Troubleshooting Appliances

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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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How to Replace a Washing Machine Vane (With Video!)

Don’t fret if your washing machine vane becomes damaged or breaks. You can replace this part on your own and save money on repair costs.  To replace your washer vane, you’ll need to first disassemble your washer and then follow our instructions to install a new vane.  In this easy step-by-step guide and companion video,  learn how to install your replacement washing machine vane and feel like a pro in your own home.
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Trash Compactor Drawer Is Hard To Open Or Close: Top 3 Reasons and Fixes (With Video!)

Any door or drawer that runs on rails is likely to encounter some problems opening and closing eventually. For trash compactors, which deal with gunky garbage on the regular, this issue can arise fairly frequently. Whether it’s just a minor annoyance or it’s stopping you from running your compactor entirely, it’s not something you need to live with, it’s something you can fix yourself! In this simple guide and video tutorial, learn how to identify the three most common causes of problems with trash compactor drawers and how to fix them.
Young Repairman With WrenchLooking Inside The Washing Machine
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How To Replace A Washer’s Rotor Position Sensor Switch (With Video!)

Modern washing machines rely on a number of sensors throughout the appliance that take readings and make sure every component is running right. When one of those sensors fails, the washer will often refuse to work at all. That can be stressful, but you can rest a little easier knowing that this sort of problem is a quick, easy, and affordable repair. In this simple guide, learn how to safe money and replace a washer's rotor position sensor switch yourself in just a few minutes.
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Gas Oven Igniter Glows But Won’t Light: Top 3 Reasons and Fixes

If your oven isn’t heating up at all, it might seem like it’s time to replace your gas-powered range, but that doesn’t have to be the case. Often, if your oven isn’t working, it’s likely because some part of the ignition system has failed or malfunctioned – and replacing a single component is a much smaller price to pay. The igniter, for instance, is the final line between gas and flame in your oven. It needs to glow white hot and have an adequate supply of gas to create a large enough flame. Follow this easy guide to learn how to diagnose your oven issue and save money fixing your oven yourself.
Interior view of tumble dryer with drying clothes
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Gas Dryer Isn’t Heating: Top 5 Reasons and Fixes

When your clothes don’t come out warm and dry after a load, it’s possible your dryer isn’t heating properly. In this case, you’ll need to fully examine your gas dryer to find out why it’s not heating and what you can do to fix it. Fortunately, you can diagnose your gas dryer by yourself in little under an hour. Simply follow this step-by-step guide to find out why your gas dryer isn’t heating and identify which part you’ll require for a full repair. 
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How To Replace An Air Conditioner Exhaust Hose

For air conditioners to be most effective, the heat and humidity they remove from the room they’re cooling must be expelled outside the room. To accomplish this, most portable AC units include a window kit and exhaust line, which can be installed in most standard window sizes, to carry all that warm, moist air outside. It’s not unusual to open things up at the start of the season and find a tear, puncture, or possibly a few chew marks, leaving the exhaust hose a whole lot less effective. Whether you’re installing a hose for the first time on a new AC unit or swapping out a damaged one, follow this easy guide to replace an air conditioner exhaust house yourself.
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How to Change the Pull Cord on a Chainsaw

One of the things you’ll want to check on your chainsaw as you prep it for spring and summer use is the pull cord. The cord should be in decent shape, should be easy to pull, and shouldn’t have slack or snag on anything when used. If you’re running into any of these problems, it’s time to give your chainsaw a once over and possibly change the cord out. In this guide we cover how to check, fix, or replace your chainsaw’s pull cord to get it in great shape for outdoor projects.