I own an appliance repair company in Florida, and most of our appliance repair calls could have been avoided if the homeowner knew what they were looking at other than a broken machine. Our appliance repair companies charge $50 to $100 just to come to your home, which you will pay even if we do not repair anything. So doing an essential once-over should be the bare minimum to ensure you’re not wasting money. The top ten items to look for and possibly fix before calling a repair professional are listed below. What you should consider about High End appliance repair services.
It is beyond the scope of this article to explain how to repair everything, but we can provide some pointers. If you start with this list and determine the problem but still want to fix it, use Google to find out how. Otherwise, you can call an appliance repair company to set it for you, but you’ll sound much more knowledgeable, and perhaps he’ll have the part with him when he arrives.
The refrigerator is not cooling, but the freezer is fine.
1. This is likely one of the most common issues, so I listed it first. Most people are unaware that the refrigerator section operates entirely by blowing cool air from the freezer to the refrigerator via a fan-powered vent. That’s all there is to it. The fridge does not get as cold because the vent is small, and if the vent is blocked, the refrigerator will not cool properly. Ensure there isn’t a box of Bubba Burgers® or a bag of peas in the flue.
2. The fan occasionally stops blowing air. In this case, you most likely have a defective fan. It’s cold in your freezer, which is how they got their name, so be gentle with that little dead and frozen sailor. You can easily replace the fan.
3. Perhaps you have a faulty seal. I’m not talking about the seal around the door like they do in the frozen great white North. Air contains moisture; if a small cloud falls into your freezer, it will form icicles in the vent leading to the freezer. That’s just as bad as your meat-eating habits. Even the most minor hairline crack can do this. Change the seal. If the fridge is old, get a new one because they’re hard to find, and splicing in a seal from another refrigerator is nearly impossible.
The refrigerator and freezer are not cooling.
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If the compressor has trouble starting, you may have a faulty capacitor. This is a simple fix. Capacitors are similar to miniature batteries but also donkey kicks to the head. They have a lot of power and are used to start engines. They can recharge and wait for the next donkey kick once the compressor is turned on. A second capacitor can be added to the existing one. It’s not that difficult. Two wires are connected to two connectors. Most terminal blocks have already been constructed to accommodate them.
If the compressor fails, take your refrigerator to a metal recycler and buy a new one. Unless your fridge costs more than $1200 and is relatively new, it’s probably not worth the effort to repair. Most cooling systems today are self-contained, and most appliance repair shops will not touch them. Sorry.
Under the Refrigerator Water
5. The drip-pan overflowing usually causes this. Why do you have so much ice, to begin with? It’s most likely a faulty door seal. A broken water line or a loose connection to the ice maker are also possibilities. If you’ve already blamed the dog for peeing on the floor and later realized it wasn’t his fault, reward them with a cookie for remaining loyal to an unworthy master.
The oven will not bake or broil.
6. Does the broiler come on when you turn it on? (The broiler is the top-of-the-oven burner element.) Does the baked part come on when you turn on the oven? (The baked feature is at the bottom of the range.) If only one of them works but not both, you have a wrong part. If neither works suddenly, you may have a faulty relay, circuit board, or timer.
To test an individual element, shine a flashlight on the component that isn’t working. Look for an area that appears to have melted. It must be replaced if you notice a melted spot on the element. Any of these parts are available online, and some are also available at Sears. Ingredients are simple to replace; shop for yours online. Relays are also simple. Before attempting any repairs, unplug the oven and wait 30 minutes for the power and heat to drain. To replace a relay, remove the oven’s back panel to expose the old relay. The new one replaces it.
The Stove Burner Isn’t Working
7. Probably a negative element. If you don’t have a glass top, these are very simple to replace. Simply unplug it and replace it at Sears, Home Depot, or Lowes. Before touching the element, ensure it is not plugged in or hot. Use extreme caution if you have a glass top because it is both heavy and delicate. If you don’t put a towel on the ground where you intend to place the glass, it will chip every time.
The washer is not spinning.
It’s time to have some fun! This is the primary source of revenue for appliance repair businesses. We despise it when you contact us about this! It’s most likely the lid switch. That’s what I meant. May the appliance wizards kill me. There is no more straightforward appliance repair than this. The lid of the washer, when closed, activates a switch that turns off the motor.
Turn off the rap music and the mind-numbing TV, and listen to the click of the lid as you open and close it. If you don’t hear it, the switch is probably broken. Locate that thing. They frequently rust and break off. A pair of wires will connect to it. You can twist the wires together to bypass it altogether, but don’t sue me if you stick your arm in the washer while it’s running and look like a cheater on the Lifetime® channel.
The switch aims to protect the manufacturers from liability, so the machine detects and stops spinning when the lid is opened. You’re an adult (supposedly), so take responsibility for yourself and don’t be concerned. Remove the switch, twist the wires, and cover them with black tape. You’re ready to go. Keep your arms and legs away from fast and dangerous objects. If you have a cat or a child, this may not be a good idea, so get a replacement switch.
The washer is not draining.
9. You no longer have to wonder where your socks go. Did you believe Charlie the Unicorn lived in a mysterious land? He doesn’t even put on socks. Remove the back of your washer and the pump; there’s an old sock.
The dryer does not produce enough heat.
10. It says inside the dryer door to clean the lint filter after each use, but you probably already knew. If you haven’t washed it yet, take it out and peel off an inch of insulation before placing it in your attic. You’re still on the right track if you’ve been cleaning it. Air under pressure, like a plane, can’t go anywhere unless it has a destination and an arrival location. Examine the exhaust tube that leads to the outside of your building. Make sure the line is clear to your parent’s grapefruit tree in Florida. If you live in an apartment building, you may need to call the maintenance man to clean out the tube. That’s what we’d do, and it’s something you can do.
There are many other possibilities, but this is my top ten list of things you can troubleshoot and possibly fix yourself. But, if you want it professionally repaired, call around and get a reasonable price, but I don’t recommend using Craigslist for this. The repair companies there are typically shoddy, operating without a business license, and you will not receive good service.
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