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Whirlpool This is Part 2 in the series –

11 SIMPLE Appliance Fixes You May
Be Able To Do Yourself –
ONLY If You Don’t Have Time
To Call a Professional Tech!

CAUTION!!
WORKING WITH AND AROUND ANY APPLIANCE
CAN BE EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS!

WE STRONGLY SUGGEST THAT YOU USE
THE UTMOST CAUTION WHEN TRYING ANY REPAIR,
NO MATTER HOW SIMPLE IT SEEMS!

 ALWAYS FEEL FREE TO CALL US FIRST TO DISCUSS THE ISSUE WITH YOUR APPLIANCE – WE’RE HERE TO HELP!!

Before calling a professional appliance technician service, there are a number of steps that you can take to save money and time. At Puget Sound Appliance Tech, we put together a few easy, common maintenance tips that you can do yourself with today’s home appliances. First read this list of typical problems – your problem may be listed!

11 Appliance Repairs You May Not Need to Call a Professional Tech For – Part 2

Before calling a professional appliance technician service, there are a number of steps that you can take to save money and time. At Puget Sound Appliance Tech, we put together a few easy, common repairs that you can do yourself to avoid the added expense and issues that come with today’s home appliances. So before picking up the phone, check out this list of easy steps – you won’t regret it!

Refrigerator

One of the most common maintenance issues we come across in refrigerators are clogged coils. First ask yourself – When is the last time you cleaned the coils on the rear or grill at the bottom of your refrigerator? If you have a cat or dog, and your fridge stops running on a hot day, fur/dust clogged coils could be your problem. To properly clean your refrigerator coils, follow these steps:

– Locate the coils. On most refrigerators, you’ll find them by opening the grille on the bottom of the fridge. On other fridge models, they are located in the back. If you don’t know where to locate them, dust off your owner’s manual or Google your unit’s brand and model number to pull up an online manual.

– If the coils are located behind the grille at the bottom of the refrigerator, gently open the grill and push a coil cleaning brush (sold at places like Home Depot) into the coils, pull it back, then vacuum the dust, fur or other clinging residue.

– If the coils are located on the back, pull/roll out your fridge and brush them off with a coil cleaning brush. Also make sure to vacuum up any additional residue.

– Reset the overload switch. If it does not turn on, it may need more time to cool. Try again in a couple hours. If it still doesn’t run, call us before your food spoils.

Caring for your refrigerator’s coils not only saves you costly repairs later, it also decreases your utility bill!  

Washer

If your washer is rocking and noisy, it’s time to level up!

– In order to assess whether or not your washer is level, place a carpenter’s level or find an app on your phone that mimics this tool. Place the level on the top front, back, and sides of the machine and check to see if the bubble centers itself. If not, you need to make some necessary adjustments.

– The washing machine’s two front legs screw up and down. Before adjusting the front legs, you’ll need to loosen the lock nut on each leg.

– Adjust the front legs to keep the appliance as low as possible, as the washer will be less prone to rock if it sits near to the ground. Start by screwing one leg all the way in and fine-tune the other until the washing machine sits level, according to your carpenter’s level or phone app.

– Luckily the rear legs of most washers are self-leveling. Once you finish step 3, recruit a friend or family member to assist you in tipping the washer forward so the rear legs lift off the floor by three or four inches. When you set the washing machine back down, the legs should adjust automatically so the machine sits level from front to back. (If the rear legs on your washing machine have the same type of adjustable legs as in the front, repeat step 3 for the back legs until the washer is level.)

– After you’ve determined that your front and rear legs are fully level, tighten up the lock nuts to keep the legs from rotating over time.

– Next test whether your washer is level by running it through the spin cycle. Stick around and listen for undue rocking or tremors. If the washing machine is aggressively vibrating, double check that the lock nuts are tight, and that the screws on the stacking units and storage bases remain secure. If they are, check for leaks on the laundry floor. If the floor is rotten or uneven, you’ll need to fix it.

– If you still notice rocking, reevaluate the washer’s level. If you have a top loader, assess whether the clothes are distributed evenly, as they can cause shaking during the spin cycle. If you have a front loading unit, check the equilibrium every few months, as these appliances use considerably faster spin speeds than their top-loading counterparts.

Dryer

Before calling in an appliance technician, follow these steps:

– Make sure that you check the settings on your dryer. If it is set to a non-heating setting like “fluff air”, that is likely to be your issue.  

– Another common problem is a clogged lint filter. Although it may appear to be clean, over time dryer sheets can leave behind an invisible film that prevents the filter from operating properly, as it reduces airflow. You can assess this issue by running the filter under the kitchen or utility sink faucet. If the water fails to penetrate the filter, scrub it clean with a sprinkling of laundry detergent under hot water.

– Check the outside dryer vent for built up lint. The louver door style vent covers are infamous for lint buildup, which traps heat and turns the heat off in the dryer. Remove the cover to access and flush out these clogs.

Air conditioner

The most common issue with air conditioning units are the fuses. If you turn the unit quickly off and on, you’re likely to blow an electric fuse or shut off the circuit breaker. This is caused by the compressor in the outdoor condensing unit.  The unit may have shut off in high compression mode, making it difficult to switch back on until the compression releases. Older condensing units may switch the compressor on, which causes the circuit to overload and blow a fuse. In contrast, newer AC units have a function that delays the on function in order to avoid this common error, so it’s easy to mistake this delay with a faulty air conditioner. Be patient and give the air conditioner about five minutes to come back on.

Another cause is that you’ve signed up for a cost saving discount with your electric company in exchange for limited air conditioning during high-demand periods. If you’re in an “off” period, your unit won’t turn on. If you can’t recall signing up, call your electric company to find out.

SEE PART 1 OF THIS ARTICLE IN OUR BLOG POSTS!

So what if your appliances break anyway?

HERE’S THE GOOD NEWS!

Puget Sound Appliance Repair can repair most makes or models of refrigerators, stoves, washer or dryers, and other household appliances in the Seattle, Tacoma, Bellevue, Lynnwood, Pierce or King County WA area.

Our phone lines are open 24/7 for emergency calls.

Call 425-243-9482 (Seattle area) or 253-455-2080 (Tacoma area) to schedule a same-day visit from one of our experienced technicians.

We look forward to answering your questions and solving all of your appliance related problems!

If you’re ready to speak with an effective, expert, Seattle or King County WA appliance repair person, click HERE to contact us by phone or email. We will be in touch with you as soon as possible and will bring all the above skills to work for you to insure the successful repair of your appliance.

Puget Sound Appliance Tech has many years serving the King & Pierce County Areas, and is always ready when you need an expert refrigerator or freezer repair in the Seattle – Bellevue – Tacoma area. We also service many other types of appliances, such as kitchen ranges, washers and dryers, etc.

 ABOUT PUGET SOUND APPLIANCE REPAIR:

Some of the brands and makes of refrigerators and freezers we repair are: Admiral, Ariston, Amana, Asko, Bosch, Broan, Caloric Dacor, DCS, Electrolux, Fisher & Paykel, Frigidaire, Gaggenau, Garland, General Electric, Gibson, Hotpoint, Jenn-Air, Kitchen Aid, Sharp Electronics, Magic Chef, Marvel, Miele, Maytag, O’Keefe & Merritt, Roper, Whirlpool, Siemens, Speed Queen, Sub Zero, Tappan, Thermador, Viking, U-Line, Wedgewood, WindCrest, Whirlpool, White Westinghouse, Wolf and more.

Puget Sound Appliance Tech Provides Refrigerator Repair Services To The Following Areas:

King County – Algona Auburn‡ Bellevue Black Diamond Bothell‡ Burien Carnation Clyde Hill Covington Des Moines Duvall Enumclaw Federal Way Issaquah Kenmore Kent Kirkland Lake Forest Park Maple Valley Medina Mercer Island Milton Newcastle Normandy Park North Bend Pacific Redmond Renton Sammamish SeaTac Seattle Shoreline Snoqualmie Tukwila Woodinville
Beaux Arts Village Hunts Point Skykomish Yarrow Point
Ames Lake Baring Boulevard Park Bryn Mawr-Skyway Cottage Lake East Renton Highlands Fairwood Fall City Hobart Klahanie Lake Holm Lake Marcel-Stillwater Lake Morton-Berrydale Lakeland North Lakeland South Maple Heights-Lake Desire Mirrormont Ravensdale Riverbend Riverton Shadow Lake Snoqualmie Pass‡ Tanner Union Hill-Novelty Hill Vashon White Center Wilderness Rim and many areas of Unincorporated King County.

Pierce County – Alder Alderton Anderson Island Artondale Bethel Bonney Lake Buckley Camp Murray Carbonado Crocker Dupont Eatonville Edgewood Elk Plain Fife Fircrest Fort Lewis Fox Island Graham Home Kapowsin Key Center La Grande Lake Tapps Lakebay Lakewood Longbranch Longmire Maplewood Mckenna Orting Parkland Picnic Point Prairie Ridge Purdy Puyallup Raft Island Rosedale Roy Ruston South Hill South Prairie Spanaway Steilacoom Summit Sumner University Place Vaughn Wauna Wilkeson Wollochet and most areas of Unincorporated Pierce County.

Please give us a call. We’re always happy to troubleshoot refrigerator problems, and to give you options on what’s needed to get your refrigerator back into top shape!

 At Puget Sound Appliance Repair our Service Technicians know that high-end refrigerators like Sharp as well as Whirlpool, Viking, etc. require a lot of skill and experience!

Sharp’s Many Models and Features can also add to those challenges – but
WE CAN SOLVE ALL YOUR APPLIANCE CHALLENGES!

Puget Sound Appliance Tech is a qualified local Seattle appliance repair center with a specialty in high-end appliance brands like Sharp and Whirlpool . This means that you’ll not only get great rates and fast service, you’ll get your appliance repaired the right way, the first time you call. It’s important to remember that a major consideration in fixing appliances, is to get them fixed correctly the first time – so there won’t be a next time. This is why you want a trained, experienced Sharp & Whirlpool repair company to take care of any problems you may have with your appliances.

The advantage Puget Sound Appliance Tech has over many of the other appliance repair services in the area of Seattle & King County is our extensive experience and wide range of appliance and brands we are able to service because of this experience. Through continued training and experience, our services and technicians are the most highly skilled you’ll find, and also trained in new and current state-of-the-art repair processes.

Puget Sound Appliance Tech knows it’s important to keep up-to-speed with so many different brands out there today. That is why they continue to work hard to become the leader in appliance repairs in Seattle and King County. These LOCAL Seattle appliance repair are ready to meet your needs with a warm smile as well as a competitive service rate.

The best thing about hiring Seattle’s most skilled appliance technicians to repair your appliances is the peace of mind that comes from knowing your appliances will be repaired correctly, the first time, by a knowledgeable expert. Our technicians years of experience on many different appliance platforme, which help them to do the job right, and fast too. Puget Sound Appliance Tech technicians can fix refrigerators, washers & dryers, stoves, microwaves, and all other major appliances. Their specialty is Sharp and Whirlpool appliances, but they can repair any brand of appliance. Furthermore, they don’t just fix the current problem. THey also do a thorough diagnostic and provide tips and suggestions for maintaining your appliances to help avoid future service calls.

Puget Sound Appliance Tech’s business is keeping your appliances running for many years to come. Our goal is to build a relationship with our customers that keeps them coming back to any time they need appliance repairs or maintenance.

 Seattle and King County area customers love our appliance service because we provide what they NEED:

• High quality service – done right the first time

• Have very affordable rates

• Same day appointments available

• We do refrigerator repair, washer repair, dryer repair, stove repair, microwave repair and repair most other major appliances

• Fast service, and because we are highly experienced, the job is done right — fast!

• We take the time to answer any questions and explain things in plain language

• We treat our customers with respect! We get to know our customers and their appliances

• We can show you tips and methods on how to avoid appliance repairs and how to care for your appliances properly

• We offer a free 10-year warranty on parts and labor. We use only Genuine Factory parts in your repair.

Give us a call to discuss any problems you may be having with your appliances. We’re happy to help determine what needs to be done, and to schedule a service call as soon as possible.

First time customers can also be eligible for a 20% discount on any repairs! Call for details!

ABOUT PUGET SOUND APPLIANCE REPAIR:

We service the following brands of appliances in the Seattle & King County WA area:
Sharp Electronics
Magic Chef
Baier
Maytag
GE
Whirlpool
Amana
Admiral
Eletrolux
Frigidaire
Hotpoint
Kitchenaid
Uline
Jenn-Air
Caloric
Tappan
Modern Maid
And More…

Puget Sound Appliance Tech in Seattle – King County has many years of experience in appliance repairs.
With all of your choices today for appliance service and repair, we are very thankful that you are considering utilizing our company for your repairs.

Puget Sound Appliance Tech is a LOCAL, family owned and operated appliance repair center for Seattle & King County as well as Tacoma & Pierce County. Some name brands we work with daily include Sharp Electronics, Whirlpool, Magic Chef and Haier.

A privately owned company, we offer a extra personal touch that comes from knowing our customers and the area where they live. We live there as well, in fact the owner himself who initially founded Puget Sound Appliance Tech is on our staff as a technician! As a highly skilled and experienced technician, he is not only familiar with the area but also a whole range of brands and appliances.

Puget Sound Appliance Tech’s repair service covers a whole range of appliances in the Seattle – Bellevue – Kirkland – Lynnwood – King County – Tacoma – Lakewood  – Puyallup – Sumner – Pierce County areas including:

• Refrigerators
• Ovens
• Stoves
• Washers
• Dryers

Our well-trained technicians are constantly upgrading their skills and frequently attend training courses ensure our Seattle repair service is the best it can be.

Your Seattle and King County Sharp refrigerator appliance repair service – and your other appliances – will be in safe, capable hands with Puget Sound Appliance Tech.

To make sure that you receive all of these benefits

any time you need refrigerator repair be sure to call:

Puget Sound Appliance Tech @ (425) 243-9482 Seattle Area
or (253) 455-2080 Tacoma Area 

KING COUNTY ZIP CODES SERVED:

98126 98133 98136 98134 98138 98144 98146 98148 98155 98154 98158 98164 98166 98168 98177 98178 98190 98188 98198 98195 98199 98224 98251 98288 98354 98001 98003 98002 98005 98004 98007 98006 98009 98008 98011 98010 98014 98019 98022 98024 98023 98025 98028 98027 98030 98029 98032 98031 98034 98033 98038 98040 98039 98042 98045 98047 98051 98050 98053 98052 98055 98057 98056 98059 98058 98068 98065 98070 98072 98075 98074 98077 98083 98092 98101 98103 98102 98105 98104 98107 98106 98109 98108 98112 98115 98114 98117 98116 98119 98118 98122 98121 98125

PIERCE COUNTY ZIP CODES SERVED:

98558 98580 98490 98304 98303 98321 98323 98327 98329 98328 98330 98333 98332 8335 98338 98344 98348 98349 98352 98351 98360 98371 98373 98372 98375 98374 98385 98388 98387 98391 98390 8395 98394 98397 98396 98401 98403 98402 98405 98404 98407 98406 98409 98408 98411 98418 98416 98422 98421 98430 98424 98433 98439 98438 98443 98445 98444 98447 98446 98466 98465 98467 98498 98499 98513