Does your old fridge need replacing?

When you buy a fridge, you expect to get many years of usage out of it, as it is such a large and costly appliance to buy.  Unfortunately, as your fridge gets older, it will eventually reach the point where you may actually be better off buying a new fridge.  Here are Oxford Service Appliance Repairs tips to help you recognise when it’s time to bite the bullet and replace your fridge.

Replace Your Fridge to Improve Energy Efficiency

While your old fridge may still be doing a good job of keeping things cool, it could be using a lot of power to do so.  In fact, an old fridge can be one of the biggest energy guzzlers in the home which is terrible when you consider how expensive electricity is getting (not to mention the impact on the environment!).  If you are worried about how much power your old fridge is using, it is possible to buy an energy meter from a  hardware or electronics store or borrow one from your local library to measure exactly how much power your fridge is using.  If it is an unacceptable amount, buying a new fridge is warranted as they will use much less power per year.  Look for a fridge with the highest possible energy rating.

If you are handy at DIY you could of course carry out simple fridge repairs yourself and purchase the required fridge spare parts from Oxford Appliance Parts in Sydney.

Replace Your Fridge If Repairs are not Viable

While the fridge is one of the more reliable of appliances, fridges need repair just like anything else. Sometimes the fridge repair problem is relatively easy to fix, while other times, the fridge repair can be more expensive and it really is more economical to buy a new fridge. For example, if your fridge just needs the seals replaced, then this is a simple and worthwhile repair. However, if the thermostat has gone or the motor has seized, these can be quite expensive to repair and so it may be more practical just to buy new depending of course on the age of the fridge needing repair.  If you are unsure, your local Sydney appliance repair specialist at Oxford Service Appliance Repairs can give you a quote on the cost of repairing your broken fridge. You can then decide what you want to do.  If your fridge has broken down more than once, you may also decide to bite the bullet and replace it as there are no guarantees that it won’t break down again.

Replace Your Fridge when it is No Longer Practical

This may sound rather extravagant but if your fridge isn’t practical anymore, then you really are better off replacing it. For example, if you have moved, your fridge may not fit in the new kitchen properly. If your family has grown larger or smaller, there is a good chance that your fridge is too small or too big – both of which cause it to run inefficiently, either trying to keep too much food at the correct temperature, or wasting energy cooling empty space.

Another option of course is to rent a fridge if purchasing one is not affordable at the moment. There are a great range of fridges for hire out there from RentaCentre. The best part of renting a fridge in Sydney from RentaCentre is that if your fridge breaks you just ring them a get a new fridge for hire, so you don't need to worry about fridge repairs or warranties etc plus no hassle of moving the fridge when you move home.

 

Choose the right Appliance Repair Service

Choose the right Appliance Repair Service

It can be difficult to know which Sydney Appliance Repair Service to call when your fridge needs repairs or dishwasher needs servicing.There are some things you should look for, and some things to look out for, when deciding. If you've ever felt that you were over-charged, or taken advantage of, by an Appliance Repair Service, you need to read this.

• Ask your friends for a referral. The very best way to find an Appliance Repair Service is by "Referral". When someone you know recommends a company they were completely happy with(which includes service, price, professionalism, etc.)then you already know you're getting a good company. Just be sure you trust this person's opinion!
• Ensure the person is registered. The Sydney Appliance Repair Service business should be registered with an ABN for that state.
• Check the length of time the company has been in business at the same location, under the same name. A company with a long local history is a better bet than a recent startup with no history in the area.
• Look to see that they are in the major business internet directories.(yellowpages.com.au, trulocal, google maps, yahoo local, etc.)
• Weigh the benefits of the personal attention you will receive from a family-owned business vs the unknown technician a larger company will send. A local person has a reputation to uphold locally. A representative of a large national chain however, may or may not be concerned about giving you the best deals or service.
• Use a reputable business that has a contact address and a landline number. It may cost you more in the long run by getting the local repair guy that sticks a card up on your local supermarket noticeboard & who operates from his van or ute with a mobile phone number, you should consider this a red flag. 

 

Tips

 

• Consider the value of the appliance you are repairing. It may be more economical to replace an appliance than to repair it, when cost, life expectancy, and efficiency are considered.
• Before replacing an appliance, it's worth a service call to find out exactly what's wrong. Many times people will buy a new appliance without even checking out what it would take to fix the one they have. They assume it's going to cost too much when sometimes it's a quick, minor, inexpensive repair. (providing you call an "honest" repair service)

If you need an appliance repaired in the Sydney metro are plase be sure to give Oxford Service Appliance Repairs a call. For more details please visit our website 

Oxford Service Appliance Repairs or phone us on (02) 9667 3844 to make a booking.

 

 

 

Do You Really Need a New Fridge?

Do You Really Need a New Fridge?

 

Most people need to have their fridge repaired at some point or other and it's incredibly inconvenient especially if you have little time to spare already!

However, the average person immediately assumes that when their fridge needs repairs or leaks water that it has died a watery death and they begin to search for a new model. They then throw out the old one and spend a fortune on replacing it as quickly as possible since fridges are integral to the smooth functioning of the household. In other words, people rely on it daily.

Throwing out your appliance is a key mistake unless you are absolutely certain that it is broken. What you want to do is go online and look for fridge repair services or handymen that are based in your local area. This will save you time and effort. Plus, contrary to popular belief, hiring a local fridge repair man will save you money and in many cases he will be able to fix the problem. Brand new fridge freezers typically cost between $500- $400 and can be unnecessary if you call the local fridge repair guy first.

Before you lose faith in your fridge and decide to replace it, ask yourself - "Do I really need a new fridge?" This question will be happily answered by a local fridge freezer repairs man who will have the expertise to advise you in the best way. Logically, having your fridge freezer repaired will greatly outweigh the hassle of shopping for one yourself and waiting for it to be delivered. It will also eliminate the possibility of throwing out a perfectly good fridge!

This is especially important if the fridge that you own was one of the more prestigious models that usually cost around $800!  In this case, it would be wise to seek advice and see if you can repair your fridge first. It would be insane to waste this amount of money and yet be oblivious to what caused it. Often it's a minor problem that can be rectified in a short space of time, allowing you to get on with your life. It is advisable to remember than if you need your appliances repaired quickly and with a repuatable company, then avoid some of the local man with van operators that operate with just a mobile phone, as this may cost you more in the long run.

Sometimes, these companies will charge you an inflated price. Instead, look for someone local fridge repair man with a landline number who will charge you a reasonable rate and have a small distance to travel to reach you. Just having this knowledge will allow you give a more informed reply when asked - "Do you really need a new fridge?" If you think any one of your household appliances might need repaired, and you want local, unbeatable rates peppered with speed and a friendly, professional service just go to Oxford Service Appliance Repairs - Fridge Repairs Sydney 

If its only a simple repair job and you fancy repairing it yourself but just need fridge spare parts check out our sister company based in Bondi Oxford Parts

 

Electric Oven Repair and Stove Repairs Sydney

Oxford Service Appliance Repairs offers Electric Oven Repair and Stove repairs Sydney

Most of the time Electric Stove or Ovens stop working due to negligence on the part of the users. There are very few people who maintain and clean their cooking range regularly to keep them running smoothly. 

  

Basic Stove repair or like cleaning and small maintenance can be easily done at home.

There are few mechanisms that need to be kept in mind. Generally the Electric Stove or Ovens stops functioning due to clogging of burners, non-performance of the non-automatic and automatic ignitions. 

  

Clogged burners can be cleaned easily. If the pilot light is lit but the burner does not light, most likely the portholes are blocked due to oil or food particles. You might also notice a smell of gas and a delay in the burner lightning also. Please keep your manual handy so that you can follow the instructions when you are cleaning the burners. Safety measures should be given priority. Dismantle the stove and lift the upper portion of the range to get access to the burner. To clean the holes use a thin wire or needle. Wash the burners with hot soapy water and let it dry completely. 

There might be few other reasons why your stove stops working. If the burner is not getting enough air, the flame will be blue, yellow and white. Both mixture of gas and air is needed to burn powerfully. In this case you need to adjust the pilot. The filter valve and the control knobs need to be fixed. A screwdriver is needed to be attuned to change the colour. 

If you gas oven is not heating properly remove the doors and clean the burners flame opening. Check the oven temperature control. On the thermostat there is a pilot adjustment screw which needs to be adjusted. If this doesn’t help the thermostat needs to be replaced. 

Sometimes the heating element does not work. It might be possible that food particles might have fallen on it and the coil is burnt. Thus the coil needs to be replaced.

Repairing an oven requires a person with expert knowledge in this field. If you need help from the professionals in the field of oven repair, then contact Oxford Service Appliance Oven Repairs Sydney. 

And with our team of fully qualified, licensed and insured technicians, we can repair gas and electric stoves, ovens and cooktops of all makes and models.

We’re fast and reliable and offer a Sydney-wide stove, oven and cooktop repair service!

Oxford Service Appliance Repairs offers Electric Oven Repair and Stove repairs Sydney

 

 

 

 

Appliance Repairs Sydney

Appliance Repairs Sydney

 

Your appliance repair projects can only be successful if you make an effort to stay safe and avoid injury. There are not many things as annoying as a broken or damaged home appliance. Your washing machine, dryer, fridge, and other appliances are essential for everyday life. A damaged appliance can spell complete disaster for your regular schedule. You have the option to fix your appliance yourself or to call a local appliance repair company and ask them to handle the task. Regardless of which you choose, you should make sure that safety is a top concern during the appliance repair work.

 

Before you begin a do-it-yourself repair project, take some time to look at your appliance’s safety and repair manuals. These brochures have step by step safety instructions on how to avoid being injured by the appliance. Spinning and fast moving parts often cause injury, as does electric shock. Taking time to go over the repair manual will give you a chance to identify and avoid these common dangers. Taking the manufacturer’s suggestions seriously is one of the best ways to stay safe.

 

You should not perform any appliance repair work, not even simple tasks, without the correct safety gear. Safety goggles and gloves are two key tools. Your hands will be kept safe from cuts and bruises and projectiles won’t be able to affect your vision. What you wear on your feet is also a major concern. Safety boots are ideal, as sneakers, tennis shoes, and sandals will not protect you from getting cut, stubbing your toes, or from falling objects.

 

If you take basic steps to reduce the risks around you, it is not hard to stay safe. If you have long hair, you need to tie it back or use a hat when doing repair work. You also need to remove bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and any other loose jewelry. The reason is that anywhere appliance repair could be done on machines with moving parts using tools that may pose a risk if your hair or jewelry were to get caught in them.

 

Just ensuring that you are using the appropriate tools will keep you safe. You could further damage the appliance or injure yourself if you try to handle an appliance repair job with tools that are not designed for what you are doing. Check the manufacturer’s notes on which tools to use and make sure that’s what you have.

 

Even if you have a bit of experience with DIY home appliance repair work, some anywhere appliance repair tasks might not be safe for you to do as an amateur. Instead of tackling a project that you really are not ready for, it would be best to contact a professional. Repairing an appliance requires a professional with expert knowledge. If you need help from the professionals with appliance repair, then contact Oxford Service Appliance Oven Repairs Sydney.  

 

Westinghouse Spare Parts Sydney

 

Westinghouse Appliances are one of the number 1 selling brand of cooking appliances, and laundry appliances and refrigerators in Australia. Westinghouse has been around in Australia for as long as any of care to remember, and is is now part of the Electrolux group of companies. Today Electrolux pruce under the Westinghouse brand appliances including Westinghouse stoves, Westinghouse  ovens, Westinghouse cooktops, Westinghouse ranges, Westinghouse Rangehoods, Westinghouse fridges, Westinghouse washing machines and Westinghouse dryers.

Oxford Appliance Spare Parts can supply the full range of Westinghouse spare parts. We have one of the largest variety of Westinghouse replacement parts in our warehouse of any online spare parts supplier in Sydney. 

We have Westinghouse oven spare parts, Westinghouse cooktop spare parts, Westinghouse stove spare parts, Westinghouse rangehood spare parts, Westinghouse fridge spare parts, Westinghouse washing machine sapre parts and Westinghouse Dishwasher spare parts. The parts we stock include Westinghouse elements, Westinghouse switches, Westinghouse controls and Westinghouse knobs, Westinghouse shelves, and Westinghouse rollers. All of our Westinghouse spare parts have a flat rate delivery price of $15 per order anywhere in Sydney. 

If you have a Westinghouse stove, Westinghouse ovens, Westinghouse cooktop, Westinghouse range, Westinghouse Rangehood, Westinghouse fridge, Westinghouse washing machine, westinghouse Dishwasher, or Westinghouse dryer, and you require Westinghouse spare parts, please visit our website Oxford Appliance Spare Parts. If you do cannot find the part, please send us an email because as have many thousands of Westinghouse spare parts ready for dispatch to you today, some of which are not available anywhere else on the net!

 To solve your Westinghouse Spare parts problem contact Oxford Appliance Spare Parts today.

If you need any of the following Westinghouse stove repairs, Westinghouse ovens repairs, Westinghouse cooktop repairs, Westinghouse range repairs, Westinghouse Rangehood repairs, Westinghouse fridge repairs, Westinghouse washing machine repairs, Westinghouse Dishwasher repairs, or Westinghouse dryer repairs then please visit our sister website Oxford Service Appliance Repairs. 

Westinghouse Washing Machine Repairs Sydney

 

Stove, Oven, Cooktop, Gas & Electric - Sydney Wide Repairs

Stove, Oven, Cooktop, Gas & Electric - Sydney Wide Repairs 

Oxford Service Appliance Repairs offers Stove, Oven, Cooktop, Gas & Electric - Sydney Wide Repairs

 

Your oven is one of the most frequently used household appliances. Basically, it is a thermally insulated chamber that serves the purpose for heating, drying and baking foods. It is typically used for cooking. Gas and electric ovens are simple to operate, particularly because the different components are easy to dismantle. Though there are several types of ovens available in the market these days, the most commonly used are the gas and the electric ovens.

The main issues with gas ovens involve the mechanism of supply and ignition of gas in the oven. The major problems with electric ovens involve defective heating constituents. Faulty ovens must be serviced without any delay in order to avoid major malfunctioning that may prove to be too expensive to handle. This article would discuss about the different steps of oven repair.

1. Get your oven sensors checked thoroughly. Often, due to faulty oven thermostats and sensors, electric ovens fail to transmit enough heat. You must go through the instructions manual for the specifications of your oven.

2. Consider checking the seal around the oven door to see if it is torn or cracked. If it is, heat may be seeping out.

3. If the heating component of your oven is not getting hot at all, you must check the power source of the oven. You must also keep a check on the electrical outlet or the oven cord. If you find the power source is working fine, you must check the element with an ohmmeter after going through the instruction manual. Wirings must also be checked to understand if see if there is any loose connection.

4. If you own a gas oven that is not heating up at all, you must do a thorough check on the source of gas supply. See if your machine is getting enough gas supply. Gas orifice should be clean and devoid of any obstructions. If all these seem to be working fine, you must check the ignition system. Another common problem with gas ovens are a faulty valve. 

5. Any defect in the self-cleaning latch of the oven may lead to malfunctioning of the whole device.

Repairing an oven requires a person to hold expert knowledge in this field. If you need help from the oven repair professionals, then contact Oxford Service Appliance Oven Repairs Sydney. 

And with our team of fully qualified, licensed and insured technicians, we can repair gas and electric stoves, ovens and cooktops of all makes and models.

We’re fast and reliable and offer a Sydney-wide stove, oven and cooktop repair service!