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Keep things cool with our refrigerator maintenance checklist

The holidays are in our rearview mirror, and all the slices of the heart-shaped pizza from Valentine’s Day have been eaten. Now is the perfect time to give a little love to the appliance that keeps… Read More

Your essential homeowner plumbing guide

From overflowing toilets to leaky pipes, plumbing problems can be tricky, messy, and complicated—but America’s Preferred Home Warranty (APHW) is here to help. Arming yourself with these easy… Read More

Maintaining your gas appliances and systems

With gas appliances come great responsibility. Okay—maybe not at superhero levels, but having gas appliances can be dangerous if they aren’t maintained properly. If you want to become the hero of… Read More

4 excellent ways to use your clothes dryer

Your clothes dryer can be useful for much more than just drying your clothes! Use these clothes dryer hacks to save yourself time, straighten things out in a pinch, and even help on the hygiene side… Read More

Tips for winter washing machine safety

Winter is the season of layers, including sweaters, coats, scarves, and gloves. When laundry day rolls around, do you view your coats and cold weather accessories as dry clean only, or do you… Read More

Lovin' your oven: 5 oven maintenance tips and a bonus cookie recipe

When winter rolls around again, it’s your oven’s time to shine. In December, we celebrate national dessert days for treats ranging from lemon cupcakes to gingerbread. It's also the season for… Read More

How to make microwave cleaning easy

Thanksgiving is kicking off the end-of-year parade of holidays, which means it's time to plan for those delicious leftovers! Whether you love turning all that turkey and stuffing into a sandwich,… Read More

Improve your air quality with furnace humidifier maintenance

Furnace humidifiers (aka whole-house humidifiers) can provide relief for allergy sufferers and boost the overall value of a home—but only if they’re properly maintained. Here are a few ways you can… Read More
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