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Stove/Range, Troubleshooting Appliances

How To Replace A Range/Stove Glass Cooktop Assembly (With Video!)

That sleek in-counter cooktop looks great in your kitchen right up until it doesn’t – although easy to clean, there’s no wiping away cracks and breaks. A cracked glass stove top leaves you open to electrocution, so if you’re seeing spider webbing or worse damage it’s time to replace it. Luckily, swapping out the glass pane on your cooktop is an easy job that should only take you a few minutes to complete. In this guide and video, we’ll walk you through how to stay safe while saving time and money replacing your glass cooktop yourself.

Lawn Mower, Troubleshooting Appliances

How to Remove and Replace a Push Lawn Mower Blade

Spring is here, which means it’s time to start mowing your lawn! Before you get started, it’s worth taking a moment to replace your lawn mower blade. Typically, blades wear out every 1-2 years and must be replaced to achieve the best possible cut. To get an immaculate lawn, our experts at AppliancePartsPros.com have put together this ultimate guide to removing and replacing a lawn mower blade. In 15 minutes or less, you’ll have a new blade installed for a clean, even cut that’s the envy of the entire neighborhood.

Home Maintenance

How To Safely Move Your Appliances

Moving major appliances isn’t a task to be taken lightly. It doesn’t matter if you’re just relocating for a remodel or moving to a new place, knowing how to properly handle your washer, your dryer, and your other big appliances ahead of time is going to take the stress out of dealing with them. With a plan and proper tools, you’ll get the job done faster with less potential damage. Follow this guide to learn how to safely move your major appliances.

Refrigerator, Troubleshooting Appliances

How To Replace A Refrigerator Light Bulb (With Video!)

If your fridge is leaving you in the dark, or the lights inside are flickering, it may be time to swap out the bulb. Once you’ve tracked down a compatible light, replacing it is quick and easy. If you aren’t sure exactly what to do, even if the bulb is broken off in the socket, we’ve got you covered. In this article, learn how to save time and money replacing the light bulbs in your refrigerator and freezer.

Dryer, Troubleshooting Appliances

How To Replace A Dryer Door Switch (With Video!)

The dryer door switch is a small component that can cause you a whole lot of grief if it's broken or not working properly. This little latch triggers when your dryer door is closed, signaling to the appliance’s control board that it’s safe to start tumbling once the button is pressed. If this tiny part breaks or fails, it can stop your dryer from running entirely. Luckily, this is a cheap and incredibly easy fix. Save time and money replacing your dryer door switch yourself in just minutes with this simple guide.

Air Conditioner, Troubleshooting Appliances

What is a Ductless Mini-Split Air Conditioner And How Does it Work?

Ductless air conditioning systems are a flexible method of heating and cooling individual rooms in your home. With a mini-split, you’re doing away with expensive HVAC work to take finer control over the temperature and humidity in your home. It’s more efficient, quieter, and a lot easier to adjust each part of your home. In this article, learn what a ductless air conditioning system is, how it works, its benefits, and whether it might be a good fit for your family's needs.

Troubleshooting Appliances, Washing Machine

How To Replace A Washer Timer Knob (With Video!)

Washer timer knob in rough shape making it difficult or impossible to select the right setting? In this article, we walking you through replacing the timer knob on your washing machine. This is a quick and easy job that you’ll have wrapped up in just a few minutes, but getting it done right has a few more steps than you might think. Follow this easy guide with video tutorial to save money by replacing the washer timing knob yourself.

Refrigerator, Troubleshooting Appliances

How to Replace a Refrigerator Defrost Thermostat (With Video!)

Does it seem like your freezer is too warm? Is the defrost cycle running nonstop, or never running at all? There’s a good chance there’s one single, small part causing the problem – the defrost thermostat. If it goes bad, the whole defrost assembly can run into issues, which will disrupt the temperature in both the freezer and fresh food compartments of your refrigerator. Skip the repair technician and choose this easy guide, saving time and money by swapping out the defrost thermostat yourself.

Home Maintenance

A Beginners Guide to Composting

Spring is here, and with warm weather moving in it’s time to think about the green things in your life. Whether you’re a big outdoor gardener with grand plans for your veggies or just someone trying to keep the plant in your apartment window alive, giving compost to your plants can help them thrive. Luckily, making compost in your own kitchen isn’t that hard at all. In this article, learn how to reduce food waste and supplement your garden and plants with homemade compost.

Troubleshooting Appliances, Washing Machine

How To Replace A Washing Machine Water Level Switch (With Video!)

When you’re doing laundry, having the right amount of water in the tub is integral to getting your clothes efficiently clean. Picking the right water level should be as easy as the turn of a knob – but what if it isn’t? Behind the water level knob is a water level pressure switch. If any of the components in this part break, you’ll be running into issues with your washer’s water level. In this article, learn how to change out the water level switch in a top-loading washing machine yourself.

Troubleshooting Appliances, Washing Machine

How To Replace A Top-Loading Washing Machine Lid Switch (With Video!)

If your washer is filling up fine, and then refusing to do the rest of the work of actually washing your clothes, it’s probably a problem with the lid switch. This component signals to the control board that the washer lid is closed, giving the okay for the agitator to start turning. Luckily this laundry day stopper is a quick and easy fix. In this guide we teach you how to save money changing out the lid switch on a top-loading direct drive washer yourself.

Appliance Repair, Guides, Home Maintenance, Troubleshooting Appliances

How to find your appliance’s model number

Find out what the model number is, why it's important and where you can find it on your appliances in this guide from AppliancePartsPros.com!

Home Maintenance, Refrigerator, Troubleshooting Appliances

How To Deep Clean Your Refrigerator

Does the thought of sorting through what’s lurking behind your refrigerator door send you running? If you keep opting for take out instead of cooking, it might be time to do a deep clean. In this article we walk you through a refrigerator deep clean routine and offering some serious grime-busting tips. With this guide, you can get your refrigerator sparkling clean in about an hour.

Troubleshooting Appliances, Washing Machine

How To Disassemble and Replace A Whirlpool Washer Cabinet (With Video!)

Washer knocking? Off-balance? Leaking? Leaving dark marks on your clothes? No matter what your washer’s problem is, if you want to fix it yourself, you’re probably going to have to do some disassembly. Disassembling a top-loading washing machine is much easier (and a lot faster) than you may think, and the savings you’ll net by repairing and replacing damaged parts yourself is well worth the time it’ll take you to learn how it’s done. In this article, we teach you how to disassemble and reassemble the cabinet on a top-loading direct drive washing machine.

Air Conditioner, Guides, Home Maintenance

How to install a 3rd generation MRCOOL ductless mini split AC

Looking for an easy way to heat and cool your home? Find out how to install your MRCOOL DIY ductless mini-split AC with this guide.

Dishwasher, Troubleshooting Appliances

How To Replace A Dishwasher Drain Hose (With Video!)

A number of issues can lead to leaks in a dishwasher but maybe none as bad as a damaged drain hose. If you’re seeing dirty water spills from the bottom of your dishwasher or under the sink, it’s likely the drain hose. Sharp food debris like bones can damage the hose and the rubber connectors on either end of the hose can degrade over time, leading to leaks at the hook-up points. Thankfully, this is a fairly easily repair to do yourself. In this tutorial we walk you through how to save money and time replacing the dishwasher drain hose yourself.

Dryer, Home Maintenance, Washing Machine

Seven Steps to Master Your Laundry Day: A Complete Guide

Laundry day can be a drag, but you can make it a little bit less of a chore by going in with a plan of action. Whether you’re a veteran of the laundromat, or just getting to washing your whites for the first time, we’ve got you covered. In this article we guide you through laundry day, start to finish, and leave you with a few extra tips to keep things running smoothly.

Troubleshooting Appliances, Washing Machine

How To Replace A Washer Door Boot Seal (With Video!)

If your washing machine door is leaking, you may need to replace the door boot seal. This rubber hoop, sometimes called a door gasket, seals the space between the drum and the washer’s front panel, protecting the appliance’s inner machinery and your laundry room floor from dirty water. With a few basic tools, the right replacement part, and this simple guide you can save money and time replacing your washer's door boot seal yourself.