Common Appliance Problems and Repairs

​Dealing with malfunctioning home appliances can be frustrating. Sometimes, the unit will be destined for the recycling bin as it may be beyond repair. Other times, an inexpensive repair can do the trick. If you want to repair an appliance, it is first important for you to diagnose the problem. Anyway, let´s talk about some of the common appliance problems and what you can do to repair them.

• Lights

If your light stops functioning, you shouldn´t proceed to change out the switches and light bulbs immediately. You should first check the main electrical panel for a tripped circuit breaker. You should also check to see if a GFCI outlet has tripped. If it has, you will only need to push the reset button on the GFCI to get the lights to function.

• Fridges

More often than not, fridges stop functioning because of a dirty or debris-filled coil. Hence, you should keep the coils of the fridge as clean as possible. A coil, basically, helps cool the fluid in the compressor. When it is dusty and filled with debris, it stops doing its job, causing the compressor to heat up and trigger the overload switch.  

• Dishwasher

Is your dishwasher no longer cleaning your dishes properly? If so, you may need to check the filter of the dishwasher. If the filter is clogged and filled with food, it won´t be able to transfer the water to the spray arms to clean the dishes. You can easily solve this problem by using a wet vacuum to get rid of the unwanted food ingredients in the filter.