“I found a cheaper part on Amazon,” is an opposition we’ve heard from many of our valued customers when ordering a replacement part for their appliance. The debate between using Original Equipment Manufacturer (OAEM) parts versus online or Non-OAEM alternatives is one we address frequently. While
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Fact: we see an increase in service calls for refrigerators, freezers and dryers on particularly hot days – and in Central Iowa, high temps and humidity are a staple of our summers. While your appliances are built to handle the fluctuations of temperatures, they must work
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In today’s fast-paced digital age, it’s easy to succumb to the allure of new technology and the ease of upgrading your appliances at the click of a button. However, there’s something to be said about the value of repairing and maintaining your existing household appliances. In
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Green is often synonymous with spring, especially in April. With Earth Day on April 22nd, you may be looking for ways to reduce your carbon footprint and leave the world a cleaner place. Here are a few tips on how you can use your appliances to
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You do your part as an informed consumer to find the appliance repair company with the best price in town. Why, then, do you find yourself paying more for your completed repair compared to another company that might have given you a higher quote over the
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When you rely on your dishwasher to do a lot of the heavy cleaning in your kitchen, it’s easy to forget that it too can get dirty! Dirty dishwashers not only lead to poor cleaning efficiency (like your dishes still being dirty after a cycle), but
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Is your new Electrolux or Frigidaire appliance on the fritz? Or, maybe you’re looking to take advantage of some New Year’s deals and have your eye on these brands. We’ve recently been made aware of a recent update to their First Year Manufacture Warranty, and we
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There’s nothing worse than a warm fridge, especially when it’s nearing 90 degrees outside! Unfortunately, it’s notable that when the weather starts to warm up, refrigerators start to break down. Appliances like refrigerators work hard to regulate and maintain their appropriate temperature, and both the rising
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Did you know that Westside Appliance Repair is Iowa’s only Whirlpool Factory Certified Care Center? Our technicians are trained and certified by Whirlpool Corporation to provide specialized care for Whirlpool, JennAir, KitchenAid and Maytag appliances. What does Factory Certified mean for us? There are a lot
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Did you know – in less than 30 seconds, a small flame can turn into a major fire? In a typical home fire, residents may have as little as one to two minutes to escape safely from the time the smoke alarm sounds. October is Fire
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