Appliance Repair Tips

Washer will not spin or drain? The two are usually connected, and often a clogged pump filter fixes both. Causes, quick checks, brand fixes, costs, and when to call.

Refrigerator not cooling? The usual causes are dirty condenser coils, a failed fan or start relay, or a bad thermostat. What to check, brand fixes, costs, and how to save your food.

Dryer runs but will not heat? The usual causes are a blown thermal fuse from a clogged vent, a failed heating element, or a bad igniter. Fixes by brand, costs, and the fire-risk warning.

Ice maker stopped making ice? The common causes are a warm freezer, a frozen fill tube, or the shut-off arm, plus brand quirks on Whirlpool, Samsung, LG and Frigidaire. Fixes, costs, and when to call.

Most washer problems are an appliance-repair job, not a plumber or handyman. Here’s exactly who to call, how to tell if it’s the machine or the plumbing, what it costs, and when a repair is worth it.

Electric oven not heating, uneven, or will not turn on? How to diagnose and fix an electric oven, safe DIY checks, repair costs, and when to call a pro.

How much does dishwasher repair cost? Most repairs run $100 to $350 — pump, gasket, latch, or spray arm. Real 2026 prices, and when to replace.

How much does refrigerator repair cost? Most fridge repairs run $125 to $500 — usually a defrost part, rarely a compressor. Real 2026 prices by part.

How much does dryer repair cost? Most dryer repairs run $100 to $300. Real 2026 prices by part and problem, gas vs electric, and when to replace.

Washer shaking or off balance? How to rebalance a washing machine step by step, why it happens, and when it is a repair.