Appliance Repair Toronto

  If your electric oven takes forever to preheat, burns the tops of dishes while the bottoms stay pale, or only heats on broil, a failed bake or broil element is the usual suspect. These elements are the thick metal loops at the bottom and top of the oven, and they wear out over time like a light bulb. Signs the element has failed Look for a visible blister, crack or break in the coil, a spot that glows brighter than the rest, or an element that stays dark after a few minutes of heating. Sparking or a burning smell when the oven turns on is another clue. Testing and replacing it With the oven unplugged or the breaker off, the element can be checked for continuity with a multimeter. A good element shows a low resistance reading; no reading means it's open and needs replacing. Most elements unscrew from the back wall and disconnect from two terminals, but wiring that's burnt or brittle is a job for a technician. Our full guide walks through each step, the safety checks, and...

A washer that shakes, bangs or "walks" across the floor during the spin cycle is one of the most common laundry problems we see in Toronto homes, especially in basement laundry rooms and older houses with springy floors. The good news: most cases come down to a few simple causes you can check yourself in 15 minutes. Here's how to find out why your washer is shaking, what you can safely fix, and when it's time to call a pro. Step 1: Check the load first An unbalanced load is the number one cause of violent shaking. A single heavy item like a bath mat, a duvet or a pair of jeans can bunch up on one side of the drum. When the drum spins at 1,000+ RPM, that uneven weight throws the whole machine around. Pause the cycle, open the door or lid, and spread the clothes evenly around the drum. Wash bulky items with a couple of towels to balance them. Don't overload. The drum should be about three-quarters full on a front-loader, with room for clothes to tumble. Very ...