Appliance Repair in Franklin, TN

An oven that won't reach temperature, or a range where one burner won't light, is worth a few minutes of checking before you call. On electric ovens the bake element is the usual cause, and on gas ovens a failed igniter is often the culprit; on gas burners, a clogged or corroded igniter is common too. Check that the breaker hasn't tripped and that the oven is actually set to bake, not just the clock display being lit. If you smell gas at any point, leave the appliance off and call the gas utility first, then call us at (615) 412-2497.

Homes near downtown Franklin can be much older than the subdivisions farther out. An older house sometimes still runs on original two-wire circuits that weren't sized for a modern electric range or dryer, and a breaker that trips repeatedly on a 240-volt appliance can mean the appliance is drawing too much current, or that the circuit itself is struggling. We test which one it is before recommending oven range repair or pointing to Appliance Power Problems as the actual issue.

In newer subdivision homes, a failed heating element or control board is more likely than a wiring limit. Dryer vent runs are worth checking too. Loose or crushed venting used in both older and newer Franklin homes restricts airflow, which is a fire risk as much as a drying problem, so a dryer repair call sometimes starts with the vent, not the machine. Hot summers push refrigerator compressors and condenser fans harder here as well, and mineral content in the local water can scale dishwasher elements and ice maker valves over time. We also cover nearby Brentwood. Call (615) 412-2497, Monday through Saturday, 8am to 7pm.

Appliance Repair Services in Franklin

Franklin is the Williamson County seat, with ZIP codes 37064, 37067 and 37069, from downtown Main Street to Cool Springs and Westhaven. We do appliance repair in Franklin, TN on the major household appliances. Here is what each common problem looks like, the usual cause, one safe check, and when to stop and call.

Oven, range and stove. Whether you call it a stove or a range, a burner that stays cold is a different problem from an oven that won't heat. On an electric range, a coil or smooth-top element that stays dark is often a bad element or its receptacle, and an oven that bakes unevenly can be a temperature sensor drifting off. Switch the range off at the breaker, let it cool, and check that the burner elements are seated fully in their sockets. Scorch marks at the socket, a burning smell or a breaker that keeps tripping means stop and call for oven and range repair. We handle range repair on gas and electric models.

Microwave. A microwave that runs but doesn't heat usually has a failed high-voltage diode or capacitor, or a worn magnetron. Those parts hold a charge even when unplugged, so don't open the case. Do check that the door latches fully and that the display isn't stuck in a lock mode. If it sparks, smells of burning or trips the breaker, unplug it and call for microwave repair.

Dishwasher. A dishwasher that leaves dishes gritty or water in the tub usually has a clogged filter or a failed drain pump. Pull the bottom rack, twist out the filter and rinse it, then check the spray arm holes. If water still stands there afterward, or you see a leak at the door or under the unit, stop running it and call for dishwasher repair.

Washer. For washing machine repair in Franklin, TN, the common complaints are a machine that won't drain, won't spin or shakes hard. A clogged drain pump, a kinked hose or an unbalanced load are the usual causes. Pull the machine forward a little and check the drain hose for a sharp bend, then rebalance the load. Standing water in the drum, a burning smell or a drum that won't turn means stop, unplug it and call for washer repair.

Dryer. A dryer with no heat usually has a blown thermal fuse or a failed heating element, while a dryer that heats but leaves clothes damp usually has a blocked vent. Clean the lint screen and check that the outside vent flap opens while the dryer runs. A hot or burning smell, or a breaker that trips right away, means stop using it and call for dryer repair.

Refrigerator. A fridge that is warm while the light and fan still run usually has a dirty condenser coil or a failed evaporator fan. Unplug it, pull it out from the wall, and vacuum the coil and vents. If the compressor clicks on and off, food is starting to spoil, or water is pooling under the unit, stop there and call about refrigerator repair in Franklin.