You probably open your refrigerator dozens of times each day to get a cool drink or a snack. Chances are that you don’t think twice about how hard your appliance works for you day in and day out. The truth is that it needs a bit of maintenance if you want it to...
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When Should You Upgrade Your Fridge?
Is your old refrigerator giving you trouble? Many homeowners wonder when it is time to upgrade their fridge versus repairing an older model. There are no hard and fast rules about when to buy a new appliance, but there are some things you should take into...
How To Prepare For Your Dishwasher Installation
If your dishwasher hasn’t been working, chances are you are very much looking forward to the day your new appliance gets delivered. You’re tired of washing those dishes by hand and you’re ready to let your new dishwasher carry the load. How can you best ready...
Refrigerator Light Not Working
You’ve wandered into the kitchen for a late-night snack, but when you open the fridge, all you see is darkness. How are you supposed to fix your snack craving when you can’t see what’s inside? You’ll need to fix the broken light bulb first. It may not seem...
How Do You Fix Rust On Appliances?
Stainless steel appliances add a clean, modern look to any kitchen, garage, or rec room. But if they’re covered by a layer of rust, they’ll look like they belong in the garbage. Seeing rust in your home can be upsetting, and if the rust isn’t treated, it will...
Washing Machine Won’t Drain
After washing a load of laundry, you expect to open the lid and find semi-dry fabrics. But what if you’re greeted by a soapy soup of soaked clothes and sudsy water? Soggy clothes pose several problems, like: Damaged fabric. No matter how many spin cycles you...
Should You Clean Your Washing Machine?
We regularly clean our cars, our ovens, and our fridges—but what about our washing machines? Many people mistakenly believe that these appliances clean themselves each cycle, but unfortunately, that isn’t the case. Everyone knows that mould and mildew thrive in...
Winnipeg Appliance Repair Company Awarded A Three Best Rated Certificate 2021
WINNIPEG, Canada – Mike’s Quality Appliance Services, a locally owned and operated company based in Winnipeg, Canada, is delighted to announce that they have been awarded a much sought-after Three Best Rated certificate for 2021. As a recipient of this award,...
Best Refrigerator Temperature To Keep Food Fresh
It can be pretty disappointing to plan a gourmet dinner, only to find that your chicken breasts froze on the top shelf of your fridge. Or, they’re so warm that you worry they aren’t safe to eat at all. Suddenly, you’re reaching for your phone and dialing a restaurant...
Dryer Vent Warning Signs
Where would we be without our laundry machines? We rely on them to clean our clothes, bedsheets, and even our face masks. An appliance like this gets a lot of usage in a week. It’s no wonder why, over time, your dryer vent can become plugged up with lint....
When To Replace Your Stove & When To Repair It
Most of us use our stoves every day, whether it’s to boil water, cook a stir fry, or bake a casserole. An oven is an essential appliance in any kitchen. But daily wear and tear can damage it over time. As your oven ages, repairs become more frequent. Even though they...
Why Clothes Shrink In The Wash & How To Prevent It
We’ve all been there: you put your brand-new shirt through the laundry cycle and take it out hours later, only to find that it has shrunk two sizes. When you tried it on at the store, it fit like a glove, but now it’s so tight that it’s hard to breathe. What...
Baking Or Broiling Not Working Correctly
When you’re hungry, you have little patience for faulty appliances; it’s a state of being known as hangry (hunger anger). There’s no time to assemble an extravagant meal – you need to put something in the oven and eat it ASAP. When you take your meal out...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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: Dripping Faucet A dripping faucet can keep you awake at night, lead to water stains, and cause floods...
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,...
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...