Fast, honest appliance repair you can trust
Mike's Appliance Repair is a appliance_repair business serving Knoxville, TN and surrounding communities including Knoxville, Farragut, Oak Ridge, Sevier County, Alcoa, Seymour. Fast, honest appliance repair you can trust Call (865) 265-9293 to book.
Expert dryer repair in Knoxville for gas and electric units. Mike diagnoses the problem quickly and gets your dryer running safely and efficiently. Whether it's a heating element, drum bearing, or thermal fuse, the work is done right the first time.
We diagnose and repair gas and electric dryers in Knoxville, fixing heating elements, thermal fuses, thermostats, drum bearings, and belts so your dryer runs safely again.
Knoxville refrigerator repair for all major brands. Mike handles everything from ice maker problems to compressor issues. He'll get your fridge cooling again and explain what went wrong so you understand the repair.
We repair refrigerators and freezers in Knoxville for all major brands, handling ice makers, compressors, cooling fans, thermostats, and door seals so your fridge holds temperature again.
Professional dishwasher repair service in Knoxville. From spray arms to pump motors, Mike fixes the most common problems quickly. He shows up on time and explains the repair before he starts work.
We repair built-in and portable dishwashers in Knoxville, fixing drain pumps, spray arms, door latches and seals, heating elements, and cycles that will not start or drain.
Washing machine repair for top-load and front-load units in Knoxville. Whether it's a leak, drum issue, or electrical problem, Mike diagnoses it fairly and fixes it right. You'll know exactly what the problem was and why.
We repair top-load and front-load washing machines in Knoxville, fixing leaks, drain pumps, drum bearings, water valves, agitators, and machines that will not spin or drain.
Oven and stove repair service in Knoxville. Whether your burner won't ignite or your oven won't heat, Mike can fix it. He works on gas and electric ranges and knows how to do the job safely.
We repair gas and electric ovens, ranges, and cooktops in Knoxville, fixing igniters, bake and broil elements, temperature sensors, burner elements, and doors that will not seal.
Microwave repair in Knoxville for countertop and over-the-range units. Mike fixes heating problems, door issues, and electrical faults. He'll get your microwave working again at a fair price.
We repair countertop and over-the-range microwaves in Knoxville, handling no-heat faults, door latch and interlock problems, control board issues, turntable motors, and vent fans.
Why does my dryer run but not heat?
A dryer that tumbles without heat almost always points to one of three parts: a burned-out heating element, a blown thermal fuse, or a failed thermostat. On gas dryers, it is usually the igniter or flame sensor instead. The important step is finding out what caused the failure. In a lot of Knoxville homes, a restricted vent run made the dryer overheat and take out the fuse, so replacing the part alone means it happens again.
How long does a dryer repair take?
Most dryer repairs are done in a single visit once the part is on hand. Heating elements, thermal fuses, thermostats, belts, and idler pulleys are common enough that Mike carries or sources them quickly around Knoxville. Drum bearing and rear seal jobs take longer because the cabinet has to come apart. Mike gives you a realistic time estimate along with the price before he starts, so you know whether you are getting laundry done that day.
Is my squealing dryer worth repairing?
Usually yes. Squealing or grinding on a dryer typically comes from a worn drum roller, idler pulley, or rear drum bearing, and those parts cost far less than a new machine. The exception is an older unit that already has a failing motor or a rusted-through drum. Mike checks the whole drive system before quoting so you are not paying for one part today and another next month. If replacement makes more sense, he says so.
My fridge is warm but the freezer is cold. Why?
That specific pattern almost never means a dead compressor. It usually points to an evaporator fan that stopped moving cold air into the fresh food section, a frost buildup blocking the air path, or a failed defrost component. Damper and control board faults can do it too. This is one of the most misdiagnosed refrigerator problems, and it is often a two-hundred-dollar fix rather than a replacement. Mike checks airflow and defrost function before quoting anything.
How fast can you fix a refrigerator that stopped cooling?
A no-cool refrigerator is the call Mike prioritizes, because food loss starts within hours. In Knoxville he can typically get out the same day or the next, depending on where you are and how the schedule sits. Call (865) 265-9293 to check. In the meantime, keep the doors closed as much as possible and move anything critical to a cooler or a second freezer to buy time.
Why did my ice maker stop making ice?
Ice makers fail in a handful of predictable ways: a clogged or frozen water line, a failed water inlet valve, a bad ice maker module, or a shut-off arm that got bumped. Low water pressure and old inline filters cause a surprising number of them. Mike tests the water supply and the module separately so you are not paying for a full ice maker assembly when the actual problem is a ten-dollar valve or a frozen fill tube.
Why is there standing water in my dishwasher?
Standing water at the bottom means the machine is not draining, and the cause is usually a clogged filter or sump, a blocked drain hose, a failed drain pump, or a plugged garbage disposal knockout if the dishwasher was recently installed. Food debris and grease buildup account for most of them. Mike clears and tests the full drain path rather than just swapping the pump, so the water does not come back a month later.
Why are my dishes still dirty after a full cycle?
Poor cleaning usually comes down to water not reaching the dishes. Clogged spray arm holes, a worn wash pump, a dirty filter, or low incoming water temperature are the usual suspects. Hard water buildup is common in parts of the Knoxville area and slowly plugs the spray arm jets. Mike checks spray arm rotation, water fill level, and heating function together, since treating just one of them rarely solves it on its own.
Is a leaking dishwasher an expensive repair?
Usually not. Most dishwasher leaks trace to a worn door gasket, a failed door latch that is not pulling the seal tight, a loose or cracked hose connection, or a bad pump seal. Those are all modest parts. What gets expensive is waiting, because a slow leak under a Knoxville kitchen cabinet damages flooring and subfloor before you ever see water. Get it looked at as soon as you notice dampness at the base.
Why won't my washer drain or spin?
A washer that fills but will not drain or spin usually has a clogged or failed drain pump, a jammed pump impeller, a broken lid switch or door lock, or a worn drive belt. Coins, hairpins, and small socks jam pumps constantly. Mike checks the pump, the lock switch, and the drive components in sequence, because replacing a pump on a machine whose real problem is a door lock leaves you exactly where you started.
What causes a washing machine to leak?
Leaks come from a short list: a cracked or loose fill hose, a failed water inlet valve, a worn front-load door boot, a bad tub seal, or a cracked drain hose connection. Where the water shows up tells you a lot, front versus rear, during fill versus during spin. Note that detail when you call, since it helps Mike bring the right parts. Front-load door boots in particular wear and tear at the lower fold.
Is a loud, banging washer worth fixing?
It depends what is making the noise. Loud banging during spin is often just an unbalanced load or worn suspension rods and shock absorbers, both of which are reasonable repairs. A deep metallic grinding that gets worse over time usually means drum bearings, which is a bigger job and, on some machines, close to replacement cost. Mike identifies which one it is before quoting so you can make the call with real numbers.
Why won't my gas oven light or heat up?
On a gas oven, a no-heat condition is most often a weak igniter. Igniters degrade over time and eventually draw too little current to open the gas valve, even though they still glow. Failed safety valves and control board faults account for the rest. This is a repair worth having done properly, since it involves the gas supply. Mike tests the igniter draw rather than replacing parts on a guess, and verifies safe operation afterward.
Why is my oven cooking unevenly or at the wrong temperature?
Uneven baking usually comes from a failing temperature sensor, a bake element that is burning out unevenly, a weak convection fan, or a door that no longer seals because of worn hinges or gasket. A sensor drifting out of calibration will run an oven twenty or thirty degrees off without any obvious symptom besides bad results. Mike checks actual cavity temperature against the setting to find where the error is coming from before quoting a repair.
Can you repair a burner that won't turn on?
Yes. On an electric range, a dead surface element is typically the element itself, the receptacle it plugs into, or the infinite switch that controls it, and all three are common repairs. On a gas cooktop, a burner that clicks without lighting usually has a clogged port, a wet or cracked spark electrode, or a bad spark module. These are among the more affordable repairs Mike does, and they rarely justify replacing an otherwise good range.
My microwave runs but doesn't heat food. What's wrong?
A microwave that lights up and turns but produces no heat has lost its high-voltage circuit, typically a failed magnetron, diode, or capacitor. That circuit stores a dangerous charge even after the unit is unplugged, so it is not a do-it-yourself repair. Mike diagnoses which component failed and gives you the cost, then tells you honestly whether it makes sense against the price of the unit. On built-in over-the-range models it usually does.
Is it worth repairing an over-the-range microwave?
Often yes, more so than a countertop model. Over-the-range units are built into the cabinetry, matched to the rest of the kitchen appliances, and cost significantly more to buy and install than a countertop replacement. Door latch assemblies, interlock switches, control boards, turntable motors, and vent fan motors are all reasonable repairs on these. Mike gives you the repair number up front so you can weigh it against replacement instead of guessing.
Why won't my microwave start when I press start?
A microwave that does nothing when you press start most commonly has a failed door interlock switch. Those switches confirm the door is fully closed, and if one fails the unit will not run at all as a safety measure. A worn door latch that no longer engages properly causes the same symptom. Control board failures and blown internal fuses account for the rest. The interlock and latch repairs are usually straightforward and affordable.
Mike's Appliance Repair proudly serves Knoxville, Farragut, Oak Ridge, Sevier County, Alcoa, Seymour, Loudon, Powell, Maryville across the Knoxville, TN area.
Knoxville, TN. Call (865) 265-9293. Get in touch to book your appointment.