Don Vlastuin
Don & Pete opened A-Tech Appliance Service in September 2000. Don's expertise is in residential appliance service, and he has been training Arkansas appliance technicians for over 2 decades. He also serves as a Board Member for the United Appliance Servicers Association and provides support to other appliance repair companies across North America eager to learn how to provide excellent service.
When you find yourself towel-drying every item, you may wonder, “Why does my dishwasher not dry the dishes anymore?” Loading errors can limit air circulation, leaving dishes wet. Learn more reasons for a Whirlpool dishwasher not drying dishes and the...
A washer filled with soaking wet clothes and a puddle of water is not how a typical wash cycle should end. How do you fix a washing machine that won’t drain? First, check the drain hose for kinks or clogs...
Vent cleaning is an important part of dryer maintenance that not only creates more efficient operation but prevents serious problems. How do you clean a dryer vent, and how often should it be done? Every 6-12 months, wash the lint...
Whether you have multiple guests or a party of two, cooking a holiday meal can seem daunting. So how to make Christmas dinner easy but still special? Tricks like making mashed potatoes in advance and keeping them warm in your...
Self-cleaning ovens can certainly be convenient, performing all of the dirty work and delivering a sparkling clean oven. Unfortunately, this convenience can come at a price, often resulting in malfunctions and repairs. We’ll discuss self-cleaning oven dangers, like part failures,...
Halloween parades, parties, and, of course, trick-or-treating can take a Halloween costume from brand-new to soiled and stained in just one night. While the typical costume could use a good cleaning, some materials may not survive a spin in the...
Unpleasant kitchen odors are never a good thing. When your dishwasher smells bad it could mean that a good cleaning is needed to remove smelly food particles, mold, or mildew. We’ll review how to clean a dishwasher’s interior, spray arms,...
Many gas range owners love the speed, responsiveness, and control of their stove. However, gas range burners can be troublesome when they won’t light on command. We’ll troubleshoot some common causes when your Frigidaire range burner won’t light, specifically when...
Summer fun often dictates the need for ice, whether it’s to fill a cooler with popsicles or chill champagne outdoors. But what if a glance in the ice bin reveals less ice than ever before, just when you need it...
