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Washing machine malfunctions always seem to happen at the worst times, don’t they? Exhausted, you put a load of towels in the wash before bed, and you wake up the next morning to a puddle of water in your laundry room. This is the last thing you need on a hectic weekday morning! 

Unfortunately, there’s little we can do to completely prevent things like this from happening. However, try not to stress: a leaky washing machine doesn’t necessarily spell disaster. Your unit’s leak could be caused by one of several different issues. Whether it’s a quick DIY fix or a cheap replacement part, the solution may be more manageable than you think. 

Common Causes of Washer Leaks:

Here are some of the most common causes of washing machine leaks:

• Defective door seal
• Faulty or loose connections, e.g.:
• Worn-out fittings
• Improperly connected hose
• Loosely fitted water inlet valve
• Worn-out drain hose
• Cracked or worn-out valves
• Too much detergent
• Blocked soap dispenser

You can take a look at these parts of your washing machine pretty easily on your own. If anything appears loose, cracked, clogged, or worn out, it will need to be fixed. Whether that means simply tightening a hose connection or replacing a broken valve, the repair shouldn’t be too expensive or complicated. 

What If It’s Something Else?

However, if you’ve examined these issues and still can’t find the cause of your leak, you’ll need to contact a professional washer repair technician for help. A professional will thoroughly troubleshoot your machine and find the root of the problem quickly and accurately. Then, they’ll make the necessary repairs.

All in all, it should be a relatively painless experience if you choose the right repairman for the job. For homeowners in the Wilmington area, All Brands Appliance Repair should be your first call!

Keeping your gas oven clean is important, but it doesn’t need to eat up a huge chunk of your time. When performed in a routine and appropriate manner, gas oven maintenance is simple, safe, and straightforward—the way it should be! Check out these tips for keeping your oven cleaning hassle-free.

Keep Cool:

Before you begin to clean any part of your gas stove or oven, make sure it’s completely turned off and cooled.

Take Care:

Avoid using chemicals in and around your gas nozzles. Flammable chemicals and gas are a bad mix. If these nozzles become clogged with spilled food and other culinary byproducts, brush the area gently with a soft brush. Clear all debris to ensure that the gas burner continues to function reliably and appropriately.

Follow Manufacturer Recommendations:

The makes and models of gas cooking appliances vary greatly, especially over the span of time. Newer models call for different types of maintenance than many older models. Therefore, it is important to take note of recommended cleaning methods and to know which cleaning products should be avoided. Also, make sure you understand which parts of the appliance can safely be removed for cleaning. A layperson may cause damage to a unit by opening burner boxes and other appliance parts.

Don’t Slack on Professional Maintenance Needs:

Be sure to have your igniter serviced annually to avoid surprise issues. We rely on ovens and stoves to help us prepare our food; conversely, they rely on us to keep them in tip-top shape.

Regularly and correctly cleaning your oven, inside and out, will ensure it’s always looking and cooking its best. Keep your gas oven shiny and sleek, and make sure you stay on top of your appliance maintenance.

And, of course, call All Brands Appliance Repair if your oven maintenance needs turn into oven repair needs! We’re happy to provide appliance repair services to homeowners throughout the Wilmington area.

If you’re looking for great value, exceptional customer service, and superior workmanship, then you’ve come to the right place. All Brands Appliance Repair is an award-winning appliance repair company that is dedicated to providing you with first-rate repairs, a fair price, and friendly service. Just take a look at how we’re recognized by our customers!

Best of HomeAdvisor Award

All Brands Appliance Repair is proud to report that we were awarded the 2016 Best of HomeAdvisor Award. Winners of this award are chosen based on their superior work practice, commitment to providing the best assistance, and a fair price for the quality of the work performed. That means when you need appliance repairs you can truly depend on, we’re the name to know in the Wilmington area. 

Angie’s List Super Service Award

At All Brands Appliance Repair, we’re deeply committed to providing our customers with the best in customer service, and our golden track record has paid off: We’re proud to be recipients of the Angie’s List Super Service Award, which recognizes service providers who go above and beyond to provide their customers with top-notch customer service. Once you put your faith in our team, you can look forward to working with a company that knows how to treat its customers right.

So why settle for less than the best? When your home appliances are on the fritz, our award-winning appliance pros can help. Call us right away to discuss your options for appliance repairs!

Did you know that All Brands Appliance Repair has been in our family since 1971?! That’s a long time—46 years, to be exact! The company was founded by our owner’s father more than four decades ago, and it’s been our family’s business ever since. 

How We Got Here

Our owner learned everything from his father. He started working with appliances as part of the family business at a young age, immediately proving he had a natural talent for problem solving and mechanics. It must run in the family, because he was extremely good at identifying the causes of all kinds of appliance malfunctions and figuring out precisely how to fix them. He continued sharpening his skills and learning from his father until it was his turn to step up and take over the business. 

Carrying on the Legacy

To this day, we honor our family’s history by continuing the tradition of hard work, friendly customer care, and professional integrity. When it comes to appliance repairs, quality service is in our blood. That’s what makes our family business so special. We were founded on an inherent passion for helping people and delivering a job well done.

That’s also why we’re so prompt when responding to customer queries and arrive on time for all of our appointments. Our job is to make your life easier by fixing your broken appliances, so we do whatever it takes to make the process as pleasant as possible.

However, there’s only one way to truly feel the difference our family history makes—and that’s to work with us the next time you’ve got a broken appliance on your hands! All Brands Appliance Repair is here to help, so don’t hesitate to reach out.

A clogged dishwasher drain may feel like a major problem, but it’s actually easier to fix than you might think! Read on for step-by-step instructions from All Brands Appliance Repair, your source for comprehensive appliance care in Wilmington and the surrounding area. We’ll walk you through how to locate and remove clogs on your own. 

Safety First!

When you’re ready to venture into the world of DIY dishwasher care, the first thing you need to do is make sure that both your dishwasher and garbage disposal (if applicable) are turned off and that the power is disconnected. This simple step is the most important thing you can do to prevent injury when you’re troubleshooting issues involving water and electricity!

Gather Your Materials

Before you start working on your dishwasher or garbage disposal, gather your owner’s manuals for those appliances. You may need some help finding the location of behind-the-scenes parts like hoses and drains. If you can’t get your hands on the paper manuals, you can often find electronic versions online. 

Once you’ve found the manuals, collect the other items you’ll need. These include: 

• A straightened out wire coat hanger
• Baking soda
• Vinegar

Check Your Dishwasher Drain Hose

If you have a dishwasher and a garbage disposal, the hose that connects the two is the most likely culprit for a clog. After you’ve turned off the power, use your owner’s manual to determine the location of this hose. You may need to pull your dishwasher away from the wall to reach it.

Once you’ve found the hose, gently disconnect it and use the straightened coat hanger to locate and extract the clog. Reconnect the hose and you’re good to go!

Clear Your Dishwasher Drain

If you don’t find a clog in the drain hose, or if removing the clog doesn’t solve the problem, the actual dishwasher drain may be clogged. Refer to your owner’s manual to find the drain. Remove the outer drain catch and filter and clean them off. Then, deploy your trusty coat hanger to gently seek out and remove any internal clogs within the drain.

If you can’t find any clogs inside, then it’s time for the baking soda and vinegar. Pour in about one tablespoon of baking soda into the drain, and follow with a splash of vinegar. This will cause a gentle chemical reaction that should clear out any debris.

Time to Reconnect

Wait a few minutes to allow the baking soda and vinegar to work, then replace the filters and drain catch and turn the power back on. Start the dishwasher to flush the drain and make sure that it’s working properly.

When to Call the Pros

If there’s still a problem after you’ve gone through these steps, then it might be time to call in the experts. The team at All Brands Appliance Repair is here to help folks in Wilmington and the surrounding area with all of your dishwasher troubles. While we encourage you to try your hand at DIY clog removal, we’re also happy to assist if you haven’t had success. Don’t hesitate to call us if you need additional help!  

All Brands Appliance Repair is offering special savings on all appliance repairs: We’re giving our customers in Wilmington and the surrounding area $15 off any appliance repair. Don’t wait any longer to get that leaky fridge or noisy dryer looked at. Call us today to set up a service call and save!

You don’t have to do anything special to get this $15 discount—just mention this online coupon when you call. We’re offering straight-up savings to all of our customers, old and new, as part of our commitment to providing affordable appliance repair services in our community.

Whether you need a major repair or a minor adjustment to a household appliance, this offer of $15 off applies to all repairs. As our name indicates, we’re able to repair most appliance brands. We offer comprehensive appliance services including:

• Washing machine repair
• Dryer repair
• Dishwasher repair
• Refrigerator repair
• Oven repair

On top of giving you $15 off, All Brands Appliance Repair will also waive the service call fee for any repair we complete. That means that when you call us and we finish a repair, you only pay for the work we physically do, with no additional service call costs added in. 

All Brands Appliance Repair is a local, family-owned appliance repair company located in Wilmington and serving the greater region. All of our work is guaranteed, and we take great pride in providing exceptional customer service. Call us today and let us put our appliance repair skills to work for you!