Appliance Repair in Old Hickory, TN

A dryer that tumbles and runs but never gets warm is worth a call for appliance repair in Old Hickory, TN. A blown thermal fuse or a failed heating element are the usual causes. Check the lint trap and clear it completely first; a clogged trap can mimic a bigger failure and it's also a fire risk if the vent run is long.

Garage Laundry and Long Vent Runs

If your washer and dryer are in a garage rather than an indoor laundry room, the vent run out to the exterior wall may be longer. Lint builds up faster over that extra distance, so check the outside vent flap to make sure it opens fully when the dryer runs. A garage that isn't conditioned can also run hot in July and August.

Washers and Dishwashers

If your washer stops mid-cycle with water still in the tub, the lid switch or the drain pump is the first place to look. Moderately hard water builds mineral scale slowly over years on dishwasher heating elements, washer inlet screens and ice maker valves, and in a dishwasher it can show up as spotty glasses. A dishwasher that hums but never fills is usually a separate problem, tied to a stuck float switch or a clogged inlet valve rather than scale. For dryer repair or a washer repair in Old Hickory, describe what you're seeing when you call.

Appliance Repair Services in Old Hickory

Old Hickory began in 1918 as a planned DuPont company town in Hadley's Bend of the Cumberland River. The Old Hickory Historic District still holds about 300 of the original 1918 frame homes, in Colonial Revival and Bungalow styles. They were sold to workers from 1946 and have been altered since. Houses of that age can have small original kitchens with the laundry added later, so access around a fridge or range is tight, and older circuits matter when a newer appliance goes in.

A refrigerator that runs nonstop and never gets cold, or sweats and drips inside, usually has dirty condenser coils or a door gasket that no longer seals. Close the door on a sheet of paper: if it slides out easily, the gasket is the problem. Unplug the fridge before you pull it out, and mind the water line if it has an ice maker. If it is warm inside and the compressor keeps clicking, move the food to a cooler and call. See refrigerator repair in Old Hickory.

A freezer that thaws food or frosts up usually has a worn door gasket, a failed defrost heater or a stalled fan. Make sure the door closes fully and nothing props it open. If frost is back within a day or two of clearing it, or food is softening, move it to another freezer or a cooler and call. We cover freezer repair in Old Hickory.

A dishwasher that leaks onto the floor usually has a worn door gasket, a loose hose clamp or a cracked spray arm. Check that the door gasket is clean and seated and the spray arm is snapped in place. If water keeps coming, turn off the supply valve under the sink and stop using it until we look at it. See dishwasher repair in Old Hickory.

A washing machine that shakes hard or walks across the floor during the spin is usually out of level or has a worn suspension part. Check that all four feet touch the floor and that the load isn't bunched to one side. If it bangs, grinds or leaks, stop the cycle and call. See washing machine repair in Old Hickory.

An oven that won't heat is usually a failed bake element on an electric range or a weak igniter on a gas one. Look at the element for a blister or a break. A breaker that trips every time the oven heats can point to the appliance or to the circuit behind it, so don't keep resetting it, and tell us what you know about the wiring when you call. If you smell gas, leave the house and call your gas utility first. For oven repair in Old Hickory, or stove repair when a burner won't light, see oven and range repair.

If a dryer, washer, or dishwasher in your Old Hickory home needs a look, call (615) 412-2497, Monday through Saturday, 8am to 7pm. We'll walk through what you're seeing and explain the repair before starting.