Most dryer problems come down to airflow, heat or a door switch. Start with the vent and lint filter, then work through the guides below for your specific symptom.
Appliances
Pick the appliance you are troubleshooting. Each section lists the symptoms we cover and the brand-specific guides that go with them.
- Dryers 12 guides
- Washers 12 guides
- Refrigerators 11 guides
- Dishwashers 7 guides
- Ranges & Ovens 7 guides
Washer faults usually show up as water that will not leave the tub, a drum that will not spin, or a cycle that never seems to end. These guides help you tell those apart.
A refrigerator that is warm, noisy or leaking is usually telling you something about airflow, defrost or a blocked drain. Work through the checks below before calling for service.
Dishwasher complaints tend to involve draining, cleaning performance or water supply. Most start with the filter and the drain path.
Uneven baking, no heat and burners that will not light are the most common range and oven complaints. Some checks are simple; anything involving gas belongs to a qualified technician.