Washing machine leaking water — where it’s coming from and how to fix it
Nobody wants to come home to a soaking wet laundry room floor, and figuring out where that water is coming from can feel like a real puzzle. This guide walks you through the most common sources of a washing machine leaking water, what you can fix yourself, and when it makes sense to call in […]
Stove Burner Not Heating? Causes and Fixes for Coil, Glass and Gas Burners
A stove burner not heating usually comes down to one of a few things: no power reaching the range, a coil that has worked loose or burnt out, a radiant element that is cycling or has failed, a gas burner that won’t light, or the control that feeds that one burner. Most of the checks […]
Garbage Disposal Not Working? How to Fix a Jammed or Humming Unit
Garbage disposal not working? The sound it makes tells you where to start. Humming with no grinding usually means the turntable is jammed. Silence usually means the overload protector has tripped or the unit has no power. Both can often be fixed with the power off and a small hex key. Key Takeaways To free […]
Refrigerator Compressor Running Constantly: Normal or a Problem?
A refrigerator compressor running constantly is normal on many newer fridges. Frigidaire says the variable-speed compressors in most French-door and multi-door models are “designed to run 100% of the time except during the defrost cycle.” Most top-freezer and side-by-side models use a single-speed compressor that the thermostat switches on and off. On those, a compressor […]
Refrigerator Ice Maker Not Working? Causes and How to Fix It
A refrigerator ice maker not working is usually down to one of a few things: the ice maker is switched off, the freezer is too warm, water isn’t reaching it, or ice is jammed in the bin. Most of these you can check at home in a few minutes. Below are the checks Frigidaire, Samsung […]
Dryer Making Loud Noise? What Each Sound Means and When to Call for Repair
A dryer making loud noise is usually telling you which part to check. Squealing tends to come from the belt and pulleys, thumping from the drum rollers or the load, rattling from loose items, and grinding or metal scraping from worn drum parts. A few sounds are normal. Others mean you should stop using the […]
Microwave Not Heating? Causes and What to Check First
A microwave not heating while the light, fan and turntable all run usually comes down to one of two things. Either a setting is stopping the heat (demo mode, a low power level, the kitchen timer, a door that isn’t fully shut), or a part in the high-voltage circuit has failed. You can check the […]
Dishwasher Leaking Water? Where It’s Coming From and How to Fix It
A dishwasher leaking water usually comes down to a few things: a dirty or displaced door seal, too many suds, a machine that isn’t level, or a loose hose underneath. Where the water shows up tells you which one to check first. This guide follows Whirlpool’s dishwasher leaking troubleshooting guide and the troubleshooting tables in […]
Oven Not Heating? What to Check Before Calling for Repair
An oven not heating usually comes down to one of a few things. Power or gas isn’t reaching it, a control setting is blocking it, a part has failed (the bake element on an electric oven, the igniter on a gas oven) or the temperature sensor is reading wrong. Start with the free checks below. […]
Washing Machine Not Spinning or Draining? What to Check First
A washing machine not spinning often comes down to something you can check yourself: a lopsided load, a lid or door that isn’t latching, a low spin setting, too many suds, or water the washer can’t pump out. Rule those out before you suspect the drive belt or motor, which need a repair visit. Work […]