It is easy to overlook one of the major components of your appliances; one which affects the efficient running of your washing machine, dishwasher, refrigerator, dryer or any appliance you plug into a wall socket.

Is the plug securely fastened into the wall socket? Do you switch off your wall socket before inserting the plug, then switch back on? Take the time, every time, to make sure the plug of your fridge, dishwasher, washer, dryer or freezer is inserted correctly while the wall socket is switched off. Once the plug is inserted fully, then switch your appliance back on.

If the plug is not securely inserted, your appliance may be working overtime, putting the motor or compressor at risk, as a bad connection will cause arcing which leads to inefficient running of the appliance as the motor or compressor will be working extra hard.  This will particularly affect a fridge. Be careful of wedging a washer or fridge too tightly against the wall as this may affect the plug too. And be sure to check that the plugs and cords of your dishwasher, fridge, dryer or washer have no damage. Look after this important but often overlooked aspect of your appliances and give us a call at Albion Appliance Service if you need help with any issues you have with your whitegoods.

The New Year is a time of resolution, new beginnings and handy-work! Since you’ve got a few spare minutes up your sleeve, it’s time to knuckle down and get things done around the house, starting with your annual appliance check. If they turn off and on, that’s a great start, but not at all what we mean. Your fridge, dishwasher, washing machine and even microwave require a check or two throughout the year to ensure you’re getting the best performance possible out of your white goods.  Continue reading →

We all rely on our washing machines. Be it a top loader or a front loading washer, whether we realise it or not, the white good residing in our laundries or back sheds saves the majority of households hundreds of hours in physical labour, giving  our arm muscles a break from pokey old scrubbing boards. It’s bad enough you have to hand wash delicate fabrics, right?

When time is tight, you want to minimise hassle and housework, so the  suffering of a washing machine should be nipped in the bud as soon as it starts struggling – but how can you tell it’s feeling under the weather? While it can’t talk to you (and if it could, you’d probably feel judged for you choice of washing powder), here are 3 signs washing machine repairs are needed – and fast! Continue reading →

Every day at Albion Appliance Service, we are asked whether an appliance has taken a mortal hit or whether with a bit of TLC it can be (economically) nursed back to health to provide more valuable service for a cash strapped family.

We all have appliances in our homes, from fridges to washing machines, to specialist cooking equipment. There was a time when appliances were new and unattainable, but now they are standard in all households.

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