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Appliance troubleshooting by symptom
Causes in order of likelihood, safe checks, and what each repair typically costs.
Start with the symptom. Each guide lists the causes in order of likelihood, the checks you can do safely, and what each repair typically costs — so you know whether to call before you call.
- Refrigerator not cooling
- Washer won't drain or spin
- Dryer not heating
- Dishwasher not draining
- Oven not heating
- Gas stove won't light or keeps clicking
More symptom guides are added regularly — freezer frost build-up, washer leaking from the bottom, dryer making noise, dishwasher not cleaning, ice maker not working and more.
Published 2026-09-22 · Updated 2026-09-22