Appliance Checklists
for San Diego Homes

Test your oven's temperature, burners, door seal and self-clean timing two weeks before Thanksgiving so a holiday meal doesn't depend on an untested appliance.

Clear space, check temperatures, plan overflow cold storage and handle leftovers safely so your fridge keeps up with a full house during the holiday season.

Installing or replacing a fridge water line? Pick the right tubing and valve, route it safely, check for leaks, flush the filter and know when to bring in help.

Refrigerator ice dispenser not working? Match the symptom to the check: clumped ice, a jammed auger, frozen chute, control lock, or a failed motor or switch.

Chest freezer not cold enough? Check the power, control, lid seal, frost, location and load before calling, and keep your food safe while you troubleshoot.

Check your microwave's door, seals and interlocks, stop sparking and arcing, know what never goes inside and when an over-the-range unit needs a technician.

Keep a refrigerator ice maker producing clean ice: wash the bin, change the filter, check the fill tube and water flow, and descale when hard water builds up.

Prepare your fridge, freezer and electronics for Santa Ana winds and SDG&E power shutoffs, keep food safe while the power is out, and restart appliances safely.