SAN ANTONIO- You can call it a personal vendetta or a streak of bad luck for a man whose appliance and repair shop burned down last Sunday. Now exactly one week later another one of his appliance shops was broken into.

A 1300 pound steer named Kenmore was taken. He has since been located but that's not the end of the cattle heist.

What we do typically is some evenings we let him free range around the property, but we have a security fence perimeter around here and we have video surveillance at all times. And we've never had a problem around here, explained Rudy Madrid, Kenmores owner.

Rudy's stroke of bad luck started last Sunday. Thats when his other appliance shop located along 9800 block of Marbach went up in flames. Just days after the fire Rudy realized the copper wiring had been stolen from the building.

In the end, Rudy said it appeared as if Kenmore was too much for the thieves to handle since they cut him loose. Kenmore is safely back home and unharmed. But, as a precautionary measure his owner has hired a security grounds keeper to keep an eye out on Kenmore and the appliance shop.

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The Flat-Snap micro-site is a central repository of data on the appliance industry leading product. It contains data to aid manufacturing companies in selecting the best connector for their applications.

Bradenton, FL (PRWEB) October 17, 2012

ETCOs patented Flat-Snap wire termination connector is an industry leading solution. It is currently being used in a multitude of manufacturing applications primarily in the appliance industry. Some of the uses include wire termination on heating elements found in dishwashers and electric ranges as well as electric range eye connectors. ETCO wants to show that this type of product can be used in nearly any type of appliance connector application.

Engineered with manufacturing operation safety and simple end user repair access, the flat-snap connector consists of two ears that lock into place once applied to a male connecting unit. Manufacturing line workers and automated systems simply snap the connector into place and pull slightly to ensure the connection is tight. Once in place, it is nearly impossible to move or shift it off the main male unit. The connector is comparable to the faston terminal series of connectors currently available on the market and comes in a variety of metals including brass, tinned brass and a high temperature copper alloy for the aforementioned appliance heating assemblies.

ETCOs Director of Marketing, Sam Francois states, This Flat-Snap micro-site is in response to the overwhelming industry interest to ETCOs Flat-Snap product. He continues, Visitors can use the site to download pdf datasheets and get current manufacturing quotes for the Flat-Snap product. ETCO is initially making the new line of Flat-Snap products available to a limited number of manufacturers and plans to rollout variations of the product for custom manufacturing applications.

About ETCO

Founded in 1947, ETCO is a privately owned company. The Company manufactures precision stampings and rubber and plastic molded products used principally by major automotive and appliance manufacturers. ETCO also has major customers in a variety of other industries in the USA and over 30 countries throughout the world. ETCO has factories and a research complex in Bradenton, Florida and a factory and engineering center in Warwick, Rhode Island.

For more information on ETCO, visit the Company website online at http://www.etco.com

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SAN ANTONIO- A blaze destroyed an appliance repair shop on the west side. Heavy smoke and fire damage also took over a neighboring church in its path.

The flames ignited around 4:30 Sunday morning along the 9800 block of Marbach, and quickly intensified. Bright orange flames could be seen shooting up into the sky. Fire fighters battled the fire but in the end it proved to be too much to tame. The damage had been done.

You can see the devastation of the roof. I couldn't get into the other room to show you the part where we actually had a fire wall there that actually protected the church from actually burning up, explained Pastor Terrell Jackson of Faith Based Institute.

The church and the appliance shop both leased space from the building owner who said he had insurance and plans to rebuild.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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COLUMBUS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Cooking fires far exceed most home-related fires, and they are more expensive to repair. Fires that start on the stove outpace appliance, fireplace, smoking, candle or furnace fires. According to claims data compiled by Nationwide Insurance, the average cooking fire claim damage is more than $30,000, which is four times higher than the next most expensive type of homeowners claim.

Seventeen percent of all Nationwide Insurance residential fire insurance claims were caused by cooking last year, said Mark Pizzi, president & COO of Nationwide Insurance. Weve learned a lot from our response to fires over the past few years. Having a plan and taking some small steps now can go a long way toward preventing the unthinkable.

Nationwide is urging homeowners to observe Fire Prevention Week October 7-13, 2012. Homeowners should check out our fire prevention infographic for tips on what they can do now to protect their homes and loved ones in the event of a fire.

Use Fire Prevention Week as motivation to make an emergency escape plan, check your smoke alarms, and identify your risks, added Pizzi. You can never be too prepared for the unexpected.

Last year, Nationwide found that March -- followed by April, December, October and May -- were the months with the most kitchen fires claims -- not just during the holiday months as most people might guess.

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), one in 22 households will have a cooking fire each year. Cooking is involved in an estimated 156,400 home structure fires reported to U.S. fire departments. These fires caused:

These home fire safety and homeowners insurance coverage suggestions can help you make decisions that may reduce your risks. We dont know every risk and cant guarantee these will work for you, but some of them may help protect your most valuable assets you, your family and your home.

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Offering appliance repair in San Mateo, JC Appliance Repair is currently offering 10-percent off labor for any appliance.

San Mateo, CA (PRWEB) October 10, 2012

We look forward to helping you with any and all of your appliances needs now and for years to come, Jose Castro of JC Appliance Repair said.

Whether it is the refrigerator, freezer, chest freezer, ice maker, washer, dryer, top loader and front loader washers and dryers, cooktops, stoves, ovens, electric and gas ranges, or garbage disposals, JC Appliance Repair can help. In addition, JC Appliance Repair services the following brands: Admiral, Amana, Asko, Bosch, Dacor, Frigidaire, General Electric, Hotpoint, Jenn-Air, Kenmore, Kitchen Aid, LG, Magic Chef, Maytag, Samsung, Speed Queen, Sub-Zero, Sears, Thermador, Tappan, Westinghouse, Whirlpool and Wolf.

No matter how large or small your problem, well have your appliances system back on the line efficiently, economically and with a smile, Castro said. Let JC Appliance Repair be the company that helps you and your family.

JC Appliance Repair also offers same-day service and a 100-percent customer satisfaction guarantee.

For more information about any of JC Appliance Repairs services, call 650-375-8185 or view the repair company on the Web at http://www.jcappliancerepair.com.

About JC Appliance Repair

For more than 24 years, JC Appliance Repair has provided expert appliance repair services throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, including San Mateo and Palo Alto. The repair company specializes in providing exceptional appliance repair services, such as commercial appliance repair, refrigerator repair and appliance repair for nearly all household appliances from every major brand name. JC Appliance Repairs team of trained and certified appliance repair experts specializes in retrofitting old appliance systems, commercial compressor replacements, construction, services, repairs, and maintenance of walk-in freezers and coolers.

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Pate Appliance Services began like many other family owned and operated businesses.

Joe Pate was a handyman who worked for several other places before setting out on his own in 1954. He repaired everything from furnaces to toasters, according to his son Mike, who began working for his father in 1973.

Mike eventually took ownership in 1978 and now runs the family business with his sons, Tom and Adam. The business began on High Street and has been at its current location at 780 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. for 13 years.

He was mechanically gifted, Mike Pate said of his father. He had a thorough knowledge of anything electrical, heating and plumbing. He could just fix anything.

As soon as he could walk, Mike Pate was going along on service calls with his father. When Tom and Adam were old enough, they too went on calls with their father.

I always remember that everyone knew dad, Tom Pate said of his ride-alongs. Ive always liked the mechanical side of things. We took things apart when we were little and dad would put them back together.

But it isnt just about repairs. Its about the customer, Adam Pate said.

When I came on, I got to go on every service call with my father for several years, he said. I was able to see how all the repair work was done, but I also got to see how to deal with the customer in the best way possible and thats the way we are going to continue to do business.

Tom Pate said he worked several other jobs before coming to the family business. No matter what he was hired to do, however, he always ended up fixing things.

This is a good business to be in if you like people, he said. And we just really love what we do.

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SOUTH OZONE PARK, N.Y., Oct. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Pampano's Auto Repair, Inc., located at 135-15 130th Pl., recently added UHaul truck and trailer rentals to the auto repair business.

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Families needing the finest in moving services now will have increased convenience and a shorter distance to travel when moving, which not only will make their move easier but also will have the positive effect of reducing the amount of carbon emissions released into the atmosphere. U-Haul partnering with business owners across North America to increase convenience for customers while helping our environment is just one of the programs that support U-Haul Company's Corporate Sustainability initiatives.

Pampano's Auto Repair, Inc. can now offer its customers a variety of moving equipment and supplies designed specifically for moving household furnishings, including moving vans, open trailers, closed trailers, furniture pads, appliance dollies, furniture dollies, tow dollies and auto transports. Pampano's Auto Repair, Inc. also will offer sales items to protect their customers' belongings and make moving easier, such as heavy-duty boxes, which are made of up to 90 percent recycled content and are available in a variety of sizes.

"U-Haul is proud to be partnering with a quality independent business such as Pampano's Auto Repair, Inc.," exclaimed William Wolff III, president, U-Haul Company of Brooklyn/Queens/Staten Island. "Pampano's Auto Repair, Inc. is a great example of the type of successful business relationship UHaul has established in order to build and maintain a strong network of more than 15,000 independent dealers across North America."

For more information, or to rent your moving equipment today, call 718-322-3310. Business hours of operation are: Mon. Sat. 8 a.m. 6 p.m.

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MACCLENNY, Fla., Oct. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Gear & Wheel Mobile Repair, located at 15668 N. SR 21, recently added UHaul truck and trailer rentals to the auto-repair business.

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Families needing the finest in moving services now will have increased convenience and a shorter distance to travel when moving, which not only will make their move easier but also will have the positive effect of reducing the amount of carbon emissions released into the atmosphere. U-Haul partnering with business owners across North America to increase convenience for customers while helping our environment is just one of the programs that support U-Haul Company's Corporate Sustainability initiatives.

Gear & Wheel Mobile Repair can now offer its customers a variety of moving equipment and supplies designed specifically for moving household furnishings, including moving vans, open trailers, closed trailers, furniture pads, appliance dollies, furniture dollies, tow dollies and auto transports. Gear & Wheel Mobile Repair also will offer sales items to protect their customers' belongings and make moving easier, such as heavy-duty boxes, which are made of up to 90 percent recycled content and are available in a variety of sizes.

"U-Haul is proud to be partnering with a quality independent business such as Gear & Wheel Mobile Repair," exclaimed Ed Hatcher, president, U-Haul Company of Jacksonville. "Gear & Wheel Mobile Repair is a great example of the type of successful business relationship UHaul has established in order to build and maintain a strong network of more than 15,000 independent dealers across North America."

For more information, or to rent your moving equipment today, call 904-259-2336. Business hours of operation are: Mon. Fri. 7 a.m. 5 p.m. and Sat. 9 a.m. Noon.

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The day after the first presidential debate, it wasn't Barack Obama or Mitt Romney getting the most attention. It was the maker of colorful kitchen appliances.

KitchenAid spent much of Thursday trying to repair the damage from a wayward tweet about President Obama that whipped up social media outrage faster than one of its signature blenders can spit out a smoothie.

The tweet, put out by a member of the company's social media team during the Obama-Romney faceoff Wednesday in Denver, attacked the president in a particularly personal way.

As Obama reminisced about his grandmother, Madelyn Dunham, who died shortly before Obama was elected president in 2008, the tweet appeared on KitchenAid's official Twitter account, @KitchenAidUSA: "Obamas gma even knew it was going 2 b bad! 'She died 3 days b4 he became president!"

The outrage was almost immediate, with angry Twitter users threatening to boycott the Benton Harbor, Mich., company.

The appliance maker, which is owned by Whirlpool Corp., quickly deleted the tweet. Cynthia Soledad, a KitchenAid marketing executive, issued a series of apologies via Twitter and Facebook.

"I would like to personally apologize to President @BarackObama, his family and everyone on Twitter for the offensive tweet sent earlier," she wrote. "It was carelessly sent in error by a member of our Twitter team who, needless to say, won't be tweeting for us anymore."

Soledad said in a separate statement that the employee meant to post the tweet on a personal account but mistakenly sent it instead through the corporate account. She referred to the tweet as a "tasteless joke."

The PR disaster shows the risks that companies take in using social media to leverage their brands. With 140 million active users worldwide, Twitter has been an especially popular site for corporations looking to advertise new products or tout discounts, particularly during big events such as the Academy Awards or the Super Bowl.

But in contrast to traditional advertising, the medium is fast-moving and unforgiving. The click of a button can send the wrong message to millions. There were about 10 million debate-related tweets issued during Wednesday's presidential showdown.

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Central Valley Franchise Owners Receive National Award

Grapevine, Texas (PRWEB) October 04, 2012

The Franchisee of the Year winner is selected from Mr. Appliances approximately 150 franchise owners across the United States, recognizing one who has consistently grown his or her business through the Mr. Appliance system and has achieved a high level of success through professional and quality service.

Dylan is everything a franchisor could hope for, said Doug Rogers, president of Mr. Appliance. In three short years, he has demonstrated an ability to master our systems, improve and grow his business, mentor other franchisees, and give back to his community. His positive attitude is so infectious.

After inheriting his fathers Fresno-based appliance repair business, Conner converted his business to Mr. Appliance of The Central Valley in 2009 and has since expanded the businesss service territory and won numerous Mr. Appliance accolades, including 2009 Rookie of the Year. Conner is a Mr. Appliance representative for Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC), and frequently donates appliance parts and labor to his local house, RMHC of The Central Valley.

More than anything, I feel like my business is something I can be proud of, remarked Conner. Becoming part of the Mr. Appliance family has been more than business for meI feel like Im part of something bigger, like a big family.

To learn more about Mr. Appliance of The Central Valley or to schedule a service call, visit http://www.mrappliance.com/fresno or call 599-344-5816. For information about Mr. Appliance franchise opportunities, visit http://www.mrappliancefranchise.com.

About Mr. Appliance:

Mr. Appliance is North Americas largest appliance repair franchise system. Established in 1996, its franchises provide full-service residential and light commercial appliance repair. Mr. Appliance has approximately 150 locations throughout the United States and Canada and is consistently ranked among the top home service franchises by Entrepreneur magazine and other industry experts. Mr. Appliance is a subsidiary of The Dwyer Group, Inc. For more information, visit http://www.mrappliance.com.

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