DIY Appliance Repair Tips

Wait! Before you decide to call an appliance repair CITY for assistance, you might be able to keep your household appliances running correctly with the help of the troubleshooting tips in this post.

1. Smelly Washing Machine

A gross odor in your washer defeats the entire reason for the appliance! If you’re trying to get your clothes so that they’re clean and fresh, but your machine is not cooperating, run an empty cycle in warm water and pour in 2 cups of white vinegar and half of a cup of baking soda to get rid of the smell. This problem frequently occurs in front-loading machines. To eliminate future odors, prop the door open in between cycles so it can dry out.

2. Inefficient Refrigerant

A semi-cool fridge in the kitchen is not a good sign. A warm refrigerator definitely will not keep liquids cool, and the food inside could also be close to becoming spoiled! In some cases, your refrigerator might not require professional repair; instead interior might just need a cleaning. Or the coils on the rear of the unit require cleaning.

Unplug it and move it away from the kitchen wall prior to vacuuming the coils. If you don’t notice cooling improvement, it is a good idea to hire a professional appliance repair service in CITY.

3. Clicking Igniter on Stove

If the igniter on your gas-powered stove clicks nonstop and the burner won’t light, check to be sure your burner top is in place and properly aligned. You could possibly experience this issue if you’ve had a recent boil over or liquid spill on the stovetop.

If that’s not the case, the source is probably a dirty igniter. To clean, remove the burner cap and dust away any dirt. You can also use a metal clothes pin to pick debris from the grooves. If that does not resolve the problem, it’s smart to not disassemble a lighter unless you have training; in this case call on a professional appliance repairman to diagnose the issue.

4. Broken Garbage Disposal

A kitchen sink’s garbage disposal has self-protection in the form of an overload trip. If it gets clogged, overheats, grinds for too long, or has a different issue, the disposal could just have to be reset instead of replaced. Be sure the power switch is turned OFF. Next, find the switch on the disposal under the sink and then press the switch. If the switch won’t stay in, just wait a few minutes and try again. Turn on the water and turn the switch on.

If the garbage disposal in the sink is clogged with waste and you only hear a humming sound and not the grinding of waste, you might need to manually unwind the disposal blades with a hex key to eliminate the jam. Now, push in the reset switch to get the garbage disposal grinding again. If the previous tips don’t get things working like it should, please don’t allow the urge to put your arms down in the disposal to investigate. Be smart and set up an appointment with a professional appliance company in CITY.

5. No Power from Outlet

In the bathroom or kitchen, your outlets need to be installed with GFCI switches in order to protect homeowners from harm in wet areas. If a GFCI electrical outlet is not generating power, push in the red button to see if it restores juice.

If it does not, or if you are trying a basic outlet, make sure that a breaker has not been tripped in your breaker panel. If you’re unsure if a breaker was tripped, switch it so it is in the OFF position and then flip it back to the ON position. But remember, safety around electrical outlets is a must. If you have concerns, call a professional.

6. Wobbling Washing Machine

A wobbling washer can produce a obnoxious banging and is not a ideal method to get clean laundry. If your washing machine starts banging around, the washer could be broken down. In order to repair this problem, turn the legs of the machine to lower or lift all corners until it is level. One other possible case is that the washing machine is not balanced. Lift open the top and arrange the clothes so they are more dispersed inside of the drum of the washing machine.

Trying this should help the washing machine not have to work as hard. If you do attempt to move around the laundry a couple of times without luck, do not ignore the problem. You may have a loosened drum or motor mount on your hands, which should be easy for a professional to repair. But if you continue to use the washing machine with this issue might damage some of the other pieces and cause a more costly repair down the road.

Call for Help

If these quick fixes can solve your issues, you can schedule service from Wright Appliance Repair!

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