DIY Appliance Repair Tips

Wait! Before you hire an appliance repair for assistance, you can keep your household appliances running smoothly with the help of the tips in this post.

1. Smelly Washing Machine

A foul smell in your washer can defeat the entire reason for the appliance! If you are in the process of trying to get your laundry items so that they’re clean and fresh, but the unit isn’t cooperating, run an empty cycle in hot water and pour in two cups of white vinegar and 1/2 cup of baking soda to remove the odor. This problem commonly happens in front-loading washing machines. To eliminate smells in the future, crack the door open between cycles so it can dry out.

2. Inefficient Refrigerant

A warm refrigerator in the kitchen is not a good sign. A warm refrigerator will not keep liquids cold, and the food inside of it might also be close to rotting! In several cases, your refrigerator won’t be in need of professional repair; interior could just need to be cleaned. Or the coils on the back of the unit are overdue for cleaning.

Unplug it and drag it far from the kitchen wall before vacuuming the refrigerator coils. If you cannot notice immediate cooling improvement, it is a good idea to contact a professional appliance repair company in CITY.

3. Clicking Igniter on Stove

If the igniter on a gas-powered stove continues to click and the burner won’t light, look to make certain the burner top is in place and correctly aligned. You might also notice this problem if you’ve had a recent boil over or spill on the top of your stove.

If that’s not the case, the source is likely to be a clogged igniter. To clean the igniter, first remove the burner lid and wipe away any loose particles. You can use a clothes pin to scrape debris from the grooves of the igniter. If that does not repair the problem, it is wise not to take a lighter apart unless you have training; in this case enlist a professional appliance repairman to determine the problem.

4. Broken Garbage Disposal

A garbage disposal has self-protection in the form of an overload trip. If it is filled up, overheats, runs for too much time, or has a different issue, the disposal may simply need to be reset rather than fixed. You should be sure the power switch is OFF. Next, locate the reset switch on the disposal beneath the kitchen sink and then press the switch. If the button will not stay pushed in, wait a few minutes and press it again. Turn on the water from the faucet and then press the button on.

If the garbage disposal in the sink is filled up with waste and you the only thing you hear is a humming noise and not waste grinding, you might need to manually turn the disposal blades using a hex key tool to clear the clog. Now, push in the reset switch to get the garbage disposal running again. If the tips above do not get the appliance working like normal, don’t allow the urge to stick your arms down into the disposal to solve the issue. Be safe and schedule service with a professional appliance company in CITY.

5. No Power from Outlet

In a home’s bathroom or kitchen, the outlets need to be installed with GFCI switches to protect homeowners against harm in wet environments. If a GFCI outlet is not generating power, push the red “reset” button to see if that will restore juice.

If not, or if you’re trying a standard outlet, be certain that a breaker hasn’t tripped in the home’s breaker panel. If you’re uncertain if a circuit breaker has been tripped, switch it to the OFF position and then flip it back into the ON position. Just remember, safety by electrical outlets is a must. Should you have doubts, call a professional repairman.

6. Wobbling Washing Machine

A wobbling washing machine will produce quite a startling banging and is not a great method to get clean clothes. If yours starts banging around, the washer could be broken. In order to fix this problem, turn the legs of the unit to lift or lower each of the corners until it is level. Another possible scenario is the washer is off balance. Lift open the lid and arrange the clothes so they’re dispersed in the drum of the washer.

Doing this can help your washing machine to not need to work quite as hard. If you attempt to move around the clothes once or twice without success, don’t ignore the issue. You might have a loosened motor or drum mount to repair, which is easy enough for a professional to fix. But continuing to run the washing machine when it has this problem might destroy some of the other components and cause a more costly repair down the road.

Call for Help

If these quick fixes are able to fix your broken appliance, you will want to schedule service from Reed Appliance Repair!

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