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August 9, 2017 by oregonappliancerepair

Appliance Repair Tips You Need To Know

Appliance Repair Tips You Need To Know.For your broken or damaged refrigerator, washing machine, or any other appliance, you can always find a local appliance repair technician to fix it. While repairing yourself can save you some money, it is often risky especially if you are dealing with electrical wirings. You can get hurt, and you can damage your appliance even more. So unless you have knowledge and experience in appliance repair, it’s better to contact a qualified technician every time your appliance breaks.

However, there are minor repairs that can be done by just about anyone. If you attempt repairing appliances on your own, you will need to follow several basic safety procedures. Here are some of the safety procedures that we recommend for you:

1. Find out if the appliance is still covered by its warranty.

Almost all household appliances come with a warranty. But the warranty becomes null if the unit is worked on by someone who’s not authorized by the seller or the manufacturer. For example, as soon as you open your unit to repair it, your warranty is void. There for please make sure that your appliances warranty is not effective anymore before starting your work.

2. Know what’s the problem with the appliance and whether or not it needs replacement parts.

You can’t start with the repair job if you don’t have any idea why the device broke down. Through this, you’ll also determine if there’s a need to replace any part of the appliance.

3. If it’s your first time to do appliance repair, ask help from a qualified technician.

A trained appliance repairman can surely point out the malfunctioning part faster. He also knows where you can buy the right replacement part in case you need one. You can always call Oregon Appliance Repair for all of your repair needs. We will quickly determine what needs to be done and will fix your appliance in no time at all.

4. Be safe.

In everything you do, safety is very important. So make sure you are safe when repairing an appliance by unplugging and switching it off before opening or disassembling it.

5. Do the job in a well-lit and spacious area.

Open the device in a place with good lighting. The area should also have enough room for the appliance, the spare parts, and for your tools.

6. Ask for someone’s help.

When dealing with a heavy appliance, don’t try to carry it alone. Always ask someone to help you lift it. This will keep you from being injured and the appliance from being broken or smashed.

7. Use only the right tools.

One way to do the repair job correctly is to use the right tools. You should also have proper documentation for your unit. Keep all the original paper work that came with your appliance. If you lost it, you could always look it up online.

Essential Tool for Appliance Repair

There is a number of an important tool that every appliance technician will need. One of those tools is voltage or ohm meter. This device calculates the resistance of a certain appliance, which is a great measure of how functional a household appliance is. With ohm meter, you will know if an appliance is experiencing an electrical problem such as electrical shortage.

Moreover, the ohm meter is very helpful in finding out the cause of the appliance problem. Most of the time, the culprit for the appliance damage is the electrical outlet. Through the voltage meter, you’ll be able to know the voltage each outlet provides.

These tips and tools are important not just for a DIY person but also for the trained and experienced technicians.

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