Tidal King Appliance Services

09/04/2026

Recap Friday 🫡

Check out these behind the scenes of a few repairs this week. The technicians POV. Where your appliance sometimes is a bit… revealing 🫣.

🌊 wolf 49inch duel fuel range with a faulty oven thermostat.

🌊 GE refrigerator dead following a power surge.

🌊 Monogram vent hood with a seized blower motor due to backflow and condensation from exterior damper being stuck.

🌊 GE double wall oven with a faulty cooling fan. ( nice lift 👌🏼)

🌊 Whirlpool range with a faulty cooling fan.

🌊 Samsung dryer with a shorted thermistor.

We thank you, for following, supporting us, recommending us and giving us a call.

We love what we do 🔧👑 thank you for trusting us with your appliances!

09/01/2026

🌊 TIDAL TIP TUESDAY 🌊

Don’t Let Your Oven Thermometer Fool You!

Cooking season is upon us, and this is a very common call we receive: “My oven says it’s preheated, but my little round oven thermometer doesn’t show the same temperature. Is my oven broken?”

Not necessarily!

Those small, round manual oven thermometers are helpful tools, but they are slow to respond to temperature changes. They take time to rise as the oven heats and, just as importantly, they take time to fall after the oven stops heating.

So when your oven’s preheat indicator sounds, don’t panic if your thermometer isn’t immediately showing the set temperature. Your oven may be operating exactly as it should—the thermometer simply hasn’t caught up yet.

The same goes after cooking. If you open the oven or turn it off and the thermometer remains at a high temperature for a while, that doesn’t necessarily mean your oven is stuck heating. The thermometer is simply slow to reflect the changing temperature.

👑 Our Pro Tip:
When your oven signals that it has finished preheating, give it an additional 5–7 minutes before putting your dish inside.

That extra time allows for:

✔️ Temperature equalization throughout the cavity
✔️ Heat saturation of the oven walls and interior components
✔️ Your manual thermometer to catch up with the actual oven temperature

Remember, your oven’s electronic controls and sensors are designed to monitor temperature differently than a small manual thermometer sitting inside the cavity.

Before you call for service, give that little thermometer some time to catch up.

Join us, next week, for another 🌊 Tidal Tip Tuesday

08/26/2026

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08/25/2026

Tidal Tip Tuesday: Seeing Condensation in Your Dryer? 🚨💧

Here’s something many homeowners don’t realize: your dryer does not produce water or moisture. It produces hot, humid air as it removes moisture from your clothes by way of the vent and that moisture is supposed to be carried outside through the dryer vent ductwork.

So, if you notice condensation or water droplets inside your dryer, especially when the dryer has been sitting unused, that’s a warning sign that something may be wrong with the venting system.

When a dryer vent is restricted, clogged, damper stuck open, improperly installed, or not exhausting properly, humid air can become trapped in the vent. As that warm, moist air cools, it can condense back into water and potentially make its way back toward the dryer.

💧Why is this a problem?

Moisture inside the dryer can accumulate around electrical components, wiring, control boards, connectors, and other sensitive areas. Over time, this can lead to corrosion, electrical shorts, component failures, and potentially costly repairs.

🔥 And there’s another important reason to pay attention: a restricted dryer vent can create a serious fire hazard.

🌊Tip: Your dryer vent should be professionally inspected and cleaned at least annually, and more frequently if your household does a lot of laundry or your vent run is long. Here, in the Lowcountry, most of our dryer vents are elevated on an exterior wall or even on the roof and not easily accessible.

If you see condensation inside your dryer, don’t ignore it. The dryer may likely not be the source of the moisture — the venting system could be the problem

Wondering who to call for your ventilation consultation? Reach out to us for our local recommendations!

Join us, next week, for another 🌊Tidal Tip Tuesday

08/22/2026

We made it folks! Happy Friday!
You know what time it is… Friday recap!

This week was a good one, and we thank you! Here are some behind the scenes of what our technician sees from a few calls this week.

🌊 Maytag top load washer will not start cycle, replaced lid latch.

🌊 Samsung dryer will turn on but not start. Replaced faulty thermal fuse due to air flow issue causing overheat situation.

🌊 LG dishwasher leaking and won’t turn off. Found leak coming from dispenser following a clients self install, water leaked into the base pan triggering the flood sensor to activate drain pump. Dispenser screws on inner door panel not tightened completely causing water to leak through.

🌊 GE front load washer in a dead condition due to faulty PCB.

🌊 LG refrigerator with an unresponsive user interface panel. Verified proper power and installed new dispenser panel.

🌊 GE refrigerator not making ice. Found ice blockage In ice maker fill tube due to valve leak through. Replaced inlet valve.

🌊 Disposal DOA following lightning strike. Verified 120v to unit, indicating disposal is faulty. ⚡️

🌊 GE refrigerator also in dead state from lightning strike. No output power from main PCB to anywhere in the unit. Main control faulty. ⚡️

🌊 LG washer DOA due to lightning strike, no output power to main PCB, faulty filter board. ⚡️

🌊 Samsung dryer shutting off prematurely displaying error code for faulty thermistor following a vent cleaning… found heavy moisture on inner door glass as well as pooling water in drum and coated in water droplets. 💦 replaced thermistor, also found venting was excessive in length and kinked. Accessed hose to shorten and found full of water following it being cleaned by another contractor!

🌊 Scotsman ice machine deep acid clean! 🧼

🌊 And to finish, we had a 25 appliance general maintenance check. 🥵

We thank you for another great week, following us, trusting us. 🫡

Have a wonderful weekend!

08/18/2026

Tidal Tip Tuesday: Please Don’t Alter the Failure

When an appliance stops working, it’s natural to try to get it running again before scheduling service. Especially with a refrigerator that isn’t cooling, the priority is often protecting food and taking quick action.

That said, one important guideline helps ensure accurate a definitive diagnosis and accurate repairs:

Avoid changing or “fixing” the appliance before a technician arrives, if at all possible.

Think of it as going to the barber AFTER you cut your own hair. What is left is all they have to work with.

A common example is a refrigerator with ice buildup where a hair dryer is used to melt frost on the evaporator. While this may temporarily restore cooling, it also removes the exact conditions needed to properly diagnose the original issue.

When the symptom is no longer present at the time of arrival, it can make it more difficult to determine what caused the failure in the first place.

This situation isn’t always avoidable. A warm refrigerator is a serious inconvenience, and protecting food often requires immediate action. If any temporary steps are taken, it is important to communicate exactly what was done and what was observed before the intervention to allow the service provider to be as efficient as the information and leftover variables allow.

The goal is not to discourage necessary action in an emergency, but to ensure the technician has the clearest possible picture of the original failure to provide an accurate assessment.

What the appliance is doing at the time of arrival plays a major role in a definitive diagnosis.

Join us, next week, for another 🌊Tidal Tip Tuesday

08/14/2026

Happy Friday everyone! We made it!

It's our favorite time of the week- Recap time. Each Friday we share a few behind the scenes ( the technicians POV if you will ).

🌊GE side by side refrigerator not making ice, found a food box inside the ice maker restricting the cycle and stripped out the motor.

🌊Frigidaire dishwasher not draining - found the unit filled with various trash and debris that does not belong with several missing parts.

🌊LG gas range not properly heating- found bake igniter generating low amp draw. Replaced back igniter and verified amp reading of 3.6 and properly heating!

🌊Samsung dryer not heating due to heating element being shorted and blower clogged. Replaced element and cleaned blower of lint build up.

🌊 Kitchen-aid 5 door fridge with over saturation of frost on freezer evaporator. Initiated forced defrost test and found control not providing voltage through defrost circuit.

🦆Also- we got ducked out in the field earlier this week while servicing in Del Webb- Thank you! ( We love that! )

As always we thank YOU for recommending us, following us, and trusting us with your home and appliances!

Have a wonderful weekend!

08/11/2026

🌊 TIDAL TIP TUESDAY: Self-Diagnosis vs. Professional Diagnosis

🔧 “My dryer isn’t heating, so the heating element must be bad.”

We hear this one ALL the time — and while a failed heating element is certainly one of the more common causes of a dryer not heating, it’s far from the only possibility.

At Tidal King Appliance Services, we pride ourselves on providing our customers with honest advice and cost-effective solutions. We’re always happy to help customers understand what may be happening with their appliance so they can make an informed decision about whether a repair makes financial sense.

However, there’s an important distinction between professional advice and a confirmed diagnosis.

📞 A phone or remote consultation is not always a pinpointed diagnosis.

When we’re helping a customer remotely, we’re relying entirely on the information being provided to us — symptoms, noises, error codes, what the appliance is doing (or not doing), and sometimes a few basic tests the homeowner can safely perform.

That information allows us to develop a professional opinion or “soft diagnosis,” but it doesn’t give us the same information we have when we’re physically in front of the appliance.

That’s why, when there is uncertainty, we always recommend an in-home service call for proper testing, clarity, and peace of mind.

🔥 LET’S USE A DRYER AS AN EXAMPLE

If your electric dryer tumbles but doesn’t produce heat, the heating element is an obvious suspect.

But the heating circuit contains several other components that can cause the exact same symptom, including:

• 🔥 Heating element
• 🌡️ Thermal fuse
• 🌡️ Thermistor
• 🌡️ High-limit thermostat
• 🌡️ Thermal cut-off
• ⚡ Wiring or connection issues
• 🧠 Control board
• ⏱️ Timer
• 💨 Restricted or inadequate ventilation
• ⚡ Improper incoming power

And there’s another commonly overlooked issue:

⚡ YOUR ELECTRIC DRYER NEEDS TWO PHASES OF POWER.

An electric dryer uses two 120-volt legs of power to provide the full 240 volts required for the heating circuit.

If one leg of power is missing, the dryer may still turn on, tumble, and run the motor, which can make it seem like the dryer itself is operating normally.

But the heating circuit may not receive the proper voltage — resulting in a no-heat condition.

This can be caused by something as simple as a problem at the electrical receptacle, breaker, wiring, or connection.

And don’t forget that electrical connections can loosen or develop resistance over time. Appliances experience vibration during normal operation, and repeated vibration can contribute to connection problems at plugs, terminals, wiring, and receptacles. Electrical current also vibrates. If you’ve ever been shocked ⚡️the vibrating current is what produces the jolt we feel. This can also contribute to loose or bad wire connections.

💨 VENTILATION MATTERS TOO!

A dryer can also have a heating-related problem caused by restricted airflow. A clogged vent, crushed duct, or excessive buildup can prevent the dryer from properly exhausting heat and moisture.

In some situations, the appliance may actually be producing heat — but poor airflow can cause overheating and activate safety components, or dramatically increase drying times.

👑 THE BOTTOM LINE

Google, YouTube, Facebook groups, and even AI can be great resources for learning about your appliance.

But symptoms don’t always identify the failed component.

A good technician doesn’t simply replace the part that is most commonly associated with a symptom.

They test the system, verify the failure, and identify the actual cause.

At Tidal King Appliance Services, our goal isn’t to sell you a repair you don’t need. It’s to give you the information you need to make a sound, cost-effective decision about your appliance.

📞 Free advice is always worth asking for- but keep in mind, we can only be as good as the information you provide.

But when the situation requires testing, measurements, electrical diagnosis, or simply some peace of mind, an in-home professional diagnosis is the best way to know for sure.

Join us, next week, for another Tidal Tip Tuesday

08/10/2026

Meet Chad! Chad is the founder of Tidal King Appliance Services and our Lead Technician — the one who will be greeting you at your door! With years of experience, a passion for fixing things, and a knack for getting to the root of the problem, he’s the guy behind the repairs and the royal results.

08/07/2026

Friday recap!

The behind the scenes of a few repairs showing the technicians POV.

🌊 Samsung front load washer tub boot replacement!

🌊 Whirlpool dryer heating element replacement.

🌊 LG top load washer drain pump blockage inspection.

🌊 GE refrigerator fresh food evaporator fan not plugged in.

🌊 Frigidaire sxs refrigerator making fan noise due to ice build up from leaking ice maker full tube.

🌊 Uline ice machine cleaning 🧼

🌊 Forno dual range pressure regulator replacement. 🔥

As always thank you for all your support! Following us, liking , sharing! Trusting us in your homes.

Have a wonderful weekend.