Over time, the user manuals that come with appliances have become shorter and shorter. You’re lucky if they give you complete instructions for the basic operation of the appliance! In this presentation, the angry appliance repair person explains where you can go to find information on the proper setup and operation of your appliances.
The angry appliance repair person’s Guide to Buying a Side by Side Refrigerator
In this buyer’s guide presentation, the angry appliance repair person shares his opinion on important things to keep in mind when you’re shopping for a new side by side refrigerator. Depending on the features you want in your refrigerator, those choices can affect performance of the appliance.
New from the angry appliance repair person: Buyer’s Guides!
Let’s face it, not every appliance is worth fixing. Sometimes repairs may be so expensive that it would cost about the same or less to buy a new appliance to replace the old one. Or maybe an appliance is so old that your repair person can no longer find parts to repair it. With over 30 years of experience in appliance repair, one question the angry appliance repair person has heard the most is, “What do you recommend?” Approximately once a month over the next several months, we’ll be posting buyer’s guides for various types of appliances so you’ll know what to look for, what questions to ask, and potential problems to watch out for as you’re shopping for a new appliance.
What’s the difference between convection and regular bake?
Have you ever baked a casserole using the convection setting on your oven, thinking it would bake faster? Were you disappointed when it didn’t cook evenly the whole way through? Watch this presentation from the angry appliance repair person to learn the difference between convection and regular bake, and how what you’re baking is affected by which method you choose.
Why do I need a grounded outlet for my appliance?
If you live in an older home with an outdated electrical system, you may be experiencing problems with your appliances. The angry appliance repair person explains the importance of having grounded electrical outlets to supply power to your appliances.
My dryer has no vent. What’s up with that?
Watch this presentation from the angry appliance repair person to learn more about condensate dryers. He will explain the additional regular maintenance you need to do on these types of dryers to keep them performing their best.
Why is there water in my washing machine soap cup?
The angry appliance repair person explains why you may find water remaining in your washing machine’s soap cup after the cycle has finished. It’s not broken, and there may even be something you can do yourself to solve the problem.
Why won’t this brand new fridge work in my unheated garage?
Anyone who’s ever upgraded the appliances in their kitchen has probably ended up with a spare refrigerator in their garage at some point. It’s pretty convenient to have that extra storage. But if you eventually need to replace that spare fridge, you’ll need to consider how cold it gets in your garage before buying a brand new one. Watch this presentation from the angry appliance repair person to find out why that brand new spare fridge might not work in the coldest months of the year.
What’s the difference between self clean and steam clean?
With changing energy regulations, you may be seeing more ovens with a steam clean option instead of self clean. Watch this presentation from the angry appliance repair person to find out the pros and cons of each, and how to get the best results when using these features.
How do I reboot my appliances?
You’ve probably heard this before if you’ve ever contacted tech support about a computer: Have you rebooted it? Well, the same can be true for appliances. Sometimes the solution to your appliance problem can be as simple as turning it off and turning it back on again. It’s always a good thing to try before you call for service, just in case. But how do you reboot, especially if your appliance doesn’t plug into an outlet? Watch this presentation from the angry appliance repair person to learn the most common ways of rebooting an appliance.