There’s never a good time for an appliance breakdown. Still, they seem to go kaputt at the very worst moments. A dishwasher stops draining the night before a dinner party. The dryer quits mid-cycle with a full load of laundry. The fridge starts making a...
A failing refrigerator seal sneaks up on you: your food stays cold, but your energy bill quietly skyrockets. Fortunately, you can test your door gasket in under five minutes with nothing more than a dollar bill. Here’s how to spot air leaks, check your seal, and...
To help your air conditioner last longer, change the filters every 1 to 3 months, clean the condenser coils once a year, clear debris from the outdoor unit, check the drain line, and schedule professional maintenance each spring. These easy steps can add years to your...
If your air conditioner is blowing hot air, it usually means it can’t finish the cooling cycle. The most common reasons are a dirty air filter, low refrigerant, a tripped circuit breaker, or a frozen evaporator coil. Check the filter, thermostat, breaker, and...
In most cases, a washer that refuses to drain has a clogged hose, a blocked pump filter, or a stray object wedged in the drain pump. Fortunately, with a few basic tools and less than an hour, you can fix the problem yourself and keep $150 or more in your pocket....
