Appliance Advice

Nowadays it is an industry standard to provide a 12 month manufacturers guarantee for nearly all new appliances, for the duration of which the manufacturer normally assumes responsibility if the unit fails or becomes defective. If the appliance is proved to have been misused or intntionally damaged you may find that this 12 month warranty is voided, so it is very important that all customers take care of the appliance and make sure it is used according to the guidelines and instructions that are supplied by the manufacturer. It is not recommended to attempt any repair yourself, even if the warranty has expired. A Waltham Forest Plumber can carry out all repairs and servicing. Usually if you have bought a top quality item it may be worth the expense of a repair bill. The best news is that appliances like washing machines, dishwashers and tumble dryers can nearly always stand repairs. An appliance like a modern washing machine will normally last about 5 years, but with a repair or maintenance its life can be extended almost indefinitely. Waltham Forest Plumbers have all the correct tools. Be Aware that most modern items are designed so that the maker will know if you have tried to unassembe it use strange and unusually shaped securing screws and fasteners as well as labels across joining parts. If the appliance is still under its manufacturers warranty it is recommended that you do not try and open the unit as the company will not honour the guarantee. Appliances like a dishwasher can easily be repaired with quite a basic toolkit with others needing specialist tools. It is a good idea if you decide to have a go to give it a long hard dose of looking at first, making sure you have the right tools. Don’t spend good money on tools that are more expensive than the unit itself. Some Problems are things like: Appliance valves installed wrong way round. Look for direction of flow! Kinked pipes due to harsh fitting of a unit against a wall. Self boring valves are good but the disk cut away may drift along the pipe and block it further down the line. Looped pipes can hold pockets of air that impedes water flow and cause the appliance to cut out.