Cleaning your refrigerator coils will keep it running cooler saving you money.
Adding a 1/2 cup of vinegar to your washing machine and dishwasher once a month will keep them clean and odor free.
Front load washing machines have a filter that should be cleaned out as often as possible. See owner manual.
Microwave ovens have charcoal filters for absorbing odor.
Most dishwashers have filters that should be cleaned out regularly.
Dryers are the #1 cause of home fires. Clean the inside of the dryer and the space around the dryer.
Clean your lint filter on your dryer after every load. Lint blows past the drum into the dryer when screen is clogged.
If you use liquid softener, you might also need to keep the moisture sensor clean in your dryer. ( cotton ball with denatured alcohol )
If your blowing your breaker or GFCI's in the kitchen when using the Microwave. Its the Microwave. Slim chance breaker is old, but most likely the microswitches for the door are bad.
If your clothes are not drying completely. Check the flexible vent that attaches to the wall from the dryer is not smashed or kinked.
Are you wondering if its worth having a Technician out? Lets ask some simple questions.
How old is my machine?
Was it purchased used?
If current issue is addressed, are there others?
Is the appliance a custom fit for space?
Understanding age and ware of an appliance is important when estimating TO REPAIR OR NOT TO REPAIR.
BEFORE
After
APPLIANCE TYPE & AGE EXPECTANCY
Dishwasher: 5 to 12 years. Average for new 8 years
Dryer: 8 to 30 years. Average for new 12 years
Microwave: 6 to 8 years. Average for new 8 years
oven (wall unit): 8 to 15 years. Average for new 12 years
refrigerator: 8 to 15 years. Average for new 12
Range (slide-in): 12 to 20 years. Average for new 16 years
Washing machine: 5 to 12 years. Average for new 10 years.