Have you repaired any household appliance?

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What appliance? What problem?

Garud · Accepted Answer

like all men, let me count whatever I remember,
making a new switchboard extended from a pre-existing power switchboard
fixing burned parts of the switchboard
repairing my coffee mixing machine, RO filter, trimmer, mosquito racket, ceiling and table fan, lights, speakers, cloths iron and LED strips - when any of them stop working suddenly or when I need to change their old wires
vehicle (2-wheeler)- servicing
desktop and laptop- when any part stops working or starts showing errors and heating issues
service of gas stoves and fixing of utensils when their handles broke
little plumbing works like changing the washer of the tap, or changing pipes and taps and outside sanitary parts
changing door handles, door hinges and knobs of the door and other wooden objects - when they get damaged or the hinges screw gets loose
same for chairs and tables etc

I started when repairmen took too long to get to my house
it doesn't mean I succeed every time but I try

Static_In_The_Attic · Accepted Answer

Dishwasher Flood Switch Gas Oven Temperature Sensor  Refrigerator Water Inlet Valve  Around the house I’m a handyman & so far I have installed a new oven temperature sensor, a flood switch on my dishwasher, water inlet valve on my regulator & heating element on my dryer. On the plumbing end I recently changed out the shower cartridge behind the handle & I changed two at my neighbors house as well. Also on my air conditioner I’ve changed out capacitors. Shower Cartridge  Run Capacitor Air Conditioner

rosemilk · Accepted Answer

yes, tons actually! if i didn't, then my husband did.

vacuum cleaner (the most obvious quick easy one, in my opinion)
microwave (blown fuses)
dishwasher (had to fix the door seals)
garbage disposal (hate this one because of loud noises of it being stuck, have to unjam it or reset it)

i think those are about the only ones i've been comfortable with on my own fixing

Selena1987 · Accepted Answer

Yes I do it

one of my appliance was out of service. I checked and found out that the pump was not work properly.

I bought another pump and replaced it

another time, I had a face hair remover machine and that didn’t work properly and I fixed that by myself.

My job isn't related to these kinds of works but as I’m an engineer I understand a little about these issues

MrOracle · Answer

Lots. I fixed my old washing machine several times, and the new one once (replaced a valve). Replaced the garbage disposal. Replaced several burners on the glass-top stove.. Cleaned out a carpet cleaner and replaced the drive bands. Replaced the valve core in the shower valve. Replaced the capacitor in the A/C compressor. Replaced all 7 smoke detectors. Replaced the power cord on the shop vac.

Probably lots of others that aren't coming to mind. I also fix other things. Most recently, I repaired an early 90s CD changer that needed 3 rubber belts replaced (the old ones had broken and turned to tar) which required major disassembly to clean up and get access to the belt paths. You can't buy new CD changers, so you have to keep the old ones alive.

saraupstairs · Answer

A guy I know said he repairs dinner every night. Comedy Is the only reason for living. I've repaired my share of dinners. Sometimes it's hard to repair them. I'm still trying to figure out how long you should boil toast.

Happy Thanksgiving. :)

Lliam · Answer

I replaced the controller for our drip irrigation system.

I replaced an electronic part in our gas furnace.
I replaced a door seal and something else on our refrigerator.
I did something to our dish washer and oven.
All that stuff was so long ago that I can't remember exactly what the problems were.

nolabels · Answer

I've made repairs to every conceivable type of home appliance, as well as virtually anything mechanical or electronic that human beings make use of.
My calling in life is to repair anything and everything.
Give me something to fix and I'm happier than a pig in shit.

Joshua_H_1010011001 · Answer

Yes.

Oven - Heating element, several times over many years.

Washing machine: brushes on the electric motor.

Fire place : instaled open fire and fire cemented it all in.

Fuses in plugs

In my simp days, I even repaired a girls oven, order the element and fitted it lol... Dumb ass.

exitseven · Answer

I have repaired many appliances. I used to buy my appliances from Sears and you get a parts diagram and there was a parts depot nearby. I fixe my Kenmore Washer and dryer, I replaced a circuit board in my Craftsman garage door opener. I had an electric stove that I had replaced a couple of rheostats and one of the burners.

Too bad Sears is almost out of business and the parts depot closed many years ago.

goaded · Answer

Many. Roller blinds, either the motors or the attachments to them, washing machines (motor brushes), dishwasher (clogged), electric cooker. Failed on a mixer, and a toaster, though.

It's always worth a try, the worst that can happen is that it's still broken!

genericname85 · Answer

these days, house hold appliances don't typically break in ways that are economical to fix. you're supposed to buy a new one. not fix it. i mean i "could" have fixed my washing machine but just orderning the spare part and the hassle of not being able to use it just to possibly find something else broken after the spare part arrived plus the cost of the spare part... it just wasn't worth it. better just to buy a used one that works. that's cheaper than fixing a borken one.

Staximus · Answer

I have fixed pretty much everything in the inside and outside of a house, but have only done minor repairs on appliances. Stuff like replacing leaking water lines to washers, dishwashers, and refrigerators. Removing the back of the freezer and deicing the cooling coils. Putting a new belt in the dryer. Installing dishwashers. If it gets too serious, the parts are usually as much as just buying another one used.

Ariesman81 · Answer

Furnace... blower motor, gas valve, start/run capacitors Water heater... gas valve, burner, igniter, anode rods Beer fridge... fan, control board Well pump Sprinkler pumps

HighValue · Answer

I have replaced wall sockets, built shelves, sanding and painting, and installed blinds. Oh, and used flex seal on my mom's roof to stop leaks. That is all I can think of right now.

AviatorTom · Answer

I haven't recently... nothing broke. But over the years I've repaired many appliances, from simple fans to toasters to more complicated washers and dryers.

midnightmoon05 · Answer

Yeah. Hubby fixes everything. Dish washer… I don’t recalled the details.  washing machine. Refrigerator. He was a handy man when I met him.  he also maintains our cars. Computers… etc.

FreyaRed · Answer

Small thing yes. I wouldn't try to connect 3 phases of 5kW baking oven or playing with gas connector of a stove

ohsheeT · Answer

I have repaired fixed replace rebuilt just about every household appliance they're very simple very easy to do if you understand them

Nikki1989 · Answer

I don't have the time or the energy for that. If something stops working, we just buy a new one.

Likes2drive · Answer

Through the years I have fixed many types of appliances because I had to since I couldn’t afford a repair man to do it or in time as long as you know how it works you can usually figure it out and then hopefully they still sell parts for it

andreasderjuengere · Answer

Most of them at least once re-state//background_color_rgba (0, 0, 0, 0), font_color_rgb (77, 77, 77), justifyLeft

bolverk · Answer

Yes, I've repaired washing Machines, front and top loaders, Twin Tubs, Tumble Dryers, and the occasional Dish Washer.

Dargil · Answer

Yes. Washer. water feed valve, several vacuum cleaners

mobiusforniner · Answer

Hot water heater, dish washer, disposal, toilet, washing machine, oven.

Dongie · Answer

Yes. My water heater. I pulled the thermocouple and sanded off the tip thoroughly and put it back in. It works fine. That was April of 2022.

MannMitAntworten · Answer

Yes. Everything in the home at one point or another.

art84 · Answer

Never have cause we have a warranty on appliances.

kaucky1 · Answer

Electricity plug outlets shorting out needed relaxed finished wiring house all worked too

CarolinaGirl5 · Answer

Nope I just call maintenance

KrakenAttackin · Answer

Of course, several times.

ehatsham_hussain · Answer

I am professional mechanic so yeah 👍

paledreams · Answer

I haven't

DtMe89 · Answer

Noooooooo!!!

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