Soap suds bubbling out of your dishwasher door and onto your kitchen floor is a sight no homeowner wants to witness. The messy foam like substance can damage your kitchen cabinets and floor, if it’s not spotted immediately. Fortunately, most of the time, soap suds are not caused by a component malfunction, instead the bubbly overflow is a result of … Read More
Checking the Blower Wheel For Lint Clogs in Your Dryer
Your dryer is producing clothes that come out hot or not even close to dry. These are both symptoms that there is a lint clog somewhere. The first place you should check is the lint trap. If that is pretty clear, you can move onto the exhaust hose and vent installed in your home. However, if you have found both … Read More
The Freezer is Running But It Is Not Getting Cold
You hear that familiar low hum from your refrigerator that signifies it is indeed running, but when you open the freezer section, it is like a spring day in there. Your food is thawing and the whole compartment isn’t cold at all. The refrigerator is running, though! Here is what could be wrong. Improper Temperature Settings Many refrigerators produce cold … Read More
Oven Won’t Heat? Try These Tips Before Calling For Repair
If your oven is no longer producing any heat, then you have a problem. However, while there will be a time for troubleshooting and replacement, there are a few tricks that can fix the issue. Sometimes, an oven problem doesn’t always mean that a part needs immediate replacement. Before calling for repair, you should give these quick tips a try … Read More
Why hire a Refrigerator Repair Expert?
A refrigerator is a frequently used appliance in your home. In case of a technical problem, it is advisable to hire a professional repair technician to come in and solve the problem. Here are the top reasons why you should hire a professional to take care of your refrigerator repair. Saves Time When your appliance has technical problems, and you … Read More
How to Test the Lid Switch in Your Washer
It such a small switch, but it has such a huge effect. The lid switch on your washer is essentially a safety mechanism. It is what allows the washer to start when the lid is closed, and what is responsible for stopping the appliance when the lid is abruptly opened. This switch is what keeps water from sloshing all over … Read More
Is There Mold in My Dryer?
Have you smelled something distinctly musty coming from the inside of your dryer lately? You likely know the smell. You have sniffed it in your washer, your bathroom, maybe even in your dishwasher once or twice. It is the smell of mold and mildew, something that can appear anywhere with frequent exposure to water. Your dryer is not one of … Read More
Is Rinse Aid Necessary For Clean Dishes?
While most appliance owners are pretty familiar with their dishwasher and how it works, they may not know too much about rinse aid. Perhaps the rinse aid in their dishwasher has ran out or even the dispenser is no longer working. If this happens, you may wonder – how integral is rinse aid to the dish washing process? If you … Read More
How to Replace the Cycling Thermostat in Your Whirlpool Dryer
In order for your clothes to dry, the temperature inside your Whirlpool electric dryer can reach as high as 135 degrees Fahrenheit. When the temperature hits its peak, your appliance’s cycling thermostat, also known as an operating thermostat, turns off the dryer’s heating element, causing the temperature to drop. The opposite occurs when the temperature falls below a certain degree, … Read More
What to Check When Your Refrigerator Drip Pan is Full
If you have found water perhaps overflowing from the drip pan under your refrigerator, and found the drip pan full, your first instinct may to be to look for a leak. However, that is likely not your problem. The good news is a full drip pan in your refrigerator means it is working as designed in at least one way. … Read More