How To Replace Your Electric Stove Cooktop | Repair Made Easy!

Standard

Is your electric stove cooktop stained or damaged in some way? It may be time for a replacement, not to worry, we can help you out! Before you begin your replacement, be sure your oven is completely turned off and disconnected. The only tool you will need to complete this repair is a Phillips head screw driver. Be sure to follow the steps below to replace your cooktop smoothly.

Continue reading

Store Shout-Out Series | 1st Source Servall Appliance Parts – Flint, Michigan

Standard

We’re back today with another installment in our Store Shout-Out Series! If you’ve missed our previous Shout-Out’s, you can find them here.

Today’s Shout-Out goes to our Flint, Michigan Store and the fantastic members of the 1st Source Servall team who help make this store great.

Continue reading

Why Is My Dishwasher Leaking? | Every Probable Cause To Dishwasher Leakage

Standard

Are you stepping in puddles every time you run your dishwasher? Dishwasher leaking is a common problem attributed to a few different causes, you should examine in order to identify the exact root of the problem.

Continue reading

Last Minute Gift Ideas

Standard

Did you finish wrapping your gifts and realize that you forgot to get something for your favorite handy-person?  Don’t worry, 1st Source Servall has you covered.

Continue reading

HELP! MY DISHWASHER WON’T HEAT! | How To Change a Dishwasher Heating Element

Standard

Although there are several factors that could be affecting your dishwasher heating, the most common part associated with dishwasher temperature problems is the heating element. Even in high quality parts it is common for the wires to burn out. You can use a multimeter to assess whether or not a part needs to be replaced – this measures element resistance, which should be between 15 and 30 ohms. A reading above 30 means the element needs to be replaced.

Luckily this situation is a fairly simple and relatively inexpensive fix (compared to the cost of hiring a handyman).  Here is a step-by-step guide for this doable DIY dishwasher fix. You will need a new heating element, a multimeter and a basic toolset.

Continue reading

Carrier Air Conditioner & Heat Pump Recall Information

Standard

We care about your safety, which is why we try to keep you up-to-date with the latest appliance recall information.

Carrier issued a recall today (December 22, 2015) in order to repair certain Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners (PTAC Units) and Heat Pumps (PTHP) models due to risk of fire hazard.  The recall includes units with original power cords, as well as those with previously replaced power cords from a prior recall in 2007.

Continue reading

Flint, MI Declares State of Emergency

Standard

Flint, Michigan has been struggling with a water crisis for some time now. Knowing that some of our readers and customers are from the Flint area, and of course our Flint store team, we would like to share an update on the situation. Continue reading

Does Your Toolbox Have The 8 Essential Items it Should?

Standard

Whether you live in an apartment, house, or condo you need a toolbox to complete tasks in your living area. From a task as simple as hanging a picture to something a little more difficult like replacing a part in your refrigerator, everything requires tools! Here are eight specific tools that every toolbox should contain so you’re able to complete the tasks you want when you want.

14842297_l Continue reading

Acid Stains On Your Stainless Steel? | Remove It Now!

Standard

While stainless steel is an alloy of chromium and iron helping it to combat stains, it is still susceptible to staining from everyday acid based household cleaners.

Continue reading

What to Do with Your Old Appliances

Standard

Replacing parts in an appliance can extend its life significantly, but eventually the time comes to replace it.  So what do you do with it?

If you have an older appliance sitting in your garage or basement that you didn’t know how to dispose of or are currently using as an extra, you are not alone.  Millions of others are currently in the same predicament; stuck with an appliance they no longer want or using extra energy to run it.

Which brings us back to the question: So what do you do with it?  The good news is, you actually have quite a few options to choose from.  You can Recycle it, Scrap it, Trade or Turn it in, Donate it, or Trash it.

Let us tell you a little bit about each of your options.

Continue reading