DIY Appliance Repair Tips

Wait! Before you pick up the phone to call an appliance repair CITY for assistance, you can keep your appliances in good condition with the help of the tips below.

1. Smelly Washing Machine

The presence of a bad smell in your washer can defeat the purpose of the appliance! If you’re in the process of trying to wash your clothes so that they are fresh and clean, but your appliance is not cooperating, run an cycle with no clothes/laundry in warm water and pour in two cups of white vinegar and half of a cup of baking soda to eliminate the unpleasant odor. This issue commonly happens in front-loading machines. To eliminate future smells, prop the door open between cycles so it can dry out.

2. Inefficient Refrigerant

A room-temperature fridge is never a good sign. A warm refrigerator will not keep drinks cool, and the food inside of it could also be in danger of becoming spoiled! In many cases, your refrigerator might not require professional repair; interior could just need a cleaning. Or the coils on the rear of the refrigerator are in need of cleaning.

Unplug it and move it out from the kitchen wall before vacuuming the coils. If you cannot see immediate cooling improvement, it is a good idea to reach out to a professional appliance repair service in CITY.

3. Clicking Igniter on Stove

If the igniter on a gas-powered oven continues to click and the burner does not light, look to be certain the burner lid is in place and correctly aligned. You could possibly notice this if you have had a recent boil over or liquid spill on the top of your stove.

If that’s not the case, the source is likely to be a clogged igniter. To clean , remove the burner top and clear away any particles. You can use a metal clothes pin to scrape dirt from the grooves. If that does not eliminate the issue, it is best not to take a lighter apart for anyone without the proper training; in this case hire a professional appliance repair company to investigate the issue.

4. Broken Garbage Disposal

A kitchen sink’s garbage disposal has self-protection in the form of an overload trip. If it becomes filled up, overheats, grinds for too much time, or has some other issue, the garbage disposal may just need to be reset rather than replaced. Be sure the switch is turned OFF. Next, locate the button on the disposal unit under the sink and press the button. If the switch doesn’t stay pushed in, wait 10 minutes and then attempt it again. Now, turn on the water from the faucet and then press the button on.

If the garbage disposal is filled with food and you hear nothing but a humming sound rather than waste grinding, you could need to manually turn the blades with a hex key tool to clear the jam. Now, press the reset switch to get the garbage disposal working again. If the tips above do not get things working like normal, do not give in to the temptation to put your arms down into the blades to figure things out. Be safe and set up service with a professional appliance company in CITY.

5. No Power from Outlet

In the bathroom or kitchen, the electrical outlets must be equipped with GFCI switches to protect homeowners against harm in wet environments. If a GFCI electrical outlet is not generating power, push the red reset button to see if that restores juice.

If it does not, or if you are trying on a typical outlet, be sure that a breaker has not been tripped in the breaker panel. If you’re unsure if a circuit breaker was tripped, switch it so it is in the OFF position and then flip it back onto the ON position. Please remember, safety by electrical outlets is critical. If you have any doubts, call a professional repairman.

6. Wobbling Washing Machine

A wobbling washing machine will create a loud banging and is not a good method to get clean clothing. If your washing machine starts shaking around, the unit may be broken down. To fix this issue, rotate the legs on the washing machine to lift or lower each corner until it is level. One other possible case is the appliance is not balanced. Lift open the top and rearrange the shirts and pants so they’re dispersed within the drum of the washer.

Trying this can help the washing machine to not need to work as hard. If you do attempt to move around the clothes once or twice without success, do not ignore the problem. You could have a loose drum or motor mount to deal with, which is easy enough for a professional repairman to fix. But continuing to run the washer with this issue might damage other pieces and cause a bigger repair in the future.

Call for Help

If these quick fixes can solve your issues, it is time to schedule an appointment from Powell Appliance Repair!

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