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Common Appliance Problems in Scarborough Homes
Scarborough is mostly postwar suburban housing — detached homes and semis across Agincourt, Malvern, and Bendale, with older houses near the Bluffs. Many homes run a second kitchen and laundry in a basement suite, which means more appliances and more chances one quits.
Here's what we're called out for most.
Hard-working family appliances
Main-floor appliances in busy households take a beating. Large-capacity washers and dryers wear through belts, pumps, rollers, and bearings; full-size fridges lose cooling as coils clog and parts age. These are bread-and-butter repairs where a single worn part is usually the fix.
- Washer not spinning or draining — pump, belt, or bearings
- Dryer not heating or taking too long
- Fridge cooling weakly — coils or a fan motor
- Oven element or igniter failure
Basement suites and second sets of appliances
A lot of Scarborough homes have a basement apartment or in-law suite with its own fridge, stove, and laundry. We're often called for the downstairs washer that won't drain or the second fridge that's stopped cooling — and basement laundry adds its own drainage quirks.
- Basement-suite washer that won't drain or spin
- Second fridge or freezer in a basement or garage not cooling
- Downstairs stove or range with a dead element
- Drain backups on basement laundry
Worth a check first
Clear the washer's drain-pump filter, vacuum fridge coils, and confirm the dryer vent isn't clogged — these resolve a real share of calls on their own. If the fault returns, it needs a meter and the right part.
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