Appliance Repair in 19144 · Germantown

A new refrigerator, range or front-load washer expects a grounded outlet and a stable circuit. In older Germantown houses it is common to find two-prong outlets, adapters, extension cords run along a baseboard, or a kitchen circuit shared with the microwave and toaster. Electronic control boards are less forgiving of that than the mechanical timers they replaced.

Signs of a power problem include a display that flickers or resets, a washer that stops mid-cycle with an error, breakers that trip when the compressor starts, or an outlet that is warm to the touch. Electric dryers bring their own question: older houses may still have a three-prong dryer outlet, while newer dryers can use a four-wire connection. The cord has to match the outlet and be installed correctly.

Our technician will check whether the appliance itself is at fault or the power reaching it is the issue. We repair the appliance; if the house wiring needs work, we will tell you so you can bring in an electrician. Please do not use a cheater plug to defeat a ground on a refrigerator or washer.

Belgian block and narrow streets near Germantown Avenue make parking unpredictable, so tell us where it is easiest to stop. Know where your electrical panel is and whether it has breakers or fuses. In twins and stone houses the laundry is usually in the basement, often down a steep stair; a working light and a clear path make the visit go faster.