In the era of technology, the home appliances like refrigerator or washing machine make our life easier every single day. No matter how carefully you use your appliances, their lifespan is for a limited period. Many times people don’t realize when they need home appliance repair service or should replace it.
Let’s check out when to repair or replace your home appliances
Refrigerator
Problem: Not cooling or freezing
Reason: If a refrigerator is not cooling or freezing well, one of the reason could be the frost-clogged evaporator coils. They can easily be covered with frost as they are placed behind a cover in the freezer compartment of the refrigerator.
Solution: unplug the fridge, take everything out of the fridge and let it thaw for 24 hours. Once the frost melted away, plug the fridge back in. If it works, the problem is either with defrost timer, defrost thermostat or defrost heater. Before we fix it, it is important to figure out which part is faulty. This is where expert advice is required. If you suspect with this part, it is advisable to approach refrigerator repair service provider.
Problem: The freezer fan motor or the compressor
Reason: A reason could be either paper or some other fragments caught in the condenser fan or compressor may the reason.
Solution: When the freezer fan motor squeals, you can get it repair with the help of professionals. Whereas if the compressor stops working and making thumbing noise, well, it is the time to replace the refrigerator.
Dishwasher
Problem: There’s a puddle of water on the floor
Reason: The reason could be either excess usage of soap in a dishwasher or a broken worn gasket
Solution: If the problem is too much soap in the dishwasher, you can fix it by yourself. Pour half a cup of white vinegar into the bottom of the dishwasher to remove any remaining soapsuds. After that run empty dishwasher and it should not leak. However, if the problem is a seal leak in the motor pump, it is the time go for a dishwasher repair services. Moreover, the cost of a labor and parts for a new motor pump cost you more than a brand new dishwasher. Therefore, it is advisable to replace dishwasher with a new one.
Washing Machine Washer
Problem: It won’t spin
Reason: The reason could be a broken lid switch or a broken drive motor.
Solution: A broken lid switch retain loader’s drum from spinning when the lid is open. So, close the lid and spin the machine. In the end, if the machine makes no noise, it could be a lid switch. This is where a professional is required to repair it. However, if the problem is a broken transmission or drives motor, it is advisable to ditch your machine and buy a new model.
Stove, Cooktop
Problem: The gas burners spark, but there’s no flame
Reason: Blocks in the holes of the gas burner
Solution: You can approach the professionals for cleaning services. However, if you want to clean it by yourself, it is advisable not to use a toothpick because the tip can break off and fire hazard can occur.
Problem: The glass cooktop is broken
Reason: Damaged cast-iron Pan or a meat cleaver
Solution: It can be repaired with the help of professionals. However, buying a new one is the better option. As repair cost would cost you more than the price of a new one.
Final Words:
When it comes to home appliance repair services or its replacement with a new one, you should consider these factors to get a greater satisfaction.
