It’s important to remember that not every issue with a large appliance has to turn into an expensive problem. In many cases, all you need are the right parts and the ability to get a little dirty replacing the parts that stopped working to get things going again.
Is your electric fryer working? A properly repaired and well-maintained electric fryer could last ten years or more. And if it’s an Energy Star model, that extra efficiency can save you as much as $1,100 in utility costs over the course of its service lifetime.
If you think your clothes are still clean after a single use, this statistic could change your mind. According to Mary Johnson, a Tide and Downy principal scientist, 70% of laundry soil is invisible.
While you may have the skills necessary to complete basic repairs yourself, there’s no shame in calling in a professional when you’re running short of time. Let’s talk about which appliances are on the fritz so that we can give you an idea of how quickly we can start repairs.
Every year, weekend warriors who undertake appliance repairs are admitted to emergency rooms for making one, simple mistake. Can you guess what it is? That would be forgetting to disconnect the power before beginning a repair or diagnostic session. Make safety number one on your to-do list.
Outside dryer vents should be inspected regularly and cleaned from both the inside and the outside to prevent lint buildup. Sometimes a screen over the vent outside is necessary to prevent birds from nesting.
