You don’t fully realize how many rotations your dryer makes during a cycle until it squeaks on every single one. Even a slight squeak can be maddening and you obviously want it fixed as soon as possible. However, the cause of this noise can differ depending on where the squeak is coming from. You will want to get close and …
A refrigerator is a pretty stationary appliance. It can go its whole life in a home not being moved more than a few scoots in any given direction since most people sell their homes with appliances left behind. However, if you did transport your refrigerator to a new location, if you did it the wrong way, you may find that …
The chopper assembly in your KitchenAid dishwasher model KUDS01JWHO has the important job of cutting up the food particles left in your appliance. This action prevents bits of food from passing into the dishwasher pump, which can cause a serious clog. Signs of a malfunctioning chopper assembly are draining issues, dishes left dirty after a cycle and excessive noise. If …
The moisture sensor bar in your front load Whirlpool dryer model GGW9250PW2 detects the moisture in your clothing. When your clothes are no longer wet, the sensor sends a signal to the dryer’s electronic control board indicating it’s time to turn off the appliance. If your dryer is turning off before the clothes inside of it are dry, the moisture …
While bottom freezer refrigerators aren’t as popular as their top freezer of side by side cousins, they do provide excellent and easily accessible freezer storage for many homes. However, they do have a unique potential problem. Since the freezer on the bottom is essentially just one big drawer, there is the potential for that big drawer to not close properly. …
Did you come back to your laundry room to find a puddle underneath your washer? Unfortunately, this isn’t a one-time occurrence. If your washer is leaking, it is an indication of a problem, but what should you be checking first? For your own safety, before investigating a washer leak, you should disconnect the washer from the electricity. Check the Hoses …
In order to cook your food evenly, the turntable in your over-the-range GE microwave model JVM1870BF rotates. The rotation is controlled by a turntable motor, which connects to a coupler. When the glass tray in your appliance stops spinning, a malfunctioning turntable motor is a likely cause. Luckily, replacing the defective motor is a simple repair that shouldn’t take you long at …
What do you do when you go to start a new load of laundry, only to find that your top-loading washer isn’t washing your clothes? Instead of replacing the washer, try replacing the agitator dogs! This easy fix will save money, and in most cases, will get you back up and running in no time at all. Your top-loading washer …
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 …