Repair Articles & Tips
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Updated November 3, 2023. Your fridge is the workhorse of the kitchen, running 24/7, 365 days a year. You might be on vacation or sleeping, but it’s still working. So if something goes wrong with your fridge or freezer, it can be alarming and... Read more .
Updated October 19, 2023. Sears provides safe and practical DIY troubleshooting tips to fix common oven problems. Who has time for an oven that’s not holding up its end of the food-prep bargain? While ovens may seem pretty indestructible, there... Read more .
Updated October 14, 2023 Don’t get hung out to dry! Take a look at our helpful dryer repair advice for common problems. We’ll help you decide whether you can fix a dryer problem yourself and when you need to call in a professional to fix your... Read more .
You never fully appreciate your washing machine until it breaks down. The challenge is knowing how to fix it — fast. Some washer problems, like washing machine odor, you can solve on your own. Other issues, like a washer that won’t spin, sometimes... Read more .
From residue buildup to dryers that don’t work, we identify some common dishwasher issues, and how to solve them. Most people dread all the scrubbing, sudsing and drying that goes into doing dishes by hand. Which is exactly why the dishwasher has... Read more .
What should you do if your dishwasher won’t drain? Read the most common reasons a dishwasher won’t drain, including a clogged drain or kinked hose, and simple steps to fix this problem. If you’ve ever opened your dishwasher door, only to find... Read more .
Are your leftovers lukewarm? Did your milk go from fresh to foul in a matter of hours? You may want to check the temperature in your fridge. Chances are it isn’t cooling as it should. But why is it suddenly on the fritz? To get to the bottom of... Read more .
Is your washer leaking? Here are the top reasons, plus simple tips on how to fix the most common washing machine problems. Got a puddle of water on the floor after doing a load of laundry? Don’t panic. It could be a simple problem that you can... Read more .
Your household size, usage and upkeep will impact the life of your appliances. Quick Answers: How Long Do Appliances Usually Last? Washers, dryers, refrigerators, and dishwashers typically last 10-13 years Gas ranges typically... Read more .
Don’t let your freezer freeze you out. We’ll help identify the likely causes of the most common freezer repairs. Has your frozen food lost its chill? Is your meat so freezer-burnt it’s entirely white? Is the freezer moaning and groaning like Old... Read more .