Appliance repair blog
Troubleshooting guides from our technicians: safe checks you can try at home, what repairs cost, and when a problem needs a professional.
Washer Not Spinning? 7 Causes and What to Check First
A washer that will not spin is most often unbalanced, still full of water, or held up by a lid switch or door lock. Worn belts, motor couplings and control faults come next. Start with the load and the drain.
Washer Not Spinning? 7 Causes and What to Check First
A washer that will not spin is most often unbalanced, still full of water, or held up by a lid switch or door lock. Worn belts, motor couplings and control faults come next. Start with the load and the drain.
Why Is My Refrigerator Making Noise? What Each Sound Means
Gurgling, light cracking and a soft hum are normal. Loud buzzing or rattling usually means a fan; repeated clicking without cooling points to the start relay; grinding or squealing needs a technician.
Why Is My Refrigerator Making Noise? What Each Sound Means
Gurgling, light cracking and a soft hum are normal. Loud buzzing or rattling usually means a fan; repeated clicking without cooling points to the start relay; grinding or squealing needs a technician.
Washing Machine Won’t Drain? Causes and Fixes in Woodbridge, VA
A washing machine that will not drain usually has a kinked or clogged drain hose, a blocked drain pump filter or a failed drain pump. Drain the water safely first, then check the filter and hose.
Washing Machine Won’t Drain? Causes and Fixes in Woodbridge, VA
A washing machine that will not drain usually has a kinked or clogged drain hose, a blocked drain pump filter or a failed drain pump. Drain the water safely first, then check the filter and hose.
Dishwasher Leaking From the Bottom? 6 Causes and Fixes
A dishwasher leaking from the bottom usually has a worn door gasket, too many suds from the wrong detergent, a loose drain or supply connection, a cracked spray arm or sump, or a failed pump seal. Turn it off and find where the water starts.
Dishwasher Leaking From the Bottom? 6 Causes and Fixes
A dishwasher leaking from the bottom usually has a worn door gasket, too many suds from the wrong detergent, a loose drain or supply connection, a cracked spray arm or sump, or a failed pump seal. Turn it off and find where the water starts.
Dryer Takes Two Cycles to Dry? Causes and Fixes in Woodbridge, VA
A dryer that needs two cycles is usually short of airflow: a dirty lint screen, crushed duct or clogged vent. If the airflow is good, a weak heating element, a faulty thermostat or a dirty moisture sensor is next.