Troubleshooting Appliances

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How to install a liquid propane conversion kit on a gas range

Converting your GE oven range to LP can save you lots of money on cooking gas. Yet, it’s essential that you properly convert your oven to LP to prevent the risk of gas leaks and other hazards. With the right conversion kit, tools and guide you can easily save money doing this conversion yourself at home. Follow this guide and companion video to learn how to convert your range from natural gas to liquid propane.
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How To Replace A Refrigerator Compressor Start Relay (With Video!)

A refrigerator's compressor start relay plugs right into the side of your refrigerator’s compressor, giving it the electrical jump start it needs to run to keep the interior of your refrigerator cool. If the start relay fails your compressor won’t run, and your refrigerator won’t be able to keep cool. Thankfully it's incredibly easy to fix, and doing it yourself is far more affordable than hiring a professional repair technician. With the right replacement part, this guide, and a bit of time you’ll have your fridge back in order in just a few minutes.
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How To Replace An Air Conditioner Condenser Fan Blade

Looking to get your air conditioner in working order before warm weather hits or taking care of damage? The prospect of tackling HVAC may be intimidating, but this particular repair is very easy, depending on your AC unit’s make and model.  In this guide, learn the steps to replace the condenser fan in a whole-house AC unit. You’ll save money by skipping a professional repair, and can enjoy the confidence boost of a successful DIY project.
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Refrigerator Buying Guide: How to Choose the Right Refrigerator

If you’re shopping for a new appliance, especially a purchase as big as a refrigerator, you should go in with a plan. There’s a lot more to consider when buying than just price tag and appearance. Available space, style and optimal capacity are all important factors in choosing a fridge. In this guide, learn exactly what you need to consider when making the best refrigerator decision for your family's needs.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.