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.
Refrigerator Not Cooling? What to Check Before You Call for Repair
A refrigerator not cooling is usually a settings, airflow, door seal or dirty condenser problem. If the freezer is cold but the fridge is warm, a frosted evaporator coil or failed fan is the likely cause.
Washing Machine Smells Bad? How to Clean It the Right Way
A smelly washing machine is almost always buildup of detergent, fabric softener and lint where bacteria grow. Clean the door gasket, run a hot empty cleaning cycle, clean the dispenser and drain pump filter, and leave the door open.
Oven Not Heating Evenly? A Simple Temperature Test You Can Do
Put an oven thermometer on the center rack, preheat to 350°F and take readings every 10 minutes for 30 minutes. An average within 10–15°F is normal. Further off, or one element not glowing, means a part needs attention.
Refrigerator Not Cooling? What to Check Before You Call for Repair
A refrigerator not cooling is usually a settings, airflow, door seal or dirty condenser problem. If the freezer is cold but the fridge is warm, a frosted evaporator coil or failed fan is the likely cause.
Dryer Not Heating? 5 Common Causes (And When to Call a Pro)
A dryer that tumbles but does not heat usually has a tripped breaker, a clogged vent, a blown thermal fuse, a failed heating element or a gas igniter fault. Check the breaker and vent first; the rest needs a meter.
Dryer Not Heating? 5 Common Causes (And When to Call a Pro)
A dryer that tumbles but does not heat usually has a tripped breaker, a clogged vent, a blown thermal fuse, a failed heating element or a gas igniter fault. Check the breaker and vent first; the rest needs a meter.