Dishwashers handle a lot of food residue. From salad to lasagna and everything in between. The dishwasher deals with sticky sauce, caked on grease, birthday cake crumbs solidly with every load. But when the drain clogs, everything backs up. That luxury of setting and forgetting it turns into a nightmare of murky water and kitchen flooding. Why does this happen? Because … Read More
How to Replace an Amana Dryer Flame Sensor
There’s nothing more frustrating than a dryer that won’t heat. Dryers are a necessary part of modern life, making laundry fast and easy without the tedium and risks of an outdoor clothes line. However, when your dryer stops heating, no amount of tumbling and rattling is going to dry your clothes. Today, we’re here to explore how to fix an … Read More
How to Replace Your Samsung Refrigerator’s Evaporator Fan Blade
Refrigerators need to keep cold air circulating in order to store your food safely. The fan is the part that keeps the cool air moving so the refrigerator’s fresh food and freezer sections have a consistently low temperature. When the evaporative fan blade breaks or the center breaks free from the evaporator motor shaft, you need to replace it. Order replacement … Read More
Repairing Microwave Controls That Don’t Work
Every appliance in our kitchen is important, but none probably more so than your microwave. You may end up using your microwave multiple times per day for multiple batches of snacks and think nothing of it. However, you don’t realize just how useful that little box is until it isn’t working anymore. Not all microwave issues need to be about … Read More
How to Replace Your Maytag Refrigerator’s Defrost Heater When Your Evaporator Keeps Icing Over
If the fresh food section of your Maytag refrigerator is warm, the defrost heater may have failed. That may sound counterintuitive, but if the defrost heater stops working, the evaporator will freeze and the ice will stop the refrigerator from cooling down. Order a new defrost heater (part #WP67002493 for most Maytag models), and follow these steps: 1. Empty the … Read More
How to Replace Your Frigidaire Refrigerator’s Power Control Board When the Dispenser Doesn’t Work
The control board inside your freezer section door handles all of the functions for your ice and water dispenser. This includes turning the ice and water on and off, stopping the water inlet valve, switching the ice settings, and controlling the lights. If one or more of your dispenser settings don’t work, you can install a new control board on … Read More
How to Replace Your Maytag Dishwasher’s Insulation
Dishwashers are wrapped in insulation to minimize heat loss and to reduce sound. But over time, that insulation can get damaged or develop rot. Replace the insulation around your Maytag dishwasher by order replacement part #WPW10223013. Then follow these steps to remove your old insulation and install the new layer. 1. Unplug the dishwasher and turn off the water. During … Read More
How to Replace Your Samsung Refrigerator’s Ice Dispenser Solenoid
If your Samsung refrigerator should be making both crushed and cubed ice but is locked onto one option, check the solenoid. This part controls whether the machine dispenses cubed or crushed ice based on which button is pressed. You can replace your Samsung refrigerator’s ice dispenser solenoid yourself by following these steps. Order part #DA74-40151G and then: 1. Unplug the refrigerator. You … Read More
Troubleshooting and Repairing a GE Dryer That Doesn’t Produce Heat
Discovering your electric GE dryer model DBXR453EAWW is no longer producing heat is beyond frustrating, and while a non-heating dryer can indicate a new appliance is needed, more often than not, it simply means a faulty component needs replacing. Although there are a handful of parts that can stop your dryer from heating, two of the most common are a defective … Read More
How to Replace the Convection Fan Motor in a KitchenAid Double Wall Oven
How Does a Convection Oven Work? Convection ovens are warmer and cook food quicker than a conventional oven. Why? In a conventional oven, the baking element is located at the bottom causing heat to rise to the top of the oven cavity. Food placed on the upper rack will cook faster than food on the lower rack. The convection oven has … Read More