Basic home-appliance repairs and kitchen-appliance repairs are possible for most people with basic skills. You all know how much a serviceman costs to call out and then it is something very basic that is wrong and you still end up paying for that very expensive call out fee.

I have been an electrical engineer, contractor and service man for more than 30 years now. I am still called out to help clients with problems that they could have solved themselves within a few minutes. In most cases the problems are so basic. What home-appliance do you need to repair?

APPLIANCE REPAIR HELP IS HERE!

Washing machines and washer/dryers, Dryers, Dishwashers, Wall ovens, ranges and cookers, Cook tops, Microwaves, Refrigerators, Freezers, Ice makers, Air conditioning, Small kitchen appliances (toasters, toaster ovens, Coffee makers, Pressure washers, Home Security, Home Electronics, Pool and Spa Systems, Power Tools and Home Electrics

I AM GOING TO SAVE YOU REAL MONEY WITHYOUR HOME-APPLIANCE REPAIRS

You can save hundreds of dollars! yes! hundreds of dollars a year just by following some basic home-appliance repair advice and performing some basic maintenance.

I have arrived at many homes only to find that you could have fixed the problem yourself with only a small amount of basic knowledge. I know many appliances are getting complicated with micro-processors and other technological innovations however in the majority of cases the problems and the home appliance repairs required are much more basic than this.

This site will also help protect you against the more unscrupulous appliance repair service man and the false claims that a part has failed and starts padding out your repair bill. In fact some are so inexperienced they keep replacing parts until it works, at your expense. It’s good to know what is wrong so they can’t baffle you with science and jargon. It’s your money, make sure you don’t handover a dollar more than you have to.

WHAT IS WRONG?

Before you scream Help! Try some self-help!

In this website I will try and teach you what to do when the washing machine and clothes dryer makes funny noises or simply stops working!

What you should do when the stove hot plate stops working!

What to do when your dishwasher isn’t working quite right!

What it means when the refrigerator is icing up, and when the air conditioner is doing the same thing.

What is wrong when the ice-maker stops making ice!

For those who want to understand a little more I will describe how the basic machines work, not too much theory but enough to trouble shoot your machine.

SAFETY WARNING

Never attempt to repair or troubleshoot your home appliances unless the electrical power is switched off and the plug removed. This site or myself cannot accept any responsibility for injury or death following any attempt to follow the advice given within this website. If you are in any way unsure of your ability to follow the advice then call a qualified electrician or service person.