{"id":4037,"date":"2021-03-10T14:23:53","date_gmt":"2021-03-10T08:53:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.gowarranty.in\/?p=4037"},"modified":"2021-04-07T18:48:28","modified_gmt":"2021-04-07T13:18:28","slug":"most-common-kitchen-appliance-problems-and-their-solution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gowarranty.in\/blog\/most-common-kitchen-appliance-problems-and-their-solution\/","title":{"rendered":"Most Common Kitchen Appliance Problems and Their Solution"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this day and age, <em>we couldn\u2019t imagine functioning without common kitchen appliances<\/em>. They make our lives easier and infinitely more comfortable. However, due to heavy daily usage, <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gowarranty.in\/category\/kitchen-appliances\/\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">kitchen appliances<\/span><\/strong><\/a> inevitably succumb to some issues. Fortunately, though, <strong>a lot of them are easy to handle DIY-style<\/strong>. Here are <em>the most common kitchen appliance problems and repairs<\/em> you can do to keep them running a bit longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>No Juice<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And no, we\u2019re not talking about your favourite refreshing beverage. Although, this <em>can<\/em> be a problem in the upcoming summer days. We\u2019re talking about the <strong>lack of power in your outlet(s)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover has-background-dim has-custom-content-position is-position-bottom-left\" style=\"min-height:450px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"671\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-4044\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.gowarranty.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/woman-plugging-wire-image-1024x671.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gowarranty.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/woman-plugging-wire-image-1024x671.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gowarranty.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/woman-plugging-wire-image-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gowarranty.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/woman-plugging-wire-image-768x503.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gowarranty.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/woman-plugging-wire-image-1536x1006.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gowarranty.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/woman-plugging-wire-image-2048x1342.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Exercise caution when meddling with electricity<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In most modern homes, <strong>areas with high moisture levels<\/strong> (i.e., kitchen, bathroom, laundry room) <strong>are equipped with GFCI power outlets<\/strong>. These provide extra security in case of water damage. You can easily identify GFCI by two colored switches:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>TEST \u2013 usually red, and;<\/li><li>RESET \u2013 blue or black, in most cases.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>A common problem occurs when this outlet stops providing power<\/em>, usually because of high moisture. Fortunately, <strong>a fix for this is all too easy<\/strong>. Just hit the \u201c<strong>RESET<\/strong>\u201d button, and that should do the trick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are considering <em>remodelling your kitchen<\/em> soon, <strong>GFCI power outlets will be a most welcome addition<\/strong>. It is one among many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allseasonmovers.com\/how-to-your-remodel-your-kitchen-without-breaking-the-bank\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>affordable and simple ways to spruce it up<\/strong><\/a>. But, more importantly, it adds <strong>an extra layer of safety<\/strong>. And safety is always a wise investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>Standard Outlets<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have <strong>standard outlets<\/strong> in your home <em>or GFCI doesn\u2019t provide power even after the reset<\/em>, the problem might lie elsewhere. In most cases, it\u2019s as simple as <strong>a tripped breaker<\/strong>. Again, this is quite an easy fix. Just <em>run to the breaker box<\/em>, and <em>switch it back on<\/em>. However, if this doesn\u2019t solve the problem, or if the breaker trips back off, it\u2019s a sign that <strong>the issue is more severe<\/strong>. In this case, <strong>don\u2019t try to fix it yourself<\/strong> unless you\u2019re confident in what you\u2019re doing. Electricity is not to be played with, so call a professional electrician and let them handle the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cool Guy Problems<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gowarranty.in\/refrigerator-buying-guides-2021\/\"><strong>fridge<\/strong> <\/a>might just be the coolest appliance you have. Quite literally, at that. However, even this cool dude <em>can suffer from common kitchen appliance problems<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover has-background-dim has-custom-content-position is-position-bottom-left\" style=\"min-height:462px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"718\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-4058\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.gowarranty.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/stocked-refrigerator.jpeg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gowarranty.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/stocked-refrigerator.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/gowarranty.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/stocked-refrigerator-300x210.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/gowarranty.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/stocked-refrigerator-768x539.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gowarranty.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/stocked-refrigerator-130x90.jpeg 130w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Keeping your fridge impeccable is essential for your well-being<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>Unpleasant Odours<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After a while, <em>your fridge can get a bit smelly<\/em>. This is normal and nothing to fret about. And \u2013 there\u2019s an easy way to handle it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Mix one cup of white vinegar with two cups of baking soda<\/strong>. This will give you a thick paste. Apply, let it sit for 15-30 minutes, and scrub away.<\/li><li>An even easier way is to <strong>take a smaller bowl and fill it with baking soda<\/strong>. Leave it in the fridge overnight. By the time you wake up, the smell will disappear.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, <strong>unpleasant odours can be a sign of a more severe issue<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>Not Cool!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your <em>fridge stops cooling the way it\u2019s supposed to<\/em>, the problem usually lies in <strong>dirty coils<\/strong>. The good news: there\u2019s an easy fix. The bad news: it might take some heavy lifting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are <strong>two ways to approach the problem<\/strong>, depending on the model of your fridge:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong><em>Coils are at the bottom of the fridge, under protective casing<\/em><\/strong>; <ul><li>This is an ideal situation and the easiest one to handle:<ul><li><strong>Unplug<\/strong> the fridge;<\/li><li><strong>Pop the casing open<\/strong>, so you can have access to coils;<\/li><li>Use a coil brush to <strong>clean the coils<\/strong>;<\/li><li><strong>Vacuum<\/strong> the excess debris from the brush;<\/li><li><strong>Repeat<\/strong> as needed.<br><br>That\u2019s it! It is that simple. When you\u2019re done, just pop the lid back on, and you\u2019re good to go.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong><em>Coils are at the back of the fridge and exposed<\/em><\/strong>;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here comes the \u201c<em>heavy-lifting<\/em>\u201d part. If the coils are at the back, you\u2019ll have to <strong>move the fridge<\/strong> away from the wall until you can reach them with ease. But, once you do that, it gets easy. Just <strong>use the vacuum cleaner to suck the dirt off the coils<\/strong>. And, if there is some debris left, <strong>use the brush to scrub it clean<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-blockspare-blockspare-call-to-action blockspare-9525d88a-3368-4 aligncenter blockspare-calltoaction\"><style>.blockspare-9525d88a-3368-4 .blockspare-cta-wrapper{background-color:#0e0e0e;text-align:center;padding-top:20px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:20px;margin-top:30px;margin-bottom:30px;border-radius:null}.blockspare-9525d88a-3368-4 .blockspare-block-button span{color:#000000;border-width:1px;font-size:16px;font-family:Default}.blockspare-9525d88a-3368-4.wp-block-blockspare-blockspare-call-to-action .blockspare-block-button .blockspare-button{background-color:#fcb900}.blockspare-9525d88a-3368-4.wp-block-blockspare-blockspare-call-to-action .blockspare-block-button .blockspare-button:visited{background-color:#fcb900}.blockspare-9525d88a-3368-4.wp-block-blockspare-blockspare-call-to-action .blockspare-block-button .blockspare-button:focus{background-color:#fcb900}.blockspare-9525d88a-3368-4 .blockspare-section-head-wrap{background-color:transparent;text-align:center;padding-top:10px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px;padding-left:0px}.blockspare-9525d88a-3368-4 .blockspare-title{color:#fff;font-size:32px!important;font-family:Default!important;font-weight:undefined!important;padding-top:5px;padding-bottom:5px}.blockspare-9525d88a-3368-4 .blockspare-subtitle{color:#fff;font-size:18px!important;font-family:Default!important;font-weight:undefined!important;padding-top:5px;padding-bottom:5px}.blockspare-9525d88a-3368-4 .blockspare-title-dash{color:#8b249c}@media screen and (max-width:1025px){.blockspare-9525d88a-3368-4 .blockspare-block-button span{font-size:undefinedpx}.blockspare-9525d88a-3368-4 .blockspare-title{font-size:undefinedpx!important}.blockspare-9525d88a-3368-4 .blockspare-subtitle{font-size:undefinedpx!important}}@media screen and (max-width:768px){.blockspare-9525d88a-3368-4 .blockspare-block-button span{font-size:undefinedpx}.blockspare-9525d88a-3368-4 .blockspare-title{font-size:undefinedpx!important}.blockspare-9525d88a-3368-4 .blockspare-subtitle{font-size:undefinedpx!important}}<\/style><div class=\"blockspare-cta-wrapper blockspare-blocks\"><div class=\"blockspare-image-wrap blockspare-cta-background has-background-opacity-40 has-background-opacity\" style=\"background-image:url(http:\/\/blog.gowarranty.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/young-woman-kitchen-hold-plasti-foot-tray-opened-with-bed-smell-unfresh-food-woman-feel-sick-because-bed-smell-stand-front-opened-fridge_186523-80.jpg)\"><\/div><div class=\"blockspare-section-header-wrapper blockspare-blocks\"><div class=\"blockspare-section-head-wrap blockspare-style1 blockspare-center\"><div class=\"blockspare-title-wrapper\"><span class=\"blockspare-title-dash blockspare-upper-dash\"><\/span><h2 class=\"blockspare-title\">Extended Life For All Your Kitchen Appliances<\/h2><span class=\"blockspare-title-dash blockspare-lower-dash\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"blockspare-subtitle-wrapper\"><span class=\"blockspare-title-dash blockspare-upper-dash\"><\/span><p class=\"blockspare-subtitle\">Enjoy a hassle-free gourmet experience<\/p><span class=\"blockspare-title-dash blockspare-lower-dash\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"blockspare-block-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gowarranty.in\/?source=gowarranty-blog&amp;medium=gowarranty-blog\" class=\"blockspare-button blockspare-button-shape-rounded blockspare-button-size-small hover-style-2\"><span>Get a free quote today<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>Too Cool For Its Own Good<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you notice <em>ice building up in your fridge<\/em>, it may be a sign that <strong>the drain needs cleaning<\/strong>. However, this process can be lengthy and requires finesse and some specialized tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Find the drain hole<\/strong>. It\u2019s usually at the very bottom of the fridge, under the drawers.<\/li><li><strong>Insert the plumbing snake<\/strong> into the hole. As an alternative, you can use a rubber or plastic pipe.<\/li><li><strong>GENTLY<\/strong> <strong>move the plumbing snake through the canal<\/strong> until you loosen the clog.<\/li><li>Pull out the snake and <strong>pour the cleaning agent down the hole<\/strong>. You can use chlorine mixed with 1 litre of water or two tablespoons of baking soda mixed with hot water.<\/li><li><strong>Pull out the drain pan<\/strong> (it\u2019s usually under the fridge), empty it, and clean it.<\/li><li><strong>Repeat the process<\/strong> until there\u2019s no more debris in the pan.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>If one or more of these common kitchen appliance problems persists<\/em>, it is best to call a professional to take a look. However, in most cases, it\u2019s a clear <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gowarranty.in\/signs-you-need-to-replace-your-refrigerator\/\"><strong>sign that you need to replace your refrigerator<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>Gourmet Problem<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There\u2019s nothing so satisfying as a warm home-cooked meal after a long workday. However, if your <em>stove or oven refuses to cooperate<\/em>, you\u2019ll have to turn to less fulfilling options. For this not to happen, it\u2019s good to keep your <strong>electrical range<\/strong> in top condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover has-background-dim has-custom-content-position is-position-bottom-left\" style=\"min-height:497px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-4065\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.gowarranty.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/young-couple-cooking-home-1-1024x683.jpg\" style=\"object-position:53% 100%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"53% 100%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gowarranty.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/young-couple-cooking-home-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gowarranty.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/young-couple-cooking-home-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gowarranty.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/young-couple-cooking-home-1-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gowarranty.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/young-couple-cooking-home-1-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gowarranty.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/young-couple-cooking-home-1-2048x1367.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re a gourmet, avoiding common kitchen appliance problems is a must<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Stove Burner Won\u2019t Heat Up<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>This can happen because of a variety of issues<\/em>. However, let\u2019s hope it\u2019s the smallest one: <strong>burner prongs are loose<\/strong>. A quick, albeit <em>temporary<\/em>, fix for this is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Unplug<\/strong> the power;<\/li><li><strong>Pull the burner out<\/strong> of its socket;<\/li><li><strong>GENTLY<\/strong> <strong>bend the prongs <em>slightly<\/em><\/strong> outward;<\/li><li><strong>Plug the burner<\/strong> back in and <strong>move it around<\/strong> a bit.<\/li><li>If it still feels <strong>loose<\/strong>, <em>repeat the process until it\u2019s firmly in place<\/em>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bear in mind that <em>this is only a temporary solution<\/em>. However, <strong>if other burners or ovens start exhibiting similar symptoms, it is time to replace your electrical range<\/strong>. Still, even this is not such a bad option, especially if you <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gowarranty.in\/benefits-of-induction-cooking\/\"><strong>switch to an induction cooking<\/strong><\/a> stove. They are <em>safer, faster, and easier to maintain<\/em> than regular ones. And, not to mention \u2013 more <em>economical<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>Hiring Professionals Is Always The Best Choice<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As you can see, some of the <em>most common kitchen appliance problems have an easy fix<\/em>. However, when you go into it, <strong>they can reveal more severe issues<\/strong>. When that happens, <strong>it\u2019s ill-advised to try and tackle the problem yourself<\/strong>. If you\u2019re unsure of what to do, never hesitate to turn to the professionals. You\u2019ll <em>save yourself a lot of trouble, you won\u2019t risk your health<\/em>, and your appliances will live to see another day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>Author Bio<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Arthur Morris is a blogger who loves helping his mom with small repairs around the house. Although he is not an expert yet, he hopes to hone his craft in the future. Until then, he continues writing articles that help others deal with minor household issues.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this day and age, we couldn\u2019t imagine functioning without common kitchen appliances. They make our lives easier and infinitely more comfortable. However, due to heavy daily usage, kitchen appliances inevitably succumb to some issues. Fortunately, though, a lot of them are easy to handle DIY-style. Here are the most common kitchen appliance problems and repairs you can do to keep them running a bit longer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4038,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[223,219,1,222,192,221,193,218,217,220],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4037","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-coffee-maker","category-dishwasher","category-featured","category-food-processor","category-home-appliances","category-juicer-mixer-grinder","category-microwave-oven","category-refrigerator","category-water-purifier"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gowarranty.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4037","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gowarranty.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gowarranty.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gowarranty.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gowarranty.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4037"}],"version-history":[{"count":25,"href":"https:\/\/gowarranty.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4037\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4265,"href":"https:\/\/gowarranty.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4037\/revisions\/4265"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gowarranty.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4038"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gowarranty.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4037"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gowarranty.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4037"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gowarranty.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4037"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}