El Paso, Tx - SoBellas Appliance has earned the respect of area residents for their expertise in high-end services. Mike LaBeau began his training in 1975 and has had extensive training on all national brands of home appliances.

When asked for a recommendation for appliance service, area residents are quick to recommend SoBellas Appliance. Happy customers report a more positive appliance repair experience provided by SoBellas Appliance:

“The technician arrived promptly and quickly surveyed the work to be done; very knowledgeable and went beyond the obvious to eliminate other possible problems; speedy, proficient repair, very courteous and respectful of me and my premises; fee was more than reasonable; would not hesitate to call them again and highly recommend.” Satisfied Customer El Paso, Tx.

Mike LaBeau credits the success of his business to keeping on the cutting edge of appliance repair techniques. He leads monthly classes with his service technicians to introduce the newest appliances on the market. SoBellas Appliance technicians also attend the annual convention for the Professional Servicer’s Association.

At SoBellas Appliance quality appliance repair service doesn’t end at the technical level. Their expertise is vitally important to how the company operates behind the scenes, leading the way for other managers to monitor customer satisfaction, marketing efforts and ways to improve the service.

SoBellas Appliance specializes in high-end appliance brands including Sub Zero, Bosch, Thermador, Viking, Decor, Asko, Fisher & Paykel, Scotsman, Wolf and U-Line. SoBellas Appliance services most other makes and models of home appliances as well. Visit www.sobellas.com to learn more about the company.

Here are some suggestions to prolong the life of your appliance and reduce repair costs:

• Check the troubleshooting section of the owner’s guide. There may be a quick and simple solution.

• Check the power supply. Did the cat knock the plug loose? Does a circuit breaker need to be reset or is a fuse blown?

• For washers and dryers, make sure the door closes properly and the timer is set. Make sure water faucets are turned on.

• When clothes do not dry properly, check the dryer vent to be sure it is free from lint accumulation that can block air flow.

• For dishwashers, be sure to load properly and use only products designed for the appliance.

The number one appliance repair and troubleshooting tip is to read the manual that comes with the appliance. The owner’s guide usually has a troubleshooting section and other critical instructions for installation and use of appliances.

  Next, begin the TLC process—one appliance at a time.

  Dishwashers: Every one to two months, run an empty cycle with three cups white vinegar and one box of baking soda. This will break down any mineral deposits building inside of the machine and it will clean out the hoses. Also take out the spin arm and remove any debris that can be blocking drainage to the hoses.

  Washing machine: Do the same to the washing machine for the same benefit, as well as wiping around the underside of the rim. Mold can build up here and create an offensive odor. Check the manual for the location of the belt and replace it if it shows signs of being frayed. It’s a tedious process handling a washing machine, but mineralization and belt wear are the top reasons a washing machine will break down.

This works for a top-loading machine, but front loaders also need routine care.

  Dryer: Most of us know the dangers of lint build-up within a clothes dryer and the possibility of it creating a fire hazard, but just clearing out the lint trap isn’t enough. Take the back off the dryer and vacuum the built-up lint that has gotten away into the machine. This keeps air circulation wide open, creates less time needed to dry clothes, less drag on the dryer’s operation, and all for just removing a few screws at the back.

  Ovens: Ovens don’t need much servicing but depending on the make, model and age, the possibility of food and grease sneaking into out-of-sight places can cause concerns. So spend time looking around—inside and out—for possible problems. Most times, just running the self-cleaning cycle is all that’s needed. Also, check the gasket for deterioration. If it doesn’t shut tight on a dollar bill, it is time to replace it. A worn gasket causes heat loss and thus less cooking and utility efficiency.

 Furnace: Have you ever heard of a furnace blower? This looks like a big spinning wheel, similar to a hamster wheel, but with lots of slates. The blower pulls in air, pushes it up into the heating mechanisms of the furnace and out into a room. Not only is it important to change the filter on a regular basis, but also pull out the blower to clean and oil it. Dust is always capable of creeping past filters and into motorized compartments, creating drag and less efficiency. A blower can be heavy, but regardless of what system you have, reaching where the dust can go will always pay off.

 Air conditioning: For central air systems, keeping the unit safe from leaves, squirrels, insects and any other creature that can crawl or chew past screens is very important. Usually the animal will be fried by the unit if in operation, but it can also fry internal parts, so be sure to check periodically for signs of a break-in and take a shop vac to loosen and remove any outside build-up. The same is true for window units.

 Refrigerator: Make sure the condenser coils are clean. Located either behind the unit or underneath, dirty coils create inefficient air circulation. Also, make sure that if your unit’s coils are at the back, there’s enough room between it and the wall—at least one inch—to promote enough air circulating around the coils. Check also the gasket around doors, just like the oven, as a worn gasket allows cold air to escape and creates more work for the refrigerator to refrigerate.

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