Viking Kitchen Appliance Repair Service in Simi Valley

Blending suburban tranquility mixed with the serene trails of the Santa Susana Pass and the educational exhibits at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum, Simi Valley is a beautiful place to call home. As the sun sets and you prepare for a family night in, you'll need to ensure your kitchen is ready to serve. Regular maintenance is the key to avoiding costly repairs and downtime, so we've put together some simple tips to keep your Viking refrigerator, oven and stove in top shape!

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Though Viking is is a leader in high end home kitchen appliances, both in quality and performance, your refrigerator may sometimes show signs that it requires professional attention. Ignoring these warning signs can lead to more significant problems and costly repairs down the line. Look out for these common issues:

  • Temperature Fluctuations: If your food is spoiling faster than it should or your freezer isn't staying cold enough, it could be a sign of a failing thermostat or compressor.

  • Excessive Noise: Viking refrigerators are designed to operate quietly. Unusual noises like grinding, buzzing, or clicking may indicate an issue with the fan motor or compressor.

  • Leaking Water: Puddles of water inside or outside your refrigerator can be a sign of a clogged defrost drain or a problem with the water line.

  • Built-up Frost: Excessive ice in your freezer compartment could point to a faulty defrost system or a damaged door seal.

  • The Light Doesn't Work: This simple issue can sometimes indicate a more complex electrical problem beyond a burned-out bulb.

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Identifying Common Viking Stove, Oven & Cooktop Issues ; When Is It Time for a Repair?

It's important to be able to recognize the signs that your Viking oven or stove may need professional attention. Just as a physical condition can present itself with symptoms, your appliances will also often give you clues that something is wrong. By catching these issues early, you can prevent more complicated problems down the line.

  • Uneven Heating: If you notice that your food is burning in some spots but remaining undercooked in others, it could be a sign of a faulty heating element or a mis-calibrated thermostat.

  • Stove Burner Issues: Problems such as a burner that won't ignite, or one that sparks continuously, may be due to a faulty igniter, a damaged burner cap, or a clogged gas line.

  • Door Problems: If your oven door won't close properly, you could be losing heat, which impacts cooking performance and increases energy consumption. This can be caused by a broken hinge or a worn-out seal.

  • Self-Cleaning Function Failure: A failure to start or complete the self-cleaning cycle can indicate an issue with the door lock mechanism or the oven's control board.

  • Unusual Smells or Sounds: Strange noises like clicking or grinding, or a gas-like smell when your stove is off, are serious indicators that require immediate professional inspection.