how to troubleshoot your oven

Sometimes it's fairly obvious what is wrong with your home appliance -- but how do you find the right replacement part? There is a huge variety of model numbers and appliance types in a single line of products and the parts are usually not exchangeable.  Start with the Appliance Manual The appliance manual will give you the exact number of your model. The model number in addition to the part number is usually required to get the right part.

If your fridge is leaking, don't freak out. There is a good chance that your drain or your drip-pan is the source of your leak. These are two issues you can easily fix yourself. So before you call up your local appliance service store, check out these two issues first. Drain On the bottom of most refrigerators, there is a drain located at the bottom, underneath the drawers for your fruits and vegetables.

Is it time to buy a new fridge? Before you make a choice based solely on what you want to spend, consider some of the things that you need and would use in this integral home appliance and spend a little more if necessary to secure these conveniences. Some things to keep in mind when shopping for your new fridge include these tips: Make sure it is big enough. A common issue that consumers make is to buy a fridge that is either too small or too big for their family.

If you have a washing machine that is just a few years old and all the lights have starting blinking, you may not want to throw in the towel yet. You can check some of the problems with the error codes on your machine to see what is wrong, and if it is a simple fix or if you need to call the appliance repair service. Here are some of the common problems that can give you an error with your modern washing machine:

Many dishwasher owners will come across a strange leak or clog sometime in the life of their machines. Much of the time, the dishwasher seems to be working fine, but will leak out of the front or bottom of the unit. Here are some common reasons why a dishwasher might leak and what can be done about it. Wrong type of detergent is being used: One day, you run out of actual dishwasher soap and put in a dab or two of liquid dish soap in the detergent dispenser, instead.