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2016 Spring Home Improvement
LINCON DAILY
NEWS.comMay 2, 2016 Page 29
McEntire’s also has chest freezers ranging in size from
5 to 22 cubic feet and upright freezers ranging in size
from 14 to 22 cubic feet. Groves said chest freezers
are often used for bulky meat, and upright freezers are
easier to organize. She said they sell many freezers
during hunting season when people are looking for
more storage space for meat.
As far as stoves, Groves said people tend to like large
oven space, especially if they do a lot of cooking and
baking. On stove tops, metal or cast iron grates are
popular features. Groves said the stoves are 5 cubic
feet and up. Sizes range from 4.8 to 6 cubic feet.
In washers and dryers, McEntire’s offers a variety of
features. The tubs come with or without agitators.
The washer may be front load or top load. Some are
high efficiency, so they use less water. Another feature
is steam, which helps get stains out. Groves said most
people like the higher capacity washers. The washers
range from 3.1 to 6 cubic feet.
Groves said the dryers are 6 to 8 cubic feet. She
noted dryers must be larger than washers in order to
effectively dry loads. If the dryer is too small, loads
will come out in a “clump.”
Groves said low end appliances offer few options.
Middle to high end appliances offer more options,
which means more convenience. For instance, some
appliances can be started through apps on your
smartphone even when you are not at home.
Price ranges depend on the options
Washers and dryers range from $400 to $1200.
Stoves range from $400 to $1,500. Groves said
package deals on stoves, refrigerators, dishwashers,
and microwaves are between $1,600 and $4,000. She
said the $4,000 package is popular.
McEntire’s offer six months to a year of free financing
with no interest. Groves said many customers choose
to make monthly payments.
The company will even haul away old appliances.
Hook up of most appliances is free, though McEntire’s
charges a small fee for hooking up dishwasher, wall
ovens, cooktops, and over-the-range microwaves.
McEntire’s also does most of its own repairs.
McEntire’s Direct Maytag is located on 403 Broadway
in Lincoln. They are open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday and 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Saturday and can be reached by calling (217)732-
4874.
Brands and Options at McQuellon’s Appliance
Company
McQuellon’s Appliance Company offers brands such
as GE, Hotpoint, Crosley, Frigidaire, and Danby.
Yolanda Cisneros, salesperson at McQuellon’s, began
by talking kitchen appliances. She also said to know
your measurements before buying refrigerators.
Refrigerators are usually 20 to 36 inches wide, so you
need to make sure you have the space for them. If
there is an overhead cabinet where your refrigerator
goes, you must make sure you do not get a refrigerator
too tall to fit under it.
Cisneros said refrigerator options range from low-end
to high-end depending on features. Today’s models
may come with one or two ice makers. Other options
include water dispensers, and even Keurig coffee
makers.
Cisneros said their high-end refrigerators run up to
$3,200.
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