These days a dishwasher is considered an essential home appliance. Most homes are equipped with a dishwasher, but this doesn’t mean that everyone is enjoying sparkling clean dishes. Although there are a lot of factors that can affect dishwasher’s performance, one of the most important is the detergent. Using too little detergent will leave your dishes dirty, but too much can also create problems. So here we’ll delve a little deeper into how much detergent you should be using to get those sparkling clean results.
How Old is Your Appliance?
The first consideration for determining the correct amount of dishwasher detergent is ... Read More
For over a hundred years, Thermador has been producing exceptional, luxury appliances. The brand introduced the Cooktop to America and rolled out convection and steam ovens. Thermador appliances are designed to empower cooks to create an unforgettable experience in the kitchen, and so many home “chefs” will be particularly excited at the prospect of Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center in Calabasas and Thermador being a major part of this year’s Wine & Food Experience at the Camarillo Hangar in Camarillo CA November 10th, 2018.
The Event
The Wine & Food Experience is a celebration of all things culinary, allowing visitors to sample ... Read More
If you want to keep your produce fresher for longer, you need to make the best use of your refrigerator crisper drawers. When you open your refrigerator door, the drawers may look like nothing particularly special. In fact, some may even use the drawers to throw things that don’t properly fit on the shelves such as apples or even beer. Before you dismiss your crisper drawers, you need to understand that these drawers are not merely drawers, but when used properly can protect all your produce from spoiling.
The Two Types of Crisper
Having drawers can be a good storage option, but ... Read More
Refrigerator and freezer temperatures can be tricky. Often the first sign that your appliance is malfunctioning is that it doesn’t seem to be cool enough. With many homeowners now focused on saving energy and having a greener home, is it really necessary to set your freezer to 0º?
The FDA Stance
According to the FDA, refrigerators should be set at or below 40º, while freezers should remain at 0º. Even energy conservation groups and sites adhere to this, with many advocating that while a refrigerator set 10º colder than necessary could be using 25 percent more energy, the appliance should be kept ... Read More