HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill.,
May 22, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The
unofficial start of summer - Memorial Day - is right around
the corner and TV host, celebrity home designer and expert
craftsman Chip Wade and Sears Home
Services, the nation's number one provider of appliance services
and a leader in home improvement services, are sharing tips and
helping homeowners get ready for the season.
"No one can afford surprises during the sweltering summer
months," Wade said. "By following basic maintenance tips, trying a
few quick fixes on your own, and calling in the professionals when
needed, homeowners can have peace-of-mind all summer long."
Start with Chip's best DIY tips for both inside and outside the
home:
Inside the Home
- Air conditioning: To prevent breakdowns and improve
efficiency, inspect and replace the air filter as frequently as
recommended in the owner's manual. And before the full heat of
Summer arrives, be sure to call a professional to inspect and tune
up the A/C unit as well.
- Washer and dryer: Prevent mold from building in a
front-load washer's gasket seal by running a hot washer load with a
cleaner like Washer Magic, available on SearsPartsDirect.com.
- Refrigerator water filter: Keep water fresh by changing
the filter every six months, either through notifications from a
Kenmore smart refrigerator or by joining Sears' Automatic Reorder
program.
Outside the Home
- Detect for leaks: Check hoses and exterior faucets for
leaks, and place Sears Home Services' smart Wally sensors under
sinks, near toilets and appliances to detect water leaks and
changes in temperature and humidity.
- Clean the grill: Turn a gas grill's heat up to high, let
the grill run with the lid closed for a few minutes and scrub with
a grill brush once cooled. Completely empty a charcoal grill and
wipe out any ashy residue, cleaning it inside and out with hot
water, a scrubby sponge and some liquid dishwashing soap.
"These tips are a great starting point and can be quick fixes to
save time and money," said Jim
Gimeson, chief operating officer at Sears Home Services.
"However, before any project – big or small – homeowners should
refer to the appliance manual to troubleshoot and follow all safety
instructions. If the solution is not in the manual, it may be time
to call in a professional."
For expert help, Sears Home Services technicians can come to the
home to perform a comprehensive HVAC or Kitchen & Laundry
maintenance check - a 64-point inspection of appliances, cleaning
and testing to ensure they're operating properly. For more tips on
summer home preparation, check out this video, and for more
information on services and seasonal offerings, visit
SearsHomeServices.com/Summer.
About Sears Home Services:
As the nation's number one provider of appliance services, Sears
Home Services has more than 5,000 expert technicians who make
nearly five million service calls annually. Sears offers a complete
solution for homeowners, helping members purchase, service and
replace their appliances, as well as manage and maintain their
homes and a variety of products within their homes, from fitness
equipment to lawn mowers and snow blowers. Sears has the largest
fleet of services technicians in neighborhoods throughout the
U.S.
About Sears, Roebuck and Co.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., a wholly owned subsidiary of Sears
Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: SHLD), is a leading integrated
retailer providing merchandise and related services and is
part of Shop Your Way, a social shopping experience where members
have the ability to earn points and receive benefits across a wide
variety of physical and digital formats through
shopyourway.com. Sears, Roebuck offers its wide range of home
merchandise, apparel and automotive products and services through
Sears-branded and affiliated full-line and specialty retail stores
in the United States and Canada. Sears, Roebuck also
offers a variety of merchandise and services through sears.com,
landsend.com and specialty catalogs. Sears, Roebuck offers
consumers leading proprietary brands including Kenmore,
Craftsman, and DieHard -- among the most trusted and preferred
brands in the U.S. The company is the nation's No. 1 provider
of appliance services, with more than 12 million service and
installation calls made annually. For more information, visit the
Sears, Roebuck website at www.sears.com or the Sears
Holdings Corporation website at www.searsholdings.com.
Contact: Alyssa Schor,
alyssa.schor@zenogroup.com; Larry
Costello, larry.costello@searshc.com
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