It’s so frustrating to open your clothes dryer expecting to take out a warm, dry load of laundry and instead being greeted by a batch of soggy, wet clothes. You end up having to hang them all over the house to dry, and then they’re stiff and wrinkled. How did we ever live without dryers? Don’t even contemplate it — just call Kimball Appliance Parts & Service in Salt Lake City for dryer repair.

Why My Clothes Still Wet?

There are many reasons your clothes may not be dry at the end of a drying cycle, and not all of them are due to a dryer that’s not heating. For instance, your dryer may be heating but not tumbling your clothes. They will never dry that way. Fortunately, that is usually due to a broken belt, which is a quick and easy fix.

Another reason your clothes may not be dry is due to a clogged dryer vent. Each time you run your dryer, small bits of lint come off your laundry. You see this when you empty the lint trap (if you are not doing this every time you run the dryer, it could be why your clothes are not drying).

As useful as the lint trap is, it doesn’t trap all the lint. Much of it escapes into the dryer vent. Because the lint is moist, it tends to stick inside the vent. Convoluted aluminum dryer vents trap much more lint this way than PVC dryer vents.

If your vent is clogged with lint, the moist, warm air has no way to get out of the dryer, so your clothes will take a lot longer to dry — if they dry at all. Worse, a clogged lint trap is a fire hazard. The Federal Emergency Management Agency records almost 3,000 dyer fires a year in the U.S., and most are due to clogged dryer vents. It’s best to schedule professional dryer vent cleaning at least once a year to avoid this risk.

Why Is My Dryer Not Heating?

If your dryer vent or belt is not to blame for your wet laundry, it could be your heating element. Check to see if your dryer is warm by putting your hand on the door. If it doesn’t feel warm after a few minutes of running, your dryer isn’t heating.

The reasons could be a faulty thermostat, fuse, heating element or motor. If it’s a more complicated issue than that, you may want to weigh the cost of getting a new dryer. A simple clothes dryer with no bells and whistles can cost between $200 and $500, while the big new fancy ones can be up to $1,000.

If your dryer is still under warrantee, some of the repairs may be covered. If your dryer is old, it may be time to think about replacement. The team at Kimball Appliance Parts & Service will give you our professional recommendation for repair versus replacement after we determine why your dryer is not heating.

Appliance Repair in Salt Lake City

At Kimball Appliance Parts & Service, we repair washers and dryers, stoves and ovens, and refrigerators and freezers for customers throughout Salt Lake City. We also have appliance repair locations in Denver, CO and Kansas City, MO. Call us for all your appliance repair needs.

Few homeowners today are old enough to remember freezers that needed defrosting. That job is a thing of the past — or at least it should be. If you have frost in your frost-free freezer, you need freezer repair. Kimball Appliance Parts & Service provides freezer repair in Salt Lake City, Denver and Kansas City.

Pre Frost-Free Freezers

The first refrigerators — called “iceboxes” — were literally wooden boxes with a block of ice in the top compartment that kept the food beneath it cold. As you may imagine, this technology was not good for keeping ice cream or popsicles for too long.

Frigidaire was the first company to mass-produce commercial refrigerators for home use. Their name became part of our lexicon the way “Kleenex” and “Band-aid” have, with moms directing kids to put food items “in the Frigidaire.”

Back then, and for many years after, it was necessary to defrost your freezer periodically — about once a month. This is still often necessary with the stand-alone freezer units homeowners keep to store extra food.

Defrosting a Freezer

The reason frost-free freezers caught on so quickly is because defrosting a freezer is a big pain. You have to turn the fridge off, take all the food out of the freezer and leave the door open while you use bowls of hot water and cloths to coax the ice off the walls.

The process is tedious, so understandably, homeowners would get impatient and hack at the frost with a sharp object, all too often breaking a hole in the freezer wall.

Freezer Repair

Today, if your freezer is building up frost quickly, you need freezer repair. However, if you only notice frost occasionally, the issue may be mistakes you’re making with your appliance. Frost accumulates due to moisture, and if you put hot foods or wet foods directly into the freezer, the humidity from these can cause frost to form.

However, if you have never done this or if you see frost buildup regardless, the issue could be a faulty sensor. Today’s freezers are built with sensors that detect frost buildup. When this happens, coils in the fridge heat up briefly to melt the ice. It’s a process that should occur without you even noticing. But if your sensor isn’t working, you will notice frost buildup.

Another culprit causing frost could be the gasket around your freezer door. If your freezer is old and your gasket is cracked, peeling or brittle, this will affect the ability of the seal to keep out moisture and may cause frost buildup. It will also cause your freezer to leak cold air, running up your electric bill.

A frost-free freezer that’s building up frost is not running efficiently. Call the techs at Kimball Appliance Parts & Service, serving Salt Lake City, Denver and Kansas City, for freezer repair. We will diagnose the problem and have your freezer running properly again in no time.

For the best in oven and stove repair, washer and dryer repair, and refrigerator and freezer repair, count on the team at Kimball Appliance Parts & Service. We have many years of experience in appliance repair, and we’re known for our top-notch customer service. Call today.

You thought your dishwasher was one thing you could count on to wash your troubles away — troubles like big pots coated with chili sauce, greasy frying pans and casserole dishes sticky with macaroni and cheese. But last time you unloaded your dishwasher, the dishes were still dirty. And that thumping noise is getting louder. Before you break out the plastic, call Kimball Appliance Parts & Service in Salt Lake City for appliance repair.

Never Put Off Dishwasher Repair

If you ignore thumping noises, dirty dishes or other problems with your dishwasher, appliance repair will only get more expensive. The thumping could mean the rotating spray arm is malfunctioning. Dirty dishes could mean clogged hoses. Flooding could damage your kitchen.

The skilled technicians at Kimball Appliance Parts & Service will ask you about the problem over the phone and come to your Salt Lake City home prepared.

Appliance Repair Is Cheaper Than Replacement

A good dishwasher can cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars. The professionals at Kimball Appliance Parts & Service are experts at appliance repair and will do everything they can to get your dishwasher back in top-notch condition.

We will be honest with you about costs and find the most affordable solution. Our technicians will come with the correct parts and tools, so the job is done quickly. Your dishwasher can be ready for reloading before the food dries on the dishes!

Preventive Maintenance Is Part of Appliance Repair

Not all problems with your dishwasher make a thump. Hairline cracks in valves and wiring that’s not up to code can lead to malfunctions as well. Only a well-trained technician can identify these defects before they do permanent damage.

The appliance repair technicians at Kimball Appliance Parts & Service will also advise you on how to load your dishwasher properly, so that the large chili pot doesn’t jam the rotating spray arm, for instance. They can also instruct you on how to clean filters and offer tips on general upkeep.

Healthy Dishwasher, Healthy Kitchen

Any large appliance that uses water can be a hazard. Small hose leaks can foster mold, black mold and mildew, which can grow on any surface — stainless steel, plastic, treated wood — and spread throughout your kitchen. Allergic reactions and respiratory problems can result.

Bacteria from food particles can also make your family sick, especially if the dryer in your dishwasher isn’t working properly. There’s no reason to panic, but who wants a dirty kitchen?

At Kimball Appliance Parts & Service, we care about your family’s well-being. Call us today if you have concerns. Today’s dishwashers can last nine years, so don’t throw in the dishtowel too soon! Give us a call in Salt Lake City, Kansas City or Denver at whenever you need appliance repair.