Appliance Repair Guides – All Jobs Covered

If an oven won’t heat or a washer lights up with error codes, you’re not alone. Most homeowners face a glitch somewhere in the kitchen or laundry, and fixing it usually doesn’t need a PhD. Below you’ll find the most common appliance jobs broken down into bite‑size steps that anyone can follow.

What Appliances We Cover

Our tag pulls together articles on the biggest troublemakers in a modern home: ovens, microwaves, fridges, freezers, washing machines, dryers, water heaters, boiler systems, extractors and fans. Each guide tells you exactly what to check first – think power supply, fuses, heating elements or control boards – before you start pulling parts apart.

For example, the "Oven Not Heating?" post walks you through testing the bake element, the igniter on a gas model, and the thermostat sensor. The "Washing Machine Reset" guide gives you brand‑specific button combos to clear error codes in under a minute. And our "Control Board Diagnosis" article shows you how to spot burned components, measure voltages and decide if a swap is worth it.

How to Get Fast Fixes and When to Call a Pro

Start with the easiest checks: unplug the appliance, look for loose wires, and verify the circuit breaker isn’t tripped. Most power‑related issues are solved by a quick reset or tightening a loose connector, and that saves a call to a technician.

If you’ve run the basic tests and the problem persists – like a water heater that suddenly stops heating or a freezer that won’t stay cold – it’s time to weigh the cost of parts against a professional visit. Our "Repair Costs" posts break down typical price ranges for parts such as compressors, heating elements and fan motors, so you can decide if DIY makes sense.

When calling a pro, mention the exact symptoms you observed and any diagnostic steps you already tried. That helps the technician arrive prepared, often cutting down on labor time and cost.

Remember, safety comes first. If you’re dealing with gas connections, high voltage components or sealed refrigerant lines, it’s better to let a licensed specialist handle it. For everything else – cleaning a clogged dryer vent, swapping an extractor fan, or resetting a dishwasher – the step‑by‑step guides in this tag give you the confidence to get it done right the first time.

Keep this page bookmarked. Whenever an appliance hiccups, you’ll have a one‑stop list of reliable fixes, cost calculators and clear advice on whether a DIY repair or a professional call is the smarter move.