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Appliance Repair
Why Does My Heater Smell Like It’s Burning?
Why Does My Heater Smell Like It’s Burning, and Should I Worry? Florida homeowners, it’s that time of year: temps dip, hoodies come out, and you hit the heater for the first time since… well, last “winter.” And suddenly: that smell. It’s smoky, dusty, and kind of...
Why You Shouldn’t Use Fabric Softener in Your Washer
Fabric softeners are often marketed as a must-have laundry essential, promising softness, fragrance, and static-free clothes. But before you pour that capful into your washer, it’s worth understanding the hidden downsides. At Home-Tech, we’ve seen firsthand how fabric...
Why the Cheapest Appliance Repair Isn’t Always the Best
When an appliance breaks down—whether it’s your refrigerator, washing machine, or oven—it’s tempting to go with the cheapest appliance repair quote you can find. We get it: no one plans for these inconveniences. But at Home-Tech, with over 44 years of trusted service...
Is It Worth Getting a Warranty on a New Refrigerator?
If the stress of having to find a new refrigerator wasn't enough, now there's the worry of whether or not getting a warranty is worth the investment. With today's refrigerators going for a starting price of $500, it's certainly...
8 Tips for Avoiding Appliance Repairs on Thanksgiving Day
Home-Tech's appliance repair technicians have helped lots of customers with appliance repair before, during, and after their Thanksgiving feast. Oven emergencies, ice maker meltdowns, fridge freak-outs, and cooktop collisions are commonplace this time of year. When an...
Moving to Fort Myers, FL? – 5 Unexpected Issues Regarding Local Services
Who hasn't thought about moving to sunny Fort Myers Florida? Especially with our beautiful beaches, great schools, and so much to do! Before you start packing boxes (and sunscreen), there are some unexpected issues you may run into when you're done buying property in...
Why Does My Fridge Smell Like… | 6 Unusual Scents and What They Mean
A fridge smell is the first indication that something might be wrong with the mechanics inside. After all, the smell means the fridge isn't keeping the food cool enough to keep it fresh! For those days that your nose is assaulted by the fridge, here are six unusual...
Sabbath Mode: An Easy Explanation to What It Is
In the late 1990s, kitchen appliances got some overdue upgrades that added lights, control panel screens, wall units, and other electrical components. While this brought our kitchens one step closer to the Jetson reality, the technology left out an entire group of...
The Life Expectancy of a Water Heater | 5 Common Types of Water Heaters
Did you know water heating systems are the second biggest user of electricity in the home? In Southwest Florida, we depend on our water heaters a lot. Whether we’re using hot water to clean dishes after a gathering, do a load of towels after a long beach day or take a...
How to Properly Clean Your Stainless Steel
We've scoured the internet (and bothered our own technicians) to get the inside scoop on how to properly clean your stainless steel appliances. There's a few tried-and-true methods for getting those appliances sparkling, ranging from at-home DIYs to simply buying...
What is Safe for Your Garbage Disposal: The Definitive List
We've all been guilty of peeling some vegetables or washing out a cereal bowl when, uh oh, some of the food scraps fall down the garbage disposal! In this long list, we'll go over 78 different food and non-food items to finally answer that big question, "is that safe...
Self-Cleaning Ovens: 8 Important Tips You Need to Know Before Starting
The oven's self-cleaning option can be a helpful tool to clear it of grease and grime, whether it's for Thanksgiving dinner or it simply needs to be freshened up. But before hitting that tempting button to shortcut the cleaning process, it's important you know a few...