The Guide to a Perfect Summer Cookout

Summer is here which means that the season of cookouts has arrived. Whether you are an established veteran or a beginner your friends with the yellow booties have you covered. Our SoBellas guide to the perfect summer cook out is separated into 5 easy tips that will have your friends and family calling you the cookout master in no time.

Diversify your Food Selection

Lets face it even though the majority of your guests will go for the mouth watering steak you prepared there is a possibility that you may have a vegetarian in your party. You don't want to be that guy who has nothing to offer him so make sure to have fish as an option. In fact having a second option is very important because there is nothing like a little diversity in food options to make your guests happy. Some recommendations for main entries you may want to incorporate to compliment your steaks for the best summer cook out ever are the following: 

• Hamburger Patties
• Fish
• Turkey 
• Bratwurst
• Ribs
• Salmon

Be Creative

There are several ways of being creative for your cookout. Your guests will appreciate some creative food options such as snow cones. You want your guests to remember your special brand of cook outs. You can also incorporate some nice cold beverages such as frozen cocktails or margaritas to keep your guests cool.

Have Great Side Dishes 

You cannot go wrong with chips and onion dip however there are many more options at your disposal. You can add some healthy sides for your health cautious friends while at the same time indulge for those that may want to indulge at your cook out. Below is a list of some of our favorite side dishes.  

• Baked Potato
• Chips with Avocado
• Coleslaw
• Pretzels covered with cheese
• Salad   

Set up Activities

Lets face it there is more to a cook out than just food. A cookout is an overall experience that is intended to provide you and your family with good food and entertainment. You will also more than likely have little ones at your cook out whom will want to have fun activities. There are lots of great ideas that you can find online and you can also be creative here as well and create your own games. Remember a cook out is about more than just food it is about spending time with your loved ones.  

The last thing that we will leave you with is that ensuring that your equipment is working is vital for a cookout. Whether it be your refrigerator, stove or microwave SoBellas is here should any of your appliances fail.             

      

Why is My Swamp Cooler Not Cooling

It is important to remember that swamp coolers are best equipped for certain temperatures. If you live in an area with low humidity then a swamp cooler will be ideal for your home. If your swamp cooler is not cooling then you have to consider the following factors:

How is the humidity in your home?

If your home is very humid then your swamp cooler is not going to produce the fresh air that you like. The reason is that the air in your swamp cooler will become evaporated due to the intense humidity. This is one of the main reasons why people complain that their swamp cooler is not cooling. 

Are you getting enough air or exhaust?

You need to make sure that your unit has enough air or is getting enough exhaust. One good tip is that if you do not have the proper ducts then you can raise your windows which will allow you to receive enough air.

Does your swamp cooler smell bad?  

One of the reasons for this could be that the pads in your unit have become moistened which would result in a foul smell. It is important for health reasons to get this checked as you do not want to smell mold. This can cause your allergies to start up among other health concerns.

In order to obtain a accurate diagnosis of your Swamp Cooler visit out website and schedule an appointment today.

  

                                 

 

Top 5 Tips to Buying Appliances

Ask friends and family for their recommendation

There is no better form of advertising that word of mouth. This still rings true even in our technological world. It is important to ask family and friends about their experiences with their appliances.Often this will provide you with the necessary info. to make the best purchase possible. 

Take your time and do your research

It is important not to purchase the first deal that you see. It is good to research the best possible prices and to study the different brands that you might be interested in. You need to make sure that you are buying the best appliance for your needs.      

Keep the Receipt 

There is nothing more important when purchasing an appliance than keeping the receipt. Most new appliance purchases come with a warranty and keeping your receipt is the best way to ensure that you are covered. A good idea is to have your receipts stored in a folder in case you may need them. 

Take the time to look over the appliance before purchasing it

It is a good idea to open the compartments of the appliance that you are purchasing. You just want to double check that everything is working correctly and to your liking.

Make sure to learn about what repairs would entail

Depending on your budget you should be aware that some appliances are more costly to repair than others. It is also important to consider that some appliances may have parts that are more difficult to obtain than others. At SoBellas we always recommend that you look into a maintenance plan. If you had not checked out our customer care club please take some time to read about how it can benefit you.