No one purposely breaks anything on their appliance. You don’t expect repairs, but they are coming. This becomes even truer when you play things a little fast and loose with the way you are supposed to use your appliance. When it comes to washers, they are easy to abuse. So if you want to stave off that next washer repair, …
If your dryer just plain old isn’t working, one of the least suspected culprits is the lowly door switch. This small piece is responsible for sensing when the door is open or closed. When the door switch isn’t activated, it will not allow the dryer to start since it believes the door is open. This means that if your door …
In order to protect the drain pump and hose from lint build up and even small items of clothing that can cause clogs, your washer comes with a drain pump filter. However, over time, you will find that if the drain pump filter gets overly clogged, it may extend your wash times, cause excessive vibration, or even cause your washer …
The microwave oven probably ranks among the least expensive appliances in your kitchen, but it still costs a substantial amount of cash to replace. If it’s not working correctly, consider these factors as you decide how to solve the problem: Repair Expenses It tends to cost less to fix a microwave oven in comparison to some of the larger appliances. …
When your microwave heats food, it uses a turntable to, as you would expect, rotate the food. This ensures that the waves reach your entire dish. While your food will still heat if the turntable in your microwave no longer works, you will find that the side facing the waveguide will get screaming hot while the other side of your …
Whirlpool dishwashers have a unique filtration system that works to dampen sound, conserves energy, and efficiently use water. However, it is just like every other dishwasher brand in the way that it still needs to be cleaned on occasion. Filters in your dishwasher should be cleaned at least monthly to prevent food particle build-up and potential clogs. It will also …
Does it feel like your refrigerator is running too much? Does it feel like every time you enter the kitchen the compressor is running? You may be concerned that something is wrong, but that may not always be the case. If you have a newer refrigerator, it comes with a higher speed compressor that is actually meant to be running …
If you own a newer dryer, it may have an automatic dry cycle that senses how moist your unique load of laundry is and adjusts the dry time accordingly. This means that your laundry comes out perfectly dry each time, except when it doesn’t. If you have found that your laundry isn’t getting perfectly dried by the automatic dry cycle, …
Like most appliances that produce heat, your microwave comes equipped with a ceramic fuse. When the appliance overheats or suffers a dangerous power fluctuation, this fuse will blow to prevent fire or excess damage to the microwave by cutting the power. When your fuse blows, it can easily be replaced near the power cord of your microwave, but it is …
Water leaking from any appliance is a major worry. It can cause mold to grow and pooling water will cause damage to floors over time. However, unlike a washer or dishwasher, a refrigerator doesn’t primarily use water to serve its purpose. As such, there are only a small number of causes that are responsible for water leaking out from the …