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Trash Compactor Won’t Start: Top 5 Reasons & Fixes (With Video!)

Trash compactor not starting when you turn the knob? You may think it’s time to shell out for a new appliance, but that might not be the case. Often in instances like this, just one failed or malfunctioning component can gum up the whole machine, stopping your compactor from smashing your trash. In this guide and companion video, learn about five of the most common issues that might prevent your compactor from running and how to diagnose and fix the problem yourself.
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Ice Maker Making Too Little Ice: Top 6 Reasons & Fixes (With Video!)

Summer’s here and it’s simply too hot to be fighting a stubborn ice maker. You don’t need to live with a refrigerator that isn’t making enough ice or producing cubes that are way too small. Grab your tool box, find that problem, and fix it yourself. You’ll save a pretty penny by fixing a problem like this yourself, and nothing beats the satisfaction of saving your family from this sweltering heat with some ice cold drinks. In this guide, learn how to troubleshoot an ice maker that dispenses too little ice.
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How to fix your refrigerator when it’s too cold

An overly icy refrigerator may seem like more of an annoyance than a serious issue, but it can cause more problems than you think. Unexpectedly frozen ingredients, prematurely spoiled food, ruined medications, water leaks, and greater damage can all result from a fresh food compartment that’s running too cold. Luckily, you don’t need to hire a professional repair technician to look into the issue – you can track down the source of the problem yourself. In this guide, learn the five most common causes of a refrigerator’s temperature running too cold.
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How to Clean Your Air Conditioner the Easy Way

Does it seem like your AC unit isn’t working as well as it did last year? Maybe you’re stunned by a big jump in the cost of your electric bill? Don’t spend your summer suffering in front of the oscillating fan – you may be able to fix your AC unit’s efficiency issues with a bit of cleaning. In this guide, we cover the how and why of cleaning your AC unit’s air filter. Whether you’ve got central cooling or a window unit, this easy guide will show you how to get it done yourself.
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Electric Range Element Won’t Heat: Top 7 Reasons & Fixes (With Video!)

Whether you’re dealing with oven heating issues or a dead cooktop, this easy guide is here to help. Troubleshooting an electric range that won’t heat up is simpler than you might think. Learn the seven most common causes of heating problems in electric ovens and stoves, how to test them, and what needs to be fixed. Also included is our companion video for a detailed look at each step and additional safety tips.
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How To Clean Your Coffee Maker

Making coffee at home should be a quick and easy process, but if it isn’t that doesn’t necessarily mean your coffee maker is broken. It might just be dirty. A dirty coffee maker does more than just make your morning joe taste bad, it can cause issues that seem like failed components. Before you start shopping for new brewers or disassembling internal components, start with a deep cleaning. In this complete guide, learn how to clean your coffee maker, whether you have a simple French press or even a fancy single-serving brewer.
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How To Replace a Washing Machine Rear Tub Seal (With Video!)

Notice water leaking out the back of your washer tub? It may be a sign that your rear tub seal has failed and needs to be replaced.  Fortunately, changing out a rear tub seal is a straightforward repair that you can complete on your own within an hour or so. With this easy guide from our experts at AppliancePartsPros.com learn how to save money changing out your rear tub seal yourself and get your machine up and running in no time. Let’s fix it!
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Oven Door Won’t Open After Self Cleaning Cycle: Top 4 Reasons & Fixes (With Video!)

An oven’s self-cleaning function is a convenient feature with the potential to cause a lot of trouble for your appliance. If used too frequently or incorrectly, the high heat produced when the feature is running can cause damage to a number of components and lock your oven up tight. If your oven door is stuck shut after running the self-cleaning function, there are a few common issues that could have caused the problem. In this easy guide and companion video, learn how to troubleshoot an oven door that’s locked shut after a self-cleaning cycle.
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Ice Maker Makes Too Much Ice: Top 3 Reason and Fixes (With Video!)

We know it’s hot right now, but is your refrigerator’s ice maker working overtime making too much ice? You don’t need to live with being buried under a mess of cold cubes. The problem is almost certainly localized in the ice maker assembly itself, and finding and fixing the problem can take as little as thirty minutes. In this guide and companion video, we’re showing you how to troubleshoot which of three parts could be contributing to an ice maker that’s producing too much.
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How To Replace Your Refrigerator’s Ice Bucket & Auger Assembly (With Video!)

Having a working ice bucket is essential for enjoying chilled water in the summertime. As hot days approach, be sure that your ice bucket and auger assembly is in good order.  You’ll know that your ice bucket needs to be replaced when you can’t make ice or notice leaks around the assembly. Overall, these parts tend to wear down every 5-10 years.  Luckily, you can easily change out an ice bucket yourself within minutes – and no need to call a handyman! With this comprehensive guide, learn how you can replace the ice bucket for your refrigerator as easy as 1-2-3.
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Dishwasher Won’t Fill With Water: Top 5 Reasons & Fixes (With Video!)

When your dishwasher won’t fill with water, it’s impossible for the machine to complete the cycle and get your dishes spick and span.  If you notice that your dishwasher isn’t filling with water, you should perform easy troubleshooting tests to identify the issue and get it spinning again. In this guide, learn to determine which of five common parts could be to blame for a dishwasher that won’t fill with water and how to save money repairing the problem yourself.
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Gas Range Not Heating Evenly: Top 4 Reasons and Fixes (With Video!)

Nothing disrupts dinner plans quite like an oven range that won’t cook right. Luckily, if you’re dealing with uneven heating or a total lack of heat in your oven, there are only a few likely culprits, and they’re all fairly easy to test. In this article and companion video, learn about the four most common causes of range heating problems and giving you some tips on how to test, fix or replace them.
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Electric Dryer Making Loud Noises: Top 6 Reasons & Fixes (With Video!)

When your clothes dryer makes a racket in the laundry room, don’t just close the door and ignore the issue. It’s important to take the time to inspect your electric dryer in case there’s an underlying problem with the machine.  Luckily, you can save money by diagnosing your dryer machine noise on your own within an hour or so. To identify the source of your dryer noise, follow this simple guide and determine which of six common parts are creating the dryer noise.
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Dishwasher Door Latch Doesn’t Work: 4 Reasons & Fixes (With Video!)

Whether your dishwasher door won’t stay closed or the appliance won’t start even though it’s latched, a failed latch assembly can cause a whole host of headaches. Maybe it seems like your dishwasher’s doomed, but you don’t need to start shopping for a whole new appliance just yet. The door latch assembly is easy to access and repair with little more than a screwdriver. Follow this guide and in as little as ten minutes, you’ll likely know what’s wrong with your dishwasher and be well on your way to fixing your issues at a fraction of the cost of a professional repair.
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Oven Door Won’t Close: 4 Reasons & Fixes (With Video!)

Oven door stuck open or just not closing all the way? That’s a big problem – one that’s ruining the efficiency of your oven if it isn’t stopping you from baking entirely. If you’ve got a stuck oven door, don’t force it! You can diagnose and fix the problem yourself in a half an hour or so with a few common household tools. In this article and video, learn to troubleshoot the top four most common causes of an oven door that won’t close correctly and save money fixing it yourself.
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How To Replace A Washer Balance Ring (With Video!)

Modern washers come with components called balance rings. These plastic tubes filled with a saltwater solution keep your appliance from going off balance and running away with your laundry. That watery sound they make may seem strange, but these parts are vital – if one goes, your washer may not work at all, reporting an unbalanced load error during spin cycles. To fix the issue, you’ll need to dig into your washer, but you can get it done in an hour or two with a few basic tools. Follow this guide and the companion video to learn how to replace the balance rings in your washer.
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Electric Oven Won’t Program: Top 2 Reasons & Fixes (With Video!)

Turning your oven on should be as simple as pressing a button. When it isn’t working, it may seem like the whole appliance is broken but that may not be the case. Often, an inability to program your oven’s functions is caused by one of two easy-to-access parts. You’ll save yourself a ton of time and money by testing and replacing the part yourself, and this article is here to show you how to do it. Follow this easy guide and tutorial video to determine which part is likely causing the problem, and learn how to fix it yourself.
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How To Clean A Chainsaw

Sawdust, oil, sap – your chainsaw deals with a lot of dirt, even if you only use it sparingly. All that debris can get in the housing also and if left there it can wear out and damage your equipment’s internal parts. To maximize your equipment’s lifespan, a regular cleaning schedule is key, and AppliancePartsPros.com is here to help you out with another comprehensive cleaning guide. Learn how to clean and maintain your chainsaw with this quick and easy guide.
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