Authorized Appliance Repair Company

LG Recall

admin — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 05:59:17 +0000

If you have an LG Refrigerator, some models have an Energy Recall in effect. To see if your LG is on the list, or If you have an Asko Dishwasher (05 Series) Call us 623-780-1629 / 480-323-6988.

We moved our storefront!

admin — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 05:59:02 +0000

Authorized Appliance has moved! We were in the same location since we started in 2001, and have outgrown our original storefront! Because of this, we are going to finally open our appliance parts department, as well as our in store repair. This means faster response times, a larger area of the valley covered, and soon we will be covering more “under warranty” brands. At this time, we do not have plans to start selling appliances, but that may change as well. Give us a call or stop by our new location at 320 W Lone Cactus Dr Suite #3, Phoenix AZ 85027 to check us out and get your appliance repaired right the first time.

Before Your Appliance Technician Comes

admin — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 05:58:45 +0000

Before your appliance tech comes out to your home, there are a few things you should do to prepare.
• Is your appliance tech working on a refrigerator? More than likely, they will have to get to the back of the fridge. You will want to clear out all the food and drinks on the shelves, or if you are getting work done on the door, clear out the food from the door.

• Is there water involved? If you are getting your dishwasher, ice maker, washing machine, or refrigerator’s ice maker repaired, get out some old towels to soak up the water.

• Do you have a pet? Make sure that the area is cleared of all traces of the pet before the technician comes in. If the servicing technician is allergic to animal dander, they cannot physically work on your appliance.

• If you have a bug or rodent infestation, make sure you get that handled before you call an appliance repair company, or even your warranty company.

• Make sure you will have someone there over the age of 18. We cannot enter the premesis without an adult present.

Whether you are looking for Appliance Repair in Scottsdale, or Appliance Repair in Phoenix, or anywhere else in the valley, give us a call, we do it all. Many brands under warranty, all brands out of warranty!

Asko Dishwasher Recall

admin — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 05:58:10 +0000

Appliance Recall Information

ASKO Dishwasher Recall
Another appliance manufacturer is recalling some of their dishwashers.
This time it’s ASKO, a swedish manufacturer that is known for their dishwashers, washers and dryers.
About 130,000 dishwashers are being recalled due to a fire hazard:
An electrical component in the dishwasher can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
The 21 reported dishwasher fire cases caused product and property damages, but no injuries have been reported.
The recalled dishwashers include the ASKO DW95 model series with model numbers 1355, 1375, 1385, 1475, 1485, 1555, 1585, 1595, 1655, 1805, 1885, and 1895 that were manufacturered from January 1995 through April 2000 and sold at appliance stores for about $750 – $1300.

The remedy is as always:
Consumers should stop using the dishwashers immediately and contact Asko to arrange for a free inspection and repair or to participate in a rebate program.

Contact us at 623-780-1629 or call Asko toll-free at (866) 309-9921 between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit their Web site at www.askousa.com

Frigidaire Recalls Clothes Washers Due to Fire Hazard

admin — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 05:57:25 +0000

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Crosley®, Frigidaire®, Kelvinator®, Kenmore®, Wascomat®, and White-Westinghouse® clothes washers

Units: About 35,000

Distributor: Frigidaire, of Cleveland, Ohio

Hazard: An internal defect in the washer’s drain pump can cause heat to build up, posing a fire hazard to the consumer.

Incidents/Injuries: No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Description: This recall involves the Crosley®, Frigidaire®, Kelvinator®, Kenmore®, Wascomat®, and White-Westinghouse® top load washers, 3.1 cubic foot front load washers and laundry centers.

Product Type Brand Model Serial Number
Top Load Washer Crosley, Frigidaire, Kelvinator,
White- Westinghouse
CTW100FW GLWS1749FS SWS833HS
FTW3011KW KWS1349DS SWX703HQ
FTW3014KW MWS939AS SWX703HS
FWS1233FS SWS1233HQ WWS833FS
FWS933FS SWS1233HS WWTW3000KW
GLWS1439FC SWS1339HS
GLWS1439FS SWS1649HS
XC90306228 to XC91606302
Front Load Washer Crosley, Frigidaire, Wascomat,
White- Westinghouse
CFW2000FW FTF530FS WE17N
FCCW3000FS GLTF1570FS WTF330HS
FTF1240FS WE17M
XC90501765 to XC91607678
Laundry Center Crosley, Frigidaire, Kenmore,
White -Westinghouse
97812 CLCE900FW GLET1142FS
97912 FEX831FS GLGH1642FS
97962 FGX831FS GLGT1031FS
C97812 FLGB8200FS GLGT1142FS
C97912 GCET1031FS MEX731CFS
C97962 GLEH1642FS SWSG1031HS
CLCE500FW GLET1031FS SWXG831HS
XE85104013 to XE91603486

*Not all serial numbers within these ranges are affected.

Model and serial numbers can be located as follows:

Top load washer = open the product’s lid, and the model and serial number are located inside the product’s lid, on the top, right hand corner.

Front load washer = open the door, and the model and serial number are located with other information at the top, center.

Laundry center = open the door to the dryer, and the model and serial number are located on the outer edge of the door nearest the door’s handle.

Sold by: Sears and other retailers nationwide from February 2009 through May 2009 for between $300 and $1100.

Manufactured in: United States

Remedy: Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the machine. Consumers should contact Frigidaire or Sears (if unit was purchased there) to schedule a free repair.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Frigidaire at (800) 734-4519 between 8 a.m. and 11 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.laundrypumprecall.com. For consumers who purchased their product at Sears, call Sears toll free at (888) 549-5870 between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, or visit Sear’s Web site at www.sears.com

More information: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09292.html

How to clean your oven

admin — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 05:56:53 +0000

The best way to keep your oven clean is to practice prevention. Wipe up any spills as soon as possible after they occur. If the spills are allowed to dry they will become more difficult to clean. For minor spots, simply use a damp cloth or sponge and any basic store-bought cleaner made for kitchen appliances. Even if you are vigilant in keeping your oven clean and protecting against spillage, at some point you will need to deep clean your oven. How you deep clean your oven depends on the type of oven you have. A continuous cleaning oven is the easiest type. Since it is constantly cleaning itself, you will only need to give the inside of your oven a wipe down with a damp sponge and a little dishwashing liquid. Self-cleaning ovens are the next easiest type of oven to clean. Simply remove the oven racks, set your oven to the cleaning mode, then wait a few hours. After the cleaning cycle is complete, you will need to wipe up the residue inside the oven with a damp cloth or sponge. While your self-cleaning oven is doing its job, take time to scrub down your oven racks with a steel wool detergent pad. The exterior of your oven can be cleaned with a sponge. Use basic window cleaner to clean and shine any glass or chrome areas. If your oven is not a continuous or self-cleaning model, you are in for a little more work. Make sure you have rubber gloves (the longer, the better) to protect your skin from harsh cleanser. You will need to purchase a cleaner specially made for cleaning ovens. Be sure to ventilate the room well as these types of cleaners give off potentially harmful fumes. How long you leave the cleaner on the interior of your oven will depend on the directions on the can. Most oven cleaners will need to be left on for several hours or overnight, others explicitly state that it should not be left on for longer than 2 hours. When removing the cleaner, be prepared for a lot of scrubbing and rinsing. You will want to ensure that all the oven cleaner is removed from the oven before use. Perhaps you don’t want to use harsh cleansers on your oven. In this case, you will find that a simple mixture of white vinegar and baking soda can do the job. Lightly moisten the interior of your oven with water. Then, apply a thick layer of baking soda. Allow the baking soda to sit for about three hours. After three hours, spray the entire oven with white vinegar in a spray bottle. You will notice that when the vinegar hits the baking soda, fizzing occurs. This fizzing action helps remove stuck-on mess almost as easily as any commercial cleaner. Allow the vinegar and baking soda to sit for a few more hours. Then, simply remove with a damp sponge and some water. Finally, you can choose to have a professional appliance technician come to your home and clean your oven if you are not up to doing the job yourself. This might be a good idea after the family Thanksgiving and Christmas cookathon. However you decide to do it, by keeping your oven clean you can ensure that it stays in excellent working order for years to come!