Here’s a question you might not hear every day but how is your stove working? When you set the oven temperature does it take forever to preheat? Are the pilots on your burners a bit wonky? Is it chipped? In other words is it time for a new stove? Let’s talk about your refrigerator. How is that holding up? Is your ice machine functioning the way it should? Do you even have an ice machine? Does your ice cream stay frozen? What about the dishwasher? Are your glasses and dishes coming out clean? Silverware still sparkling? Are you sensing a pattern to these questions? We’re talking about appliances and whether or not it is time to get rid of them. If the short answer is “yes” then you need to arrange for the removal, but first you need to think about the practical aspects of replacing those appliances.

One major concern for many Colorado homeowners is the rising cost of energy and it’s all those kitchen appliances that are the biggest energy drainers. If those appliances aren’t Energy Star rated then not only are they much older but they are a bigger drain on power. Most new appliances manufactured today have the Energy Star rating. If not, you should probably avoid buying them.

The other consideration with buying new appliances is the added level of convenience you’ll be receiving. Smart technology has been integrated into dishwashers, washers, dryers and refrigerators. This means better performance and functionality. For instance, appliances like dishwashers and washing machines should have various settings that can be adjusted depending on the cycles. Smaller loads of dishes or laundry shouldn’t use the same amount of water and energy as a large load. This is where you can same on those energy bills by specifying the type of cycles based on the work load. With modern appliances that can be accomplished with simple touch screen activated commands.

These new appliances will also let you know when it’s time to replace filters or other parts thanks to ongoing monitoring. Simply put, these are smart devices; so how smart are your appliances?

As soon as you’re ready to replace those old kitchen appliances, as mentioned, you’re going to need to find a way to get rid of them. Most of the appliance stores you’ll be getting your new items from don’t have a “haul away”  service. This is because of the amount of effort it takes to dispose of something that big. While it is true that old stoves and fridges could be recycled, they will first have to be broken down to their core components. That is a specialized form of recycling that only happens at a few centers. Hiring a professional team of Colorado junk haulers like Junk King means you’ll be putting your junk into capable hands. They’ll know right away where to take those pieces to insure they are handled properly. You’ll also be able to schedule the pick up to coincide with the delivery. This will bring a whole new meaning to “out with the old and in with the new.”