Common Appliance Problems
Identify your appliance issue and learn what might be causing it. Browse by problem type or urgency level to find information about symptoms, possible causes, and whether you need professional repair.
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Emergency Issues
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Trips Breaker
Breaker trips when appliance starts, Multiple appliances lose power
Sparking
Visible sparks when operating, Burning electrical smell
Dryer Burning Smell
Burning smell during use, Clothes very hot
Gas Odor
Rotten egg smell, Smell near appliance
Electrical Smell
Plastic burning smell, Hot electrical smell
Temperature Issues
Not Cooling
highFood spoiling faster than usual, Ice cream melting or soft
Overcooling
mediumFrozen lettuce and vegetables, Ice crystals forming on fresh food
Temperature Swings
mediumSome items frozen while others warm, Inconsistent temperature readings
Not Heating
highFood not cooking properly, Clothes still damp after cycle
Uneven Heat
mediumFood burned on one side, Cold spots in oven
Won't Reach Temp
mediumLong preheat times, Food undercooked
Overheating
highFood burning at normal temps, Oven feels extremely hot
Freezer Warm
highIce cream soft, Food thawing
Wine Temp Wrong
mediumWine too warm, Wine too cold
Low Flame
mediumSmall weak flames, Takes forever to boil water
Drawer Not Warm
lowFood going cold, Drawer doesn't feel warm
No Steam
mediumNo visible steam, Food not cooking correctly
Defrost Heater
highHeavy frost in freezer, Fridge section warm
Defrost Timer
mediumNever defrosts, Constant frost buildup
Broiler Out
mediumNo heat from top, Food not browning
Element Not Hot
mediumElement doesn't glow, No heat from burner
Igniter Bad
highRuns but no heat, Igniter glows then nothing happens
Partial Cooling
highFridge warm freezer cold, Freezer warm fridge cold
Freezer Not Cold
highFood thawing, Temperature above 10°F
Bev Center Warm
mediumDrinks warm, Not reaching set temperature
Water & Leak Issues
Water Leak
highPuddles on floor, Water stains on flooring
Won't Drain
highStanding water after cycle, Wet dishes at end of cycle
No Water Dispense
lowNo water from dispenser, Very weak water stream
Water Under Fridge
mediumWater puddle in front of fridge, Water under crisper drawers
No Water Fill
highNo water sound at start, Dishes remain dry and dirty
Door Leak
highWater on floor in front, Visible dripping from door edge
Washer No Fill
highNo water entering tub, Very slow filling
Washer Overfills
highWater keeps running past fill line, Water overflowing
Condensation
lowWet walls inside fridge, Water droplets on food
Frozen Line
mediumNo water or ice suddenly, Was working then stopped
Drain Clogged
mediumWater in bottom of fridge, Ice at bottom of freezer
Ice Maker Leak
mediumWater under ice maker, Ice forming around ice maker
Disposal Leaking
mediumWater under sink, Dripping from disposal
Power & Starting Issues
Won't Start
highNo power at all, No lights on display
Shuts Off
mediumTurns off mid-cycle, Power cuts out randomly
Outlet Dead
mediumNothing works when plugged in, Other devices also don't work in outlet
Thermal Fuse
highDryer completely dead, Runs but no heat
Disposal Dead
mediumCompletely silent, No humming
Noise & Sound Issues
Loud Noise
mediumBanging sounds, Grinding noises
Buzzing/Humming
lowConstant hum even when not running, Electrical buzzing near outlet
Clicking Sounds
mediumClicking at startup that doesn't stop, Continuous clicking without operation
Squealing
mediumHigh-pitched squeal during spin, Squeaking when drum turns
Grinding
highMetal scraping sound, Grinding during operation
Compressor Noise
highLoud knocking from back/bottom, Compressor running constantly
Fan Noise
mediumNoise from inside freezer, Noise from back of unit
Dishwasher Noise
mediumGrinding during wash, Humming and not filling
Washer Banging
mediumViolent shaking during spin, Banging against sides
Dryer Thumping
mediumThumping sound each rotation, Bumping noise getting worse
Hood Noise
lowExcessive noise on all speeds, Rattling sounds
Mechanical Issues
Won't Spin
highClothes still soaking wet, Motor runs but drum doesn't move
Vibrating
mediumAppliance walks across floor, Floor shaking
Drawer Stuck
lowWon't open or close smoothly, Off track
Turntable Stuck
lowPlate doesn't turn, Motor hums but no movement
Spray Arm Stuck
mediumDishes still dirty, Food residue remaining
Disposal Jammed
mediumMotor hums but nothing spins, Won't turn on at all
Soap Door Stuck
mediumDetergent still in cup, Soap packet stuck
Lid Lock Problem
highLid won't lock, Lid won't unlock
Transmission Bad
highWon't agitate, Won't spin
Belt Broken
highMotor runs but drum doesn't turn, Thumping sound before it stopped
Wine Cooler Vibrating
mediumExcessive vibration, Bottles rattling
Performance Issues
Poor Cleaning
lowFood residue on dishes, Stains remaining on clothes
Long Cycles
lowExtended cycle times, Seems stuck on one phase
Won't Ignite
highClicking sound but no flame, No clicking at all
Self-Clean Broken
lowSelf-clean won't start, Stops mid-cycle
Dishes Wet
lowWater pooled on dishes, Glasses have water spots
Clothes Damp
mediumClothes damp after full cycle, Taking multiple cycles
Running But Warm
highCompressor running, Inside temp above 40°F
Won't Agitate
highWater sits still, Clothes not getting clean
Poor Rinse
mediumSoap on clothes after wash, Stiff feeling fabric
No Dry
lowWater on all dishes, Plastic items very wet
White Residue
lowWhite film on glasses, Chalky residue on dishes
Wrinkled Clothes
lowSevere wrinkles, Clothes need ironing
Won't Heat
mediumFood still cold, Runs full time but no heat
Poor Venting
lowSmoke lingering, Grease on cabinets
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