DIY Appliance Repair Tips

Wait! Before you decide to call an appliance repair service in Springfield, MA for help, you should be able to keep your appliances running correctly with a lot of the tips below.

1. Smelly Washing Machine

A foul smell in your washer defeats the entire reason for owning the appliance! If you’re trying to get your laundry items so they are fresh and clean, but the appliance will not cooperate, run an cycle without clothes/laundry in warm water with 2 cups of white vinegar and half of a cup of baking soda to remove the unpleasant odor. This problem often happens in front-loading washing machines. To ensure no more future odors, leave the door open following cycles so it will dry out.

2. Inefficient Refrigerant

A warm fridge in the kitchen is never a good sign. A warm refrigerator won’t keep liquids cool or refreshing, and the food inside might also be close to going rotten! In several cases, your refrigerator won’t be in need of professional repair; interior could just need to be cleaned out. Or the coils on the rear of the unit require cleaning.

Unplug the refrigerator and pull it far from the kitchen wall before wiping down the refrigerator coils. If you do not see cooling improvement, it is time to contact a professional appliance repair company for a diagnosis.

3. Clicking Igniter on Stove

If the igniter on your gas stove clicks nonstop and the burner will not light, inspect to make sure your burner lid is in place and properly aligned. You could experience this if you’ve recently had a boil over or spill on your stovetop.

If that is not the case, the source is likely to be a dirty igniter. To clean , take off the burner cap and wipe away any loose dirt. You can also use a metal pin to scrape dirt from the grooves of the igniter. If that doesn’t resolve the issue, it is wise to not take a lighter apart unless you have training; in this case enlist a professional appliance repair company to determine the issue.

4. Broken Garbage Disposal

Your garbage disposal comes with self-protection in the form of an overload trip switch. If it becomes filled up, overheats, is left on for too much time, or has another problem, your disposal might simply have to be reset instead of fixed. Be sure the power switch is turned OFF. Next, locate the reset switch on the disposal unit beneath the sink and press the button. If the button won’t stay pushed in, wait ten minutes and try again. Turn on the water and press the switch on.

If the disposal is filled with food and you only hear a humming noise instead of the grinding of food, you might need to unwind the disposal blades using a hex key to clear the clog. Then, press the reset switch to get the garbage disposal grinding again. If these tips do not get it working like normal, please don’t give in to the urge to shove one of your arms down in the blades to figure things out. Be safe and schedule service with a professional appliance repairman in CITY.

5. No Power from Outlet

In the kitchen or bathroom, your electrical outlets must be installed with GFCI switches to protect homeowners against harm in wet environments. If a GFCI outlet is not providing power, push the red “reset” switch to see if that will restore juice.

If it doesn’t, or if you are trying on a standard outlet, make sure that a breaker has not tripped in your home’s circuit breaker panel. If you are unsure if a circuit breaker was tripped, flip it so it is in the OFF position and back onto the ON position. Remember, safety by electricity is a must. If you have any doubts, call a professional service.

6. Wobbling Washing Machine

A shaking washer will often produce a startling banging and is not a productive method to clean laundry. If yours is abruptly shaking around, the appliance may be broken. To fix this issue, turn the legs of the washing machine to lower or lift each corner until it is balanced. One other likely case is the unit is off balance. Open the top and rearrange the shirts and pants so they are dispersed within the drum of the appliance.

Trying this can help the washer not have to work as hard. If you do try to arrange the clothes a few times without luck, do not ignore the problem. You could have a loose motor or drum mount, which is easy for a professional to fix. But continuing to operate the washing machine with this problem might destroy some of the other components and cause a worse repair over time.

Call for Help

If these tips are able to fix your broken appliance, you can schedule an appointment from Jacobs Appliance Repair!

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