Tackling an appliance repair by yourself can be an intimidating ordeal, but we are here you make your do-it-yourself repair experience as easy as possible. Select the home appliance below that is causing you problems and you’ll be taken to a page with troubleshooting videos and a list of symptoms common to that specific appliance. See how simple a DIY repair can be!
If the parts are held together with rivets or welds, don't try to repair the appliance yourself. Call a professional service person.
We rely on several different appliances to keep our homes running smoothly. Whether it’s a refrigerator to keep your food fresh or a washing machine to keep your clothes clean, your appliances are important to your daily life. When something goes wrong, you want to have it fixed quickly and fixed correctly at a reasonable price. Should one of the appliances in your home break down, you’ll want to make sure you pick the best appliance repair service possible. Here are a few things that you should consider before deciding which repair service you’re going to use.
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES
First and foremost, you want to make sure that the appliance repair service you hire is certified to work in your state and has all of the proper licenses for the job at hand. This is to make sure that you are abiding by all federal and state laws, as well as making sure that you’re hiring a qualified technician. You don’t want someone without the proper certifications trying to fix your appliances, just like you wouldn’t want someone without a medical license to perform your surgery. With all of the proper certifications, you can be sure that your technician knows exactly what they’re doing.
AVAILABILITY
You’ll want to find an appliance repair service that can fit in with your schedule. If you’re someone who works normal business hours, it can be tough to find a technician that will work with your busy schedule. Often, you end up having to take off work in order to have the technician come to repair your appliance. Look for an appliance repair service that offers evening hours.
You may also want to look for an appliance repair service that offers emergency services. Say you have a dishwasher that is leaking water all over your kitchen but it’s Saturday or maybe 10 o’clock at night. You won’t want to wait until normal business hours to schedule service. Some appliance service companies have 24/7 emergency service. Look for companies with these services because they’ll be able to help you when you need it most.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
One of the most important things is how technicians interact with you and the quality of service that they provide. It can be frustrating to be told that your technician will arrive anywhere between 10 A.M. and 4 P.M. This forces you to cancel any plans you have or take an entire day off of work. The only thing worse than that is taking off work and waiting around all day for a technician who doesn’t show up or shows up without the proper tools needed for the job. It’s a waste of your time and is a clear example of disrespect.
Lack of power is the most common cause of appliance failure.
Easy DIY Appliance Fixes Anyone Can Do
Oftentimes, when you hear about appliance repairs it’s usually something that sounds complicated, like replacing a thermal fuse in your dryer or bake element in your oven. That’s not what this article is about. We wanted to inspire you to do some simple appliance quick fixes to save you money and help your appliance run more efficiently. Here they are:Range Vent Hood – How often do you look up when you cook? We suggest you look up and see if your range vent hood is dirty. It’s easy to wash the metal-mesh hood filters either by hand or in the dishwasher. A good general cleaner can help with this. Any charcoal filters should be replaced once every year or so, depending on use.
Stovetop – Tired of your worn out stovetop? Did you know you can replace the burner grates on a gas stove as well as the coil surface elements and burner drip bowls on an electric one? You’d be surprised what a difference just replacing these few items can do to improve the appearance of your stove. If you’d rather be frugal, you can also get a grate cleaner or cooktop cleaner to get them looking like new again.
Oven – Oven door seals show wear and damage with time. And without a good seal, your oven can lose about 20% of its heat. So, open up the oven door and examine the seal. If you find any cracks or broken sections, it’s time to replace the door seal.
Refrigerator – As with your oven, your refrigerator’s seal/gasket can get worn and damaged. Check and see if it needs replacing. There are a few other items you can update inside your refrigerator: its drawers, drawer fronts, shelves and the all-important light bulb.
Dishwasher – Dishwasher tines can get rusty and beat up looking over the years, but are pretty straightforward to replace. Plus, new tines are kinder to your dishes! You can also replace your dishwasher’s: dishrack, silverware basket and detergent dispenser, easily and affordably.
Dryer – The one main favor you can do for you and your dyer is to keep the venting clear of lint. Clean it out once a year, all you need is a special cleaning brush to easily remove any lint buildup in the tube. And if your dryer is rocking when it’s on, that’s a sure sign it’s not level. You may need to replace the leveling legs or add leveling leg pads to get a smoother cycle. We recommend replacing all at once for the best results.
See? Who said appliance repairs were only for the diehard DIYers? We challenge you to try one of these repairs today!
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