Our Experts Answer Your Top Appliance Repair FAQs
Appliance repair isn’t exactly the most popular topic among homeowners—at least not until a home appliance breaks down. Our experts are answering your top appliance repair FAQs and addressing concerns, like if you should service your fireplace, replace your washing machine hose, and clean your dryer vent. Learn this and more—then contact us or call if you have additional questions. Our pros are happy to help.
Yes, because it helps cool your fridge better. The coils are usually located underneath or behind your appliance. Scrubbing the coils at least once a year reduces the amount of energy it needs to run properly—which can save you money on bills. It also can extend the life of the product and reduce the need for service repairs.
It is critical for your safety and also improves the look and quality of the flame.
Yes, this is very important for your safety. Dryer vents should be cleaned every one to three years—depending on the length of the vent and how often your dryer is used. If you don’t maintain the cleanliness of your dryer vent, it’s a serious fire hazard. A clean dryer vent will also dry your clothes faster and increase the efficiency of your appliance.
Yes. We recommend replacing them every three to five years to protect your Woodbury area home.
It may be due to a broken dip tube in your water heater. This is the part that directs the cold incoming water to the bottom of the tank while the hot water remains on top waiting for use. If you use an electric water heater, the lower portion that is supposed to heat the water may not be working correctly. It could be a problem with your lower element or a broken thermostat. We recommend consulting a certified professional to properly diagnose and repair the problem—S&R is here for you!
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