Appliance Repair Made Easy

With no college education and only some basic mechanical skills I can help you repair almost anything. My expertise is in Appliance Service so that is where we will start with other things to come later. Most people will attempt washer and dryer repair so that is where we will start. The most obvious issue is power so before you have a heart attack over your problem check the power first. The breaker box is the first place to start. Always check the breaker by turning it all the way off and then all the way on, a dryer breaker will have a double 30 breaker usually but always a double or in older homes two singles. If it is a washer you can always plug a can opener or hairdryer into the outlet where your appliance is to check for power. The dryer is a little trickier it requires 220 volts for the heating element only so if it runs but wont heat it is either the element or one of the operating thermostats or a thermal limit switch ( from overheating or a stopped up vent). There are many basic systems on each so we will start with the dryer (easiest). Console ( controls) Drum ( clothing goes here) Motor (under the drum drives the drum with a belt). The washer Console ( controls) Water system ( inlet valve and drain pumps and hoses) Motor drives some sort of transmission. The transmission and above that the outer tub and above that the inner tub (holds the clothes).