Author: Westside

Note from Westside’s Owner: How We Price Our Services

At Westside Appliance Repair, we are committed to providing our customers with the highest level of customer service and repair at a reasonable cost. Unlike many local appliance repair companies, we do not charge by the hour. We’ve found this pricing structure is impacted significantly by

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Washer Hose Replacement

How Old is your Washer Hose?

Have you been using your current washer hose for 5+ years? If so, you are at a greater risk of a flooded laundry room and major water damage. The average American family washes almost 400 loads of laundry each year. Along with natural wear and tear,

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Our New Location

We have moved down the road into our new office! Our new address is: 2877 99th St. Urbandale, IA 50322. To get to our new office from our old office on Douglas, take a right onto Douglas Ave. heading East. Turn right onto 100th St. Turn

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Letter from the CEO: About our Scheduling Process

Most of our clients are surprised to learn that here at Westside we run approximately 110 service calls each day in the Des Moines metro area.  Currently, we have 15 repair technicians.  In order to meet the large number of customer repair requests each day, we

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3 Washing Machine Myths

Washing machines sure do make life easier! However, with a few myths lingering around about the proper use of the machine, not everyone knows how to use their washing machines most effectively. Here are three common myths about washing machines debunked so you can get the

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How to Troubleshoot Your Ice Maker

Ice makers are an appliance we often take for granted… until it stops working! Gone are the days of filling and spilling ice trays – instead, enjoy perfect cubes at any time. With the heat of summer, one of the last things you want is to find that

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Clogged Dryer Vents Can Cause Fires

Did you know — Clogged dryer vents are the #1 cause of house fires in the U.S.! In fact, there have been a few recent house fires here in Central Iowa that were attributed to clogged dryer vents. Fires occur when flammable lint builds up in the

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Spring Clean Your Appliances

Spring has finally sprung! With nicer weather comes the urge to bust out the yellow rubber gloves, vacuum and mop to give your house a good scrub down. Now is also the perfect time to spring clean your home appliances! Properly maintaining them will likely add

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6 Common Dishwasher Problems (and their Causes)

Do you rely heavily on your dishwasher to do the dirty work? For many homeowners, a broken dishwasher is considered a nightmare! Dirty dishes can quickly stack up, leaving you with a half-hour of suds and scrubbing every night, cracked hands and a higher water bill.

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Westside Appliance Repair Win’s 2016’s Fewest Technician Trips per Job Award

Des Moines Appliance Repair Company Recognized as National Leader in Fast Repair Service Westside Appliance Repair, a local Des Moines-area appliance repair company, was recognized by Rossware Computing as a national leader in efficient appliance repair service. Westside claimed the “2016 Fewest Technician Trips per Job”

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