Everett Fall Home Show

It's the 8th annual Washington State Everett Fall Home Show at the Comcast Arena in Everett this weekend, the 28th - 30th! This is Snohomish County's premiere Fall event featuring hundreds of specialized local businesses to help you customize, update, or even design, your home.  And of course we'll be there too!  We will have low Home Show prices at the show and at ALL of our locations.  Plus, you can take advantage of zero interest for 12 months on all brands and products.

Right now, if you visit the Home Show Website, you can get free admission to the show.  But hurry, the offer is only valid for the first 5,000 visitors!

KitchenAid's New Cooking Technology

KitchenAid has come out with Even-Heat technology for their cooking products, specifically their electric cooktops, wall ovens and freestanding ranges.  Even-Heat does just that – it delivers reliable heating and precise controls.  That means no more constant monitoring of your cooking!  Your meals will be cooked perfectly every time.  Here are some of the features:

Elements & Burners

• No hot spots or spikes of heat that cause burning or scorching
• 2 sets of coils to maintain heat
• Designated settings for simmering and melting

Ovens

• Preheating system that eliminates cold spots before preheating is finished
• Industry’s largest viewing window to reduce having to open the door which releases heat
• Special design to guide air uniformly between racks and around food to cook evenly

Come into any of our stores and see this great technology for yourself!

Tips for the Perfect Refrigerator Temp

If you set your refrigerator temperature too low, your food will freeze. Set it too high, however, and your food will spoil quicker due to increased bacterial growth.  It’s hard to know what is too high and what is too low…

The recommended temperature for your refrigerator ranges from 35 degrees to 38 degrees and it’s best to keep it stocked well with food, because — believe it or not — a fully stocked fridge holds its temperature better than one with a couple condiment bottles in the door.

The best test for your refrigerator’s temperature is a beverage. If you don’t like the temperature of your beverage, adjust the fridge. If you think your refrigerator is too cold, increase the temperature by 1 degree and allow 24 hours for the compartment to adjust. Obviously, do the opposite if you think your refrigerator is too warm.

To ensure proper temperatures, air has to be able to flow between the refrigerator and freezer sections.  Make sure the air vents aren’t blocked by anything. Otherwise, it might block the flow of air to the refrigerator, which in turn causes temperature and moisture problems.

If your refrigerator is  too warm, pop off your kick-plate and clean it out.  If your refrigerator can’t exhaust properly, it can’t cool properly. So, vacuum the condenser every three months!

Taken from Warners’ Stellian

Dishwasher not Drying Your Dishes?

If your dishwasher has a stainless steel tub, you probably need rinse aid. Sure, your dishwasher could be the best, highest-efficiency model. It still needs rinse aid. Rinse aid helps dry dishes by reducing water droplet formation. (Note: If you have a plastic tub and your dishes aren’t drying, you might need a service call on the heating element.)

If you’ve added rinse aid to your dishwasher and your dishes still come out wet, check if you’re washing a lot of plastic dishes. Sometimes these can exacerbate the problem. Have you ever noticed that plastic dishes often come out with droplets of water while all your glass and porcelain dishes are completely dry? That’s because plastic does not hold heat the same way regular dishes do.

Why does that matter? It throws the dishwasher off its drying mojo. Here’s how the dishwasher drying process works:  The final rinse water reaches a very high temperature which heats up your dishes. The stainless steel tub is a cooler surface, so the moisture collects on the tub rather than your dishes.

Other things that throw the dishwasher off its drying mojo:

• Washing all the dishes before you load them. Scrape off large food pieces, but just say no to washing your dishes before you wash them! If the dishes are clean, your smart dishwasher cuts the wash time down. If this happens, the dishwasher may not have time to get hot enough. The water is heated to more than 40 degrees higher than the hot water being piped in.
• You’re using the light or quick wash cycles for everyday stuff. It won’t usually wash or dry as well.

Taken from Warners’ Stellian

Maytag Washers with PowerWash

Many of Maytag’s high efficiency washers come with the PowerWash system which offers the best cleaning in the industry.  Three things make the PowerWash system the best; extra cleaning action, enhanced stain removal, and a thorough rinse.  You can find PowerWash in five different Maytag series in both top load and front load models.

In addition to exceptional cleaning, EnergyStar qualified models can use up to 82% less water and 86% less energy which could result in an lifetime energy and water savings up to $3,300!  Click here to learn more.

Energy Saving Cooking Tips

Stoves, cooktops and ovens aren’t Energy Star rated because most models use about the same amount of energy. But there are certainly ways to use less gas or electricity when cooking.

1. Keep your burner caps and drip pans clean

Dirty surfaces don’t reflect heat as well as polished surfaces, thus wasting energy and potentially your time.

2. Match pots and pans to the size of your burners

Unless you’re using an induction cooktop or range, you’re heating a lot of air while you try to heat your food. Induction cooking is 20% more efficient than electric and 70% more efficient than gas.  To mitigate energy loss, choose the appropriate sized pot or pan for the size of burner you’re cooking on.

3. Cover your pots while boiling water

When you think about it, it makes no sense to boil water in an uncovered pot. Using a cover helps water boil faster while creating pressure and preventing evaporation.

4. Skip preheating

Unless you’re baking and require precise temperatures, you don’t need to wait till your oven reaches 350 degrees to throw your food in.  Better yet, shut off your oven a few minutes early and let residual heat finish off your dish.

5. Use the microwave

Using the microwave as an alternative to the oven cuts energy use in half.  Plus, it’s faster!

Taken from Warners’ Stellian

Now through Sunday save up to 50% during our annual Floor Model Demo Sale!  Most floor samples are in perfect condition and all carry the full manufacturer's warranty.  There will be hundreds of products specialty priced for this event - appliances, mattresses, electronics and BBQs. All items are one-of-a-kind so come in early for the best selection.  You can take advantage of these great deals at any of or locations: Everett, Lynnwood, Marysville, Mount Vernon and our Liquidation Center.  Click here for more information.

Don't miss out, this only happens once a year!