Appliance Troubleshooting Tips- Refrigerator Making Loud Noise
If your refrigerator is making a loud noise, try these troubleshooting techniques. Video One of the possible causes of a loud noise is an obstructed freezer fan. If there is a buildup of ice behind the back panel, the fan will begin scraping against the ice, causing the sound. This is often caused by overstuffed …
Appliance Troubleshooting Tips - Freezer is not freezing
If your freezer is not freezing or staying cold, here are a few of the most common causes and their resolutions. Video The condenser coils (typically found on the bottom of the refrigerator) can gather dust and grime over time, which can prevent the coils from dissipating the heat and allowing the unit to stay cool…
Appliance Troubleshooting Tips - Dishwasher stops midcycle
If a dishwasher stops in the middle of a cycle, try these troubleshooting steps to determine the cause. The most common cause is related to the door latch assembly. The door latch is used to hold the door closed during the wash to stop water from leaking. It also contains switches that supply power to the control …
Appliance Troubleshooting Tips - Dishwasher is not fully draining
If the water is not fully draining from the dishwasher, try these troubleshooting steps to determine the potential cause. First, find the dishwasher drain hose. As dishwashers are typically beside the sink, look in the cabinet underneath the kitchen sink. If the hose is installed at the bottom of the cabinet, exce…
Appliance Troubleshooting Tips Repair - Dishwasher beeps randomly when not in use
If the dishwasher beeps randomly when not in use, there are a few potential causes. Many dishwashers will beep every 30 seconds if the door is not fully latched. Check that the dishwasher is fully latching and locked. A small trickle of water down the side also indicates the door is not fully latched or that there…
Appliance Troubleshooting Tips- Oven not heating
If the Oven is not heating or not heating to the correct temperature try these troubleshooting techniques Check to see if the element is bad: Place oven on 350 degrees, the lower element should start to glow bright red, if it does not glow within 1 minute its time to work through other troubleshooting steps. …
Appliance Troubleshooting Tips - Ice Maker Spilling Water and Freezing
If the ice maker in a freezer is either spilling water or is completely frozen and blocked, there may be a leak in the ice maker tray. Try these troubleshooting steps to resolve the issue! First fully remove the ice maker tray. You may find multiple ice cubes that have frozen into a solid ice block. This may be ca…
Appliance Troubleshooting Tips- Freezer is frozen but refrigerator is not cold
If the refrigerator is not staying cold but the freezer is function, try these troubleshooting techniques. You may notice the refrigerator itself is not keeping cool, while frozen items/ice remain cold in the freezer. Video Circuit Board Frozen The freezer itself may be making a consistent rattling noise, an…
Appliance Troubleshooting Tips - Dishwasher panel has no power
If your dishwasher is not receiving power, check the fuse on the control panel to determine if this is the cause. First, turn off the breaker to the dishwasher and check the incoming 120v lines with a multi-meter to verify if the unit is receiving any electrical current. You'll also need to remove the door to acce…
