Written for Houston homes
Short guides from our technicians' notes: what to check, what to leave alone, and when a DCS needs a visit.
Latest guides
DCS Warming Drawer Won’t Close Properly or Slides Roughly
2 min read→A warming drawer that sticks, rattles or does not close flush can lose heat and wear out its seal. Here is what…
Using the Self-Clean Cycle on an Older DCS Wall Oven: Risks and Steps
2 min read→Self-cleaning pushes an older DCS wall oven far past baking heat. We cover how to lower the risk, what tends to break…
Repair or Replace an Older DCS Wall Oven? Five Questions to Ask
2 min read→A DCS wall oven that is 10 to 20 years old can still be worth fixing. These five questions help you decide…
Cleaning Burner Ports and Caps on a DCS Rangetop Without Damage
2 min read→Clean burner ports keep a DCS rangetop lighting evenly. Here is the gentle method we recommend and the habits that wear parts…
Flames Lifting or Popping on a DCS Cooktop Burner
2 min read→A flame that lifts off the burner or pops when it lights is a sign to look at. Here is what causes…
Burners Keep Clicking After the Flame Lights on a DCS Range
2 min read→Continuous clicking after a DCS range burner has lit is a common annoyance on older units. Here is why it happens and…
The Oven in Your Older DCS Range Won’t Reach Temperature
2 min read→An oven that heats slowly or stops short of the set temperature on an older DCS range has several possible causes. Here…
How to Read the Model Label on an Older DCS Range
2 min read→The model label on a 10- to 20-year-old DCS range tells us what parts apply. Here is where it hides, what to…
GFCI Keeps Tripping on Your DCS Outdoor Refrigerator: Electrician or Repair?
2 min read→A tripping GFCI near a DCS outdoor refrigerator can be the outlet, the wiring or the appliance. Here is how to sort…
Water Under Your DCS Outdoor Refrigerator: Common Causes
2 min read→Puddles around a DCS outdoor refrigerator are usually a drain or seal problem, not a failed cooling system. Here is how to…