Author: Westside

Clogged Dryer Vents Can Cause Fires

Did you know — Clogged dryer vents are the #1 cause of house fires in the U.S.! In fact, there have been a few recent house fires here in Central Iowa that were attributed to clogged dryer vents. Fires occur when flammable lint builds up in the

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Spring Clean Your Appliances

Spring has finally sprung! With nicer weather comes the urge to bust out the yellow rubber gloves, vacuum and mop to give your house a good scrub down. Now is also the perfect time to spring clean your home appliances! Properly maintaining them will likely add

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6 Common Dishwasher Problems (and their Causes)

Do you rely heavily on your dishwasher to do the dirty work? For many homeowners, a broken dishwasher is considered a nightmare! Dirty dishes can quickly stack up, leaving you with a half-hour of suds and scrubbing every night, cracked hands and a higher water bill.

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Westside Appliance Repair Win’s 2016’s Fewest Technician Trips per Job Award

Des Moines Appliance Repair Company Recognized as National Leader in Fast Repair Service Westside Appliance Repair, a local Des Moines-area appliance repair company, was recognized by Rossware Computing as a national leader in efficient appliance repair service. Westside claimed the “2016 Fewest Technician Trips per Job”

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How to Prep for Your Appliance Repair Service

Save time – and money – with these simple tips to maximize your repair service appointment Providing us with the necessary information up front allows us to service your appliance more efficiently. By taking a bit of time to properly prepare for your maintenance, you can

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Common Microwave Problems

Microwaves make thawing and reheating food easy! While they are a relatively low-maintenance appliance, a broken microwave can throw a wrench in your plan to make a quick meal. To ensure your microwave is safely heating your food, there are some common issues that require professional

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Sorting Your Laundry Actually Helps Your Washing Machine

You may have learned the hard way what happens if you mix your reds and your whites… but when the laundry starts piling up, it’s so tempting to combine all your clothes together and hoping for the best. Here’s some incentive to keep your laundry separated –

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5 Things to NEVER Put in the Microwave

No longer just for popping popcorn or heating TV dinners, the microwave is a kitchen staple both at home and in the office break room! Microwave ovens are so quick and efficient because they channel heat energy directly to the molecules (tiny particles) inside food. Yet, there are many items that

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Is Your Dishwasher Not Cleaning Well?

It is recommended to rinse off your dishes before placing them into the dishwasher. Failure to do so will eventually accumulate old food particles down below into the sump housing. Food will clog up the passage ways, preventing proper water pressure to spin the spray arms. When

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Keep your fridge cool by scheduling a fridge condenser cleaning!

Refrigerators are notorious for breaking down in the summer! If you have clean refrigerator coils, you’re reducing your risk of appliance failure by almost 75 percent. The coils are what keeps refrigerant flowing. If they become coated with lint, pet hair and other common kitchen debris,

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