You may not use your washing machine everyday, but when problems occur, it can affect your quality of life.

It always seems like when you need it the most is when trouble happens.

You may save yourself some time and stress by paying attention to your washing machine and how it’s behaving before you run into major issues.

1. My Clothes Are More Wet Than Usual.

Is the water not draining entirely from your washer? Do your clothes seem to be heavier and more wet than normal? This could be a sign your washer is having trouble with the spin cycle.

2. My Washer is Making Loud Noises

Do you hear a squealing noise or thumping sound? These could be signs that your appliance may need to be repaired or maintenance soon. Try to ensure your clothes are well balanced in your washing machine and not overloaded. If you still hear noises, give us a call and we can schedule an appointment for service and repair.

3. My Washing Machine Doesn’t Fill Properly

Are you only getting cold water when washing your clothes? Have you noticed your washer isn’t filling up to the same water level it always has before? Check first for any blockages or kinks in water hoses. Also check your water shut off valves, these can get turned just enough to create a problem yet still function. If everything seems to look fine, it may be time to call an appliance repair service to save you and your clothes.

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Every appliance, even the best brands, will eventually break down or stop working altogether. It’s possible that your refrigerator, stove, washing machine, dryer, dishwasher, freezer or other home appliance is covered under warranty, which can help save you money.

Important to note:
If you attempt an appliance repair yourself while your appliance is under warranty, you may void your warranty or coverage.

Typical Warranty Periods – Appliance Retailer or Manufacture

If your appliance breaks down within 30 days of purchase, you can be certain it’s still under warranty. It’s possible that the appliance retailer you purchased from may accept an exchange or return. You will need to call and ask about the store’s return policy or check the back/bottom of your receipt for possible more info.

If you are past the retailer’s return period, it’s possible the manufacturer will offer a warranty of their own. This time frame is usually 1-2 years. Contact your brand’s appliance manufacture for detailed information.

Contact the Retailer

Most appliance purchases are made on credit cards. This makes the transaction more easily traceable.
You can try contacting the retailer you purchased from for a copy of your original transaction. Many retailers also offer an extended warranty or return period that can be purchased in addition to your new appliance. Did you purchase an extended warranty plan?

Look into Your Credit Card’s Consumer Protection Package

Did you purchase your new appliance with a credit card? Another helpful perk if you did is that many credit card companies offer free extended coverage past the manufacturer’s warranty period as part of their ‘consumer protection package’. Contact your credit card company to see if this applies to you or your purchases.

Tip: It can be helpful to have all appliance information stored in the same location, that way when problems arise, you won’t be stressed finding receipts.

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Here are some of the most common issues your refrigerator may run into. Before you go out and buy an expensive brand new fridge, it may be a good idea to see if you can repair your current one.

Ice Maker Not Working

Before you begin diagnosing, its a good idea to turn off the water line to your house prior.
It’s possible you could have a clogged water inlet valve. Carefully check your water line for any kinks or holes.
Check your water filter for any debris that may been causing a blockage.

Frost in the Freezer

When moisture in the air is trapped in your freezer, it create condensation in the form of frost.
Check for cracks in the freezer door or seals. Clean out your door seals to ensure proper sealing. Another problem could be with your defrost sensor.

Fridge Not Getting Cold or Maintaining Temp

First, try to unplug your fridge and cleaning the condenser coils with a coil brush or vacuum. If this doesn’t work, the problem may be with your defrost thermostat. You may need a professional appliance repair technician for this. If your refrigerator is making strange noises, another good possibility could be a damaged electronic control board.

Moved And My Refrigerator Stopped Working

If you move your refrigerator to a new home, keep it as upright as possible. What happens to a refrigerator if you lay it down? The lubricant escapes from the compressor into the cooling pipes, and if you run the appliance too quickly after having been on its side, the compressor could be permanently damaged, and the fridge will no longer work. If you must lay your refrigerator down, give the lubricant several hours to settle before turning the appliance back on.

Read about more Refrigerator Repair Tips

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You wouldn’t wait until your car stopped running to change the oil, so why wait until there is a problem to take care of your appliances?

Keep appliances clean and free of clutter

It’s easy to want to pile clothes, dryer sheets and other household items on top of your dryer, it’s a great flat surface just waiting to be cluttered up, right? Wrong. Putting clothes on top of your dryer is actually a fire hazard. Keep your dryer and other appliances free of clutter to reduce hazards and ensure proper function.

Keeping your home appliances clean is always good measure. Dust can build up under refrigerators and freezers, crumbs in toasters, lint in dryer vents & exhaust, all of which can create fire hazards for your home.

Don’t overload it

Overloading your appliances will put un-necessary strain on them, causing them to malfunction or have a shorter lifespan. This can be true of many household appliances such as blenders, refrigerators, washing machines, dryers, freezers, etc. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for operating any appliance so it will last longer.

Address issues immediately

Dryer making a screeching noise? Freezer not keeping foods cold? As soon as you notice a problem with your appliances, take care of it. Extended use on failing parts can permanently damage your appliance and lead to costly replacements. Act now and save yourself a headache and money.

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If your house is like most American homes, then chances are your refrigerator is near the top of your ‘most important appliance’ list. Think of how many times a day you open & close the fridge doors, grab a glass of water or use the ice dispenser. All that seemingly simple, daily wear and tear can really add up.

At some point, you may find yourself having to replace that all important appliance, or maybe just a nice upgrade from your current fridge.

So what do you do with your old refrigerator?

Here are a few ideas when you are ready to dispose of your old refrigerator:

Donate Your Old Refrigerator

Is your fridge still working just fine but you just got a really awesome upgrade? Consider donating your appliance to a friend, neighbor, thrift store or local charity in need. You’ll feel great giving back and you’ll be donating something that can literally be life-changing for a family who is going without.

Ask Your Appliance Technician

Upon having your new refrigerator delivered, ask your appliance technician about removal of the old refrigerator. Sometimes an appliance repairman can use parts or pieces on refurbished appliances. At the very least, they will know all the standards and procedures for disposing of your old fridge properly.

Call/Haul to Your Local Dump

It may be possible that your local trash collector will pick up your old fridge, but not without an extra fee. If you have a truck or other large vehicle, you may be able to haul away that fridge yourself, but be mindful and make sure you have enough lifting power to move it safely. Again, call the dump ahead of time as some will charge a fee for dumping appliances or may require extra care for the freezer coolant.

If you are having refrigerator problems, it’s good to get a diagnosis from an appliance repair technician, you may save yourself time and $$$.

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Learn 3 Ways You Can Defrost Your Freezer Today

3 Ways You Can Defrost Your Freezer

Ice can build up on your freezer door and walls over time, reducing it’s efficiency. Less efficient means more power, which means an increase in your electric bill. If your freezer is less efficient, that means it’s running more frequently and longer, putting un-necessary stress on all parts.

So what can you do to get your freezer running properly again?

There are a couple of ways to defrost your freezer.

Whichever method you choose, you’ll need to prepare the freezer first by removing all it’s content. Food can be moved to another freezer, cooler, or even outside if it’s cold enough.

Whatever you do, do NOT start hacking away at any icebergs that may be forming in your freezer. You can hurt yourself or damage important components, making your freezer in operable.

Some freezers will have a drain at the bottom which leads to a drain hose. See if you can find this hose. If you can, pull it forward and connect it to a longer hose or guide the water away from the freezer.

Defrost Setting

Many freezers today are equipped with a ‘defrost’ setting. Look for the setting dial to see if your freeze has this option. This method works best for a lazy Sunday afternoon. When you wake up in the morning, prepare your freezer by removing contents, set dial to ‘defrost’ and standby with towels or pan to catch the water as it melts if there is a lot.

Hot Water

This method may result in a quicker defrost than waiting for your freezer to do the work. It also requires more effort. First you will need to turn your freezer off and carefully unplug your unit from the wall. If you have water lines attached, be extra careful not to pull on those.

Using a pan that will fit in your freezer, heat water on the stove, just before boiling. While waiting for your water to heat, place a hot pad or trivet on the bottom on your freezer. Once water is hot, place the pan on the hot pad in your freezer and close the door. The hot water will release as steam and melt the ice that is attached to your freeze walls. Wait 20-30 minutes. Repeat as necessary. Wipe completely dry before returning power or contents to freezer.

Hair Dryer

This method is quite effective and doesn’t require you to lift a pan of hot water either. The best way to use the hair dryer method to defrost your freezer is to focus on the edges of the ice. When you focus on the edges, it is likely the ice chunks will start to fall off or be melted enough to be wiped away from the walls.

Whichever method you choose to defrost your freezer with, be sure to completely dry the unit prior to replacing any contents. Defrosting your freezer often can make the process quicker, which saves your food and saves you time.

If you are ever in doubt, please call a professional appliance repair service. Our technicians are happy to assist you with all of your appliance care needs.

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How do I know if I should call an appliance repair technician?

It’s not always easy to determine if an appliance is worth repairing. If you’ve checked the basics (see our Refrigerator & Dryer Care sections for more tips) then it may be time to call in a professional to diagnose the situation.

Do you offer any warranty for repairs made to my appliances?

Yes, each new part installed and its related labor is warrantied for ONE FULL YEAR of normal, household use. If any new part installed in your appliance fails during the warranty period, simply give us a call – the defective part will be replace quickly and at no charge to you.

Ask our technicians about our Protection plans for your appliances.

Do you use refurbished parts for appliance repairs?

Our technicians always use ORIGINAL ONLY factory-fresh parts on all repairs.

What brands of appliances do you service?

We service all major brands including Amana, GE, Electrolux, Fisher, Kitchen Aid, Liebherr, LG, Maytag, Samsung, Paykel, True, Uline & More.

Will I have to wait weeks for replacement parts?

Our trucks are radio dispatched and stocked with most appliance parts to get you back in working order ASAP.

Would you recommend using a surge protector with any of my appliances?

Yes, many household appliances have computer boards. Having a power strip with a reset button can help.

Why does my oven smell so bad when self-cleaning?

The odor is caused by the grease and left over food that your oven is burning off. Please be sure to create additional ventilation in the kitchen when cleaning your oven.

How do I dispose of an old refrigerator/freezer?

The law requires that you have the refrigerant evacuated first, then the best option would be your local landfill. Call us to schedule an appointment or for more info.

What do I do if my refrigerator is not cooling?

Is your refrigerator not keeping your food cold enough? There are a couple of common reasons this may be happening. Especially if you have a newer refrigerator that is in seemingly good working order. Read below for refrigerator repair tips you can do yourself.

Check the Refrigerator Thermostat

If you have little ones, this is always the first place to check. The thermostat on a refrigerator is irresistible to little hands. Food and drink containers can even bump the dial, depending on how ‘touchy’ yours is.

Clean the coils

It’s a good idea to add this task to your Spring Cleaning List (Fall too for that matter). If you own a newer refrigerator, then it’s likely your coils will be underneath. On older refrigerator models, coils are located on the back.
*Be sure to check/clean any cooling fans as needed*

What do I do if my refrigerator is leaking water?

If you have a water leak from inside or even under your refrigerator, it’s a good idea to check your water supply lines. Water lines that connect to ice makers and water dispensers can leak. This can cause water pools under and inside your fridge.

Don’t have an ice maker or water dispenser? A refrigerator without water lines can create water problems too. Water, in the form of condensation, is produced in every fridge. If the system that deals with this condensation fails, then you can end up with puddles of water.

Possible solutions to a water leak in your refrigerator

• Check inlet valves
• Tighten any compression nuts
• Be especially sure to check any plastic fittings/tubing for leaks
• Empty & clean drain pan under refrigerator
• Check rubber gaskets & seals around doors – excessive air can add to condensation, overloading the system that handles this water

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Zulk Appliance Repair would like to announce our new website.  We have been working really hard to revamp the site and we are releasing the new version of the site on 3/10/2016.   The new site was built with WordPress and should be faster and also easier to navigate.  We are also working on a feature where you can schedule an repair online through the site.  Thank you so much for your business, and we hope to hear from you soon!

We are having a sale on used appliances at Zulk AR.  Give us a call today to find out what we have in stock.  As you know we are able to work on a variety of brands including, LG, Samsung, Decor, Kitchen Aid, Amana, Bosch, Wolf, Viking, Whirlpool, Thermador, Electrolux, Sub-zero and U-line