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Any Colorado Springs homeowner who enjoys a good home cooked meal will use their stove and oven quite often. So when either stops functioning correctly, cooking comes to a stop pretty fast. Finding a Colorado Springs appliance repairman to do the work can be more affordable than taking a risk on doing the work yourself. Sometimes a faulty repair can lead to buying a new stove or oven. Luckily, there are some easy repairs you can do yourself that aren’t too complicated. It’s important to remember, however, that if you don’t feel comfortable with any of the repairs described, it’s better to find a Colorado Springs appliance repairman nearby for assistance. Everyone has their limits.

The following is a list of common problems with stoves/ovens and ways to repair them.

Unless you wash your clothes by hand, chances are you use your washing machine pretty regularly. But what happens when it starts to not work properly? Do you call a Colorado Springs washing machine repair service right away, or do you troubleshoot the problem yourself to see if it’s an easy fix

Whether it’s leftovers from dinner or store-bought frozen food you’ll cook at a later date, freezers can save both food and money. Even though freezers are very simple to use, things can still go wrong. Some problems are simply human error, while other problems will need some simple repairs to fix.

The following are 5 common problems you may experience with your freezer, and some easy tips on how you can troubleshoot them before calling in a Colorado Springs freezer repairman to fix them.

Your dishwasher is your best friend. Anyone who has lived any time at all without a dishwasher knows how convenient and time-saving these appliances are. Not only do they spare your hands from drying out under scalding hot dish water but they also do a far better job at sanitizing dishes while using less water.

A lot of people are surprised to learn, however, that their partner in dirty-dish fighting actually needs to be cleaned as well. We’re not talking about complicated maintenance, just some basic tasks you can perform that will make your dishwasher cleaner and more efficient so you can keep using it for many more years to come.

Proper dishwasher maintenance such as this prevents dishwasher malfunctions and the need to call a Colorado Springs dishwasher repairman to come and fix your appliance.

Dishwashers are one of the most time-saving appliances in the house because they can clean a large number of dishes in a relatively short amount of time. And because of improvements in technology, dishwashers are more efficient than ever - saving money on both water and energy usage. 

But when something goes wrong with your dishwasher, it can feel like a big mountain to climb to find out the problem and get it repaired. Don’t worry, it doesn’t have to be this way.

Remember that safety should always be your top priority when attempting any repair. This means turning off the power to the appliance from the breaker box and using the proper tools for the job.

The following is a list of the most common dishwasher problems and how to troubleshoot and make the repairs yourself.

In Colorado, we experience extreme temperature fluctuations; one day it's 20 degrees and the next it's 80. This should not be the case with your refrigerator. Nothing is more distressing than opening the fridge in the morning for a cold glass of milk to find it dark and warm. Make sure this doesn’t happen to you by doing simple and periodic maintenance.  

Garbage disposals are one of the few kitchen appliances that are hidden out of sight. We only know they’re there when it’s time to grind up dinner’s food scraps. But when the garbage disposal isn’t working properly, we’re suddenly very aware of how important the appliance is. Troubleshooting your garbage disposal isn’t hard, it just takes a little problem solving, common sense and the right tools.

Prevention, maintenance, and repair tricks for your microwave!

Try these safe, quick adjustments if your oven or stove isn't working correctly.

We'll help you troubleshoot the problem when your dishwasher won't drain.