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Signs You Need a Washing Machine Repair

Think about how many times you put your washing machine to use every week. Your washing machine is one of the heavily used appliances in your home and works hard for you and your family in ensuring you have clean clothes to wear every day.  If your washing machine is experiencing any of the following symptoms, it may be time to call a professional. Ortega’s wants you to be able to recognize these signs: 1. The washing machine makes a loud noise. You will recognize this sound right away. If you hear a loud noise and the wash machine is shaking, your washer may be off balance. Open the lid of your wash machine and check that the clothes are dispersed evenly. If the noise still persists try moving the washer so the machine is even on the ground. If you continue to hear noise, the wash machine drum or mount may be failing and need to be repaired by an expert. 2. No water filling the drum. If the wash machine drum is not filling up with water, there are a few causes. Th...

How to Figure out if Your Appliance is still under Warranty

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Being a homeowner has its perks until your appliance fails you and the landlord has to act quickly! When you call Ortega’s Appliance, one of our technicians will ask you if your appliance is still covered under warranty. Please note, if you attempt to repair your appliance yourself while your appliance is still under warranty, you may void whatever coverage you have remaining. This means if the equipment breaks down again, you won’t be able to apply the appliance warranty to help cover the repair cost in the future. Don’t wait until your appliance fails to figure out your warranty guidelines and timeframe.  Check Your Receipts and User Manual Most all new appliances offer a 1-year manufacturer’s warranty, so if it’s been less than 365 days than you are most likely still covered. Also, if your appliance breaks down within the first 30 days of purchase, the shop you purchased it from might accept an exchange or return. Be certain to save your receipt and user manual for a...