy star applianceBrands across the spectrum of the major appliance world are working hard to earn an energy star rating. An energy star appliance offers the same high level of function only it does so using significantly less water and power than a conventional appliance. It doesn’t matter if you are in the market for Maytag appliances or LG appliances, you should always look for the energy star rating.

Energy star appliances don’t cost you more money, but they will save you money. Energy star dishwashers and washing machines save water. Energy star refrigerators, microwaves and other appliances save power. These savings are reflected every month when you receive your water and electrical bills.

There is a general misconception that energy efficient appliances are not as effective. This is simply not the case. Energy star appliances are designed, with the latest technological features, to get more from less. You will not notice a difference in the cleanliness of your clothes when you remove them from the wash or the temperature of your food when you take it out of the fridge.

Not only do such appliances save you money they help protect our environment’s health. When you are shopping for appliances make sure to purchase energy efficient models.

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Maytag Appliances Are Classic

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Maytag is one of those brands that has been around forever. Remember the Maytag appliance guy on the commercials? That advertising was going on for decades. And the company itself has been around for even longer. It was first founded way back in 1893. Think about how quickly companies come and go in this day and age. It’s pretty impressive that one company could last so long!

When you invest in Maytag appliances, you know you are getting a classic product that is going to last you. Because they’ve been around for so long (and had that famous marketing campaign), everyone knows the name. If your friends comes over, admires your oven and you tell her it’s a Maytag, her eyes will light up in recognition. We know the brand well and the reason is because it’s been such a prominent part of American living for so long.

SW Appliances has a plethora of Maytag appliances for you to choose from, whether it’s the oven to show off to a friend or small appliances that are going to help you with everyday, easier tasks and cooking. For the great prices you’ll find, you really can’t pass up having something so classic in your home.

Maytag Appliances Are Known for Reliability

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Maytag is a name we all know. Why is that? Maybe because mom had a Maytag oven in the kitchen that you always remember her baking cookies in. Or maybe because you just see Maytag appliances at the stores or in ads. And the brand has become synonymous with quality products. So it’s good to know that when you buy a brand name that is so trusted, you don’t have to worry. You’ll have a fridge that keeps thing consistently cold, you’ll have a dryer that makes your towels feel like heaven. And of course, mom will recommend it since she used Maytag when you were growing up.

It’s easy to find Maytag appliances because they are sold almost everywhere, but you do have to do some serious research to find the best deals. Know the retail prices of the units you are looking at so you know if you are truly getting a good deal. And the best thing you can do is visit a showroom to actually check out the appliances in person, to make sure it’s exactly what you want and has all the features you need. SW Appliances let you do just that and sells all kinds of Maytag units for your home.

I Need Major Appliances

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A weekend without appliances can really get in your head. We blacked out over the weekend and as a result my home is now a mess. No laundry has been done, dishes have piled up in the sink, it look like the hurricane hit, literally, within the confines of my apartment. That isn’t even mentioning the pile of beer cans we dutifully drank to make it through the storm.

Life without a dishwasher or a washing machine is not really a thing I want to have to go through again. I know some people love things like camping and taking a day off from modern amenities and major appliances but not me. No way. The second I see something isn’t working I develop anxiety. How will I clean my clothes? What if I need a pile of plates cleaned quickly? What am I going to do?

When the lights went out on Saturday night and I knew all of my Maytag appliances would follow suit, I felt doomed in a way that was likely irrational. That said, I was born in 1982 and not 1782. I have been raised to expect nothing less than a fairly automated life of convenience. How dare the weather try and take that  from me.

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Don’t Drip Dry In Your Apartment

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I’m not sure if you have ever attempted to drip dry clothing in an apartment but let’s just say it is not easy. Besides having your entire space surrounded by your entire wardrobe soaked and draped all over the place it can take an epic amount of time to actually dry. It is as if you are waiting for the sun to lift the roof off of your space and start taking care of business to no avail. This is why it is so important to try and find a home with Whirlpool appliances or Maytag appliances. No one wants to find themselves rushing out of their apartment in wet jeans.

Apartment living is tight and compact enough without having clothing hung everywhere you turn. Those clothes lines and your collection of underwear do not make for an attractive decor. In fact the whole place ends up smelling like laundry soap and practically none of the clothes ever manage to fully dry.

With a new dryer you’ll find yourself much happier with the quality of your laundry. It will smell fresher and feel cleaner. What’s more you might even find yourself enjoying the look and feel of your apartment for a change.

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Getting A New Stove

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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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Lg Appliances In Space

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Space is tight in a place like Brooklyn these days. Any apartment you can afford rarely offers space for any sort of lg appliances. This means if you do happen to have space for Maytag appliances like a washer, dryer, or dishwasher you had better get one. People will be jealous of the excess of space you have no matter what. You do not want them sitting around thinking about how much better they might use said space as well.

Besides who would not want to live in a home where you could do laundry without having to lug a bag of clothes down to the local laundromat each and every week? Who really get’s a thrill out of doing their own dishes by hand? No one, that’s who.

Real estate is a game of luck, among other things. If you happen to have gotten lucky and can afford yourself the luxury of major appliances you could become the envy of all of your friends. I know that when my number comes in and I can squeeze a dishwasher into my kitchen I am going to jump right on it. No more dishpan hands world! Everything is coming up me!

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Repair Your Washer And Dryer

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Dropping off your laundry every week to have it cleaned and folded by professionals might sound like an easy fix. I mean, obviously it is a great burden off your back for the short term. No waiting on the washer, then waiting on the dryer, then folding each item one by one. But if you have a lot of clothes that starts to add up. These places specializing in drop off services charge by the pound. Do any of us even have a sense of how many pounds of laundry you do? I certainly don’t.

Anyway it is pretty stupid to drop off your laundry when you could just go out and buy a brand new washer and dryer. Especially when Maytag appliances and Whirlpool appliances are such easily accessible things. The long term savings of doing your own laundry is hard to calculate, but it could easily end up being hundreds of dollars every year. Having a washer and dryer in your home bolsters everything about your life style. Honestly, drop off services are for people with money to burn and no space to put such appliances. You on the other hand love to save money and have pleanty of space so why not invest in a Maytag or Whirlpool washer/dryer set. You’ll be psyched you did!

 

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Disposing of Old Major Appliances

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Getting a brand new set of Maytag appliances can be pretty exciting, but you have to think about where you are putting your old ones. Whether they are completely broken down and useless or actually still work, disposing of them in the proper way is important.

If your old major appliances still work well and you are just upgrading, you can consider donating them. Charities, donation centers, soup kitchens and shelters can use kitchen appliances and will always be willing to take a donation in that form. You can also donate to organizations who then give out appliances to families in need.

If your appliance is irreparable and needs to be completely disposed, look into various companies who can come and pick it up for you if you are worried about recycling it yourself. They’ll come by and pick up your appliance if you leave it out on the curb and recycle it at their own discretion.

It’s important that if you are recycling on your own, that you look for recycling guidelines for your neighborhood as well as for the make and model of your appliance. Go green and make sure you dispose of your old oven and microwave properly!

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