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When to Call an Appliance Professional

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When your home’s oven, refrigerator, washing machine, or clothes dryer starts acting up, it’s tempting to grab your toolbox and pull up online tutorials. However, do-it-yourself repairs are not always a good idea for major home appliances. In fact, there are an array of situations when it’s best to call a professional for an appliance […]

5 Appliance Warning Signs You Should Never Ignore

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We expect our home’s major appliances to make our lives easier; we don’t wake up in the morning thinking today might be the day our dryer or oven will throw a wrench in our plans. Unfortunately, unexpected problems can arise, and even the most reliable appliances can start showing signs of trouble. This is why […]

The Ultimate Appliance Maintenance Checklist

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Our home appliances work hard day in and day out. So, if you want to enjoy their powerful performance for as long as possible, you need to keep them properly maintained. While this can seem daunting at first, the experts at FixEm Appliance Repair are here to provide tips that will make the whole process […]

Why Your Washing Machine Won’t Spin

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Washing machines are designed to spin to extract as much water as possible from your clothes before they head to the dryer. This high-speed spinning action uses centrifugal force to wring out excess moisture, significantly reducing drying time and saving energy. If your washer isn’t performing this important function, you’ve likely noticed that your clothes […]

Top 5 Most Common Appliance Repairs in Contra Costa County Homes

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Home appliances first made an appearance on the scene to make everyday life easier. Today, we rely on these appliances for everything from keeping groceries fresh and making delicious meals to handling our weekly loads of laundry and saving us time and effort. Because we depend on them so much, they tend to get a […]

The Most Common Washing Machine Problems — And How to Fix Them

A shocked woman looking at a washing machine that's overflowing with suds.

If you’ve ever had to spend half your day in a laundromat, you surely appreciate the benefits of a washing machine. Yet, for many homeowners, problems with their appliances can make it challenging to keep their clothes or bedsheets as clean as they’d like. Fortunately, many other homeowners deal with these common problems, meaning that […]