How to Repair Appliances
Are you ready to start repairing your own appliances? If you are new to the world of DIY, we invite you to get started at Hometalk. We have DIY video tutorials, discussion boards, and slideshows to guide you with step-by-step instructions on how to successfully repair your broken appliances. Check out our best appliance repair projects too.
Advice for Fixing Appliances
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Listen to identify the issue
Listen to the moving parts of the appliance to isolate the issue. If something is broken, there will often be an unpleasant noise. -
Switch off and unplug
This may seem obvious, but it can be forgotten. Never start any type of repair on an appliance that is switched on or plugged in. -
Consult the appliance’s manual
Manuals can provide the answer to common problems. If you've lost the paper copy of a manual, you can always find it online. -
Find the right parts
Installing the wrong part or a poorly made component can cause the appliance to break further. Use official or trusted suppliers. -
Give it a good clean
If in doubt, remove and clean components where possible. It may be that a build-up of dirt stopped the appliance from working smoothly.
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