Preferred Appliance Parts

It’s important to remember that some appliances can be dangerous to work on because of their electrical current. For your own safety, please leave the repairs to a qualified professional.

If you’ve noticed issues with an appliance connected to a water line, it’s critical that you call for repairs right away. Otherwise, there’s a chance the water line could bust, leaving a watery mess for you to deal with in addition to the broken appliance.

When you purchase a home, be sure to have the existing dryer, vent, and ductwork professionally checked before you move in. Your dryer will operate more efficiently, you’ll reduce the chance of a dryer fire, and you’ll cut energy costs at the same time.

If your dryer runs for 15-20 minutes and then stops heating, the problem could be the safety coils. An appliance repairman can fix the problem before your dryer stops working altogether.

Many modern kitchens contain warming ovens, but early kitchens relied on the hob. Traditionally, the hob was a shelf or recess positioned above or next to the oven or fireplace, and it’s where prepared food was held and kept warm.

The first air conditioning unit was invented by Willis Carrier. He didn’t want to cool his home, he wanted to cool his printing press. The ink and paper worked better in a cooler environment. Carrier quickly realized his success and canned the printing press to start his air conditioning company.

If your front-loading washer has an off-odor, the problem is with the gasket, as it traps old wash water, which can create a moldy smell. There are many cleaners available on the market that will combat this odor. However, if there are leaks at the door, the seal is broken and needs to be replaced.

The outside fan of your A/C system is responsible for transferring heat from your home to the outside air. If that fan doesn’t run, proper heat transfer is not taking place and the A/C compressor may overheat, tripping the safety overload.

Of a trash compactor, microwave oven or garbage disposal, which has the shortest useful life? If you guessed the trash compactor, you're right. Here's another one: Of a faucet, enamel sink or dishwasher, which has the longest useful life? If you guessed the faucet, you're right.

Sometimes, when a washing machine won’t spin, this is caused by a broken belt drive or motor coupler (depending on the design of the machine). Other culprits may be a broken transmission or a worn drive motor.

Did you know that dishes were washed by hand all the way up until 1913? This was the year that the first electric dishwasher, created by the Walker brothers of Philadelphia was invented. Full-scale commercialization in the 1930s would make washing dishes by hand a thing of the past.

Your refrigerator has a closed refrigerant system that takes heat from inside the fridge and moves it outside. A leak in this system will completely destroy the effectiveness of your refrigerator, but a repair pro will find and seal any leaks.

When determining whether to repair or replace a broken appliance, it’s important to consider all aspects of replacement costs. Keep in mind that not only will you need to buy a new appliance, but also pay removal, disposal, and installation fees as well.