November 13, 2020

Three Home Appliance Tips to Get You through the Holidays

Has your mouth started watering yet, thinking of the creamy mashed potatoes, steaming stuffing, and golden turkey fresh from the oven? If so, you’ll want to be sure you’re able to come through on those holiday promises, and that means making sure your home appliances are up to the task before the big day.

In a Consumer Reports survey of over 381,000 appliances, 6 percent of respondents reported having problems with cooking elements not working. Another 5 percent reported refrigerators not cooling properly, and 11 percent reported dishwashers not cleaning properly. 

While appliance malfunctions are commonplace, you can work to make sure they don’t happen when your holiday celebrations are in the balance. Here are three home appliance tips to get you through the holidays.

Give Everything a Deep Clean

Spring cleaning might have better marketing, but fall cleaning can be just as important—especially for your appliances. Give your dishwasher a good cleaning by running a full cycle with nothing but a single cup of white vinegar on the top rack. Likewise, take some oven cleaner to your oven and give each burner some attention. Finally, pull your fridge away from the wall and clean the coils —it has definitely been a while since you removed the dust back there.

Take Your Kitchen for a Test Run

Whether you cook every meal or live on takeout, there’s no denying that the holidays call for a homemade approach to food. If it has been a while since you used any of your appliances, now’s the right time to make sure everything works (yes, even the burner in the back left corner of the stove you never use). Give each appliance a test run on a low-stakes meal to make sure the food cooks evenly or the dishes come out clean. With enough notice, you can be sure any problems get fixed with plenty of time to spare.

Get Maintenance on the Line

While following the previous tips, you might find that something isn’t working. Don’t panic! That’s what these home appliance tips are for: finding bugs when the stakes are low. When you find that problem, call a repairman right away.

At Artists Village Apartments , we want your home to be a place of rest, not stress. That’s why our on-site management and maintenance teams are there to help you with your needs. Whether your dishwasher has been making a strange sound or only three out of four burners turn on, simply visit the Artists Village Apartments Resident Portal and submit a work order. Our team will schedule a time for some appliance TLC. We’ll make sure everything is in working order.

This holiday season, get ahead of kitchen snafus before they can damper your celebrations. Follow these home appliance tips and you’ll be sure to get through the holidays just fine.

Improve Your VIP Experience: Flexible Ways to Pay Rent and Build Credit at Artists Village

April 15, 2026
At Artists Village Apartments, we are committed to providing our VIPs with the best tools to manage their apartment homes effortlessly. We want to highlight the various ways you can handle your monthly rent, including some exciting benefits that help you build your financial future just by living with us. 1. The AppFolio Resident Portal App The easiest way to manage your living experience is through the AppFolio app. It is a one-stop shop for your most frequent needs: Convenient Payments: Set up one-time or automatic payments using a bank account (e-check), credit card, or debit card. Split Payments with Flex: We have integrated Flex directly into your AppFolio app. This service allows you to split your rent into two payments throughout the month. Flex pays your rent to us in full and on time, while you pay them back on a schedule that fits your cash flow. Full Transparency: View your current balance, previous statements, and full payment history anytime. 2. Build Your Credit for Free with Pinata Your consistent rent payments should work for you. We are proud to o ffer Free Positive Rent Payment Reporting to major credit bureaus through our partner, Pinata . How it works: You will receive an email invitation from Pinata to sign up for this service. Once you are enrolled, your on-time payments are reported to the credit bureaus. The Benefit: This helps you build your credit score over time without any extra cost. It is our way of rewarding your reliability and helping you reach your long-term financial goals. (Please note: we do not utilize any resident reward or marketplace features through Pinata; this service is strictly for your credit reporting benefit.) 3. More Ways the App Helps You Beyond payments, the AppFolio app remains your primary tool for staying connected with our Santa Ana community. You can: Submit Maintenance Requests: Easily upload photos and descriptions of any needed repairs. Manage Renter's Insurance: Access your policy or update your provider details. Stay Informed: Contact the office via text or phone, update your contact preferences, and access your lease documents. At Artists Village, we treat every resident like a VIP. Whether you are looking for more flexibility with Flex or looking to boost your credit score through Pinata, we are here to support your lifestyle. 
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CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS IN SANTA ANA, CA

By Marketing - • November 21, 2023
Wonder what holiday activities and events will be happening in Santa Ana, CA, this year? We've created a guide to the best local holiday activities in the Santa Ana area. Check it out!