Appliance Services and Repair

Around the Clock Appliance Service, Inc. appliance service workers fix and sometimes install the wide variety of gas and electric appliances used in the home. They work on large appliances like refrigerators and freezers. Some service workers specialize in either gas or electric appliances. Others work on one particular group of appliances, such as clothes washers and dryers.

Please note: We do not provide services and repairs on small appliances such as vacuum cleaners, sewing machines etc. We work only on major appliances such as washers, dryers, refrigerators, freezers, ovens, cooktops, stoves, dishwashers etc.

Field workers usually travel to a customer's home to repair large appliances. Bench workers repair appliances that are brought into an appliance repair shop. These shops may be independent repair shops or they may be part of an appliance or department store. Appliance manufacturers, wholesalers, and gas and electric companies sometimes have repair services and shops as well.

When they are called on to fix an appliance, service workers ask the customer about the problem. The customer may want an estimate on how much the repair will cost. Service workers try to find the problem by operating the appliance. They use special equipment, such as voltmeters, to check the power source and the electrical connections. They take the appliance apart and replace worn or broken parts or make adjustments. They use basic hand tools, such as pliers and wrenches. At times they use special tools designed for particular appliances. When appliance service workers install a new appliance, they often teach the customer how to use and care for it.

Everything breaks down sooner or later. Our older generation often tells us that things are just not made the same way anymore. Once upon a time things were built to last. These days, the lifespan of many of our appliances is limited, yet technologists are working to combat this problem. In the meantime, when someone's fridge breaks down and they cannot figure out how to fix it, an appliance service technician will come to their house to do the maintenance work and try to save the milk, vegetables and meats from spoiling. Appliance service technicians install, service and repair household appliances, such as ranges, clothes washers, dryers, freezers, refrigerators, microwave ovens, dishwashers, vacuum cleaners, waste disposal units and waste compactors.

When they come onto a scene, keep in mind that they must tackle each problem head on. They will check for different problems like loose parts, electrical shortages, frayed electrical cords, unusual vibrations or noises. Working on various appliances involves different tests and checks for a microwave and washer do not run the same. Therefore, many appliance service technicians specialize in one particular appliance and become experts on say a range, or a blender.

Technicians often disassemble appliances and look inside for signs of wear and tear or corrosion problems. When they have found the problem, appliance service technicians estimate the time and cost of the repairs. With the customer’s approval, they replace and repair parts like motors, heating elements and switches. They use hand tools to do the majority of the repairs. Once complete, they clean up the appliances and tighten, align and lubricate parts where necessary.

When it comes to the bigger appliances like washers and dryers which are so heavy and hard to move, appliance service technicians do house calls.