DIY APPLIANCE REPAIR TIPS

Wait! Before you call an appliance repair in Chino for help, you should be able to keep your appliances running like new with the troubleshooting tips below.

1. Smelly Washing Machine

A bad smell in your washer can defeat the reason for owning the appliance! If you’re attempting to get your clothes so that they are clean and fresh, but the washer won’t cooperate, run an cycle with no clothes/laundry in hot water with 2 cups of white vinegar and half of a cup of baking soda to remove the odor. This issue commonly occurs in front-loading washers. To prevent future odors, leave the door open following washes so it will dry out.

2. Inefficient Refrigerant

A warm refrigerator in the kitchen is never a good sign. A warm refrigerator definitely won’t keep beverages cool or refreshing, and the food on the inside could also be in danger of going rotten! In some cases, your refrigerator might not require professional repair; the inside could just need a cleaning. Or the coils on the back of the refrigerator need cleaning.

Unplug the appliance and drag it out from the wall prior to cleaning the refrigerator coils. If you don’t see immediate cooling improvement, it’s best to contact a professional appliance repair service in Chino for troubleshooting.

3. Clicking Igniter on Stove

If the igniter on a gas oven continues to click and the burner does not light, check to be certain the burner cap is in place and correctly aligned. You could notice this problem if you have recently had a boil over or spill on the top of the stove.

If that is not the case, the source is probably a clogged igniter. To clean the igniter on a gas stove, first take off the burner top and wipe off any debris. You can use a clothes pin to pick dirt from the grooves. If that does not resolve the issue, it’s safest not to take a lighter apart unless you have proper training; call a professional appliance repair company to diagnose the problem.

4. Broken Garbage Disposal

A kitchen sink’s garbage disposal comes with self-protection in the form of an overload trip. If it becomes clogged, overheats, grinds for too long, or has some other issue, the disposal could just need to be reset rather than fixed. Be sure the power switch is turned OFF. Then, locate the switch on the disposal unit beneath the sink and then press the button. If the button will not stay in, just wait a few minutes and attempt it again. Next, turn on the water from the faucet and press the button on.

If the disposal in the kitchen sink is filled up with food and you the only thing you hear is a humming noise and not food grinding, you might need to turn the disposal blades with a hex key to remove the clog. Then, press the reset button to get the garbage disposal working again. If the tips above fail to get it working like normal, please do not give in to the temptation to stick your arms down into the system to investigate. Be safe and schedule an appointment with a professional appliance repairman in Chino.

5. No Power from Outlet

In a home’s kitchen or bathroom, your outlets need to be equipped with GFCI capabilities in order to protect people against harm in wet environments. If a GFCI electrical outlet is not providing power, push the red “reset” button to see if it will restore power.

If it doesn’t, or if you are trying on a standard electrical outlet, be certain that a breaker has not tripped in your breaker box. If you are not sure if a breaker is tripped, flip it so it is in the OFF position and then flip it back onto the ON position. Remember, safety near wiring is a must. If you have doubts, call a professional.

6. Wobbling Washing Machine

A wobbling washing machine will create a obnoxious racket and is not a productive way to clean clothing. If yours starts shaking, the appliance might be broken down. To repair this problem, rotate the legs of the washer to lift or lower all corners until it is straightened out. One other likely case is that the appliance is not balanced. Crack open the lid and rearrange the shirts and pants so they’re more evenly dispersed inside of the drum of the appliance.

Trying this should help the washer not have to work quite as hard. If you do attempt to rearrange the clothes a few times without success, do not ignore the issue. You might have a loosened motor or drum mount to fix, which should be easy enough for a professional repairman to fix. But continuing to use your washing machine when it has this issue could break some of the other parts and lead to a worse repair later.

Call for Help

If these tips fix your broken appliance, you can schedule an appointment from Speedy Chino Appliance Repair!

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