Dishwashers aren’t just sealed to keep water in and prevent water damage. There is also a seal to keep the noise from escaping. If your dishwasher is getting louder and louder, check to see if the black seal along the top and sides is still in place. If it’s broken, or if it’s completely missing, replace it for quieter performance. …
How to Replace Your Whirlpool Washer’s Drive Belt
If your Whirlpool washer pumps water but it doesn’t spin, your drive belt needs to be replaced. The same broken part could be causing your agitator to not work. Order a drive belt, part #WP21352320, and follow these steps to make it start working again. 1. Unplug the appliance. Even though this repair procedure doesn’t directly involve electrical components, unplug the …
How to Replace the Cold Water Reservoir in Your GE Refrigerator
A leak coming from the fresh food compartment in your side-by-side GE refrigerator model GSL25JFPBS signals the cold water reservoir is damaged. The reservoir is a coiled water line that is attached to the rear wall of your refrigerator. Water is stored in the reservoir to keep it chilled before it runs through the water dispenser and into your cup. If you …
How to Replace a Worn Upper Felt Glide Pad in Your GE Washer
The upper felt glide pad in your GE dryer model DBL333EAAA supports the appliance’s front drum as it rotates. Over time, the glide can deteriorate, causing the dryer to become noisy during operation. Removing and replacing the worn felt glide is a quick and easy do-it-yourself weekend project. How to Replace the Upper Felt Glide Pad in Your Dryer Always unplug your …
GE Front-Loader Washer Recall
It is never convenient when an appliance breaks down, especially one as essential as your washing machine. However, it is important to proceed with the proper actions when one has been recalled. GE Appliances has recalled three models of its top-loading clothes washers due to a fire hazard. Here is what you need to know to stay safe and have …
How to Replace Your GE Washer’s Suspension Rod & Spring Assembly
If your washer has excessive shaking or vibration, something supporting the tub may be broken. If that broken part is the suspension rod and spring assembly, you can replace it in just a few steps. Order replacement part #WH16X543 for GE washers and follow these instructions. 1. Unplug the washing machine. Because you are accessing the appliance’s interior, it’s important …
How to Replace Your Samsung Freezer’s Door Handle Hinge Pin
Replacing your refrigerator freezer’s door handle is simple, but that’s true only if the handle’s hinge pin isn’t broken. When your handle isn’t operating correctly and the hinge pin has broken or bent, you can replace it. If you have a Samsung refrigerator, order part #DA66-00579A and follow these steps: 1. Unplug your refrigerator before you get started. Even though …
How to Replace Your Frigidaire Refrigerator’s Icemaker Fill Tube
If you hear water near your icemaker, it’s not always a cause for alarm. But a persistent drip inside your freezer indicates a damaged or leaking fill tube. If you want to replace the broken icemaker fill tube yourself, order replacement part #241796405 and follow these quick steps: 1. Unplug the appliance and turn off the water supply. The first …
How to Replace the Water Inlet Valve on Your GE Washer
Are you dealing with a front load GE washer model GFWH1400DWW that won’t fill with water? If you are, you’ve come to the right place. A defective water inlet valve is often the cause of a non-filling washing machine. The water inlet valve on your appliance receives electrical signals which tell the part when to begin filling your washer with water. …
How to Repair a Whirlpool Dryer With a Bad Timer
Before beginning work on any electrical appliance, for your personal safety, be certain to disconnect it from its power source. This troubleshooting guide applies to many different models of electrical dryers but in particular to Whirlpool, Kenmore, and Roper dryers. Symptoms Every now and then, appliance repair companies get calls for dryers where the timer seems to be stuck in one position. …