Why Is My Oven Making Weird Noises

6 Weird Noises Your Oven Can Make and What They Mean

Rattle rattle click, rattle click, rattle rattle click, boom! No, it's not the latest song; that's your oven. The question is, why is your oven making strange noises? 

Some noises your oven might make: 

• Clicking

• Popping

• Wompf 

• Beeping

• Rattling 

• Squeaking

Clicking 

 This is the most normal sound you can hear coming from your oven and also the least dangerous. Your oven might click when it is heating up, cooling down, or right when you turn it on. If that's the case, it's because the heating element is warming or cooling, and the metal is shifting. This is very common and older ovens. If the sound has recently become very loud, though, it can mean that your heating element is approaching the end of its lifespan and needs replacing soon. This can take several years of regular use. Most people will replace their oven long before the heating element goes out.

A modern oven has very precise coils that do make some noise as they work. So if the sound is while your oven is being used, this is a good thing. It means that the control coils in your oven are working as they should be.

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If you have an older gas oven, cooking is also normal; it means that the igniter is doing its job correctly. If your gas oven isn't clicking at all it might be a cause for concern as it can indicate that the igniter isn't working for one reason or another. if this is your situation please get your oven serviced immediately as it might be a buildup in the gas lines of the oven.

Why is my oven popping?

Well, there are many different sounds that your oven can make one that you never want to hear is popping. If you hear a popping or crackling sound that cannot reasonably be explained by your food immediately turn off your oven. This is either the wiring or other electrical components in your oven or the electrical outlet that it's connected to malfunctioning. The sound might also be accompanied by the smell of burning plastic. If that's the case, your oven is not only malfunctioning, it has begun to scorch and you need to immediately turn it off and disconnect it you can have a professional see it. 

My oven just made a strange WOMPF  sound! 

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Think of the most terrifying sound that could come from your gas oven. Are you thinking of it? Is it an explosion? To us there is nothing more terrifying than the boom or WOMPF that a gas oven can make when igniting improperly. What's happening here is that the gas is igniting after having built up. While this is a common occurrence for people with gas ovens it is not normal. If the gas is building up like this it means that one or more of your igniters is dirty. Having the gas flow or ignition system being restricted can lead to danger. A dirty igniter by itself is not a terrible danger. If you have your oven maintained regularly, getting the igniters cleaned and replaced as needed, you'll be in good shape. However, if you try to clean them yourself, it is very easy to scrub too hard and unintentionally cause a gas leak. While the small boom you might hear from your oven is not usually dangerous, a gas leak always is. 

Why won't my oven stop beeping?

Assuming that your oven is not beeping while preheating, coming to temperature, or because of a timer, there are two reasons your oven will beep. The first reason is that your oven is overheating. Many ovens have overheating issues, especially if you live somewhere, that's rather toasty during summer, like Texas, for example. Occasionally components within the oven can break, causing uncontrolled heating in the oven's primary heating element, which can cause it to sound a beeping alarm to alert you before it damages the oven or starts a fire. 

The second reason your oven might begin beeping at random is that there is damage or a short in your control panel. This can happen if your oven is close to a source of water or if your house has recently had any flooding or leaking issues. A shorted panel can beep at random or, even more annoying, keep beeping consistently. Make sure to call up a technician before you go delving into the depths of your oven to figure out the reason since some of these have high-voltage components. 

My oven is rattling; why?

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Another common occurrence with your oven is having it rattle while it is running. If you recently had to move your oven or do a minor repair, that could be the reason. You can take a look at the back panel and the bottom cover to see if there are any loose screws. If that's not the case, it might be your oven fan. At that point, we again recommend calling in a professional to ensure that everything is secured properly.

Why has my oven started squeaking recently?

If your oven has recently begun squeaking after you turn it off, this is an easy problem to diagnose. It's your cooling fan that is sounding like a rogue rodent. This isn't the same as the convection fan located at the back of your oven. Instead, it's located on top. Given its positioning, this fan Austin falls victim to rising food particles and, over time, gravity. That will weigh it down, unbalance it and cause it to make creaking grinding or squeaking sounds. Fortunately, it just needs a good cleaning. Unfortunately, its location makes it a bit difficult to get to. Take a look at your owner's manual to see if it has any suggestions for how to go about cleaning it more easily.

Did we manage to answer your worries about your oven? If not, let us know over on our Facebook page. As always, we love to hear from you, and nobody wants to deal with an oven making noises at all times of the day and night.

 If you diagnose the problem, but you still aren't comfortable with the sounds that your oven is making, or you want it to be fixed by a team of professionals, feel free to reach out to us via our contact page or by giving us a call at ((214) 599-0055). We'll work with you and your schedule to find a time and date for our technicians to come out and find out what's going on. At Appliance Rescue Service, our top priority is getting your home running smoothly again.

Revolutionizing Kitchen Chores: The Water-Saving Benefits of Dishwashers

 How Dishwasher Manufacturers Finally Cracked The Code

Another night another load of dishes to do. Even if it's just for yourself, you have dishes you ate from as well as whatever you used to make your meals that day. Many of us hate doing dishes, but your options are either do dishes or end up growing science experiments in your kitchen.  Which is why we invented dishwashers, to make the job that little bit easier. 

Unfortunately, for a very long time, you actually spent more money and time by having a dishwasher than by not having one. You had to pre-wash your dishes before you could use the dishwasher. And then the dishwasher used even more water than you did during that pre-wash. With today's energy-efficient dishwashers though, that's no longer the case. 

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Many of today's dishwashers have a water-saving feature built in. This means that not only are they using less water and shrinking your electric and water bills, but they're still getting your dishes completely clean. Instead of having to pre-wash your dishes, most dishwasher manufacturers, including whirlpool, advise against doing this. Pre-washing your dishes will actually make the dishwasher less effective because today's modern dishwasher detergents have enzymes in them that are intended to eat that food away. 

So that's how a modern dishwasher works. What the heck does that have to do with it saving water though? How does the dishwasher use less? 

A water-saving dishwasher will only use approximately 4 gallons of water per cycle. It achieves this by running the water through a filtration system during the wash cycle. By rinsing the dishes and then running the water through a filtration system, you maximize the washing power of a single load without wasting water. Not only does the filtration system catch the food debris, but it also filters out the soap from the wash cycle in order to rinse the dishes. 

How does it stack up, then?

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Proctor and Gamble's Cascade recently did a study paired with Marie Claire showing that consumers use almost 7x the amount of water that a water-efficient dishwasher will. And the reason is the sink faucet. For every minute that you have your faucet running, you are using approximately 2 gallons of water. While this will vary from household to household, this is on average.  The same study also found that the average American takes about 15 seconds to wash a dish.  Compare that baseline to your average modern Energy STAR-certified dishwasher which only uses 4 gallons total for a load of dishes. Even if you run your dishwasher every other night, you're still using half the amount of water that you do when washing by hand in a single night. 

What options do you have for a modern dishwasher? 

Although we have covered Energy Star dishwashers in the past, here are three selections that are new to the market and offer the best in both efficiency and cleanliness.

The Miele G 5266

This washer offers some of the best performance on the market as of the time of writing, The Miele uses only 626 gallons of water per year and runs fat a very efficient pace to get your dishes done. Not only does this help your water bill, but it also helps cut down your electricity bill. 

Some additional features include:

• A sanitizing wash cycle to ensure a deep clean if you're worried about bacteria or if someone in the household is sick 

• Sensor dry - pays attention to when the dishes are dry in order to save time and energy.

• An auto-opening door to allow your dishes to cool off after they're done washing and as a signal to you that the load is done.

The Bosch sgx78b55uc/13

This excellent option from Bosch is slightly less water efficient, going through approximately 744 gallons per year, but it's also a bit easier on the wallet for your initial purchase while still offering some of the best cleaning power.

Some additional features include:

• The Bosch dishwasher is the quietest brand in the US with this model only clocking it at 42 DB while running.

• Up to 24 hours with delay start so you can always run the dishwasher when you're ready.

• Best of all, the Bosch dishwasher is ADA compliant to fit into your home how you need it.

The Beko dut25401x

Our final selection on the list is also the most inexpensive, coming in at under half the Bosch's price and only a third of the mealy. Don't count it out, though as it still packs quite a punch being a highly efficient dishwasher that uses only 731 gallons of water per year.

Some additional features include: 

• A very quiet run cycle is roughly equivalent to a quiet conversation in another room. 

• A child lock to prevent children visiting or yours from changing the settings on your dishwasher.

• A dirt sensor to tell just how much is needed in a given load. 

Modern dishwashers are much easier on you and your wallet. While we will always support repairing your current one, we are also amazed by how far the technology has come! If you did have to buy one of these three dishwashers, which would you buy? Let us know over on our Facebook page! (Don’t worry, in the event one of them gives you trouble, we service all three brands!) 

If you’re here because your current dishwasher is giving you trouble, you can reach out to us via our contact page, or by giving us a call at ((214) 599-0055). We’ll work with your schedule to find a time that works best for you before sending out one of our expert technicians. 

The Hidden Messages Behind the Odors in Your Refrigerator

And Which Smells You Need To Be Worried About 

Have you ever opened your refrigerator and been hit with a strange and unpleasant smell? It can be a bit alarming, but don't worry, it's not uncommon. In fact, there are a variety of reasons why your fridge might be emitting foul odors. Some are harmless and easily remedied, while others may require a bit more attention. In this article, we'll explore the different types of smells you might encounter in your refrigerator and what they could mean.

Some of the common smells for your refrigerator: 

 Fish 

Gas

Nail Polish Remover 

Burnt Plastic 

Dead Animals or Rotting Meat 

If your refrigerator smells like any of these things, it is a cry for immediate attention. If it smells like chemicals specifically,  we must insist that you fix it as soon as possible so your food does not become contaminated. No one wants to get sick due to a broken fridge. So if your fridge smells like chemicals even when you haven't cleaned it with strong chemicals, please get it checked out immediately for your safety. You can skip to the bottom by clicking (Here) to call a technician. 

It Smells Like Fish!

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If your refrigerator emits a fishy smell, that's seldom pleasant. If it's fresh fish that is resting in your fridge, then it won't smell fishy. However, if your fish has gone off, that is when it begins to emit that particular odor that very few of us enjoy. But if you're here, we assume you've already checked your fridge and ensured there isn't a tuna shoved in the back corner rotting away. There are several causes for a fishy smell after this point. What they all boil down to, though, is a buildup of moisture somewhere within the refrigerator itself. Several parts can cause a moisture buildup within your refrigerator: the fan, a failed compressor, a burnt-out startup relay, or an overload sensor. Your first step is cleaning your refrigerator out and checking for any obvious issues. This might be unusual noises or an obvious fault with some part of the fridge. If you aren't finding any broken parts after cleaning it, but the smell is still there or returns after putting all your food back into the refrigerator, you might need to find a technician to figure out what is causing it.

It Smells Like Gas!

This one is the second most common on our list, and fortunately, the most frequent cause of it is something rotten being trapped in styrofoam and then the scent releasing from the takeaway box. As always, a good scrubbing of your fridge is the first step in getting rid of strange smells. If you've already covered that step, though, this can also be caused by certain refrigerant leaks. Freon typically smells different from gas, but other refrigerants are used. Refrigerant leaks are challenging to fix, even for a technician, so if the smell is still hanging around after giving your fridge a good scrub, it's best to call in the professionals.

It Smells Like Nail Polish Remover, Vinegar, Or Ammonia! 

If you are smelling one of these three, the most likely cause is a Freon leak within your refrigerator. You'll most likely notice the smell first when opening your fridge, but unfortunately, Freon can seep into your food and cause a chemical taste. This is absolutely not ideal and requires immediate steps to fix. If you notice this type of smell in your refrigerator, please call a technician immediately, as Freon contamination can make you quite ill. It will require a full inspection of all of the components within the fridge to nail down where the leak is and whether or not it's only one or multiple. Do make sure when making the call to note if the smell is only in the fridge or the freezer sections. 

It Smells Like Burnt Plastic!

This one is the most straightforward on our list. If you are smelling the acrid stench of burnt plastic, your refrigerator is getting too hot. While this can have several causes, the easiest is to check that the back and underside are not full of dust bunnies. Those most pernicious of beasts can block up the vents or fans and cause your poor beleaguered refrigerator not to be able to keep itself properly cool. With your fridge overheating and burning dust, it can cause a strange smell before any components break. You will want to fix this quickly because permanent damage can occur if left untreated.

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Start by pulling your refrigerator out from the wall, and then unplug it for safety's sake. Now grab your vacuum and wand attachment and quickly vacuum the back and undersides of your refrigerator and then the cavity where your refrigerator typically sits. If dust bunnies are causing this, the smell should clear out shortly after you plug it back in.

 If the smell persists, you should call a technician to have them check that the fridge's fans and cooling systems are working correctly.

It Smells Like Dead Animals Or Rotting Meat!

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Once again, we will assume that you have ruled out rotten food. This one is relatively easy to fix. Most likely, the smell is caused by either mold or mildew inside your fridge. This is most easily fixed by cleaning your fridge out. Sometimes if you have issues with your refrigerator ventilating correctly, the middle can build up in places where there is no food, but there is moisture. If you can smell it but can't pinpoint the source visually, you may need to partially disassemble your fridge to clean the miotor. We suggest calling a technician as well, as while cleaning is something you can do, the build-up of moisture outside of the food storage area of the fridge can indicate a faulty component, as we described in the fishy smells section.

 It's always best to have your fridge checked if it smells off. 

What do you think? Did we solve your current issue? Let us know over on our Facebook page, as always. We’d love to hear if we missed one. 

Whether we did answer your question or not, we can help. Whatever type of fridge you have, we service it. You can reach out to us via our contact page or by giving us a call at ((214) 599-0055). We'll work with you to find a date and time that fits your schedule and send one of our expert technicians to solve the problem. At Appliance Rescue Service, our goal is to get your home running smoothly again. 

Why Does My Oven Keep Flipping the Circuit Breaker?

What Is Going On And What’s Wrong With My Oven?

Picture this: You're making dinner for your family, and you realize that after half an hour, the oven hasn't beeped to say it's been preheated. You go to check on it and realize that the oven is off. You push a few buttons, thinking, ‘that's odd I know I turned it on’, and instead, you have an oven that won't turn on. Your breaker flipped somehow. You go to fix it and start the process all over. Weird, but not the end of the world. What if it keeps happening, though? That's when you have to question, “why does my oven keep flipping my breaker?”

There are three main causes that will make it happen. It could be that you have a faulty heating element. It could be that there is an electrical short in your home. Or it could be that there is a circuit overload in the system. We'll go over these one-by-one and help you tell how to identify between each of them.

It Could Be a Broken Heating Element 

Let's start at the most common cause of this issue. If your breaker for your oven is flipping it might be because a heating element is broken. This can either be the heating element itself or the power source to the heating element. If this happens your circuit breaker will perceive it as a dangerous shift in the amount of amperage in the circuit and trip in order to keep you safe. This is built into the system in order to prevent electrical fires.

If you do determine that one or more of the heating elements in your oven is broken you will need to do a few steps. One unplug the oven completely from the wall and if possible, pull it out a little bit as well. This is to ensure your safety. What you're doing is giving the oven the chance to discharge any and all electricity. 

Next call a technician. Going in and attempting to repair or change out a heating element on your own is it dangerous and is not something we recommend.

It Might Be A Short In the Electrical System 

Your next most common cause of a consistently tripping circuit breaker is that there is a short in the electrical system. This can occur anywhere from the circuit panel itself all the way to the heating outlet of your oven. Look out for the smell of burning rubber or plastic, whether the oven is on or not. Also, keep an eye out for smoke. (Good news! The oven smoking because you burnt the turkey is not an electrical short.) 

Fortunately, if this is the issue, not only is it less expensive, it is also easier to fix. We still recommend unplugging the oven and calling a technician in order to ensure both of your safety and that of the tech coming to your aid. 

Or You Might Be Dealing With A Circuit Overload

Your final possibility, although admittedly the least likely, is that you are having a circuit overloaded. This would mean that the circuit that your oven is on is drawing so much power that the circuit breaker believes there is an issue. This means that there are too many items consuming electricity on the same circuit. Now the trick here is to figure out whether you actually have too many items or whether your oven is not on a circuit that is strong enough for it. For this, you'll need to start by figuring out which circuit your oven is on. 

Normally this is pretty easy. All you have to do is go to your breaker box and find out which one is labeled kitchen. However, occasionally you'll be in an older home where the breaker wasn't labeled when it was installed. And so you're going to have to check one by one, switching breakers off. Once you have the correct breaker isolated, start unplugging items that are on that breaker. You want to see at what point you can have your oven on and other items plugged in. If you get to the point that you have everything unplugged and when you turn the oven on it still gets flipped off by the circuit breaker, there is another potential answer. 

That is that your oven is on an outlet that is too small or it is not high enough power. While this is uncommon, it does happen occasionally, especially if construction was rushed in your neighborhood or if the oven you brought with you from your old home is sized to a different power outlet. Fortunately, both of these are extremely uncommon, and it is far more likely that your issue will be related to one of the earlier two points that we made. 

If you have isolated everything else and guaranteed that your issue is indeed tied to your circuit breaker, then you will not necessarily need a technician so much as an electrician they will actually be the first call that you make. However, we do still suggest unplugging the oven for safety sake.

Are there any reasons for an oven to cause your circuit breaker to flip that we missed? Let us know over on our Facebook page as we would love to hear from you!

If you followed our tips and found out that yes it is one of the first two causes, feel free to reach out. We would be more than happy to help you in repairing your oven and get your home running smoothly again. You can reach out to us with a phone call or by going over to our contact page. At Appliance Rescue Service, our goal is to get your home running smoothly again.

5 Simple Ways to Get Rid of Your Old Appliances

Easy Ways To Get Rid Of An Old Appliance If You Can’t Repair It. 

As an appliance repair company, we never like to think of a dryer or oven dying. Sometimes it happens though. You've done everything you can, we've done everything we can, and it's just not possible to fix the trustworthy appliance that you loved. If that's the case,  what do you do? Naturally you're going to want to purchase a new one,  but what are you supposed to do with the old one?

 There are five different resources that you can use for getting rid of an old appliance, whether it is dead as our example or if you decided to purchase a new one and simply need to get rid of the old one because it no longer fits. Those  five options are: 

Donate Your Old Appliance 

Utilize A Buyback Program With A Retailer To Get A New Appliance In Exchange

 Sell Your Old Appliance On A Digital  Marketplace 

Use A Scheduled Pickup By A Retailer Or Recycling Service To Dispose Of Your Old Appliance

Make Use Of The EPA RAD Program To Recycle Your Old Appliance 

Donate It To Someone In Need- 

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Donating things is a great way to give an old item new life. You are continuing the life cycle of an item rather than letting it sit and rot. Donating an appliance also means that it's not leaking chemicals into the environment.  Whether it's clothes, furniture, or appliances, donating things is great for everyone. These items can then be given or sold to people in need, and you get more space in your homes.   If your appliance still functions, and it's just a matter of you having wanted to purchase a new one for quite some time, this might be the best choice. A great example right here in the Dallas area is Habitat for Humanity. 

Utilize A  Buyback Program With A Retailer-

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If you haven't yet purchased a new appliance but are looking to do so, you can look into local retailers and see if they offer a buyback program. Often times its a mix of how new your appliance is. If it's a relatively new appliance, the shop might purchase it and give you a deep discount for a new replacement. If it's an old or damaged appliance, the shop might purchase it and sell it out for parts. In that case, you will probably just get a small discount off of your next purchase. Every retailer is going to be different with how they handle this so your best bet is to go to your favorite place and ask them what they can do for you. Many of them will even throw in pick-up when they drop off your new appliance.

Sell It On A Digital  Marketplace-

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Another solid option, whether your appliance is functional, dying, or dead, is to resell it on a digital marketplace. While you will not likely be able to get the same price as a brand-new appliance, you will be dealing directly with people and able to bargain for a price that fits your needs. Here you can do everything from selling out an appliance that is perfectly functional to selling pieces for people that want to repair their own. This can take a long amount of time, though, and should be considered before choosing this route. What is your timetable for getting rid of your old appliance? Do you need it out immediately or do you have time for it to sit around? 

Use A Scheduled Pickup By A Retailer Or Recycling Service

Your fourth option in Dallas is to look for a business or program that will schedule a pickup for you. This can be anything from a recycling program to a business that will buy junk to an appliance shop that might use it for parts. You might end up paying a fee for this one, though, depending on the business in question. But if you want it gone quickly, this is one way to do it.

Make Use Of The Epa Rad Program-

Finally, our favorite option is the EPA Responsible Appliance Disposal program. The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)  has contractors they trust to go beyond just scrapping appliances. Instead, these partners go through and recycle every component of your appliances, from steel and plastic down to the freon that is in your refrigerator or your mobile HVAC unit. While it does require extra paperwork, there are both environmental and tax rebates. And who doesn't like to feel good and get to save money?

Do you know anything about how to get rid of appliances that we missed? Let us know over on our Facebook page!

If your oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, dryer or washer did break down, but you’re not ready to give up on it, let us know! Appliance Rescue Service is all about finding ways to fix appliances, whatever brand or model it is. So long as you live in the Dallas area, we want to work with you and help to get your home running smoothly again. You can reach out to us via our contact page or by giving us a call at ((214) 599-0055).