Appliance Repair Las Cruces during the holidays.
It’s that time of the year which brings thoughts of cold weather and when to turn on your heater in Las Cruces. What if I turn it on now and it gets hot again? What if I wait and my furnace won’t turn on during a bad cold front? Do I try this myself, or call a professional? Should I worry about carbon monoxide? This is an important issue, but with the holidays approaching, don’t neglect your kitchen and laundry appliances.
The holidays bring new stress to the home and appliance use. With extra cooking yields extra dishes and typically more people in the house brings more laundry. More people equals more food, more food makes the refrigerator work harder.
Here are some holiday tips to keep your appliances running smooth all year long from SoBellas Home Services Las Cruces.
Ovens, stoves and Cook tops: Clean your oven now, avoid oven repair. Don’t wait for the night before only to find out your oven no longer works. If you have self cleaning features don’t wait. The self clean feature heats the oven up to extreme temperature exposing weak spots. If it’s going to break, this is when it will break. By exposing the problem now, you have time to get it fixed. Due to the holiday rush and the major shipping company’s being swamped during the holidays; it could take an extra week to get parts. Hope you’re not the one hosting this meal. To check your oven temperature, buy a box of plain white cake mix. Follow the directions exactly as on the box. This is a very good indicator if your oven is working properly. If it comes out, you’ve got yourself a cake. If not call an appliance repair Las Cruces professional to check it out.
Washers and Dryers: Avoid Washer repair with some easy maintenance. For the washer, check the fill hoses behind the machine. Look for cracks and leaks. If the hoses are more than 5 years old, replace them. If assessable, clean out the drain pump assembly. Lastly clean out the inner tub with a good quality washer cleaner. Vinegar or bleach can work also.
To avoid dryer repair, you must clean you dryer vent once a year. The dryer vent is what goes from the back of the dryer all the way to the outside of the house. This is a real fire danger and will help prolong the life of your dryer. While you’re at it, clean out the inside of the dryer and check the belt, bearings and slides for abnormal wear. If you see any signs of wear, replace the worn parts to prevent more extensive damage.
Dishwasher: Avoiding dishwasher repair is as easy as using the dishwasher. A dishwasher must be used at least once per week to prevent the seals from drying out and eventually leaking. Check to make sure the appliance is draining properly. Check to make sure the door seal is in good shape. Use a good quality dishwasher cleaner once month to keep it fresh.
Refrigerator: With the holidays come guests, with guest comes extra food and extra usage of the refrigerator and the ice maker. To avoid refrigerator repair clean the condenser at least once a year. Check the door gasket for cracks and clean it monthly. Make sure the refrigerator doors close properly and listen for any strange noises.
If you have the room, start stocking up on ice now. Simply dump your ice bucket into a garbage bag and place it in a freezer. Do this for a few weeks before your party to insure you’re a good host and you have plenty of ice on hand.
If you have any questions just give us a call or see us online. SoBellas Home Services provides Heating, Cooling and Appliance Repair all over Las Cruces. We’ve got trucks in your area now.
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575-636-2009
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