DIY Appliance Repair Tips

Wait! Before you call an appliance repair for help, you can keep your household appliances in good shape with the help of the tips below.

1. Smelly Washing Machine

The presence of a foul odor in a washing machine can defeat the entire point of the appliance! If you are in the process of attempting to wash your clothes so they are clean and fresh, but the appliance will not cooperate, run an empty cycle in hot water and pour in 2 cups of white vinegar and a half-cup of baking soda to eliminate the smell. This problem frequently happens in front-loading washing machines. To eliminate odors in the future, crack the door open between cycles to let it dry out.

2. Inefficient Refrigerant

A room-temperature refrigerator is never a welcome sign. A warm refrigerator will not keep beverages cool, and the food inside of it could also be close to becoming spoiled! In many cases, your refrigerator won’t require repair; instead the inside might just need to be cleaned. Or the coils on the rear of the refrigerator are overdue for cleaning.

Unplug it and move it away from the wall before cleaning the coils. If you don’t notice immediate cooling improvement, it is time to reach out to a professional appliance repair service in CITY for a diagnosis.

3. Clicking Igniter on Stove

If the igniter on your gas oven continues to click and the burner does not light, inspect to make certain the burner lid is in place and correctly aligned. You could experience this if you’ve had a recent boil over or spill on your stove top.

Otherwise, the reason is most likely to be a clogged igniter. To clean , take off the burner lid and dust away any loose particles. You can also use a metal pin to scrape debris from the grooves of the igniter. If that doesn’t fix the issue, it is smart to not take a lighter apart without right training; enlist a professional appliance repair service to determine the issue.

4. Broken Garbage Disposal

A kitchen sink’s garbage disposal has self-protection in the form of an overload trip. If it is clogged, overheats, runs for too long, or has some other problem, the disposal may simply need to be reset rather than fixed. First, make sure the power switch is OFF. Next, find the switch on the disposal unit under the kitchen sink and press the switch. If the button does not stay in, wait ten minutes and then press it again. Next, turn on the water and press the button on.

If the garbage disposal is filled with waste and you the only sound you hear is a humming sound rather than the grinding of waste, you might need to manually twist the disposal blades with a hex key tool to clear the clog. Now, push in the reset button to get the disposal working again. If these tips don’t get the appliance working like it is supposed to, please do not allow the temptation to put your arms down into the disposal to troubleshoot. Be safe and arrange an appointment with a professional appliance company in CITY.

5. No Power from Outlet

In a home’s bathroom or kitchen, your outlets must be equipped with GFCI capabilities in order to protect people against harm in wet areas. If a GFCI electrical outlet is not providing power, press the red reset switch to see if it will restore juice.

If it does not, or if you are trying a standard electrical outlet, be sure that a breaker hasn’t tripped in the breaker box. If you’re not sure if a breaker is tripped, switch it to the OFF position and then flip it back into the ON position. But remember, safety by electricity is a must. If you have any doubts, call a professional technician.

6. Wobbling Washing Machine

A shaking washing machine will create a startling banging and isn’t a great way to get wash clothes. If your washer is suddenly banging around, the machine may be broken. To repair this issue, turn the legs of the appliance to lift or lower all corners until it’s straightened out. Another possible case is the washing machine is not balanced. Open the top and arrange the clothing items so they are more evenly dispersed in the drum of the washing machine.

Doing this will help the washing machine to not need to work quite as hard. If you do try to arrange the clothing once or twice without success, don’t ignore the problem. You may have a loosened drum or motor mount to deal with, which is easy enough for a professional to repair. But continuing to run the washing machine when it has this issue could ruin other parts and result in a more costly repair later.

Call for Help

If none of these tips are able to solve your problems, it’s time to schedule an appointment from Palmer Appliance Repair!

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