The debate about which is better – top load or front load – among washers is a debate that rages to this day. Each has distinct benefits that should affect your choice. What shouldn’t affect your choice is which model is easier to repair. However, while that shouldn’t affect your purchase, there will come a day where you will need …
Typically when a dryer is spinning, but not heating, the first thing you suspect is a problem with the heat. This is a good first instinct. You will want to check the heating element and the high limit thermostat that will shut off power to the heating element if the appliance got too hot. However, if you test both with …
Your dishwasher has the benefit of washing your dishes well and saving you time. However, its most underappreciated function is that it also dries them. Without drying, you will have water spots and maybe even residue. It is something you will definitely start to notice if you open your dishwasher up and find your dishes still pretty wet. When a …
If your microwave suddenly will not open, the problem it is having it a pretty obvious one – there is something wrong with the door latch or door latch assembly. When these components experience a malfunction, it can only malfunction in two very specific ways. The door with either not latch closed or it will not open. Either way, it …
When it comes to your refrigerator, it will spend its whole life pretty much in the same spot. You will definitely need to scoot it around so that you can clean the condenser coils on the back, but otherwise, it stays in that alcove. Unfortunately, there may come a time when you need to make a serious repair to it. …
Of all the appliance problems to have, having an appliance that just plain old won’t start is a frustrating one. If it were having problems, but it was still running, then you could diagnose those symptoms. However, when the only symptom is non-function, then it can be difficult to know what is going wrong. If your dishwasher isn’t even trying …
In order to cut back on the electromagnetic noise produced by your LG washer model WM2301HR, the appliance is equipped with a noise filter assembly. A faulty noise filter can cause your washer to emit an excessively loud static or buzzing sound while plugged in or when the washer is in use. Another common symptom of a damaged noise filter is …
Your GE refrigerator model GSS25SGMBS is equipped with a FrostGuard defrost system, meaning the appliance only defrosts as needed. The system takes into account usage factors, such as, how often the refrigerator and freezer door is opened and for how long the compressor ran since the last defrost cycle. If you start to notice a frost build up in your freezer section …
Your Maytag electric dryer model MEDC465HW is equipped with a heating element. The element is a coil of heating wire that uses electric current to warm up. The air blowing over the element is then heated by the hot coils before entering the dryer drum. If your dryer is taking longer than usual to dry your clothes or the air entering the …
No one purposely breaks anything on their appliance. You don’t expect repairs, but they are coming. This becomes even truer when you play things a little fast and loose with the way you are supposed to use your appliance. When it comes to washers, they are easy to abuse. So if you want to stave off that next washer repair, …