Do you ever worry that you’re ill prepared to handle the relatively simple issues that could occur with your home’s large appliances? In addition to keeping the right tools on hand, it’s a good idea to stock up on the parts that wear out the fastest.
Washing clothes has come a long way since banging our duds against stones! The invention of the scrub board in 1797 was only a slight improvement. In the 1800s, hand-turned drums marked the earliest days of the modern washing machine.
One of the most common parts replaced on the average dishwasher is the dishwasher hose. After years of use and cleaning chemicals running through them, these hoses can wear out and crack, causing water leaks that will need to be repaired.
When a bake ignitor becomes weak or burns out, your oven will not heat properly. The bake ignitor is usually located on the oven burner. It’s about 1 inch by 4-8 inches (depending on the model), and comes in round or flat styles. If you don’t see an ignitor at all, it’s probably burned out completely.
Frost accumulation in a no-frost freezer usually means that the thermostat has failed. Check the owner’s manual to locate it, and remove it. Let us know the make and model of the appliance, and we will pull a new thermostat for you.
Do you ever worry that your quest for inexpensive ways to fix things around your house could cost you more in the long run? Let’s talk about what appliances you need to repair so that we can help you find the most appropriate parts to do the job.