GE Dishwasher - Poor Washing

GE's latest dishwasher design is a very popular and dependable appliance.  As with most appliances they can and will have minor and major functionality problems.  In this case the dishwasher was not filling the tub with enough water to ensure  proper functionality. Problems like this can be a great inconvenience to our Boise homeowners.  When appliances break down, nobody is happy.
When I arrived I ran a diagnostic routine on the appliance and found that indeed, the tub was not filling completely with water - at least to it's specified level.  It would fill with water for about 10 seconds, stop, then fill again for a couple more seconds.  Then, instead of the hearing the wash motor turning on, I would hear a clicking sound - repeatedly.  It appeared the sound was coming from under the toe-kick area of the appliance.  This is where the main control board is located.  Although a problem like this should be verified by doing voltage checks at the control board connector this "clicking" sound is a tell-tale sign of a possible malfunction with control board.  A  faulty control board was verified by looking at a "switching" voltage at the water control valve and an absence of a control voltage at the dishwasher wash motor.
Well, long story short, I arrived today, installed a brand new control board, and the now the dishwasher functions great!  Boise Appliance Service 208-344-4893

Proper Washer Loading

Many times while loading clothes into front-loading washing machines we overlook some simple yet effective preventative actions that can prevent a appliance repair visit.
I receive many repair calls from Boise homeowners who describe a rip or chunk that has been taken out of their washer door seal.  Most times the rip is in the six o’clock position. Most never realize what causes this.  I’ve heard things such as their little fluffy dog had bitten a piece out of it or their toddler bit a piece out of it.  Ha Ha.
No, what actually causes this rip in the washer seal is improper loading of the clothes.  When the clothes are not pushed to the back of the drum far enough before the door is closed it sets up the perfect conditions for seal to rip.  If the clothing is hanging out just a small amount when the door is closed, it pinches the clothing between the seal and the inner door.  When the drum goes into the spin mode, it will rip a chunk right out of the seal in the six o’clock position.
Unfortunately, this can happen after a new seal has been installed.  I always warn my customers of this when I run into  this type of repair.
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Just when I thought spring was around the corner winter rears it's semi-ugly head, well that is unless your s skier or just love snow.  I'm right in the middle.  I love the snow but hate the delays and the dangerous driving.  I had 5 jobs I had to complete today.  A washer, dryer, dishwasher, oven, and refrigerator repair.  What an assortment in one day!  Oh well, to start things off, it took me 1 hour to drive 6 miles on Victory Road in Meridian.  The freeway was backed up and everyone was driving extremely slow.  Most thought it was a good idea to take side streets.  Well I guess everyone had that idea by the looks of it.  Well, I guess we should count our blessings, this is a great place to live. 
Rich
Western Boise Appliance Repair
208-344-4893

Winter Refrigerator Settings for Garage

If you have a refrigerator in your garage like this one you may not get the proper freezing temperature in your freezer in the cold winter months.  In many whirlpool and kenmore refrigerators the thermostat is located in the fresh food section and will be affected by cold garage air temperature.  The cold air permeates through the refrigerator inhibiting the thermostat from turning the compressor on.  One way to lessen this problem is to adjust both the refrigerator and freezer knobs to max.   If you have any question, we can be reached at 208-344-4893, Western Appliance Repair.

Front burner won't light - gas stove

Winter is not done with us yet

This has been a tough winter for appliance repair.  This week our weather will reach into the 40's so we'll see some of this snow melt off.  I'll be so glad.

Dryer won't start - ticking sound