LG Refrigerator with a busted water line in Mount Pleasant SC.

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LG Refrigerator Repair in Mount Pleasant sC

LG Refrigerator Repair in Mount Pleasant sC

This repair is a pleasant surprise, that is, if you can actually get excited over a repair being mechanical in nature instead of computer related. As you can gather, most of the the time when I go to look at an LG or Samsung refrigerator the repair has something to do with computer systems which are often a nightmare to fix.

Mechanical repairs on the other hand are usually much easier to diagnose and repair. This one has a leaking water hose on the back. The line which feeds the water filter which in turn feeds both the water dispenser and the icemaker.

Luckily I was able to get this part the same day and get the leak fixed so my client could go back to using the unit in the manner they were accustomed to.

So if you’re having an issue with your Samsung or LG refrigerator, please call us at 843 568 5936 today! You’ll be glad you did!

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Whirlpool Dishwasher Not Washing James Island

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Whirlpool Dishwasher with bad control board.

Whirlpool Dishwasher with bad control board.

It’s the kind of issue I run into most often these days, the kind of thing I hate to have to tell a client, the control board on their appliance is shot.

Back in the 80’s and the 90’s you seldom if ever had to tell people this because the appliances of that era had very few computer boards and the few that had were robust. They were built to last, nowadays all appliances are engineered to fail within 5 to 6 years. To me, this is a shame.

I’m looking at a prime example of this today, even though the whirlpool dishwasher I’m looking at is only 4 years old, the control board has already failed. The relay that sends power to the motor has burned out and since it is embedded in the control board, we have no choice to replace the board to do the repair.

Fortunately, it is something I can normally do on the same day and get your dishwasher back running again if you choose to repair instead of replacing. Call 843 568 5936 if you have a similar problem and need some help.

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Water Dispensing Slowly and No Ice Refrigerator Repair Park West

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Frigidaire Gallery Repair Park West

Frigidaire Gallery Repair Park West

Sometimes the things an appliance repairman runs into are complex, sometimes they are quite simple. So simple that the client could have fixed it themselves if they had taken the time to investigate it. Most of the time when I run into repairs like that it’s because the client has to much to do and too little time to do it in.

Right now I’m looking at a Frigidaire Gallery refrigerator that is only slowly dispensing water and not making ice at all. The owners have just moved into the house and do not have manuals and aren’t familiar with the machine at all. Normally when you have this set of issues the problem is that either the water filter is old and clogged or that the filter is not making proper contact with the filter head (the device the filter plugs into).

Frigidaire-Water-Filter-HeadIn this particular case all I had to do was to replace the filter and the machine went back to operating properly. It’s nice to be able to get something fixed the same day, for me and for the client! If you’re experiencing similar problems, please give us a call at 843 568 5936 and we’ll get your problem solved!

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GE Dryer Repair Mt Pleasant SC

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GE Dryer

GE Dryer with a broken drive belt

I have decided to start keeping an online journal of my repairs. Today’s blog is about a GE Dryer located in Park West in Mt Pleasant. The owner’s daughter actually initiated the repair since the owner doesn’t, in her words, speak English very well. I on the other hand don’t speak Spanish very well.. in poquito to say the least.

I was happy to find that the dryer issue was a mechanical one instead of a computer failure. Mechanical failures by their very nature are much easier to diagnose and fix than computer issues. Mechanical problems are engineered to be fixable, Computer problems are engineered to be the exact opposite.

In this case the drive belt for the dryer had broken and I was able to get it back online the same day at a reasonable price. Also, this repair comes with a 90 day warranty, which the client is very happy about.

If you have appliance problems and need your GE Dryer repaired in the greater Charleston SC area, please give us a call at 843 568 5936! You’ll be glad you did!

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VSC Lint Trap Guide

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This post is a guide for one of my most valued customers, Veterinary Specialty Care in Mt. Pleasant.

They have recently had a set of new Wascomat washers recently installed and part of that installation was a brand new dump tank with a lint trap.

Lint Trap On Drain Reservoir

Lint Trap On Drain Reservoir

If you notice any water leaking on the floor, before you call for service, please check to make sure the lint trap is not clogged up.

If it is, please clean it.

To locate the lint trap, step behind the machines and look at the white plastic reservoir located behind it.

The washers drain water into this tub, and part of the local building code is that this device must have a lint trap to keep debris from building up in the local sewer system.

Lint Trap Clogged

Lint Trap Clogged

On the left of the reservoir, you’ll see a grey rectangular grate. Lift on it and it will come right out.

The lint that comes out of laundry is really thick and gooey and as it builds up it stops up the grate and traps the water in the reservoir.

When the lint gets high enough it clogs the drain and will not allow the water to drain fast enough, especially if the two washers happen to go into the drain cycle at the same time.

When this happens you get overflow and water on the floor.

The easiest way to clean the lint trap is to get a scraper or anything with a flat surface and just scrape across the surface of the lint trap.

This will get rid of the majority of the lint, then you should put under running water and take a brush and clean any remaining debris.

Lint Trap Cleaned

Lint Trap Cleaned

Finally replace the lint trap by putting it back in it’s slot, please make sure it is fully seated as well. If you’ve cleaned the lint trap and the washer is still leaking, please contact us for service at 843 568 5936.

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Whirlpool Duet Washer Filling With Water When Not In Use In Mt Pleasant SC

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Are you having an issue with your Whirlpool duet, or any other brand for that matter, filling with water when it is not in use? You’re not alone, this is a common complaint on all types of washers these days. The following video will give you an over view of the issue.

If you need service because you have a similar issue, please give us a call today at 843 568 5936.

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GE Icemaker Repair Mt Pleasant

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GE Icemaker Repair in Mount Pleasant, SC

GE Refrigerator In Need Of Icemaker Repair

GE Refrigerator In Need Of Icemaker Repair

This is a repair I can normally get done on the same day. However, what makes this one a little different than usual is that the repair is a Valentine’s Day gift.

Apparently the icemaker has been out for a little over a year and it is the wife’s pet peeve, that she is always having to fill up the ice trays! I can understand this because they have three kids, who according to the wife are terrible about filling up the trays although they can empty them at a record pace.

According the husband nothing makes his wife happier than having all her appliances working up to par. Now don’t think this is all he got her for Valentine’s Day. The dishwasher had gone out as well, the computer board had burnt up and it was my advice to go ahead and replace it due to the age and cost of repair. It is being installed tomorrow and all will be well in the household again!

In doing appliance repair I have been called to perform all sorts of duties, yet this is the first time I have ever been an instrument of Cupid! If your icemaker is on the fritz and you need it back online again, please give us a call today at 843 568 5936.

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Whirlpool Washer Filling With Water In Mt Pleasant SC.

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Whirlpool washer filling with water when not in use.

Washer Leaking When Not In Use

Washer Leaking When Not In Uhere are a few repairs that I can diagnose just by listening to the problem my client seems to be having. This is one of them and it is normally something I can repair on the same day.

The complaint is normally that they will go to use their washer and find water standing in it, even though it performed absolutely correct on the last load they washed. They will usually tell me that the longer they wait between washes, the more water they find. I have even seen the issue be so drastic that it will spill over the door and leak out onto the floor.

The problem is that many types of water valve can get weak as they get older and not seat correctly when they go to close, thus allowing water to leak into the machine when it is not in use.

If you’re having this sort of issue, give me a call today at 843 568 5936 and I can take care of it for you. In addition you’ll also get a 9o day warranty on parts and labor. So don’t take a chance on your floor getting ruined, call Appliance Repair Mt Pleasant.

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Samsung Dryer Repair Mt Pleasant

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Samsung Dryer Repair in Mt Pleasant, SC

Mt Pleasant Samsung Dryer Repair

Mt Pleasant Samsung Dryer Repair

Usually when a Samsung goes bad it is due to an electrical issue. This is because they are very dependent on the computers and other sensors on which they are designed to function. In fact, this is my chief complaint on Samsung appliances, that they are way over engineered! I’m of the opinion that they simpler the design is, the less likely it is to fail.

So I was surprised to find that the Samsung dryer I was called out to look at had a mechanical issue, the belt was broken. Actually the break was caused by the tensioner moving slightly out of position causing the belt to jump the pulley and get tangled.

However, I was able to get the parts same day and get the dryer back online, much to the owner’s delight!

If you are having a similar issue with your Samsung Dryer, give us a call at 843 568 5936 to get it working again quickly and affordably!

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Kenmore Top Load Washer Repair Mt Pleasant

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Repairing a Kenmore top load washer in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.

Mt. Pleasant Kenmore Washer Repair

Mt. Pleasant Kenmore Washer Repair

It’s the kind of repair I love to be able to provide! I’m tasked with getting a top load kenmore back online and I really like being able to keep these washers going because they are so much simpler and easier to repair than these over engineered front loaders the appliance dealers are pushing on everyone these days.

In this case, the lid switch is broken and the client had to force it open to get her work clothes out. In the process she broke the lid latch as well. Luckily, both of these are parts that I keep on the truck most of the time so we are able to get the machine back online without having to make a run for parts.

Needless to say the client is happy about having the machine back on the same day and about the fact that the repair comes with a 90 day warranty!

If you have a similar issue and would like to get it resolved quickly and affordably, please give us a call at 843 568 5936.

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