1. Describe the symptom
Each guide starts with what the appliance is doing, not with a part number. "Runs but no heat" and "will not start" are different circuits.
Independent appliance repair reference
Fix the right part the first time
Symptom-based repair guides for dryers, washers, ovens, cooktops and freezers. Test before you buy, and know when a job belongs to a licensed technician.
7 repair categories · 16 brands covered · 28 parts explained
What needs fixing?
Pick the appliance to see the symptoms, the test order and the parts involved.
Dryer Repair
Diagnose a dryer that won't heat, takes multiple cycles, squeals or won't start. Test the vent, thermal fuse, element, igniter and belt before buying parts.
Diagnose it →Freezer Repair
Fix a freezer that won't freeze, ices up, leaks water or runs constantly. Check the gasket, defrost system, evaporator fan and condenser coils first.
Diagnose it →Oven Repair
Diagnose an oven that won't heat, bakes unevenly, runs hot or cold, or has a door that won't close. Test the elements, temperature sensor and control board.
Diagnose it →Stove & Cooktop Repair
Fix a gas burner that won't light, an electric element that stays cold, or an induction cooktop that won't detect a pan. Test the igniter, switch and element.
Diagnose it →Stove, Cooktop & Oven Repair
Repair a freestanding or slide-in range when the cooktop and oven fail together or separately. Diagnose shared control boards, ignition and power problems.
Diagnose it →Washer Repair
Fix a washer that won't drain or spin, leaks, won't fill, or walks across the floor. Check the drain pump, lid switch, inlet valve and suspension.
Diagnose it →Washer-Dryer Combo Repair
Diagnose a washer-dryer combo or laundry center that won't dry, drains slowly, smells musty or locks the door. Check the ventless condenser and drain system.
Diagnose it →Brand-specific parts and faults
Ownership matters: brands that share platforms share parts. Start with the model plate, not the badge.
2. Test before replacing
Continuity, resistance and voltage checks cost nothing. They stop the most expensive mistake in appliance repair: guessing at the control board.
3. Buy the right part
Order by the full model number on the rating plate. Parts that look identical often differ in mounting, wattage or connector style.
Before you spend money
Decision guides that keep a repair from becoming a replacement.
Repair or Replace? A Practical Rule for Appliances
A simple framework for deciding whether an appliance repair is worth it, based on age, part cost and safety.
What Actually Drives Appliance Repair Cost
The factors that move a repair bill up or down: access, part availability, gas versus electric, and labour time.
Gas Appliance Safety Before You Touch Anything
What to do before diagnosing a gas dryer, range, oven or cooktop, and when to stop and call a licensed technician.
Laundry Room Maintenance That Prevents Most Repairs
The monthly and yearly checks that keep washers and dryers out of the repair queue.
Not sure it is worth fixing?
Tell us what is failing and where you are. We use this to route your request to an independent repair technician in your area. No account, no obligation.