Appliance Care & Repair Tips

Explore practical tips from Universal Appliance Repair to help you care for your kitchen and laundry appliances. Learn about common problems with refrigerators, washers, dryers, dishwashers, ovens, and more.

Our articles explain maintenance basics, signs to watch for, and when to call a repair technician. Find helpful guidance for homeowners across Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley.

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7 Essential Dryer Maintenance Tips

Published: March 20, 2021
Recent consumer reports have shown that a modern dryer should last for 10 years before a replacement is necessary. But, this is misleading. If you maintain your dryer, it’s possible to keep the appliance running efficiently for up to 25 years. And [...]

Is Your Refrigerator Not Cooling? What to Check and How to Correct It

Published: February 18, 2021
Refrigerators have an average lifespan of 17 years. This means that the average refrigerator can deliver excellent cooling for close to two decades. Unfortunately, there may be occasions when your refrigerator doesn’t seem to be operating correctly [...]

Common Reasons for Your Leaking Dishwasher and How to Fix Them

Published: January 26, 2021
There is nothing worse than rushing around to get the dishwasher on before you leave the house and coming home to a puddle of water on your kitchen floor. If you find yourself mopping water from under your dishwasher each time you use it, it is time [...]

A Brief Dishwasher History and How it Affected Our Lives

Published: December 21, 2020
The dishwasher is a fantastic labor saving device; it gets our dishes cleaner and uses less water than hand washing. If our dishwasher stops working for any reason, we quickly realize how much we rely on it, and scheduling a repair becomes a priority [...]

A Brief Primer on Your Washer Lint Trap

Published: November 20, 2020
Many people understand the importance of the lint trap in their dryer and the need for regular cleaning. But, fewer people know about the need to maintain the lint trap located in their washer. Lint is generated from your laundry during the washing p [...]