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Why Does My Fridge Freeze Food At The Back?

You’re starving, and you open your fridge to assemble the quickest dinner possible. As your stomach growls, you take out the fresh head of lettuce you bought at the store today - only to find that it’s completely frozen! This is a major inconvenience; you have to wait until your food is thawed until you can eat it. On top of that, you may find that it tastes different or has an altered texture. This is because when food freezes, the enzymes that give it colour and taste are inactivated. Why does this occur, and how do you prevent it from happening in the future?   Too much food is blocking air circulation. It’s so satisfying to finish grocery shopping, open your fridge, and see your shelves lined with fresh produce. But if your fridge is too full, then the air

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How To Prepare For Your Washer & Dryer Installation

  You’ve had enough of your outdated washer and dryer, and decided it’s time for an upgrade. The investment that you’re making is a smart one: new laundry machines are more energy-efficient, which will save you money on utility bills. A new machine means you’ll avoid costly repairs. After you’ve made your purchase, all that’s left to do is set up the washer and dryer.  But before the installation crew arrives, take these precautionary steps to ensure that the process runs as smoothly as possible:   Measure the space. It’d be impossible to count how many times an installation crew has arrived with new appliances, only to discover that they don’t fit through the front door. Not all washing machines are built the same way - even if you are buying the same brand as your previous systems, the new models may

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Smoking Oven? 6 Potential Problems

  Has this happened to you? You’ve just prepared a delicious meal, put it in the oven to bake - and found that your appliance is quickly filling up with smoke! You can’t miss the burning smell that threatens to ruin all your hard work, and potentially cause damage to your home. To diagnose this common problem, read further to discover why your oven is smoking:   It’s caused by food debris. Perhaps your last cooking experiment didn’t go according to plan. Leftover bits of grease and food can cause a smoking oven in no time. Prevent oil splatters by covering dishes with lids as well as placing them on baking sheets. Make sure to give your oven a thorough cleaning to remove anything left behind from last night’s supper.   Your oven is brand new. Sometimes, there is a leftover coating on new ovens

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Front-Load vs Top-Load Washer: Which Is Better?

It’s a great question to be able to ask yourself: which washing machine is right for me? Both types of washers have key differences that make them better-suited for some people, but not others. To assess which is the better fit for your home, here is a comparison of the two; this guide will help you determine whether you should buy a front-load or a top-load washer:   Front-load advantages: They use less water. On average, a front-load washer uses 13 fewer gallons of water per load. Another advantage is that they use less electricity. These machines are optimized for maximum efficiency. It will save you money on utility bills for years to come. They can also be stacked. For rooms with limited space, a front-load washer is an ideal choice; you

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6 Most Common Appliance & Plumbing Problems In The House

Most homeowners will call a plumber at least twice every year! There are many different types of plumbing problems but here is a list of the six most common ones:

  1.   Dripping Faucet
A dripping faucet can keep you awake at night, lead to water stains, and cause floods in the bathroom or kitchen. Damaged parts are probably the biggest reason for a leaking faucet. The solution is to replace the washer inside the tap itself. A worn-out carriage can also cause a dripping faucet. Again, the solution is to replace it. Sometimes, the leaking faucet can be as a result of high water pressure.
  1.   Leaky Pipes
For most pipes, leaking begins near the joints. Hard water is one of the major reasons that pipes leak. The lime scale, which is made up of calcium and magnesium, builds up in the plumbing

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Winnipeg Appliance Repair Service Taking Extra Precautions To Ensure Clients Can Still Benefit From Their Services During The Pandemic

Winnipeg Canada - MQ Appliance Services, a locally owned and operated company based in Winnipeg, Canada, is delighted to announce that they are experiencing a boom in both inquiries and orders. When restrictions were first implemented in a bid to fight COVID 19, the owner of MQ Appliance Services knew that his customers would need their home appliances working more than ever.   In order to ensure that the business could continue to operate, and as a consequence, keep his customers happy, all staff members embarked on enhanced training, to ensure that they were fully up to date with the social distancing rules, and how to repair appliances safely in the home.   As a result of this training, the company is now working at full capacity, ensuring that Washing Machines, Dryers, Fridges and Freezers are all repaired quickly and efficiently at this worrying time.   “The simple fact of the matter is that when our

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How To Refresh Your Appliances For Spring

  Spring cleaning is a great way to come out of winter hibernation and bring some freshness into your home. As you scrub floors, wash linens, and wipe down the window blinds, you should also hit the refresh button on your home appliances. After all, appliances that are clean and fresh tend to run more efficiently. Here are some spring refreshment tips for your most commonly-used home appliances: Garbage Disposal Luckily, giving your garbage disposal some spring TLC is not a difficult task. You simply need to disconnect it from power, then using a flashlight, inspect the blades. If you notice anything stuck around the blades, use tongs to remove. When you’re done, plug the garbage disposal back in again. Pour about ½ a cup of rock salt down the drain, turn on the water, and turn on the garbage disposal, letting it run for about a minute. Turn

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Five Most Common Problems With Laundry Washing Machines

Washing machines have become a modern necessity that most households can’t live without. You might not notice just how useful your washing machine is until it starts acting up.  Like all machines, washers are not immune to faults and they can break down because of either minor or major issues. These are the five most common washing machines issues:  

  • Washing Machine Won't Work
A blocked detergent line, a blocked filter, or a drainage pipe blockage are the most likely reasons why your washer isn't washing your clothes properly. The first step is to check that you’re using the right wash cycle.  If you are using the proper cycle and the washer still doesn’t work, clean your detergent drawer thoroughly then restart the machine. If even after this your machine still doesn’t work, the filter and the drainage may be at fault and you should call a repair

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COVID-19 and Appliances

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has led to most of us making a lot of changes. We’re doing our part - practising social distancing, washing our hands, using hand sanitizer to an almost excessive degree, and making sure clients know that they can reschedule if they’re feeling unwell.    We’re going to continue to do business, taking extra precautions to ensure the safety of our clients, for as long as it’s safe to do so. We’re constantly monitoring updates from Manitoba Health; the situation is changing rapidly. Why are we staying in business during these times? The answer is simple: appliances are essential to combating the spread of COVID-19, and our business is appliance repair in Winnipeg. Worried about transmission or have someone vulnerable or infected in your home? Here are a few appliance-related recommendations:   Sharing a kitchen

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6 Common Oven Problems

  It is one of the most frequently used home appliances and also one that brings families together during dinner times and special occasions. Just think of holidays like Thanksgiving and other festive holidays - all the grilling and baking of mouth-watering delicacies nourish our taste buds. Obviously, the last thing you need in the midst of cooking your favourite dish is an oven that keeps breaking down. Here are the six most common oven problems you shouldn’t ignore:   1. Unstable temperature variations Heating is the key function of your oven. The set temperature should be stable during cooking. If the temperature is inconsistent, you’ll need to recalibrate it according to the manual’s instructions. A faulty thermostat will cause temperature variations. You can use a thermometer to test the precise temperature of the thermostat upon preheating the oven. If none of these suggestions work, your best bet is to

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