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Mechanical repair guides
Welcome to the Mechanical category! Here you’ll find troubleshooting guides for appliances and household equipment.
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DIY Washing Machine Repair Troubleshooting & Preparation Guide
Your washing machine is not working properly. Guessing at what the problem may be by changing certain parts will waste time and…
How To Test An Appliance Capacitor With A Multimeter
To test a capacitor to see if it is working, you will first need an ohmmeter/multimeter. You will be taking a measurement/reading…
Refrigerator Temperature Control Dial – What Do The Numbers Relate…
Question: Our older refrigerator seems to be much colder than normal. The dial on the refrigerator setting dial has the numbers 0-9.…
Refrigerator Water Dispenser Not Working – How To Fix
If your refrigerator water dispenser is dispensing either no or slow water, here is what to check to fix it. (No or…
Garage Door Will Not Close All The Way – Leaves…
My garage door will not fully close all the way, there is about a once inch (1″) gap at the bottom. When…
How To Repair A Washing Machine Stuck On One Cycle
If your top load washing machine (or some older front load washers) is stuck on one continuous cycle and will not advance…
How To Fix A Refrigerator Making High Pitched Noise
Refrigerators can be noisy (clicking, buzzing, humming, high pitched squeaks) and some sounds are just a normal process of refrigeration. Sometimes a…
Front Load Washing Machine Not Draining Consistently
Question: I have an new GE front load washer and at certain times the clothing comes out very wet and sometimes the…
Garage Door Won’t Open With Remote Control From Outside
Your garage door won’t open when you use your remote control from your car in the driveway? If your garage door opener…
Refrigerator Has Power and Lights But Not Blowing Cold Air
Fridge won’t get cold? Refrigerator not blowing cold air? Your refrigerator lights are on, you can hear the fan blowing air in…
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