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Refrigerator repair in Carmichael CA

Refrigerator water filters need to be replaced approximately every six months.

These filters tend to cost around $20 to $30 a piece but vary depending on your fridge. When it comes time to replace it, rest assured this task is something you can easily do on your own.

However, water filters are swapped out in different ways depending on which make and model of refrigerator you have. The main thing is figuring out where the filter is in your fridge, which can be broken down based on the brand. Below, we'll go over some of the bigger refrigerator makers and where their water filters are located.

Whirlpool water filters are located in the inside lining of the refrigerator or in the grill that's located underneath the freezer.

Maytag water filters are located inside the refrigerator compartment, up top and in the middle or in the upper right corner in its own housing unit.

Washer repair in Carmichael CA

High-efficiency washing machine owners, be warned:

Preventing a washer repair requires a bit more work (and knowledge) if your washer is a high-efficiency model. Don't discourage yourself or regret your purchase but certainly become aware of a few things you should do different to prevent needing an early washer repair.

You should let your washing machine door stay open when it's not running.

The door gasket is highly susceptible to mold growth if the area stays damp or moist. To prevent mold from developing here, make sure to let the machine air-dry when it's not in use. Many top-loader washer owners follow this practice already because leaving the door open makes the machine ready for the next load. However, it's just as important if you own a front-loading washing machine. Don't close the door out of convenience if you prefer the mold to stay away!

Dryer repair in Carmichael CA

Ever wonder how impactful negligence toward dryer maintenance can become?

The fact is the implications of failing to maintain your dryer can be very problematic. Many issues can arise from a lack of proper care to your machine. Whether it happens now or later, without a doubt, the wear and damage caused by negligence will leave you needing dryer repair assistance.

The biggest mistake people make is ignoring the lint trap. Seriously, this thing needs to be cleaned out after every single load of laundry. Get into the habit of cleaning it either when a load finishes or before starting the next one. If you let it fill up at all, the risk of lint, dirt and debris falling down into the inside of the machine is greater. From there, it will damage your blower wheel which can then short out and render the machine broken.

Dishwasher repair in Carmichael CA

Is your dishwasher leaking or completely flooding your kitchen every time you use it?

If so, this problem needs to be rectified right away or else you will be stuck hand-washing dishes forever. A flooding dishwasher could be the result of a number of problems. Below, we'll go over the most likely causes so you have a good idea on where to start in your dishwasher repair journey.

The most obvious reason for a little leaking is because the door gasket isn't tightly in place. Basically, food, grime and grease can all guck up the seal and cause air gaps to exist. If this happens then water is able to escape through the seal of the door. You should be able to easily identify if this is the cause by examining the seal for leakage.

An issue with the pressure switch could cause the dishwasher to overfill. The drain might not be working as it should (possibly a faulty motor) which could cause flooding when the machine tries to drain. If you start a load with water pooled in the bottom of the dishwasher tub it can further increase the chances of flooding.

Freezer repair in Carmichael CA

What's wrong with your upright freezer?

We'll go over some common issues and mention the parts that might be causing the problem. You could potentially diagnose some of these issues yourself. However, without a multimeter on-hand your flexibility will be limited.

First off, is your freezer not turning on at all? If so, this problem is likely due to something from the power supply or source. Check to make sure the power plug didn't fall out of the outlet. Make sure the fuse didn't blow or the breaker didn't trip. Lastly, ensure the correct amount of voltage is coming through the outlet - contact an electrician if you get an incorrect reading.

Does your freezer power up but not operate at all? Try vacuuming the coils to see if it's due to a simply obstruction. If that doesn't help, next it's time to see if there is a lack of continuity in any of the key parts that make the freezer run. Test the evaporator fan, defrost timer, compressor motor, temperature control, etc.

Oven repair in Carmichael CA

Let's discuss some potential problems that can affect gas ovens.

First off, a 'delayed spark' is essentially an igniter that doesn't ignite as fast as it should. This issue puts your oven at risk of literally blowing up or at least catching on fire. If you experience a delayed spark in your gas oven, definitely get it checked by a professional right away.

The delay is normally caused by clogging in the ignition ports. The best way to identify such an issue is to audibly, physically and visually observe your appliance. Do you hear gas flowing through? Do you smell gas? Do you feel it? If you answered no to all of those questions, contact an oven repair expert and get your delayed ignition fixed the right way.

The gas valve might be opening before it needs to as well. If so, the gas odor will come out because it's being pushed out: However, the ignition won't happen and the gas leak will put your health and home at risk. This issue happens when the igniter doesn't reach a hot enough temperature to spark into a flame once gas releases through the valve.

Range/Stove repair in Carmichael CA

Using the self-cleaning function on a stove can be disastrous.

This mode requires the oven compartment to heat up to very hot temperatures. In fact, the inside of your stove will exceed 1000 degrees Fahrenheit for many hours. This high level of heat can cause damage to various internal parts. After all, it just takes is a burnt capacitor to cause major trouble in your appliance.

Unfortunately, the self-cleaning cycle can sometimes destroy your control board. The result of damage to this board is an incorrect amount of voltage delivered to various parts in your stove. This problem is not the most common instance we see in stove repair cases based around self-cleaning disasters, though.

The most common issue that comes up after running the self-clean cycle is a problem with the door lock. Whether the motor or switch is faulty, if there is a defect here your best bet will to be replace the entire assembly. Typically, if this part becomes defective the door will get stuck in locked position - you might need to take your stove door panel apart to manually unlock it.