Appliance Repair in Goodlettsville, TN

We repair refrigerators, freezers, washers, dryers, dishwashers and ranges in Goodlettsville homes on both the Davidson and Sumner county sides, ZIP codes 37070 and 37072.

Fridge running but not cooling in Goodlettsville

The compressor hums, the light comes on, and the milk is still warm. If the freezer side is cold and the fresh-food side is not, the usual culprit is a failed evaporator fan motor, because the fan is what pushes cold air into the fridge section. A frosted-over evaporator from a failed defrost heater or defrost thermostat gives you the same complaint a few days later.

Start with the simple things. Make sure the door is closing all the way and nothing is holding the seal open. Vacuum the coils and the grille at the bottom. Open the freezer and listen for the fan: if it is silent, or squealing, that is your answer. If the cabinet is warm, the compressor clicks on and off, or you smell something hot, unplug it and call. More on that in our guide to a refrigerator not cooling, or go straight to refrigerator repair.

Goodlettsville is a city around Rivergate and Main Street downtown, and it sits on both sides of the Davidson and Sumner county line. Storms here can flood low roads fast, and a power flicker during one is hard on control boards in washers, dishwashers and ranges. If a display went strange right after a storm, say so when you call.

Appliance Repair Services in Goodlettsville

Here is what each problem looks like at home, what is safe to check first, and when to stop and call.

A fridge that feels warm while the freezer stays cold usually has a dead evaporator fan or a frosted evaporator. Unplug it, vacuum the coils, and make sure food is not blocking the vents inside. If it still will not hold temperature after that, or the compressor keeps cycling, leave it unplugged and call. Cost comes down to the part and how much of the liner has to come apart to reach it. See refrigerator repair in Goodlettsville.

A freezer with a thick layer of frost on the back wall, or ice cream that is soft at the edges, usually has a failed defrost heater, defrost thermostat or control. Check that the door seals and that the vents inside are not packed with ice. If the frost is back within a day or two of clearing it, the defrost system needs work. Move the food to a cooler and call. See freezer repair.

An ice maker that makes little or no ice usually has a frozen fill tube, a scaled water valve or a jammed ejector arm. Check that the supply line behind the fridge is not kinked and that the bin is not packed against the arm. If it leaks, or keeps running with a full bin, shut off the water valve and call. Where the water runs hard, scale in the valve is the common reason ice slows down. See ice maker repair.

A washer that stops mid-cycle with water in the drum, or drains slowly, usually has a blocked drain pump or a lid switch that is not registering. Unplug it, check the drain hose behind the machine for kinks, and clear the pump filter if yours has one. A coin or a sock in the pump is more common than you would think. If the tub stays full or water reaches the floor, stop and call. See washer repair in Goodlettsville.

A dryer that tumbles but gives no heat usually has a blown thermal fuse or a failed heating element. Clear the lint trap, then check that the outside vent flap opens fully while it runs. A clogged vent run is the other half of this problem: it overheats the dryer, blows the fuse, and is a real fire risk. If you smell burning, or the cabinet is hot to the touch, unplug it and stop using it. Our write-up on a dryer not heating goes through it step by step, or see dryer repair.

A dishwasher that leaves water standing in the bottom usually has a clogged filter or a failed drain pump. Pull the bottom rack, lift out the filter and clear the food and bits of glass, then check that the drain hose under the sink is not kinked. If it leaks at the door, hums without filling, or trips the breaker, stop and call. See dishwasher repair in Goodlettsville.

An oven that will not reach temperature is usually a failed bake element on an electric range or a weak igniter on a gas one. Check the breaker, and make sure a self-clean cycle has not locked the door. Look at the element for a blister or a break. If you smell gas, do not use the range: open a window, leave the house and call your gas utility. See oven and range repair.

A cooktop burner that clicks without lighting, stays cold or will not hold a flame is usually a dirty burner, a wet igniter, or a failed switch or element. Turn everything off, let it dry out, and clean the burner cap and ports. If a glass top is cracked, a knob has melted or you smell gas, stop and call. See cooktop repair.

Appliance Repair Pros covers Goodlettsville in both Davidson and Sumner counties. Tell us what the appliance is doing on the phone and we will tell you what we think it is. Call (615) 412-2497, Monday through Saturday, 8am to 7pm.