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Murphy Appliance Repair Washers, Dryers, Stoves, Ovens, Ranges, Dishwashers, refrigerators, freezers, etc ...

04/14/2026

Technician tip Tuesday: when you’re offered an extended warranty on appliances take a long hard look. Appliances nowadays are built to last 7 to 10 years and the possibility that you’re gonna have a problem before then is very very good.

04/07/2026

Technician Tip Tuesday: Do NOT use a hairdryer to try to thaw out anything in your refrigerator or freezer! That is a great way to damage and deformed the plastic molding and components in your machine. Wanna be a DIY’er? Ok, use a hand steamer with a nozzle. You can get a good one from Amazon Prime.

03/31/2026

Technician tip Tuesday:
Recommended setting for your freezer should be 0°. And for your refrigerator should be 37°.

These are decent little machines. Emphasis on little. These compact units don’t hold a lot and don’t withstand a lot of ...
03/12/2026

These are decent little machines. Emphasis on little. These compact units don’t hold a lot and don’t withstand a lot of heavy stuff. Don’t wash comforters or large dog blankets in them. Only a few towels at a time.

Another reason not to buy cheap knock off parts… 1st photo is a legit replacement Speed Queen dryer heating element. Sec...
01/23/2026

Another reason not to buy cheap knock off parts…
1st photo is a legit replacement Speed Queen dryer heating element. Second photo is an Amazon sold knockoff for about a 1/3 of the price.
Notice the coils and the spacing. With regard to producing wattage and heat that’s important. You’ll note there are less coils and more spacing with the Speed Queen element. The knock off element is gonna produce less heat and result in longer drying times. You’ll be running your dryer two and three cycles to get a normal load dry with a knock off element.

Clean your dryer vent. If your dryer runs longer than 10 feet, you should have it checked and cleaned annually to save w...
10/17/2025

Clean your dryer vent. If your dryer runs longer than 10 feet, you should have it checked and cleaned annually to save wear and tear on your machine and its components.

In the last few months, I’ve run across several of these machines: Whirlpool, Amana, and Maytag washing machines that wo...
10/10/2025

In the last few months, I’ve run across several of these machines: Whirlpool, Amana, and Maytag washing machines that won’t stop draining or don’t function properly with regard to the running and draining. The issue is usually due to a malfunctioning pressure sensor, which means the control board must be replaced. If you have one of these machines, you need to contact the company and see about getting them to replace your control board. They will do this at no charge. However, you may pay for the install.

08/13/2025

I am able to provide service for most Home Warranty Services, as many do not have service technicians in this area.

So I have been asked a couple of times if I get parts from Amazon. The short answer is no. Yes, you can usuallly get par...
03/04/2025

So I have been asked a couple of times if I get parts from Amazon. The short answer is no.
Yes, you can usuallly get parts cheaper. But you get what you pay for.
In a pinch, I ordered a compressor fan motor from Amazon for a customer. The part came in a flimsy, ill-fitting box in a BAG.
And it was the wrong part. The plugs were wrong.
Who ships electronic components in a bag?
My Preferred supplier, typically delivers 1-2 days in well-packagd boxes. Last week, I got a control board for a fridge.
The board was packed in a box inside a well insulated box to avoid damage.
As a consumer I get wanting the cheaper materials. As professional, I want top quality and parts and packaging.

02/18/2025

Dryer won’t heat?
Probably a heating element. That’s a fix you can usually do yourself - if you can’t I’m happy to help.
But, there’s also a reason why the element went bad.
It could be age.
Or a bad wire.
Or it grounded out.
It could also be a blocked duct, blower or lint trap.
Don’t just change the element. Make sure to check how well the machine breathes (how well air is flowing).
Check and clean the lint traps and check the duct and vent.
If they are clogged - you are going to have continued issues.

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