LeTip Chester County East met on Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at the Wyndham Garden Hotel in Exton, PA. We were joined by a guest representing the category of Landscaping.

Our showboater was Jack Ansley, our portrait photographer (www.ansleyphoto.com). Jack is able to take individual, family, and pet photos. He can also print photos taken on a cell phone; just e-mail the picture to him, and he can print it as a traditional photo or on canvas.

Our speaker was Mark Kochanowsky from A to Z Appliance Repair (www.atozappliancerepair.net). Mark has worked in the field of appliance repair for 30 years, so he brings a wealth of experience to his work. He does not sell appliances, but he is happy to give advice about what to buy and where to purchase it. He knows which appliances tend to have trouble or can be difficult to repair, so he will steer people toward better products. Mark has seen all sorts of appliance troubles that have been caused by the actions (or inaction) of the owners, and he has written a book of maintenance tips for appliance care. He has also seen problems caused by incorrect installation, and he will install appliances correctly. One of Mark's biggest recommendations for care is to clean the vents on clothes dryers. When the vents are clogged with lint, the dryer's efficiency decreases. The simple vent cleaning can increase the life and performance of the dryer.