Refrigerator repair in National City CA

Refrigerator owners should take responsible care of their appliance.

The average life expectancy of roughly 14 to 17 years only applies if you follow maintenance expectations as per the manufacturer's manual. Therefore, if you fail to properly maintain your appliance, it might not be a surprise if you need a refrigerator repair in your first five years of ownership.

The lack of maintenance can be very expensive to you. For instance, let's say you buy a fridge for $700 and need a repair in six years. That expense might tack on another $250 but your appliance will already be closer to death. Given how you needed a repair so early in, chances are other parts are directly or indirectly aging faster too.

A subsequent repair three years later puts you in pretty heavy on the investment after just nine years, only around 60% of the expected life expectancy...

Washer repair in National City CA

Do you own a high-efficiency washing machine?

One problem that you will face is that your machine will not rinse with enough water to clean out all the suds left from regular laundry detergent. You are also putting your washer at risk of leaking and causing damage to electrical components within your washing machine.

You definitely want to go with a specialty high-efficiency laundry detergent if you own high efficiency washer good otherwise, you will be setting yourself up for disaster. The premium for the detergent will cost much less and what you end up paying for a washer repair. Find a brand with great reviews too, because a lower quality HE laundry detergent soap will also be problematic.

The cost of repairing a high-efficiency washing machine can be very expensive. If the leak does cause damage to electrical components, chances are the computer within your washer has failed. The replacement of a control board or any similar electrical part can easily run into the hundreds of dollars range.

Dryer repair in National City CA

Is your dryer tripping its breaker all the time?

It's common for the heating element to cause the breaker to trip. Normally, a short at the heater assembly will result in a tripped breaker. Sometimes the heating element will partially or totally stop working; if your dryer also seems to take too long to finish a load, definitely check the this part first. A multimeter must be used to check if there is continuity at the assembly, which will determine whether the element shorted out.

Next, if the heating element isn't the cause, it's possible that the drive motor shorted which would also cause the breaker to trip. If so, the motor will need to be replaced. Just test for continuity to determine whether the drive motor is to blame.

Another possible reason, although it's not as common, would be a short at the terminal block: If it's not firmly in place it can become damaged and the wires can short out against the dryer itself. If so, the terminal block will need to be replaced.

Dishwasher repair in National City CA

Is there a funny odor coming from your dishwasher?

If so, this problem should be addressed quickly, by yourself or a dishwasher repair professional, because it could correlate with bacteria and other grossness on your dishes. The machine itself might have a gross smell or it could just not be running through its cycles effectively. If the odor only happens sometimes, that's an even bigger cause for concern.

You can sometimes diagnose this issue based on the kind of smell. Is it like a chemical odor or burning plastic? A container might have fallen down onto the element and melted. The material will completely evaporator as the element gets very hot. Likely, the container will be melted over the element and stuck there so this issue is easy to notice.

What if it's just a gross, bad food smell? Try running an empty load with a little distilled white vinegar. Also, take out the screen at the bottom of the dishwasher tub where everything drains out and clean it off. You can use a toothbrush and a little soap to get all the dirt and grime out. You should also check to make sure nothing is stuck in the drain as this could cause a bad odor to stick around for quite a while.

Freezer repair in National City CA

Having a problem with your upright freezer?

Make sure the plug didn't slip out of the outlet. Also, check if the breaker tripped or if the fuse blew. In case of sudden electrical issues in your home, use a multimeter to make sure sufficient voltage is supplied. If you are using an extension cord, try running the freezer without it instead. Barring any power issues, if it is not running properly you will need to use a multimeter to test various parts. Some parts to test include the compressor motor and relay, defrost timer, evaporator fan, temperature control and more.

Are you having trouble with the temperature inside of your upright freezer? You might be able to do the freezer repair by doing a thermostat reset. It's possible that this recalibration will get the freezer to operate at the temperature set by the temperature control. Next, if that doesn't help, check to see if he condenser coils are getting clogged with dirt. You should be cleaning these coils at least once per year anyway. You can use a vacuum cleaner to make sure you get everything out but make sure to kill power to the freezer first.

Oven repair in National City CA

What are the different causes of heat loss in an oven?

The list might vary a bit based on whether you own a gas or electric oven. However, there are also many common issues between the two which should be checked for if your oven doesn't seem to hold the right temperature.

Firstly, check your oven door seal (gasket) to see whether there are any gaps or breaks. Hot air can escape this way and the oven might not be adequately compensating for the loss. The same can occur if your oven door hinges are not in place. Some ovens are worse for this than others, but in some models the hinges can adjust their positioning when opening your oven door.

Some ovens will fluctuate temperatures more than others. A rule of thumb is to allow for up to a 50 degree difference in total; if you set your oven for 450, the temperature could bounce between 425 and 475 with the intent of trending toward 450 degrees Fahrenheit. As parts wear out the ability to maintain this range can suffer, but sometimes calibrating your oven will do enough to remedy the heat regulation issue.

Range/Stove repair in National City CA

An all-too-common issue plaguing kitchen appliance owners is a stove that simply won't produce heat.

This issue could be due to many different reasons. However, it's best to first troubleshoot the burner coil and receptacle to see if the issue can be spotted at surface level.

First off, visually inspect for any noticeable damage to the coils. Next, exchange it with another coil on your stovetop that does work. If the coil does not work in this receptacle, that means it is either the terminal block (receptacle) or the thermostat switch (burner specific) which is to blame. You should check the terminal before the switch as you won't have to take anything apart to access it. Both the coil and receptacle can usually be accurately troubleshot by eye.

If the burner still does not work with a different coil, look at the socket to see if there is damage to the wires or metal. The wires might be charred. Or, another possibility is that the metal could be burnt. Any of these issues will be a sign that the terminal block is damaged. If this is the case, it must be replaced and after doing so your stovetop burner will work properly once more.