Common Home Appliance Issues and Easy Fixes For Them

Home appliances are a big part of our lives. They make our lives easier and more comfortable. But when they break down, it can be a major inconvenience.

If you're like most people, you probably don't know much about how home appliances work. But even if you're not a handyman, there are some simple fixes that you can do yourself.

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Here are some of the most common home appliance issues, and how to fix them:

Refrigerator

Problem: The refrigerator is not cooling.

Possible causes:

* The thermostat is set too high. * The condenser coils are dirty. * The evaporator fan is not working. * The compressor is not working.

Easy fixes:

* Check the thermostat and adjust it to a colder setting. * Clean the condenser coils. * Check the evaporator fan and make sure it is working. * If the compressor is not working, you will need to call a technician.

Problem: The refrigerator is making a loud noise.

Possible causes:

* The compressor is making a loud noise. * The evaporator fan is making a loud noise. * The ice maker is making a loud noise.

Easy fixes:

* If the compressor is making a loud noise, you will need to call a technician. * If the evaporator fan is making a loud noise, you can try cleaning it. * If the ice maker is making a loud noise, you can try resetting it.

Problem: The refrigerator is leaking water.

Possible causes:

* The defrost drain is clogged. * The water filter is leaking. * The ice maker is leaking.

Easy fixes:

* Clean the defrost drain. * Replace the water filter. * Reset the ice maker.

Oven

Problem: The oven is not heating up.

Possible causes:

* The thermostat is set too low. * The heating element is burned out. * The oven sensor is not working.

Easy fixes:

* Check the thermostat and adjust it to a higher setting. * Replace the heating element. * Replace the oven sensor.

Problem: The oven is smoking.

Possible causes:

* Food has spilled onto the heating element. * The oven is dirty. * The oven is overheating.

Easy fixes:

* Clean the oven. * Let the oven cool down before using it again. * If the oven is overheating, you will need to call a technician.

Problem: The oven is not baking evenly.

Possible causes:

* The oven is not level. * The heating element is not working properly. * The oven door is not sealing properly.

Easy fixes:

* Level the oven. * Replace the heating element. * Replace the oven door gasket.

Dishwasher

Problem: The dishwasher is not draining.

Possible causes:

* The drain hose is clogged. * The drain pump is not working. * The dishwasher door is not sealing properly.

Easy fixes:

* Clean the drain hose. * Replace the drain pump. * Replace the dishwasher door gasket.

Problem: The dishwasher is leaking water.

Possible causes:

* The door seal is damaged. * The water inlet valve is leaking. * The drain hose is leaking.

Easy fixes:

* Replace the door seal. * Replace the water inlet valve. * Replace the drain hose.

Problem: The dishwasher is not cleaning dishes properly.

Possible causes:

* The dishwasher is not using enough detergent. * The water is not hot enough. * The dishes are not stacked properly.

Easy fixes:

* Add more detergent to the dishwasher. * Check the water heater settings and increase the temperature if necessary. * Stack the dishes so that they do not block the water jets.

Washing machine

Problem: The washing machine is not filling up with water.

Possible causes:

* The water supply is turned off. * The water inlet valve is not working. * The water pressure is too low.

Easy fixes:

* Turn on the water supply. * Replace the water inlet valve. * Call a plumber to increase the water pressure.

Problem: The washing machine is not draining.

Possible causes:

* The drain hose is clogged. * The drain pump is not working. * The washing machine door is not sealing properly.

Easy fixes:

* Clean the drain hose. * Replace the drain pump. * Replace the washing machine door gasket.

Problem: The washing machine is making a loud noise.

Possible causes:

* The washing machine is unbalanced. * The agitator is broken. * The bearings are worn out.

Easy fixes:

* Redistribute the clothes in the washing machine. * Replace the agitator. * Replace the bearings.

Dryer

Problem: The dryer is not heating up.

Possible causes:

* The heating element is burned out. * The dryer vent is clogged. * The thermostat is not working.

Easy fixes:

* Replace the heating element. * Clean the dryer vent. * Replace the thermostat.

Problem: The dryer is making a loud noise.

Possible causes:

* The dryer drum is unbalanced. * The dryer belt is loose or broken. * The dryer bearings are worn out.

Easy fixes:

* Redistribute the clothes in the dryer. * Tighten or replace the dryer belt. * Replace the dryer bearings.

Problem: The dryer is not drying clothes properly.

Possible causes:

* The dryer is overloaded. * The dryer vent is clogged. * The lint filter is clogged.

Easy fixes:

* Do not overload the dryer. * Clean the dryer vent. * Clean the lint filter.

Six Common Hitting Mistakes: And Easy Fixes For Them

by Hillary Allen

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1203 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	19 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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