Is it Really Necessary to Change my Refrigerator's Water Filter?

In short – yes!

When you buy a new refrigerator – whether it’s a Maytag, GE, Jenn-Air, Sub-Zero, etc. – chances are it’s going to have a water filtration system to keep your water crystal clear and clean. Most manufacturers recommend changing these filters every 6 months, and for good reason! Check out these 4 reasons to change your water filter regularly:

1.     Changes in Taste & Smell:

Ever tasted tap water after you’ve gotten used to using filtered water? Does it smell or taste different? This is because the filter is there to filter out minerals, chemicals, and microbes that could be floating around in your water. The filter is there to take the filtering the city does to an extra degree to ensure tastier, fresher water.

2.     Clogs in the Dispenser:

When the filter begins to breakdown and stop doing it’s job, hard minerals are not scrubbed out and make it through to the water. These minerals can not only change the taste of your water, but they can clog up the tubing to your dispenser, making it difficult for the water to pass through.

3.     Cloudy Ice:

If you are looking at a cup of unfiltered water, you many not be able to notice the additional minerals, chemicals, and microbes in the water. But freeze it – and it will tell a different story. When you haven’t changed your filter, these deposits are not filtered out of the water, and when frozen, the water will appear cloudy – giving you anything but crystal clear ice.

4.      The City Doesn’t Always Get it Right:

Our local municipalities work their hardest to filter the water and meet appropriate standards for drinking water. But this varies from city to city, state to state. A water filtration system in your refrigerator – with a good filter – is going to give you the maximum protection from heavy metals, microbes, chemicals, or added minerals that could be in the water supply.

Need help understanding your refrigerator’s water filter or need to order a water filter in Texas? Give Appliance Rescue Service a call today! Proudly serving Dallas, Texas and the surrounding North Texas communities. 

Tips for Preserving Food When the Freezer Goes Out

We rely on our freezer to preserve our food and keep it ice cold for weeks – and months! – at a time. But what do you do on that ill fated day when you need freezer repair in Dallas? Call Appliance Rescue Service and follow these simple tips to preserve your food longer!

Keep the Door Closed:

Opening the freezer door repeatedly to check on the food is a bad idea. Keep your freezer securely shut and only open it when it’s an absolute necessity in order to keep the cold air in and the seal in tact.

Stack Food Together:

If your freezer is not full, consider opening the freezer briefly and grouping frozen foods together so that they can better keep each other cold. Most full freezers will keep food for 48 hours; 24 hours for a half-full freezer.

Buy Dry Ice:

Dry ice will do wonders for keeping food in your freezer frozen! Buy some at your local convenience store and place it near the food to increase longevity.

Be Mindful of Meats:

If you think your meats may begin to thaw, consider placing them on a cookie sheet in the freezer or at least grouping them in one area. That way, the juices released during thawing do not run all over the freezer.

Install Appliance Thermometers:

Not sure what the temperature of your freezer is? An appliance thermometer can easily show you what is going on. A freezer must be kept at 0 degrees or below. After the appliance comes back on, anything that was over 40 degrees for over 2 hours will most likely need to be discarded.

As soon as you suspect you have a Dallas freezer issue, give the experts at Appliance Rescue Service a call! Or if you feel more comfortable, you can text or book an appointment online. Our team will get back to you promptly to setup a time to diagnose the issue and get your freezer up and running again in no time.

Booking an Appointment Has Never Been Easier

We live in a world where time is precious. Everything is fast moving, and there just aren’t enough hours in the day. When an appliance repair issue happens to your appliance, where can you find time to call a repairman to get the issue resolved?

Appliance Rescue Service – serving Dallas and the surrounding Texas cities – understands your pain. That’s why booking a repair appointment is easier than ever, with 3 easy avenues to contact us:

Book Online:

It’s a busy day at work and you do not have time to pick up a phone and visit with someone about your Dallas appliance issue. No problem. Just visit appliance-rescue-service.com, and right there on the landing page you will see a button that says “book online.” Just provide all of the pertinent information and press “submit.”

Call Us:

If you feel like you have a complex issue and need to explain the details, our Dallas appliance repairmen are ready and willing to listen to your needs. Just pick up the phone and call 214.599.0055.

Text Us:

Maybe you don’t have time to pick up the phone and call us about your upcoming appliance repair needs, but don’t worry. Not only can you book an appointment via online or phone, you can also text it in! Just text a brief account of what your needs are to 214.599.0055, and one of our staff members at Appliance Rescue Service will respond quickly to get the ball rolling on a diagnostic visit.

When you reach out to Appliance Rescue Service, expect a technician to be at your door quickly to assess the issue and give you all the information you need to make an informed decision on how to move forward. Call, text, or book online today – or any day! Proudly serving Dallas, Plano, Richardson, Garland, McKinney, and the surrounding North Texas cities.

What Appliances Do We Service? - Appliance Rescue Dallas

Dallas homeowners frequently call with simple questions: what appliances do you service? Is my brand included? Will you be able to service my area?

Appliance Rescue Dallas is proud to say that our answers to these questions normally result in, “Yes! We can help you!”

What Appliances Do you Service?

If it’s a major appliance in your Dallas home, then the answer is almost always “yes” to Dallas appliance repair. We cover gamut from refrigerators, freezers, cooktops, ovens, washers, dryers, and more. We can even take a look at your trash compactor, disposal, and microwave. Our team is expertly trained in each of these appliances and knows the ins and outs of multiple brands.

Is My Brand Included?

Speaking of brands… Our team of expertly trained Dallas appliance repairmen can repair just about any brand of appliance. We have taken courses with all the major appliance companies, including high-end specialty appliances, to make sure we understand your product to its fullest. Sub-Zero, Wolf, Thermador, Bosch, Viking, Jenn-Air, Maytag, and Whirlpool are just a hand full of the brands we can service.

Will you be able to service my area?

We use “Dallas repairman” loosely because we actually answer calls all over the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex! From Garland – to McKinney – to Irving – to Coppell – our team is known to drive all over the metroplex to ensure you get top quality appliance repairs in a timely manner. For a full list of the areas we service, check out our front page. We have a list of all cities and zipcodes we service.

Appliance Repair Dallas knows that major appliances are the lifeblood of your home, and when they don’t work, you realize just how much you rely on them. Do not hesitate – call the experts in today to get the repair done quickly and effectively! Our team takes pride in the numerous positive reviews we’ve received on Yelp!, Angie’s List, and more. We look forward to serving you!

I Have a Leak in my Fridge...Now What?!

It’s the sight no homeowner wants to see. They walk into the kitchen, only to see a giant puddle originating from the refrigerator. Of course, it’s late at night and you don’t think Appliance Rescue of Dallas, Texas can get to you until tomorrow.

The best way to try to stop your leak in a pinch is to understand where the leak is coming from. Obviously, there are many makes and models of refrigerators, but here are a few common places that leaks come from in the refrigerator, which can help you diagnosis the issue:

Leak Location: Lower Front; Issue: Drain Line has Become Clogged on a Self-Defrosting Refrigerator

Unplug the refrigerator and remove the front guard on the lower part of the fridge. This will expose a plastic tray. Slide the tray out and search for the end of the drain line. Once you’ve located the line, put the end in an empty bucket to let remaining water flow out of the tube. Many times, the line can just get jammed with ice, so if you’re feeling froggy, take a look at the line and see if you see a chunk of ice blocking the path. Remove the ice, reinstall, and you should be back in business.

Leak Location: Bottom Rear; Issue: Water Line or Water Valve

If you are able, unplug the refrigerator, pull it out, and inspect the area around the water line. A leak could be coming from the line or the valve in the refrigerator.

Leak Location: Bottom Middle; Issue: Drain Pan Malfunction

Either your drain pan has a crack or is misplaced. Inspect pan for cracks and make sure it is installed properly within your refrigerator.

Leak Location: Interior; Issue: Drain Line from Defroster is Clogged

Many refrigerators drain on the inside of the refrigerator, typically behind the crisper drawers. Remove the drawers and inspect the area for the drain line. If possible, take a look in the line and see if you immediately notice anything clogging it up.

These are just a few of the refrigerator leak issues that we see at Appliance Rescue in Dallas. If you have a leak and need a refrigerator repair in Dallas, give the experts at Appliance Rescue a call today and our staff will be out there quickly to diagnosis the issue and get your refrigerator working properly in no time.