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 This is Part 7 in the series –

Top Home Appliance Maintenance Tips & Solutions
For Seattle – King County WA & Tacoma – Pierce County WA

Refrigerator Maintenance Tips

1. Clean Refrigerator Coils

Over half of our service calls regarding refrigerators involve an issue with the coils. This is especially true on hot days. To access the coils, you will need to remove the front grill of the refrigerator unit. Next, you will need to brush the coils to get them clean. You can find a good coil cleaning brush at most hardware and home stores. After brushing the coils, pull the unit back, attach a hose to your home vacuum cleaner, and vacuum the area clean. Not only will clean coils prevent your fridge from breaking down, you’ll also notice a decrease in your utility bill. 

2. Get Rid of That Smell!

As Washington natives, we are no strangers to the occasional power outage. This is especially true in the Puget Sound area. When your power does go out for a long period of time, you are unfortunately faced with spoiled food, resulting in a horrible stench. We recommend doing the following to get rid of that toxic stink:

• If you are especially sensitive to smells, put a little essential oil on the tip of your nose, and cover your nose and mouth with a mask.

• Next, open the refrigerator door and remove any and all of the spoiled food.

• Wipe everything down with a disinfecting spray. This will lessen the chance of any residual bacteria getting into your food later.

• Repeat the same task for the freezer. Be thorough and clean all the nooks and crannies inside the fridge and freezer, especially the shelf supports.

• Just like a charcoal water filter, charcoal briquettes can be used to absorb moisture and odor from the air in your home. Here, you can use charcoal to remove fridge odors. Smash a dozen charcoal briquettes, spread the chunks on two trays, and place one in the fridge, and the other in the freezer.

• Next, to soak up any residual moisture, crunch up newspaper and fill the fridge and freezer shelves with it.

• Now, simply close the doors and let it sit for one week. Repeat this process once a week or until the stench has disappeared

Clean Refrigerator Seals & Gaskets

• Over time, sticky condiments like jam, syrup, and other sauces can build up on your refrigerator door gasket, which results in your gasket getting glued to the frame. One good pull on a stuck door can result in tearing the gasket, which can cost you more than $100 to fix. Keeping your gaskets clean is essential toward the longevity of your refrigerator. Additionally, if your fridge door is not sealing properly, you’ll see higher utility bills and a poorer working unit. Cleaning your door gasket is simple! All you need is warm water and a sponge! Avoid detergents, as they can cause damage to the gasket.

 Washer/Dryer Tips

1. Avoid Overloads

Whether you like to save time, have a larger family, or think you’re saving water and energy, do not overload your washer and dryer! Overloading your washer/dryer can result in expensive repairs, including damage to the motors, belts, and other essential parts. These repairs can be so expensive, that some owners end up buying a new machine!

2. Keep It Quiet

If you live in a smaller space, this is something you’ll notice right away. Both washers and dryers produce vibrations, rock, and can make a lot of noise, especially if they are not seated properly or are loaded incorrectly. To mitigate the noise, invest in some rubber anti-vibration pads. These can be purchased at most home stores, or online. This will save both your washer/dryer and your sanity.

3. Don’t Slam the Doors!

Be gentle with your washer and dryer doors! Overtime, slamming and/or dropping the lid to your washer and dryer will eventually result in a break to the lid or door switch. Lower the lid, or close the door slowly to avoid a $100 plus repair later.

4. Heat Up a Lukewarm Dryer

If you notice that your dryer is not heating your linens and clothing properly, first check to make sure it is on the right setting. If it is not set on “fluff air” or a non-temperature setting, check your lint filter. Even if the lint filter does not appear full, you may have a clog further up the line (the outside dryer vent) and the lint will need to be cleaned out. Additionally, dryer sheets leave a translucent film on the filter that can reduce the air flow, which shuts off the thermostat. Run your filter under water. If it holds the water, it is likely the problem, and needs a good cleaning. Take a stiff kitchen brush, and scrub your filter with hot water and small amount of laundry detergent.

Air Conditioner Tips

1. Clean Window Air Conditioners Before Turning them Off or On for the Season

Most people store their air conditioning units over the winter in places like the garage, an outdoor storage unit etc. Over the months your air conditioner is likely to pick up dust, insects, mold, and even droppings from vermin such as mice or rats. This can lead to health issues in the home later. Before hauling your unit to your window, vacuum all the surfaces and pay close attention to the fins on the exterior face of the unit, the cover panel, and the foam filter. When you are satisfied that it is clean, fire it up in the garage. It’s better to have dust spew out into your garage than in your bedroom or kitchen. You can also clean then seal your air conditioner in plastic over the winter. These techniques will also increase your unit’s efficiency and keep you cooler during those hot summer months.

Stove/Oven Tips

1. Clean Up Stove Spills

When we are called to address a broken stove, the likely issue is almost always food spills. The igniter on your stove can be compromised over time by various boil overs and spills. To mitigate this, apply a toothbrush to the electric ignition on the stove. It is a ceramic nub located on the stovetop or under the round ceramic seal strike plate. Also check that the ceramic strike plate is seated properly on the burner.

2. Electric Stove Burners Need Good Contact

In order for your stove to ignite, the plug needs to have clean contact with the burner. If it is not operating, make sure the stove is off, take the burner off, plug it back in and jiggle it around. If the contact feels too loose, remove the burner and gently bend the burner prongs slightly outward to ensure a tight, secure connection.

3. Re-calibrate Your Oven Temperature Setting

You can test your oven’s temperature settings with this simple trick. Buy a box of basic cake mix and bake it exactly according to the instructions. If the cake is not done (raw) in the allotted time, or burns, your oven’s temperature settings are off. Luckily you can recalibrate the temperature setting. Dust off your oven’s manual, or go online and type in the make/model/number to find a downloadable version of the manual. Place a high quality oven thermometer on the center shelf and wait for the oven to reach and maintain a persistent temperature. Then follow the instructions outlined in your manual to match the temperature setting to the thermometer reading.

Dishwasher/Disposal Tips

1. Keep the Dishwasher Clean

The most common issues with dishwashers involve a food clogged filter. Because of the clog, the water cannot reach the top rack through the spray arms. Luckily, the fix is quick and easy!

First, pull out the lower rack, then remove the filter cover (you can locate its location by referring to your owner’s manual). Next, use a wet/dry vacuum to clean off the screen and slide the float switch up and down. If the cover sticks, wiggle it up and down while rinsing it with clean water. 

2. Clean Out Disposer Crud

Does your disposal stink? Use baking soda and vinegar to get rid of smells.

• Pour 2 cups (440 g) of baking soda into the garbage disposal drain.

• Slowly pour in ½ cup (11 ml) of vinegar.

• Let the cleaner sit for an hour.

• After an hour, turn on the water and the disposal and run it for a minute.

• Also clean the splash guard. Simply lift the flaps and scrub them thoroughly on both sides with a toothbrush and grease-cutting cleaner.

3. Remember the Magic Button

Have you ever seen a garbage disposal demonstration where the presenter disposes of an entire pineapple? First, we recommend that you don’t try that at home. Secondly, all disposers have a safety feature that automatically shuts off the power. The motor over heats, and because it is overloaded, the garbage disposal system shuts down.  In this case, run cold water down the disposal and once the motor cools; simply push the reset button on the side of or under the unit. Make sure the disposal is completely off before attempting this at home.

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, Kenmore, Kitchen Aid, LG Electronics, Magic Chef, Marvel, Miele, Maytag, O’Keefe & Merritt, Roper, Samsung, 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 LG as well as Samsung, Viking, etc. require a lot of skill and experience!

LG’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 LG and Samsung . 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 LG & Samsung 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 LG and Samsung 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:
LG 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 LG Electronics, Samsung, 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
• Dishwashers 

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 LG 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