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August 19, 2022



ARE DIY APPLIANCE REPAIRS SAFE?

By Lyle Weischwill

In most situations, you can safely replace broken parts to fix appliances
yourself as long as you unplug the appliance or shut off the house circuit
breaker to disconnect electrical power before beginning diagnosis and repair.

Exceptions do exist. Microwave and some electronics repairs aren’t safe because
these products often contain capacitors that can retain a lethal electrical
charge even when you unplug the power cord (or shut off the house circuit
breaker to disconnect electrical power). Always have a service tech repair a
microwave or replace the microwave instead of having it repaired.

Anytime you attempt a DIY appliance repair, you’re taking a safety risk. The
magnitude of the safety risk depends on your ability to follow strict safety
guidelines such as disconnecting electrical power before beginning diagnosis and
repair.


WHAT ARE DIY APPLIANCE REPAIR GUIDELINES?

The number one safety guideline for DIY appliance repair is to unplug the
appliance or shut off the house circuit breaker before beginning any diagnosis
or repair. You won’t be electrocuted if power is disconnected when diagnosing
and repairing most appliances.

Exceptions do exist for this rule. Microwaves and some electronics such as TV’s
contain capacitors that can retain a lethal electrical charge even when the
appliance is unplugged or the house circuit breaker for the appliance is shut
off.

If you’re ever in doubt as to whether an appliance repair is safe, don’t risk
injury to yourself or your family, schedule a Sears Technician to visit your
home and repair your appliance.

If you’re confident in your ability to safely diagnose and repair basic
appliance failures yourself, follow these additional safety guidelines to
prevent accidents and injuries:

 * Always wear proper safety equipment. Safety gloves are essential when
   diagnosing and repair appliances. Internal metal edges in appliances are
   razor sharp. Prevent cuts by always wearing protective gloves when working on
   appliances. When you’re unable to unplug an appliance to disconnect
   electrical power, the best gloves to use for DIY appliance repairs are rubber
   electrical gloves that insulate your hands from electrical current unless
   you’re able to verify with certainty that power is disconnected from the
   appliance through the house circuit breaker. Tag the breaker with a note so
   nobody resets the circuit breaker while you’re working on the appliance. You
   should also wear eye protection when repairing appliances. Safety goggles
   prevent debris from injuring your eyes.

 * Disconnect electrical power and shut off the gas supply. Unplug the appliance
   or shut off the house circuit breaker for the appliance before beginning
   disassembly and repair. Unplugging the appliance is the best method for
   disconnecting power. When you shut off the house circuit breaker to
   disconnect power, verify that power is disconnected from the appliance by
   trying to power it up or looking at the display to make sure the appliance is
   completely dead. When you’re not able to verify that power is shut off to the
   appliance, wear insulated rubber electrical gloves to isolate your hands from
   electrical current in case you shut off the wrong breaker and the appliance
   still has power connected. Shut off the gas supply to gas appliances before
   beginning any diagnosis and repair.

 * Research the repair. Always familiarize yourself with a repair before
   beginning. You can get safe, dependable DIY repair tips and advice on our
   Sears PartsDirect website. We provide diagnostic and repair procedures for
   many common appliances in our Repair Help section and on our Sears
   PartsDirect YouTube channel. Being familiar with how to complete a repair the
   right way is essential to your safety. We recommend that you only use repair
   advice from established, reputable sources such as Sears PartsDirect. Using
   advice from an unreliable source can be dangerous.

 * Look for springs or hinges under tension. When you disassemble an appliance,
   springs or hinges can release and cause injury if not disconnected properly.
   Be safe. Have a service technician repair an appliance if you're not able to
   release a spring or hinge properly.

 * Reassemble the appliance properly. Use your phone to take pictures of how
   wires are connected before pulling them off during a repair. Never neglect to
   reconnect the ground wire when present. The ground wire is usually green in
   color—it helps protect you from electrocution if a short occurs inside the
   appliance. Reconnecting all wires properly is key to DIY appliance repair
   safety. Also, reassemble the appliance completely and make sure all fasteners
   are tightened properly before restoring power and using the appliance. If
   you’re ever unsure about whether the appliance is reassembled properly or
   you’re unable to reassemble the appliance yourself, schedule a Sears
   Technician to complete the repair.

 * Use the right part. Only use OEM (original equipment manufacturer) parts to
   replace broken or worn appliance parts. Don’t use after-market parts or parts
   that aren’t valid substitutes authorized by the manufacturer for the
   appliance. Use the full model number of your appliance to look up the correct
   replacement part for your appliance. If you’re unsure about which part fits
   your appliance, use the Chat feature of your Sears PartsDirect website or
   call a Sears PartsDirect parts agent for help.

 * Beware of capacitors. Capacitors are electrical components that store an
   electrical charge. They send current to motor windings and other components
   during appliance operations. If a repair involves exposure to a capacitor,
   your safest course of action is to schedule a Sears Technician to complete
   the repair. A capacitor needs to be properly discharged to prevent
   electrocution when accessing internal components and repairing an appliance.
   If you’re unsure whether your appliance has a capacitor, have a Sears Tech
   repair the appliance to ensure your personal safety.


WHEN SHOULD I HAVE A TECHNICIAN REPAIR MY APPLIANCE?

Although you can save lots of money repairing your appliances yourself, some
repairs (such as microwave repairs) should only be completed by a service
technician. Also, any repairs to a refrigeration appliance that involves the
recovery and recharge of refrigerant must also be completed by a technician.
Only a tech licensed to recover and recharge refrigerant can work on
refrigeration appliance sealed systems.

Gas appliance repairs that involve disconnection of gas lines should also be
performed by a service technician. Gas lines must be properly reconnected,
sealed and leak-tested by a technician to avoid dangerous gas leaks that can
cause an explosion.

Always make safety your top priority when considering a DIY appliance repair.
Don’t risk safety to save time and money when an appliance needs repair. When in
doubt, schedule a Sears Technician to diagnose and repair an appliance failure.



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