BILL SENITKO APPLIANCE REPAIR SERVICE

Dishwasher history: A woman by the name of Josephine Cochran invented the first practical dishwashing machine in the year 1886.

If you operate a small appliance repair business, keeping common parts on hand is necessary to quickly service your customers. In addition, you also need a source to find parts for older or even obsolete appliances. Once we know what you need, we will track it down.

If your dryer is not working as it should, try cleaning out all the filters. If this does not seem to solve the problem, the issue could be a faulty dryer heating element. We will need to know the make and model number to locate the part, and if it is for a gas or electric dryer.

Have you been hesitant to throw away one of your broken small appliances because you believe it might not be too difficult to repair? Once you find the DIY instructions you need to make repairs, we’re always happy to get you the parts you’ll need.

Typically, dishwashers use high water temperatures while washing dishes. A minimum temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit is recommended to help ensure optimal cleaning; however, use caution with temperatures over 150 degrees Fahrenheit to prevent damage to more delicate dishware.

Dryers that aren’t running efficiently use more power to get the job done. Repair any inefficient units as quickly as possible and consider replacing outdated units.

Did you know that, to keep your washing machine operating properly, it’s recommended that you have the washer fill hose replaced every five years? It’s also a good idea to set the water level to the appropriate setting based on the number of clothes in the washer to minimize stress on the motor.

Have you ever wondered how long an appliance should be expected to last? Actually, most major appliances are designed to last a long time, probably longer than you imagine. Here are some examples: water heater (10 years), washing machine (12 years), and an electric range (about 15 years). If your faulty appliance is newer, a repair is likely more cost effective than buying a replacement unit.

When you have an appliance crisis, you don’t want to have to wait. And you certainly don’t want to have to pay for the work to be done twice if it is not done correctly the first time. Hiring an expert to start with is the best way to do exactly that.

Washing clothes has come a long way since banging our duds against stones! The invention of the scrub board in 1797 was only a slight improvement. In the 1800s, hand-turned drums marked the earliest days of the modern washing machine.

Keeping good records is an important part of any commercial kitchen. Armed with a serial number, purchase date, and operating manual, it's much easier to get the help you need, either on the Internet or from a pro.

Monitoring the sale of major appliance purchases helps the experts evaluate the health of our economy. That's because large appliances are durable, often lasting a decade or more, and repairing one is typically less expensive than buying a replacement. People buy new appliances when they have money to spare -- and that means a strong economy.

When the heat suddenly stops in your dryer the most common cause is a blown thermal fuse. This fuse’s location depends on the dryer model but once you find it replace the thermal fuse. Also test the cycling thermostat and check the duct for blockages.