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I'm Larry, with 45 years of experience in Whirlpool appliance repair. Call or text (612) 913-6986 for your local appliance technician! I service Whirlpool appliances, including refrigerators, ovens, washing machines, and dryers, in the Minneapolis/St Paul, MN area.
Hennepin County Service Areas for Whirlpool Appliance Repairs
I offer Whirlpool appliance repair service in Edina, Bloomington, Eagan, Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eden Prairie, Richfield, Uptown, St. Louis Park, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Minnetonka, Mendota Heights, Minneapolis, and surrounding areas.
I love repairing appliances. You might be looking for home appliance repair near me or kitchen appliance repair nearby. Please be aware that I am likely no more than 20 minutes away and can accommodate you throughout my travels today or tomorrow.
Front-Loading Whirlpool Washer Tips
I believe the front-load washer machine does a better job overall. Clients are often afraid of smells and mold in front-load washers, but this is typically because they are not using the washer correctly—one hot load a week, like the towels or blue jeans. Additionally, keeping the door open when not in use and using the least amount of soap possible are good starting points.
Recommended Appliance Cleaners
If you notice soap buildup in your washing machine or dishwasher, I recommend using Affresh. Many clients use excessive amounts of soap, and those who prefer cold water washes often experience unpleasant odors in their washing machines. Using more hot water generally helps prevent this issue. To effectively reduce soap buildup, wash towels in hot water.
Washer Machine Soap Buildup
If you don't have access to a front-loading washer for cleaning comforters and quilts, it's best to take them to a laundromat for cleaning. These items can be too heavy for a top-loading washer.
I recommend doing the first load with Affresh and hot water to clean the washer before adding your bedding. Before adding the bedding, I check through the front door glass to ensure no soap bubbles are in the final rinse water.
Dishwasher Soap Buildup
Dishwashers can also accumulate soap buildup. I suggest using Affresh to clean them in the dishwasher. Run an empty load with no dishes to ensure the dishwasher is clean and functioning correctly. Once clean, you can try washing your glasses in a special load to remove any milky white soap buildup.
If that doesn't work, washing the glasses with vinegar in the kitchen sink is another option. If stubborn buildup persists, it may be time to replace the glasses.
Cleaning Kitchen Sink Disposal Buildup
If your kitchen sink disposal doesn't smell right, put a bag of ice (without the plastic bag) down the disposal while running water to grind away the accumulated gunk. You'll be amazed at what bubbles up in the sink.
Repeat this process if necessary. Once the disposal is clean, you can use Affresh disposal tablets for ongoing maintenance.
Where to Buy Affresh Cleaners
The only appliance parts store I recommend is Dey Appliance Parts, located throughout the Twin Cities. Dey offers a great selection of appliance cleaners and parts. If a specific cleaner or part isn't readily available, they can order it and ship it to a location convenient for you.
When Will My Whirlpool Appliance Technician Arrive At My Home
I am Larry, and I am the only technician here. Generally, I make an appointment when you place the service call. There are two-hour windows of time. I will call first about 30 minutes before the scheduled appointment. If you respond to the text or phone call, I will start driving in your direction.
Should You Repair Or Replace Your Whirlpool Appliance
You can research this topic, and different companies have varying opinions on it. Some say there is a fifty percent rule. If the appliance and repair cost is more than 50% of its lifespan or over 50% of the cost of a new one, they suggest buying a new one.
I have been fixing appliances for 45 years, and you cannot put a time frame on life expectancy. A senior living alone can make an appliance that lasts 30 years and has light usage every month.
A person with five Children who does all their laundry on a Sunday can wear out a washer and dryer in three years. I, for one, judge each appliance by its noises, appearance, and the answers to the questions that you provided. Typically, I don't recommend throwing away an appliance that would outlast the one you would have purchased.
Price is a factor in repairing your appliances. I might install a washer pump, a water valve, and a belt on a washing machine. Front-loading washer bearings can be too costly and may be a waste of money.
I will replace a heating element or Thermo fuse on a dryer and offer a clean dryer, but I hesitate to install a motor. Something more is wrong if you, unlike most, need a dryer motor replacement.
I'm okay with these choices if your refrigerator needs a fan motor, defrost system, cold control, computer, or cleaning. But it's time to consider a new one when the fridge doors are sagging and the door gaskets are torn or ripped.
Ultimately, I rely on my judgment and 45 years of experience.
Whirlpool Washer Machine Repair Tips
1. The OFb or UL error code indicates that your Whirlpool top-load washing machine is off-balance. A wealth of information is available online. I will cover what most will not hear or have forgotten today.
You can hold the start/pause button down to reset the washer. After you have attempted to balance the load, you can pull the plug for 1 minute to perform a reset.
Unlike the Whirlpool front-loading washing machine, which has a more commercial look, the top-load washer is more sensitive. Clients say I have always loaded the washer the same way, but I think they may have just forgotten or been in a hurry.
With this washer, you need to separate clothes by fabric weight. You cannot put a heavy towel on one side of the washer tub and fill the other with shirts to the same level.
Once wet, the towel will outweigh the shirts and throw the balance of the tub off, causing it to shake. For instance, blue jeans are in one load, shirts in another, towels in one load, and delicates in another. Separation is a must.
It doesn't matter if it looks even from the top; it has to be even throughout. I prefer the front-loading washer, but the top-loaders help pay my bills.
Whirlpool Dryer Repair Tips
Various styles of lint filters are available for Whirlpool dryers. Some lint filters are accessible inside the clothes dryer; you must open the door to find and clean them. With the clothes dryer door open, the dryer will not run simultaneously.
When you clean the lint filter while the Whirlpool dryer is running, the lint peels off the lint screen and ends up in the blower or the venting system.
The other style of lint screen is on top of the Whirlpool dryer. This type of lint screen filter is why I'm sharing it today. Way too often, clients leave small things they found in their pockets on top of the dryer.
When pulling out the lint screen, these small articles slip into the vent, creating a terrible noise. Someone needs to repair the dryer so that it can be used again. Another is to ensure the clothes dryer is not running while cleaning the lint filter. When you make this mistake, the lint peels off the screen and into the vent before your eyes.
This practice, repeated too many times, will eventually catch up to you. A call to the Minneapolis appliance repair service will be necessary. Somebody must remove the dryer vent, disassemble it, and extract all lint from the blower and vent.
A wealth of information and tips on whirlpool dryer repairs is available on our website and online. I share the various service calls I have experienced over the years. I'm trying to help you avoid needing a Whirlpool dryer repair. Thank you