Your Dishwasher Might Be “Collateral Damage” Just because water is pouring out of the bottom of your dishwasher doesn’t always incriminate the dishwasher. Sometimes it’s the innocent victim. Being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Take for example the recent case of a Frigidaire Model FD8510LCS0. Evidence (Symptoms) Obviously, water coming from the bottom front area of the dishwasher. However, the … Read More
How to Replace a Faulty Timer in Your Maytag Washer
The timer in your Maytag washer model LAT9605AAE controls when your appliance advances from one function to the next. A malfunctioning timer can cause your appliance to stop mid-cycle, skip cycles altogether, or refuse to progress from one cycle to the next. Swapping out the defective timer for a new one is not difficult and can be done in a short amount … Read More
How to Replace the Water Filter Housing and Tube Assembly in Your Samsung Refrigerator
Leaks around your refrigerator’s water filter or a weak water flow from the water dispenser are symptoms of a damaged water filter housing and tube assembly. Replacing the assembly in your Samsung refrigerator model RF267AZWP/XAA is not complicated. To help you through the repair process, we’ve created a step-by-step repair guide for you to follow. How to Replace the Filter … Read More
How to Repair an Oven That Won’t Turn Off
Help! I can’t get my range to turn off! While it may seem a bit irregular, stovetop heating elements have been known to get stuck in the high position. If that is the symptom your range is experiencing, there is no need for further troubleshooting. The infinite-heat switch is your problem and should be replaced. A range that uses single-coil surface … Read More
How to Replace Your GE Cooktop’s Dual Radiant Element When the Cooktop Won’t Heat
Glass covered cooktops are a popular choice in residential appliances, but they look a bit more challenging to repair. Whether you’re a professional repair technician or you want to try repairing your electric cooktop yourself, one of the biggest differences is the glass cover. It needs to be handled carefully, and every time you open the appliance up for repairs, … Read More
How to Replace Your Kenmore Refrigerator’s Door Handles
Any appliance parts that face a lot of movement or manual operation will quickly develop wear and tear. This includes your refrigerator door handles. If the handles have broken off or have cracks in the plastic, you can replace them yourself. It’s also a good idea to replace the door handle if they have stains that won’t come out or … Read More
5 Reasons Your Electric Oven Won’t Work
Before you begin to inspect why your electric range is not working, unplug the machine from its power source. Power Source Today’s electric ranges require 240 volts of alternating current (AC) that separate and travel through two legs of 120 volts of ac. If only one leg is voltage is shut down by a tripped breaker or a blown fuse, … Read More
How to Replace the Door Latch Assembly in Your LG Dishwasher
If you push the start button on your LG dishwasher model LDF6810BB, and it doesn’t turn on, don’t panic. The malfunction preventing your appliance from operating may simply be a failing door latch assembly. The door latch assembly on your dishwasher has two important functions. First, it keeps the door locked and stops water from leaking out while your appliance cleans … Read More
How to Replace Your Frigidaire Refrigerator’s Defrost Timer 215846602
Sometimes freezers work too well. But if your Frigidaire’s defrost timer is broken, then the freezer can get too cold or the freeze cycle will last for too long. Sometimes a broken defrost timer can even make your freezer too warm. Once you know the part is broken, order a replacement (part #215846602) and replace it following these steps: 1. Unplug … Read More
How to Replace Your Whirlpool Washer’s Rear Leveling Leg 285244
Washing machines only work well when they are level. If the machine is at a tilt, the internal parts may start to grind together. A tilt is usually caused by a lost or damaged rear leveling leg. Order replacement part #285244 for your Whirlpool washer and follow these steps to replace the part. 1. Unplug the washer. Even though this repair does … Read More