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5 Common DIYs That Can Destroy Your Appliance
These popular DIY appliance hacks may do more harm than good. Learn why hair dryers, vinegar and baking soda, oven-floor foil, homemade detergent, and baking-soda stove cleaning can lead to appliance damage, and what homeowners should do instead.
Sand, Salt, and Calcium: The Silent Killer of Your Beachside Washer
Beachside washers face damage from sand, salt air, and hard water minerals. Learn how coastal laundry habits, washer design, drain filters, and simple prevention steps can help protect your washing machine, reduce repair costs, and extend appliance life in beach homes and vacation rentals.
Is It Worth Repairing or Replacing Your Appliance?
Not sure whether to repair or replace your appliance? Cavalry Appliance Service in New Bern, NC shares expert guidance to help you make the right decision, save money, and extend the life of your appliances.
Top 5 Oven Myths Busted (and What You Should Do Instead)
Think you know your oven? Discover the truth behind 5 common oven myths and learn how to cook smarter, cleaner, and safer. From preheating to self-cleaning, we’re setting the record straight!
10 Cleaning Mistakes That Can KILL Your Appliances
Avoid costly repairs by learning the top 10 cleaning mistakes that can ruin your appliances. From using harsh chemicals to spraying cleaners directly, these common errors could be shortening your appliances' lifespan. Discover safer, smarter cleaning methods today!
How the Self-Clean Feature of Your Oven Can Ruin It
Discover why self-cleaning ovens may harm internal components, cause safety risks, and lead to costly repairs. Learn safer alternatives like regular wipe-downs and steam cleaning to keep your oven spotless without the damage. Avoid common pitfalls and protect your appliance for long-lasting performance.
YouTube Repairs: Helpful Hacks or Costly Mistakes?
In this blog, we share how DIY repairs guided by YouTube videos can quickly turn into costly disasters, and when calling in a professional appliance technician is a better option.
How to Save Your Dryer
Check out this blog post to learn what YOU can do to save your dryer and when you should call your local appliance technician for help.
Energy Ratings and Appliances
Energy Ratings and your Appliances
Is the energy star rating important? How does this affect the performance of your appliance? How do you make the best purchasing decision and keep your appliance working well?
CLICK HERE TO LEARN THE ANSWERS!
Shoes in your Washing Machine?
Have you ever wondered “is it ok to put shoes in the washing machine?” Well, look no further. In this month’s blog post, Joseph answers that common question and shares some helpful tips on how to best clean your shoes.
Appliance New Year’s Resolutions
We all get busy and days start to go by like hours. Just taking a moment to look at your appliances and assessing their overall condition will help you notice things that might need some attention that will prevent larger repairs in future.
Watts up with Wattage?
Find out if wattage is really important when purchasing a microwave and also how to prevent mechanical issues during every day use.
Funky Freezer Finds (and how to avoid them)
Funky Freezer Finds (and what you can do to avoid them) offers quick tips on how to avoid costly repairs and food waste by tending to your refrigerator and freezer twice a year.
Long Live Your Washer and Dryer!
Nothing lasts forever, but these tips will help your washer and dryer last much longer.
Clutter & Critters & Circuit Boards, Oh my!
A bit of tough love to help avoid damage from clutter and critters to your appliance circuit boards.
Cleaning your Refrigerator Coils
What YOU can do to avoid costly refrigerator repairs due to pet hair and dust!

