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Q: Are there any precautions I must take before working on my dishwasher?

Appliance Repair Frequently Asked Questions

My air conditioner isn't working. What should I check first?

What else should I look for when troubleshooting my air conditioner?

What precautions should I take when replacing parts in my A/C?

What does my window unit A/C consist of?

Should I try to replace coolant myself?

Why is there ice on my air conditioner pipes?

I changed my filter and still get ice on my air conditioner

My air conditioner isn't working so well, but I can't find a mechanical problem!

Can I get a high-efficiency filter?

Why won't my dishwasher start?

My door switch prong looks bent or loose. Could this be the reason my dishwasher won't start?

Why won't my dishwasher drain properly?

Are there any precautions I must take before working on my dishwasher?

What do I do if my dishes aren't drying?

Why is my dishwasher leaking?

Why are my dishes slow to dry and looking spotty?

How can I safely repair my dishwasher?

Why does my dishwasher drain into the sink?

What are some other causes of bad drainage in my dishwasher?

What should I know about repairing gas dryers?

Why are my clothes getting warm but not dry?

Why doesn't my dryer turn?

Nothing happens when I push the start button

My laundry room gets very warm and humid when the dryer runs. Why?

Why are my clothes so hot coming out of the dryer?

My dryer doesn't work as well as it used to.

Why does my heating element keep going bad?

Why won't my door close properly?

Why won't my dryer start?

Why do my clothes come out of the dryer torn?

Do I need to replace my dryer vent system?

What can I do if my ice tastes bad?

Why isn't there any ice?

I still don't get any ice. Why?

I still don't have any ice. Is there anything else I can check?

How do I check my water inlet valve?

Can I repair a digital thermostat?

Why won't my ice cubes eject into the ice bin?

How often should I change my water filter?

Where is the model number for my ice maker?

How long must I wait for new ice once the repairs are done?

Why is my ice cloudy?

What should I consider when repairing my microwave?

Will I void my warranty by attempting some repairs on my microwave?

What can go wrong with my microwave that I can do something about?

Why won't my microwave start cooking>

Why does my microwave click, then go dead?

Why is the microwave heating unevenly?

I need to get a replacement owner manual. Help!

How dangerous is a microwave capacitor?

What safety issues should I be aware of when repairing an oven?

What color should my gas range flames be?

Why is my range/oven giving off soot?

Why won't my gas burner ignite? The pilot light is on!

Why won't my gas oven bake?

Why won't my range/oven bake?

I've checked the heating elements, they are fine. Why won't my oven bake?

What are these strange numbers and letters on my electronic clock?

Why won't my oven self-clean?

Why won't my oven get hot enough?

Why won't my gas oven ignite?

Why does my clock no longer work?

What causes those noises from my fridge?

Why won't my fridge shut off?

Why won't my fridge run?

I getting a fridge light, but no cold air, how can I fix this?

Why does my fridge start and stop running so much?

Do I have a refrigerant leak? There is water on the floor near the fridge.

Why does my fridge sweat?

Why does my fridge freeze food even at the warmest setting?

Why is my freezer hot?

What is an interlock switch?

Why does my fridge rattle?

I think my drain tube is blocked!

Why does my washing machine go out of balance so much?

Why are my clothes still wet after the spin cycle?

Why won't my washer turn?

Why won't my washer churn or agitate?

Why doesn't my washing machine fill up properly?

Why is my washing machine leaking water onto the floor?

Why isn't my washer spinning or agitating?

Why does water drip into my washer when it's not on?

What causes the washer to drain even as it is filling?

Why won't my washer work?

What do the flashing lights on my washer mean?

Why are my clothes rusty?

Why does my circuit breaker or fuse box trip when the washer runs?

Why does a A/C window unit need a window? Is it safe to utilize the unit in a room without window intstallation?

My washing machine rattles during the spin cycle - is it dying?