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Welcome to the Mechanical category! Here you’ll find troubleshooting guides for appliances and household equipment.

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Fix It How To Stop Condensation In Your Refrigerator

How To Stop Condensation In Your Refrigerator

My fridge has condensation on the ceiling, shelves, crisper, and containers on the inside of the refrigerator. What causes this? I wiped…

4 min read · Aug 25 Read guide →
Fix It Samsung Top Load Washer Model WA5471 WA5451 Troubleshooting

Samsung Top Load Washer Model WA5471 WA5451 Troubleshooting

Is your Samsung Top Load Washer WA5471 or WA5451 not spinning, not starting, leaking, getting error codes, not draining, flashing, wrong temp,…

2 min read · Aug 20 Read guide →
Helpful Hints How To Easily Cut A Bolt In Half With Minimal Effort

How To Easily Cut A Bolt In Half With Minimal…

Cut or shorten a bolt easy! Most people will put a bolt in a vise and try to cut it with a…

2 min read · Jul 29 Read guide →
Fix It How To Fix A Washing Machine Making Noise During The Spin Cycle

How To Fix A Washing Machine Making Noise During The…

If your old or new washing machine makes noise during the spin cycle we have some useful DIY repair tips here to…

6 min read · Jul 27 Read guide →
Fix It Refrigerator Compressor Will Not Turn On – Lights And Fans Work

Refrigerator Compressor Will Not Turn On – Lights And Fans…

Question: The compressor on my refrigerator will not turn on no matter what I try. Everything else is working but the compressor.…

3 min read · Jul 7 Read guide →
Fix It Beko Washing Machine Error Codes

Beko Washing Machine Error Codes

Here is information that will assist you in identifying what may be making your Beko washer display an error code. Identifying what…

2 min read · Jul 7 Read guide →
Ceiling Fan Repair Replace A Light Fixture With A Ceiling Fan

Replace A Light Fixture With A Ceiling Fan

Question: I have been thinking of replacing a light fixture in my bedroom ceiling with a ceiling fan. I have been reading…

3 min read · Jul 6 Read guide →
Fix It How To Divert Water Dripping Outside From Air Conditioner Window Unit

How To Divert Water Dripping Outside From Air Conditioner Window…

Question: We have a window A/C unit in our kitchen window. We live in an apartment and that is the only window…

4 min read · Jun 30 Read guide →
Fix It Water Heater Preventive Maintenance Tips | How Often To Drain?

Water Heater Preventive Maintenance Tips | How Often To Drain?

Here are some simple tips to keep your water heater running in tip top shape. Maintaining it will prolong its life and…

3 min read · Jun 30 Read guide →
Fix It Fridge Is Warm Freezer Is Cold – How To Fix

Fridge Is Warm Freezer Is Cold – How To Fix

If your freezer is cold but the refrigerator is warm, here are some tips to DIY. First of all, read the manual…

3 min read · Jun 25 Read guide →

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