ZIP 19139 · West Philadelphia
Appliance Repair in 19139 · West Philadelphia
Refrigerator, laundry, dishwasher and cooking appliance repair for 19139 in West Philadelphia.
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The 19139 ZIP code covers a section of West Philadelphia including Haddington, Mill Creek and Walnut Hill, much of it brick rowhouses with a mix of twins and apartment buildings. Many of these houses are decades old and the wiring in them may be too. When someone brings home a new appliance, the outlet behind it sometimes turns out to be the real problem.
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Older Wiring, Outlets and New Appliances
Homes wired long ago may have two-prong outlets with no ground, outlets that are loose or worn, and kitchen circuits shared by several devices. Modern refrigerators, dishwashers and microwaves are designed to plug into a grounded outlet. Cutting off the ground prong or using a cheater plug defeats a safety feature, and loose connections can heat up behind the appliance.
Electric dryers and ranges bring a separate issue. Older homes often have three-prong 240-volt outlets for these appliances, while current codes call for four-prong outlets with a separate ground. Many new dryers and ranges can be set up for either, but the cord and the bonding strap inside the terminal block must match the outlet. Getting it wrong can leave the cabinet energized.
Watch for clues such as a breaker that trips when the refrigerator or microwave starts, lights that dim when an appliance kicks on, a warm or discolored outlet, or a burnt smell. These point to wiring problems that call for an electrician. A technician can test the appliance itself, check whether it is drawing normal current and tell you whether the fault is in the machine or in the house.
Before Your Visit in 19139
Look at the outlet behind the appliance if you can do it safely and note whether it has two or three prongs, or three or four for a dryer or range. Find your breaker panel, which is usually in the basement. Clear the space around the appliance, and let us know about parking or steps at the front of the house.
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