Dacor Appliance Repair Houston

Excessive cycling

This is where your refrigerator goes into its high-energy consumption ‘ON’ stage more often than it ideally should. This will indicate that your unit is working overtime for some reason, which cost you more in the long run while also suggesting deeper system problems that need to be investigated. 

Erratic temperatures

If your freezer isn’t freezing what you put in it, or if your refrigerator compartment is suddenly freezing items rather than just cooling them, you have a problem. Check your temperature settings. If they are reading correctly, then your problem might turn out to lie with such vital components as the condenser coils and fan, evaporator fan, condenser fan, or the thermostat itself.

Thermostat failure

This is the component that allows you to regulate the temperatures at which your cooler maintains its internal environment. A faulty thermostat is one of the most frequently reported causes of wine cooler failure and the consequent losses counted in unpalatable wine. Call us in as soon as you notice anything amiss with your thermostat.

Condenser Fan failure

The condenser fan in a wine cooler is there to prevent the overheating of the condenser coils. When these are not kept cool, their excess heat will transfer to the interior of the cooler itself, putting your stored wine at risk.

Faulty compressor

A faulty compressor will lead to overworking of the refrigerator coupled with the resulting increase in noise levels and higher energy consumption that comes with it. This is a complicated component of your refrigerator, and will require expert attention to properly be taken care of.

Light does not turn on

When you open up your under the counter refrigerator, the internal lights are supposed to come on automatically. The door switch or light switch is the component responsible for regulating these lights. This is not as unimportant as many people assume. This mechanism helps your refrigerator recognize that the door is open, meaning that you might experience refrigerator inefficiency if it isn’t fixed as soon as possible.

Burners won’t come on

Should you turn on your burner only to receive a clicking noise in return with no flame, then you have a problem. In most cases, the problem will lie with the electric igniter that comes in all gas burning Dacor ranges. It might simply be a case of wetness or dirt accumulation on it which a simple cleaning will correct, but in many instances the cause turns out to be breakage or burning out of the igniter. Replacement will be required.

Burner flames are producing excess noise

The cause of this defect lies in one of two things – either the burners are receiving too much air or they are getting too little of it. The solution lies in making readjustments to the air shutter mechanisms which regulate how much air goes to feed the flames, which can be delicate work.

Control malfunctions

Worn out or completely broken range top controls will make your cooking experience much more difficult than it needs to be, as they affect the amount of heat you are able to call forth from your burners. Rather than struggle with faulty controls, call us in and we’ll fit your unit with new controls so that you can once more enjoy the full Dacor range top experience.

Burners will not turn on

The most common cause behind malfunctioning range tops is the accumulation of grime, dirt, and grease on the appliance. By using warm soapy water with a soft-bristled brush to clean the surfaces and internal components (if you feel comfortable with opening up the appliance), you can avoid the most common problems. Burner lighting failure, for instance, might simply be the result of clogged gas openings.

Temperature regulation issues

Electric cooktops are beloved in countless kitchens around the world due to the precision with which they allow us to control the temperature we cook with. Should you experience any trouble getting the temperature you want to work with, the problem might lie with the infinite switch mechanism which coordinates with the temperature regulation dial. A certified technician will be able to properly diagnose and rectify the issue for you.

Spark when the cooktop turns on

With gas burners, sparking might be an expected part of the ignition process, but you should never see sparks being emitted from an induction or electric cooktop. Should you spot this in your unit, call in expert assistance immediately as you might have a case of potentially dangerous electrical faulting on your hands.

Oven door malfunction

Mechanical issues are a rarity with Dacor ovens, but they are not entirely unheard of. Oven doors that won’t close or open properly can be the result of faulty springs, hinges, rubber door gaskets, or door sensors. In many cases, this will require the replacement of the culpable part or parts. 

Heat-up failure

You won’t get much baking done if your oven won’t heat up in the first place. In most instances, the problem will lie with the ignition mechanism of the oven. Take a look at the burners on the cooktop to confirm. If they are also showing signs of failure, then you can bet that the problem is to be found in the gas lines or gas supply itself. Gas lines are a safety concern, meaning this will be a job best left to the experts.

Vent hood not sending air outside

The reason for this issue may lie with a blower motor that is malfunctioning, a broken fan blade, or a failing kitchen exhaustion fan motor. You might also have something blocking air from flowing through the blower motor. An expert will be able to pinpoint the problem and fix it for you.

Motor hums loudly

An exhaust fan motor that is failing will work while producing a relatively loud hum, indicating that it needs to be replaced as soon as possible for you to enjoy optimum performance. The problem might however also be the result of an obstruction rubbing against or caught in the fan blade or blower wheel housing.  

Failure to turn on

The first thing you can do yourself is to check whether the appliance is plugged in securely to a working power outlet. If this doesn’t check out, then you might have a case of incomplete service wiring on your hands, which will call for expert assistance to help fix.

Sudden shutoff while operating

If your warming drawer goes off unexpectedly while working, the reason might be a malfunctioning thermostat. To fix this, the drawer case will have to be removed and the top panel taken off to access the thermostat mechanism. This is a job for the pros.

Microwave will not heat food up

Should your microwave turn on as it should but fail to heat food up, you might have any of a number of issues involving internal components such as the magnetron, diodes, or capacitors. The offending component will need to be replaced.

Turntable fails to rotate

The carousel is the internal component responsible for the turntable’s motion, and when it is not properly aligned with the turning mechanism this failure will be the result. A defective tray motor might also be to blame. In both instances, expert attention will be required to remedy the matter.

Dishes are not completely clean after a cycle

The first thing you should do once you notice this is check the brand on your dishwasher. Is it really Dacor? It is? Then you’ve got a real problem on your hands. There are various potential causes of inadequate cleaning by dishwashers, including worn pump assemblies, blocked spray holes, burned –out heating elements, and more. Expert assistance should be able to get to the bottom of the matter and sort it out to your satisfaction.

Leaking dishwasher

The most common cause of this problem is the use of incompatible soap or too much soap per cycle. Make sure you’re using suitable soap for your unit and that you’re using the recommended amount of it. If this doesn’t solve the issue, then you might be dealing with a leaking motor/pump assembly, worn-out tub-to-motor gaskets, or failing door gaskets. Appliance Cowboys dishwasher repair Houston technicians will sort out the trouble in a jiffy for you.