Love Your Appliances This Valentine's Day

(Tuesday, February 07, 2006) - Sometimes whispering sweet nothings is all it takes to maintain romance in a relationship, but keeping your appliances working properly takes a little more effort. Showing some love to your appliances this Valentine's Day will keep laundry loads tranquil and mealtimes sweet. "The periodic up-keep of an appliance can increase its life and even improve the way it operates," said Doug Rogers, chief operating officer for Mr. Appliance®. "Proper maintenance is less expensive than having to replace an appliance, and it can deter potential disasters, like a fire or a flooded house." Whether you're taking your date out for a Valentine's Day dinner or staying in and cooking something special, the following tips by Mr. Appliance are simple ways to pamper your appliances: Check washing machine hoses for cracks or holes o Immediately replace broken hoses o Replace hoses every three to five years to prevent flooding o Use steel-braided hoses rather than rubber ones Remove lint buildup from inside the dryer and the venting hose o Clean your dryer's lint screen and filter before or after each load of clothes o Keeping your dryer lint-free helps thwart dryer fires, and it dries clothes quicker Use only powdered detergent in the dishwasher o Gels clog the detergent dispenser and can cloud glassware Clear dirt off refrigerator's condenser coils o Unplug refrigerator and use a vacuum to remove dust from the coils o Keeping the coils free of dirt will help it run more efficiently and trim utility bills Clean oven and stovetop o Don't run the self-cleaning cycle within one week of a big dinner - ovens have a tendency to fail during or right after a self-cleaning cycle o Clean the reflector bowls under the burners to help cook more efficiently o Use non-abrasive cleaners, especially on glass-top ranges o Unclog gas burners by using a tooth pick to poke all the burner head holes clean. To make sure residue is burned off, turn the burner on a high flame for 10 to 15 minutes. (Be sure the gas burner is off prior to cleaning.) Deodorize garbage disposal o Place a handful of ice cubes in the disposal. Add lemon, orange or lime peels and run disposal with cold water for 15 to 30 seconds. Continue to rinse with cold water. About Mr. Appliance®: Established in 1996, Mr. Appliance is the only franchise providing full-service appliance service and repair, both commercially and residentially. Recognized by Entrepreneur magazine among its "Franchise 500," "Top New Franchises" and "Top 101 Home-Based Franchises," Mr. Appliance franchisees provide services to both residential and commercial customers at more than 90 locations worldwide. Mr. Appliance is a subsidiary of The Dwyer Group, Inc. For more information or to find the location nearest you, visit our Web site at www.mrappliance.com. About The Dwyer Group®: The Dwyer Group, Inc., based in Waco, Texas, is a holding company of six franchise businesses, each selling and supporting a different franchise under the following service marks: Aire Serv®, Glass Doctor®, Mr. Appliance®, Mr. Electric®, Mr. Rooter® (Drain Doctor® in the UK), and Rainbow International®. Collectively, these independent franchise concepts offer customers world-wide a broad base of residential and commercial services. The Dwyer Group also owns Harmon Solutions Group™, a third party administrator for the insurance community, and provides services to an associate company, DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen by Worldwide®, a national remodeling franchise. The Dwyer Group is a portfolio company of The Riverside Company, a private equity firm with offices in New York, Cleveland, Dallas and San Francisco. For more information on The Dwyer Group, or its franchise concepts, visit the company's Web site at www.dwyergroup.com.

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