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5 Reasons to Have Your Refrigerator Repaired

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If your refrigerator is hissing, leaking, or simply failing to keep your food cold, you may be tempted to break out your checkbook and buy a new one.

Not so fast.

Before heading out to your local appliance store, consider first contacting a repair service. Fixing your refrigerator instead of simply replacing it can offer you many benefits – here are five of them.

1. It will keep your food fresh for longer.

A warm refrigerator is as good as no refrigerator at all. Refrigerators have one job: to keep your food cold. When they can’t do this, they do nothing other than take up space and guzzle up electricity. A freshly-repaired refrigerator will keep your food fresh for longer, reducing food waste and preventing possible cases of food poisoning.

2. It will save you money on your energy bill.

No matter what is wrong with your broken refrigerator, it is probably consuming more energy than a properly-working unit would be. Whether it is a broken gasket, compressor, or evaporator fan, your appliance is using extra energy trying to keep itself cold. Once a repair is made, you may notice significant savings on your monthly utility bill.

3. It can reduce condensation and prevent mold.

One sign of a broken refrigerator is extra moisture, whether it is in the form of condensation or a full-blown leak. Standing water invites mold to grow, which is not only unsightly, but severely unhealthy as well. Preventing excess moisture is key to keeping mold out of your home, and a healthy, functioning refrigerator can help you do this.

4. It is much cheaper than buying a new appliance.

A brand new refrigerator is likely to set you back several hundreds, if not thousands of dollars. Fortunately, many repairs can be made for a fraction of the cost of a new model; who can afford to not save that kind of money?

5. It won’t interfere with your life.

Shopping for a new refrigerator is a hassle, and it often requires you to set aside a large chunk of your day to visit different appliance stores and compare prices. Then you have to make sure you are home for the delivery, which can be a 4-6 hour window. On the other hand, when you get your refrigerator repaired, you can enjoy the luxury of never having to leave your home.

Speedy Refrigerator Service is New York’s #1 choice for refrigerator and freezer repairs! We offer 24/7/365 coverage and guarantee one-hour service to anywhere in Nassau County, Suffolk County, or New York City. Our expert technicians can repair any make or model of refrigerator, freezer, ice maker, or wine cooler. Call us now to schedule your same-day appointment at 866-782-9376.

Should You Repair or Replace Your Broken Refrigerator?

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All good things must come to an end – including your refrigerator. If yours is hissing, clunking, leaking, or constantly cycling on and off, you are left with a choice: do you repair it, or buy a new one altogether?

Unfortunately, there is no cut-and-dry answer. What is best for you depends on a variety of factors, such as the appliance’s age and the type of repair needed. If you are having trouble making the decision, use these guidelines laid out by Consumer Reports.

Use the 50% Rule

This rule is simple – if the cost of repair is less than half of the cost of a new model, then have it fixed. Likewise, if it costs more than 50% to have it repaired, then break out your checkbook and head to the appliance store.

To Ice, Or Not To Ice?

If your refrigerator has a built-in icemaker, you could be setting yourself up for future repairs. A side-by-side refrigerator with an icemaker is more than twice as likely to break down as top- or bottom-freezer models without one. An icemaker is an added convenience, but the need for constant repairs is not.

Consider the Configuration

The style of your refrigerator can impact your decision, according to Consumer Reports. Here is what they recommend doing, based on the type of refrigerator you have:

  • Built-in refrigerators should be repaired unless they are completely unsalvageable.

  • Side-by-side refrigerators should be repaired if they are less than five years old. After that, you should probably get a new one.

  • Bottom-freezer refrigerators have a repair window of 7 years. After that, you should consider replacement.

  • Top-freezer refrigerators should always be repaired within 3 years of purchase and replaced after 7 years. If it is somewhere in between, use the 50% rule.

If you are looking for a refrigerator repair service in New York, look no further than Speedy Refrigerator Service. We have over 50 years of experience and can fix any make or model of refrigerator, freezer, ice maker, or wine cooler. We guarantee one-hour service to Long Island and New York City, so call us any time at 866-782-9376.

5 Best Refrigerator Features You Didn’t Know About

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Most new refrigerators last well over a decade, so it isn’t very often
that we find ourselves shopping for a new one. If you are in the appliance store for the first time since the iPod was released,
you may feel like you are in a scene from Back to the Future with
all of the hi-tech features available.
Here
are five of the coolest features you probably didn’t know existed, as
reported by Reviewed.com.
Automatic Water
Dispensing
Long
gone are the days when a water dispenser was the coolest thing (no
pun intended) available on a refrigerator. Now, certain models offer automatic water dispensing – using high-tech sensors, the
refrigerator can automatically detect the size of your cup and fill it to the top
without spilling.
Convertible
Fridge/Freezer
If you
have constantly-changing food storage needs, you want a refrigerator
that can adapt. Enter Samsung’s newest four-door French door
refrigerator model, which allows you to change the temperature of one
of the freezer compartments to freezer, soft
freezing, chill, or cool.
Blast Chiller
Have
you ever went to grab a cold can of your favorite carbonated beverage,
only to realize that you forgot to restock the fridge? No one likes a warm
soda (or beer), but no one likes waiting for their drink to get cold
either. With the new “Blast Chiller” feature, you
can have the best of both worlds. This can-sized compartment is located in the
fresh food section and can chill a 12 oz can in under five minutes.
Built-In Keurig
Okay,
even we were impressed with this one – your fridge can now be your
coffee maker too! The new Cafe line of refrigerators from General
Electric can brew your favorite K-Cup, with three different sizing
options, just like the standalone Keurig machine. And since your
refrigerator has its own water line, you will never need to refill
the tank!
Temperature-Controlled
Zones
Some
foods are best stored at different temperatures. For example, raw
meat should be as close to 32° as possible, while cheese should be
kept closer to about 37°. Some manufacturers recognize this and
now offer the option to set different areas of your fridge to different temperatures.
No
matter how technologically advanced these refrigerators become, the
experts at Speedy Refrigerator Service will always know how to fix
them. Any make, any model, any time — we guarantee one-hour service to
Long Island and New York City, so give us a call at 866-782-9376.

How to Baby-Proof Your Refrigerator

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Whether it’s your spouse or your child, there is always someone trying to see what’s in the fridge. If you have an infant or toddler wandering around the house, the refrigerator could be the scene for their next big adventure. It seems like fun and games, but the refrigerator can actually pose a threat to small children.

With that in mind, here are a few tips on how to baby-proof your fridge.

1) Restrict access.

An obvious way to keep your child from getting into the fridge is restricting access to the kitchen. Putting up a good baby gate will not only keep your child away from the refrigerator, but also keep them safe from all the other dangers your kitchen has to offer.

2) Baby-proof the fridge door.

There is a wide array of various foods and beverages that fill your fridge. You don’t want your child getting sick from consuming raw meats or making a mess with eggs. A great option to prevent this is a child-proof locking device. There are different types of locking devices, such as padlocks and clip straps, click here to see which one suites you best.

3) Protect the water dispenser.

If your fridge has a water or ice dispenser, you most likely want to keep your child from playing with it. One easy push can cause one not so easy mess to clean up. The first thing to do is to take out your fridges owner manual and see whether your fridge offers a locking feature on your water dispenser – most fridges do. If your fridge doesn’t offer a locking device, you can head down to your local hardware store and buy a magnetic sheet. Make sure you cut the sheet to a size where it completely covers the water dispenser recess.

4) Baby proof the magnets.

Magnets not only can be heavy, but they can also be a choking hazard. Moving magnets higher on the fridge is an easy way to make sure your child can’t mess around with them.

Has your kid taken a toll on your refrigerator? Whether it is the ice dispenser, door seal, or something else, the experts at Speedy Refrigerator Service can fix it! We guarantee one-hour service to Nassau County, Suffolk County, and New York City. Our phone lines are always open, so call us any time at 866-782-9376.

4 Reasons Why You Should Buy a Wine Cooler

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You don’t need to be an enthusiast to enjoy a nice glass of wine, and you
don’t need to be a connoisseur to store it properly. While
aficionados spend tens of thousands of dollars on large-scale wine
cellars, satisfactory storage conditions for the every day drinker
can be met with a standard wine cooler.
If you
are looking for a reason to buy a wine cooler, we have four of them.
Wine Preservation
This is
the main reason you would consider buying one in the first place –
to store your wine. The truth is, most wine coolers provide good
enough storage conditions that a casual drinker would not be able to
tell the difference from it being stored in a cellar. They do a
sufficient job protecting wine from its biggest enemies: heat, light,
and low humidity.
Economical
Wine
coolers are relatively inexpensive: both to buy and to operate. There
are tons of models available for under $300, and the operating
costs are very low. Because of their small interior and warmer
temperature, they consume significantly less energy than a
refrigerator does.
Environmentally Friendly
Wine
coolers are an environmentally-friendly way to store your wine.
Their low energy consumption reduces the carbon footprint of your
home, which lessens the burden on your local utility provider. Additionally, most
wine coolers use an alternative method of cooling that doesn’t
require liquid refrigerants, which are harmful to the environment.
Versatile
Wine
coolers are just as versatile as they are practical. Their compact
size makes for easy storage anywhere; keep it in your kitchen, dining
room, or living room for entertaining guests. If you run out of wine,
they can also be used to store goods such as soda, cheese, chocolate,
and fruit.
If you
run into any issues with your new wine cooler, the experts at Speedy Refrigerator Service can get you up-and-running in no time! For over
75 years, Long Island residents have depended on us to fix their
refrigerators, freezers, ice makers, and wine coolers. We guarantee
one-hour service to Nassau County and Suffolk County, call us today
at 866-782-9376.