Repair and reference guides
Practical, source-cited troubleshooting for the failures that account for the overwhelming majority of paid appliance service calls. Every guide is paired with the relevant free manuals from the Internet Archive — when you find your component, the manufacturer's procedure is one click away.
Troubleshooting by appliance type
Washing machine troubleshooting: the 12 most common problems and what fixes them
Dryer troubleshooting: no heat, takes forever, won't start, and other common failures
Refrigerator troubleshooting: not cooling, leaking, noisy, ice maker problems
Dishwasher troubleshooting: not cleaning, leaking, won't drain, error codes
Microwave troubleshooting: no heat, sparks, won't start, dim display
Range and oven troubleshooting: won't heat, uneven cooking, sparking, error codes
HVAC troubleshooting: no cool air, no heat, AC won't start, furnace error codes
Small appliance troubleshooting: when to repair and when to replace