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The following are a few of the frequently asked questions about common
appliance problems and what could be causing the specific problem. Please
call us with any other questions you may have concerning your own project.

Washer: Washer doesn't drain

  • Drain hose to high
  • Drain hose kinked
  • Suds blocking drain
  • Tub drain blocked
  • Pumped blocked or impeller jammed
  • Self-cleaning filter or trap clogged
  • Timer faulty
  • Wigwag faulty

Washer: Washer doesn't run at all in some cases, motor may hum

  • No power to washer
  • Motor overheated
  • Lid switch faulty
  • Timer faulty
  • Water level switch, hose or dome faulty
  • Motor starts relay faulty
  • Motor faulty

Stove: Surface burner doesn't light

  • Pilot light out
  • Burner pilot porthole blocked
  • Burner or flash tube out of position
  • No power to range
  • Electric igniter doesn't spark
  • Burner flame openings clogged
  • Too much air to burner

Stove: Nothing works

  • No power to range
  • Power cord faulty
  • Terminal block burned

Refrigerator: Refrigerator noisy

  • Refrigerator not level
  • Drain pan rattling
  • Compressor mountings loose or hardened
  • Condenser fan damaged
  • Evaporator fan damaged

Refrigerator: Refrigerator not cold enough

  • Temperature control set too high
  • Temperature control faulty
  • Condenser coils dirty
  • Door doesn't close automatically
  • Poor door seal
  • Door gasket damaged
  • Door switch faulty
  • Evaporator Fan faulty
  • Evaporator clogged by ice

Dishwasher: Dishwasher doesn't turn off

  • Timer faulty
  • Cycle extender switch faulty

Dishwasher: Poor water drainage

  • Air gap clogged
  • Spray arm or filter screen clogged  
  • Drain hose blocked
  • Drain valve solenoid faulty
  • Timer faulty
  • Pump impeller clogged or broken
  • Reversing motor doesn't reverse

Dishwasher: Dishes dirty or spotted after washing

  • Dishes loaded incorrectly
  • Water not hot enough
  • Water pressure too low
  • Detergent ineffective
  • Detergent dispenser faulty
  • Rinse agent empty
  • Rinse agent leaking
  • Spray arm stuck or clogged
  • Heating element faulty  
  • Selector switch or timer faulty
  • Pump clogged; impeller corroded, worn or chipped