Nate Ericson with Omega Force Appliance Repair joins the show to talk about appliance issues. This episode was brought up because of how appliances make up a disproportionate number of complaints with home inspections.

The show starts off with Nate sharing how he got into the business and what sort of training programs exist for this field. He then answers some frequently asked questions:

What appliances fail the most often?

Why do dryers make clunky noises? What causes ventilation issues with dryers? What do homeowners need to do to prevent this?

Why do front-loading washers stink?

Do refrigerators always break down, too? What are the causes of refrigerators and freezers which are not cooling the way they should be?

What is the average lifespan for a front load washer versus a top load washer, and old versus new?

What do you think about appliance warranties that can be purchased from the gas company?

Are warranties a scam?

What about dishwashers, what’s their average life expectancy, and what goes wrong?