What are the signs I should replace my appliance?

• <div><p>While frequent or costly repairs may make you think about replacing your appliance, other signs to replace an appliance include unusual noises and high utility bills. But also keep an eye (and nose) out for more dangerous signs, such as a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/microwave-is-sparking.htm">sparking microwave</a>, a smoking oven, or a leaking fridge. Appliances that spark, smoke, smell foul or burnt, or are leaking may mean that there are broken parts, and this brings higher risk of fire, shock, and water damage.</p></div>

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Q: What are some common oven repairs?

• <div><p>Since there aren&rsquo;t many moving parts to an oven, the list of repairs it might need is relatively short. Most times, when a repair is needed, it&rsquo;s due to a part simply burning out. Some common oven repairs you might come across include:</p><ul><li><p>Broken door glass</p></li><li><p>Stuck or broken ignitor</p></li><li><p>Stuck gas valve </p></li><li><p>Fractured heating element</p></li><li><p>Busted control board</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Q: What factors affect outdoor kitchen costs?

• <div><p>Costs depend on materials, labor, appliances, and whether electrical or plumbing modifications are required.</p></div>

Q: Do electric fireplaces use a lot of electricity?

• <div><p>Some types of electric fireplaces use more electricity than others. Models that produce 1,500 watts will have more of an effect on your heating bill than 750-watt models. </p><p>Electric fireplaces use an average of $1.85 of electricity every eight hours. These minimal operational costs aren&rsquo;t likely to make a big difference in your electric bill&mdash;unless you&rsquo;re using it as a primary heating source for your home and it&rsquo;s running most of the time.</p></div>

Q: Why does my oven not work after using the self-cleaning feature?

• <div><p>Since you&rsquo;re using high heat when cleaning the oven, it could damage some components that were on the verge of breaking. If this happens, first go to your circuit breaker, turn off the switch to your oven and flip it back on to see if it works. If it doesn&rsquo;t, it could indicate you have a damaged control board or a tripped thermal fuse. </p></div>

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Reviewed in June 2022
Ed did an excellent job on the installation of our water softener and reverse osmosis system. He was very professional, personable, and knowledgeable. We already notice a difference in our appliances and no stains from the softener. It is also very nice to have delicious purified water coming...
ABD Water Treatment Services
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Reviewed in October 2020
This company is fantastic! I sent an on-line inquiry out around 8 pm on a Sunday night because my 16-year-old clothes dryer had died. (This was a true emergency because we do laundry every single day.) About half an hour later, I received a phone call from Mr. Singh, the owner of City Home...
City Home Appliances & Services, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2015
Duane was very responsive and kept me in the loop regarding parts availability and when he would be at the house to complete the repair. One day turnaround, issue resolved within 30 minutes of his arrival. I would and will definitely have him back for other appliance issues. Thanks Duane.
DMG Appliance Repair
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Reviewed in October 2013
They put a crack down my door that went to the basement when putting the door back on, they took off the corner round and when I ask what happen and he told me oh it was like that when they came in, I told him it was not and that he was not getting the other half until it was put back right, I...
Aaron Byler
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Reviewed in October 2013
The Polleys came to the house checked everthing to deal with . Took measurements .Pat listened to my wife what she wanted . Within a few days we went to their business to look at her computor mockup. Wife wanted plenty of light and more counter space . By moving the sink we gained another foot...
TUSSEY MOUNTAIN CUSTOM KITCHEN
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Reviewed in October 2012
The oven in our gas range hadn't worked for over 3 months, so we bought a new gas range and it was delivered on September 19th. We were told we had to get someone else to hook the range up since the delivery people could not do it. So, we called Pinales Applicance Services to see if they could...
PINALES APPLIANCE SERVICES
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Reviewed in February 2012
I bought my dryer and stove from SEARS, so they come out and service my appliances. They do a pretty good job. They are responsive. I don't remember how much they charged me, but it was not very high. I would use their services in the future also.
SEARS
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Reviewed in October 2011
The price was as-quoted and the work was completed on-time and in a very professional manner. All old parts and materials were removed and discarded and the service person cleaned up after himself, leaving not so much as a drop of oil or soot on our basement floor. As servicing oil appliances is...
Vogt Heating and Cooling
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Reviewed in December 2010
We had had HP Appliance Repair in to work on our dishwasher several years ago, long before we ever joined Angie's List. They did a good job then (the dishwasher is still humming along and its pretty old..), so they were the first folks we thought of when the oven went on the fritz. They sent a...
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Appliances questions, answered by experts

Since there aren’t many moving parts to an oven, the list of repairs it might need is relatively short. Most times, when a repair is needed, it’s due to a part simply burning out. Some common oven repairs you might come across include:

Broken door glass
Stuck or broken ignitor
Stuck gas valve
Fractured heating element
Busted control board

While frequent or costly repairs may make you think about replacing your appliance, other signs to replace an appliance include unusual noises and high utility bills. But also keep an eye (and nose) out for more dangerous signs, such as a sparking microwave, a smoking oven, or a leaking fridge. Appliances that spark, smoke, smell foul or burnt, or are leaking may mean that there are broken parts, and this brings higher risk of fire, shock, and water damage.

Costs depend on materials, labor, appliances, and whether electrical or plumbing modifications are required.

Some types of electric fireplaces use more electricity than others. Models that produce 1,500 watts will have more of an effect on your heating bill than 750-watt models.

Electric fireplaces use an average of $1.85 of electricity every eight hours. These minimal operational costs aren’t likely to make a big difference in your electric bill—unless you’re using it as a primary heating source for your home and it’s running most of the time.

Since you’re using high heat when cleaning the oven, it could damage some components that were on the verge of breaking. If this happens, first go to your circuit breaker, turn off the switch to your oven and flip it back on to see if it works. If it doesn’t, it could indicate you have a damaged control board or a tripped thermal fuse.

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