Bahasa Inggris banyak cara untuk mengungkapkan sesuatu salah satunya adalah frasa tentang mengungkapkan permasalahan yang biasa digunakan dalam kehidupan berumah tangga. Fungsi dari penggunaan frasa ini adalah untuk membantu seseorang dalam kehidupan sehari-hari dengan menggunakan bantuan bahasa Inggris. Berikut ini di bawah merupakan salah satu definisi penjelasan dan juga kosakata yang dapat digunakan secara jelas.
Ketika Anda menghadapi masalah dengan peralatan rumah tangga, penting untuk bisa mendeskripsikan masalah tersebut dengan jelas dan tepat. Berikut adalah panduan langkah demi langkah untuk membantu Anda melakukannya:
Phrases for Talking About Household Appliance Problems
- “The washing machine isn’t working properly.”
- “There’s a problem with the refrigerator.”
- “I’m having trouble with the dishwasher.”
- “The microwave is malfunctioning.”
- “The oven isn’t heating up.”
- “The vacuum cleaner isn’t turning on.”
- “The dryer stopped working.”
- “There’s something wrong with the toaster.”
- “The air conditioner isn’t cooling the room.”
- “The blender is making a strange noise.”
- “The stove burners aren’t lighting.”
- “The coffee maker isn’t brewing.”
- “The water heater isn’t heating water.”
- “The garbage disposal is jammed.”
- “The thermostat isn’t responding.”
- “The electric kettle isn’t boiling water.”
- “The iron isn’t getting hot.”
- “The freezer isn’t freezing food properly.”
- “The fan is making a loud noise.”
- “The humidifier isn’t working correctly.”
Vocabulary List
- Properly – Correctly or satisfactorily.
- Problem – An issue or difficulty.
- Malfunctioning – Failing to operate correctly.
- Heating up – Becoming warm or hot.
- Turning on – Starting or activating.
- Stopped – Ceased to function.
- Wrong – Not functioning correctly.
- Strange noise – Unusual or abnormal sound.
- Lighting – Igniting or starting a flame.
- Brewing – Making coffee.
- Jammed – Stuck or unable to move.
- Responding – Reacting or working.
- Boiling – Heating water until it bubbles.
- Freezing – Making something very cold.
- Cooling – Making something cold.
- Loud noise – High volume sound.
- Properly – Functioning as intended.
- Calibrated – Adjusted for accurate performance.
- Overheating – Becoming excessively hot.
- Fault – A defect or problem.
Sample Conversations
Conversation 1
User: “The washing machine isn’t working properly.”
Technician: “What seems to be the issue?”
User: “It won’t start the spin cycle.”
Conversation 2
User: “There’s a problem with the refrigerator.”
Technician: “Is it not cooling?”
User: “Yes, the temperature is too high.”
Conversation 3
User: “I’m having trouble with the dishwasher.”
Technician: “What’s happening?”
User: “It’s not draining the water.”
Conversation 4
User: “The microwave is malfunctioning.”
Technician: “In what way?”
User: “It’s not heating the food.”
Conversation 5
User: “The oven isn’t heating up.”
Technician: “Have you checked the settings?”
User: “Yes, but it still won’t get hot.”
Conversation 6
User: “The vacuum cleaner isn’t turning on.”
Technician: “Have you tried a different outlet?”
User: “Yes, but it still doesn’t work.”
Conversation 7
User: “The dryer stopped working.”
Technician: “Is it completely dead or just not heating?”
User: “It’s not heating.”
Conversation 8
User: “There’s something wrong with the toaster.”
Technician: “What seems to be the issue?”
User: “It won’t stay down when I press the lever.”
Conversation 9
User: “The air conditioner isn’t cooling the room.”
Technician: “Is the fan working?”
User: “Yes, but the air isn’t cold.”
Conversation 10
User: “The blender is making a strange noise.”
Technician: “Is it still blending?”
User: “Yes, but it sounds like it’s struggling.”
These phrases, vocabulary, and conversations should help you effectively communicate problems with household appliances in English.
Latihan Soal
English Practice Exercise: Talking About Household Appliance Problems
Use the table below to complete the exercises. The table contains columns for the type of appliance, the problem encountered, and a description of the problem. Fill in the table with the appropriate information in English.
| No | Type of Appliance | Problem Encountered | Description of the Problem |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washing machine | Not working properly | The washing machine is not starting the spin cycle. This issue started yesterday after washing a large load. |
| 2 | Refrigerator | Not cooling | |
| 3 | Dishwasher | Not draining water | |
| 4 | Microwave | Not heating | |
| 5 | Oven | Not heating up | |
| 6 | Vacuum cleaner | Not turning on | |
| 7 | Dryer | Stopped working | |
| 8 | Toaster | Not locking down | |
| 9 | Air conditioner | Not cooling the room | |
| 10 | Blender | Making a strange noise |
Example Fill-in
| No | Type of Appliance | Problem Encountered | Description of the Problem |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washing machine | Not working properly | The washing machine is not starting the spin cycle. This issue started yesterday after washing a large load. |
| 2 | Refrigerator | Not cooling | The refrigerator is not cooling properly; the temperature inside is too high even though it is set to the lowest temperature. |
| 3 | Dishwasher | Not draining water | The dishwasher is not draining the water after the washing cycle is completed. This problem has been occurring for the past week. |
| 4 | Microwave | Not heating | The microwave is not heating the food even though it is set to the correct time and power level. This issue started this morning. |
| 5 | Oven | Not heating up | The oven is not heating up. I have checked the settings, but it still does not get hot. |
| 6 | Vacuum cleaner | Not turning on | The vacuum cleaner is not turning on. I have tried different outlets, but it still does not work. |
| 7 | Dryer | Stopped working | The dryer has stopped working. It is not heating up, but the drum still spins. |
| 8 | Toaster | Not locking down | The toaster is not locking down when I press the lever. It pops up immediately. |
| 9 | Air conditioner | Not cooling the room | The air conditioner is not cooling the room. The fan is working, but the air coming out is not cold. |
| 10 | Blender | Making a strange noise | The blender is making a strange noise. It still blends, but it sounds like it is struggling. |
Practice Questions
- Describe a problem with a washing machine.
- Example: The washing machine is leaking water during the wash cycle.
- Explain an issue with a refrigerator.
- Example: The refrigerator is not making ice even though the ice maker is turned on.
- Identify a common problem with a dishwasher.
- Example: The dishwasher is leaving dishes dirty after the wash cycle.
- Describe an issue with a microwave.
- Example: The microwave is sparking when I try to heat food.
- Explain a problem with an oven.
- Example: The oven door is not closing properly, causing heat to escape.
- Describe a problem with a vacuum cleaner.
- Example: The vacuum cleaner’s suction power is very weak.
- Explain an issue with a dryer.
- Example: The dryer is taking too long to dry clothes.
- Identify a problem with a toaster.
- Example: The toaster burns one side of the bread while the other side remains untoasted.
- Describe an issue with an air conditioner.
- Example: The air conditioner is leaking water inside the room.
- Explain a problem with a blender.
- Example: The blender’s blades are not spinning properly, making it difficult to blend ingredients.