Unfortunately, your appliances will rarely wait until you’re flush with cash to go on the blink. If buying a new appliance simply isn’t in the budget, having us repair your broken appliances could help breathe new life into them.
Before you attempt to replace parts and fix your vacuum, be sure to note the type of vacuum you own. There are upright vacuums and canister vacuums. Though they have similar parts, they are placed in different areas and require different techniques to fix.
Do you need to fix a broken washing machine? We have a variety of parts available, everything from idler pulleys and belts to lock switches and pumps.
One common problem with refrigerators is loose door seals that allow cool air to escape – which increases wear and energy usage. To help reduce issues with the seals, clean the seals at least once a month with a mixture of baking soda and water.
Even if they are not necessarily broken, replacing the old evaporator fan on your older refrigerator can significantly improve efficiency. When the motor connected to the fan becomes worn, larger amounts of energy are required to get the fan to rotate at the correct speed.
The owner’s manual for your equipment is one of the best resources you have for keeping your equipment trouble-free. By following its recommended cleaning process and maintenance schedule, you do not void the warranty for covered repairs.
If you suspect that the door latch or the gasket is shot on your washing machine, it’s recommended that you have it professionally repaired. Another reason for a leaking washing machine might be a seal leak in the motor pump assembly.
Have you ever heard of John W. Hammes? In 1927, he invented the garbage disposal. You may have heard of his company: the In-Sink-Erator Manufacturing Company.
On the outside of your fridge is the condenser, and on the inside is the evaporator. Bridging the gap between them is the expansion valve. This valve expands the liquid, lowering the pressure and allowing it to evaporate in the evaporator.
While in most homes, the electric dryer is a common fixture, that wasn’t always the case. When the first electric dryer was made available to the public in 1915, most people couldn’t afford one. It wasn’t until the 1930s that a more affordable model was introduced.
Does your refrigerated food just not seem quite as cold? A great way to see if your refrigerator or freezer door is closing properly is to close the door on a piece of paper. If the paper can be removed easily, then the seals are worn and it’s time to have them replaced.
As environmental awareness increasingly takes hold, the practice of throwing seemingly broken things away is starting to diminish. So before you toss out that appliance, have it checked first because it may still be possible to fix it economically.
If your commercial coffee maker is taking an unusually long time to make coffee, this might mean that the water lines or valves are clogged. While, sometimes, the lines and valves may only need to be cleaned, in many cases, a more serious repair might be needed.
It’s important to remember that some cleaning products can be highly abrasive to glass, causing tiny scratches that can become homes for bacteria. When your once clear glass coffee pot takes on a hazy or cloudy appearance, it’s time to throw it away.
Check the electrical cords on your appliances periodically for wear and damage. When frayed or otherwise worn or partly detached, a cord can be the most dangerous part of any small appliance. A worn cord or mangled plug can usually be replaced inexpensively.
There have been many changes to the KitchenAid standing mixer first introduced in 1919. But despite getting smaller and lighter, did you know that an attachment from 1919 - the pea shucker - will fit on today's mixer?
When you're having trouble with an appliance, it's important to bring it in to your local repair shop at the first sign of problems. If you keep using it even though there's an obvious problem, you can make it worse or even break it beyond repair.
We recognize that not all noises should be treated equally when they’re coming from your refrigerator. If possible, try to record the noises that concern you so that we’ll get a clearer understanding of what’s going on if the appliance doesn’t duplicate the sound when we come out.
Don’t have time to find out what the problem is with your washer? Why not call in your backup team? The experts know how to find the problem quickly and know exactly what it takes to repair the problem.
Unlike diamonds, appliances are unfortunately not forever. Before you chuck out your machine though, an inspection by a pro is in order. Maybe a simple fix is all it needs.
The beauty of providing your kitchen equipment with routine maintenance is that you can often uncover issues in time to repair them before you have to keep it out of service. Rest assured that we’re always available to help you service your equipment, so that you can avoid the truly expensive repairs.
While you may expect to be able to find the parts you need for your home’s large appliances, you may not always think to look when something goes wrong with a small appliance. Remember, getting replacement parts can keep even your small kitchen appliances in good working order.