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How to Fix Three Common Dryer Problems

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Do you want to know how you can fix your dryer without professional help? We tell you what you can do to get your appliance working again.

Buying a dryer makes the life of a lot of people easier. Do you live in a small apartment where you can’t hang your clothes to dry? A dryer will help you to clear your chairs, radiators and other furniture from your wet clothes. Nowadays, dryers come in all shapes and sizes, so you’ll find one that fits your needs. But what if you invested in a new appliance and then it suddenly stops working?

First of all, don’t panic. You don’t need to call a technician immediately, as you can try to solve the problem without help. Secondly, read this article to figure out what to do if your dryer doesn’t run properly or makes a weird noise.

In case you decide that you can’t handle the problem yourself, we are here for you. Our technicians work late (daily from 8 am to 10 pm), use genuine parts and we offer up to one-year warranty on parts and services. Feel free to call us: +1 (289) 801-7857 / +1 (888) 513-0052 / +1 (647)-558-5825 or schedule an appointment online through our contact form. We are happy to help you with dryer repair or installation.

Problem 1: Dryer Doesn’t Run Properly

If you turn on your dryer but it doesn’t run properly and won’t heat up at all, the problem might be that the thermal fuse is blown. To test if that’s the case, you need to find the thermal fuse (usually it’s behind the rear panel or the bottom toe panel) and test it with an Ohmmeter. If the meter moves to 0, you’ll need to replace the thermal fuse.

The reason for a blown thermal fuse can often be found as a result of overloading the machine, a clogged ventilation or lint screen.

Problem 2: Clothes Are Not Dry

Firstly, before you thinking of a bigger problem, you should answer this question: Did you overload your dryer? If so, you could run a short cycle to make sure all the clothes get dry. If that is not the case, the heating element might be the problem. Dryers are still able to finish a full drying cycle, even with a broken heating element, which makes it hard to identify the problem. To change it, you’ll need the right part for your appliance by using the model number. Then you can remove the back panel and the connections to replace the heating element. Finally, run a test cycle to figure out if the clothes get dry.

By the way: To make the heating element last longer, you shouldn’t overload your appliance and make sure to clean the lint screen regularly.

Problem 3: Dryer Makes Weird Noises

There are many possible reasons if your dryer makes weird noises: It could be a damaged drive belt, a worn-out drum roller or drum roller axle, an object that blocks the blower wheel, a faulty drum bearing or other worn-out parts.

Check the parts in and around your drum to figure out if one of them is the reason for the noise. If needed, replace the faulty part to make the dryer run properly again.

Christmas Emergencies: Repair Tips for A Broken Oven

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Christmas is near! This time of the year, many people are preparing festive meals for their loved ones. But what if your oven stops working just before the holidays? No worries – we have useful tips on how you can fix your oven. And, if nothing else works, you can contact our technicians.

There’s nothing worse than having a Christmas party planned and suddenly an appliance stops working. If it’s the washing machine that broke down, you might be able to wait with the repair until the holidays are over. But what if it’s one of your kitchen appliances, such as the stove, oven or the fridge? Well, then you have two choices:

  1. Wait for a Christmas miracle that will magically fix your appliances overnight.
  2. Try your best to get the broken appliance working again.

If you decide to go for the first option, it’s always good to have our number handy: +1 (888)513-0052 or +1 (647)-558-5825 – just in case the miracle doesn’t work in time for your Christmas party and you need our experienced technicians for an emergency repair.

If you want to go for option 2, we have some tips for you on how to repair a broken oven in this article. Here you’ll find help on how to repair a fridge and many other tips. But now, let’s get to the oven.

Christmas Problem 1: The Gas Burner Doesn’t Light

If your gas stove won’t light, it might be time to replace the igniter. If you can’t deal with that before the holidays, you can always use a match to light the burner. Furthermore, you can try to clean the different parts of the burner, such as the cap and the grate. Maybe there is some food debris stuck in it that causes the problem. Also, check all the wires that connect the igniter with the control module and tighten them, in case they are loose.

Christmas Problem 2: The Range Burner Isn’t Working

If your electric stove doesn’t heat up, you might have to switch the range burner. To find out if it’s broken, you can simply replace it with a different burner that you know is working. Do that by connecting the working burner to the socket. If that one is not working either, there is a different problem, such as a faulty ignition switch or you might have to replace the socket.

Christmas Problem 3: The Heating Element Is Broken

To replace a heating element, you’ll have to turn off the electricity that is connected to your electric stove. The next step is to make sure you can access the heating element freely. This may contain taking off a panel at the bottom of the oven. Get a screwdriver to get the element out of the fasteners that usually keep it in place. Then, disconnect the element from the two wires that connect it to electricity. You can now take the faulty element out of the oven and replace it with the same model.

It is not always easy to figure out what exactly is not working. Our technicians will be happy to assist you if you get in touch with us via Facebook or our contact form.

We wish you stress-free and happy Christmas!

How to Decorate Your Appliances for Halloween

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Everyone knows that the 31st of October is Halloween. If you are having a Halloween party at your house, you might have your costume sorted. But what about your appliances? Here are some ideas on how you can decorate them for the party.

What should be the main goal for a Halloween party? Correct, to get the guests frightened. To reach that goal, it helps to put on a costume and prepare scary food. But all of that will not lead to success if you forget the most important part which is to decorate your home accordingly. So, the question is: How can you transform your lovely home into a haunted house?

Get Your Appliances in Halloween Mood

During October, you can find spooky Halloween decoration in almost every shop. We have collected some ideas on how you can integrate your appliances in the spooky house. 

Before you get started, we advise you to unplug appliances such as the washing machine or the stove for security reasons. In that way, you can make sure that nothing happens to your appliance or the decoration if it accidentally gets turned on.

Spooky Halloween Washing Machine

If you have a washing machine in your apartment, you should include it in your decoration. Our spooky idea is to put dismembered plastic limbs (you can buy them in a costume shop) into the detergent drawer. It looks especially spooky if you decorate them with fake blood or if they are attached to the door of the washing machine.

Blood Stains on the Fridge 

Can you even call it a Halloween party if there is no fake blood involved?! Therefore, fake blood should be one of your essentials when it comes to decorating your apartment. For example, you can use it to give your fridge a frightening look by leaving bloody handprints all over the door. Furthermore, it can be powerful to write something scary on it, such as R.I.P. Not only will your guests be scared, but it will also keep them away from taking too many drinks out of the fridge!

Range Hood Full of Spiders

Do you have a range hood above your stove? Great! To make it part of your spooky Halloween party, you’ll need a few plastic spiders and realistic looking cobwebs. Simply put them on your range hood and make sure the spiders hang down from it.

Frightening Halloween Surprise in the Oven

Your oven is a great place to place a hollow pumpkin with a candle inside. Just make sure to leave the door open so the fire gets enough air. Guests that get curious, where the light comes from, they will never forget the surprise in the oven.

Last but not least: Remember to remove all of the Halloween decoration before you use them the next time.

We know that Halloween parties can be very intense. In case one of your appliances doesn’t make it through the night, Maydone offers quick and reliable repair services. You can get in touch with us at any time of the day or night through our contact form or via the phone (+1 888 513 0052 / +1 289 801 7857) during our extended working hours (8 am to 10 pm).