Index — Appliances
Browse by appliance type
Each type fails in its own way and is checked in its own order. Start with the machine, not the brand.
| Type | Summary | First thing checked | Salt air |
|---|---|---|---|
| Refrigeration | Built-in and integrated refrigerators, freezer columns, undercounter drawers, wine storage and standalone ice machines. | Does it still cycle off? | Leading cause |
| Cooking | Professional and dual-fuel ranges, gas rangetops, induction and radiant cooktops, single and double wall ovens, warming drawers. | What the appliance is being asked to do | Secondary |
| Dishwashers | Built-in, panel-ready and fully integrated dishwashers, including drawer units. The appliance where the installation causes as many calls as the machine. | Filter, sump and spray-arm rotation | Secondary |
| Steam & Coffee | Convection and combi-steam ovens, steam generators, plumbed and reservoir-fed built-in coffee systems. The most mechanically dense appliances in the kitchen. | What the machine is actually reporting | Secondary |
| Ventilation | Wall and island hoods, integrated liners, downdraft extractors, and inline or roof-mounted remote blowers. The most exposed equipment we service. | Where the blower actually is | Leading cause |