Helpful Appliance Hints

Did You Know… Your Gas Fireplace Needs Maintenance, Too!

Thanks to gas fireplaces, with a simple flip of a switch or a turn of a key, you can have a warm, toasty fire blazing at your convenience. Gone are the days of worrying about lingering embers or having to add more firewood to feed the

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Do Not Self-Clean Your Oven Before Christmas. Here’s Why.

With Christmas just a week away, you may be thinking now is the time to push that self-cleaning button on your oven so that it’s ready to take on all the baking and holiday feasts! Here’s why that’s a very bad idea. Self-cleaning cycles can be

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Technical Resources in a Digital World

If you see your appliance repair technician on their phone or playing a video while working on your repair, rest assured they are not checking their Facebook newsfeed or catching up on the latest podcast. We’re proud to provide our technicians with as many resources as

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Is it OK to Use the Metal Rack in Your Microwave?

It seems counterintuitive that some microwaves come with a removable metal rack in them. You may have learned the hard way that metal and microwaves don’t mix, like accidentally leaving aluminum foil on your leftovers, or making tea in a metallic coffee mug. Some stoneware containing

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Expert Tip: Forgo the Manufacturer Extended Warranty

Looking for some expert appliance repair advice? Westside Appliance Repair’s Owner and CEO, Joe Chmelka, always recommends passing on purchasing (or renewing) their appliance’s extended warranty through the manufacturer. “I always tell friends and family NOT to buy the extended warranty. They are typically expensive, and

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Speed Up Your Repair By Finding the Following Information

At Westside, we always try our hardest to be as efficient as possible so we can repair your appliances in one service trip. During this global pandemic, we’ve made this goal a priority. Limiting the number of trips per repair not only saves you time and

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Washing Machines Need to be Washed, Too!

Is your washing machine getting a lot of use lately? With more time spent at home, you may be in deep with your spring cleaning or simply working towards keeping your home free of germs and allergens. Your washing machine is built to tackle large loads

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AMP up your Spring Cleaning with these Appliance Maintenance Tips!

The springtime sunshine often sheds light on the dust and dirt that have been accumulating in your home all winter. While online spring cleaning checklists may direct you to wax your hardwood floors and shampoo your carpets, it is also a great time of year to

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We are open! Learn more about our COVID-19 Policy (effective as of 3/19/20)

We are currently experiencing a tremendous increase in demand for our services, and our manufacturers are struggling to keep up with the replacement parts we need to repair our customer’s machines. Thank you for your patience as we navigate the global supply chain issue during these

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Give Your Washing Machine Some Extra Love!

Shout out to the modern washing machine – that amazing, spinning innovation that tackles the toughest stains while being gentle enough for delicate fabric! While washing machines are built for years of hard work, there are some laundry habits you may be doing that may be

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