🛠️ Troubleshooting Guides

66 step-by-step guides for common appliance problems. Each guide covers common causes, parts to check, and diagnosis steps.

🌀 Washer (26)

Electrolux washer displays E01 error (drain error) — 5 steps
Frigidaire washer displays F9/E1 error (drain error) — 5 steps
GE washer displays F21 error (drain error) — 5 steps
Hotpoint washer displays dU error (unbalanced load) — 4 steps
KitchenAid washer displays 7 error code (motor error) — 5 steps
LG washer displays OE during rinse (not draining) — 5 steps
LG washer displays OE during spin (unbalanced load) — 4 steps
LG washer displays OE error (drain error) — 5 steps
Miele washer displays F14 error (drain error) — 5 steps
Panasonic washer displays A1 error (water inlet) — 5 steps
Samsung washer displays 5E error (temperature sensor) — 5 steps
Samsung washer displays OE error (drain error) — 6 steps
Samsung washer displays UE error code and stops — 7 steps
Speed Queen washer displays F04 error (drain error) — 5 steps
Washer draining slowly or not at all — 5 steps
Washer error code UE / Ub (unbalanced) — 5 steps
Washer fills but does not drain — 5 steps
Washer leaking water — 6 steps
Washer making loud noise during spin — 5 steps
Washer not agitating — 5 steps
Washer not filling with water — 6 steps
Washer not spinning — 7 steps
Washer shaking or walking during spin — 6 steps
Washer will not start — 5 steps
Whirlpool washer displays FIE error (drain error) — 5 steps
Whirlpool washer displays FSE error (spin error) — 4 steps

♨️ Dryer (11)

Dryer making squealing or banging noise — 5 steps
Dryer not heating — 7 steps
Dryer overheating / shuts off mid-cycle — 5 steps
Dryer taking too long to dry — 6 steps
Dryer tumblers but no heat — 4 steps
Dryer will not tumble — 4 steps
Frigidaire dryer displays F11 error (no heat) — 5 steps
GE dryer displays F11 error (no heat, electric) — 5 steps
LG dryer displays dC error (door code) — 4 steps
Samsung dryer won't start or door won't lock — 5 steps
Whirlpool dryer won't heat (electric) — 5 steps

🍽️ Dishwasher (8)

Bosch dishwasher displays E02 error (water inlet) — 5 steps
Bosch dishwasher displays E06 error (water overflow) — 5 steps
Dishwasher hums but no water enters — 4 steps
Dishwasher not draining — 7 steps
Dishwasher not drying dishes — 6 steps
Dishwasher not filling with water — 6 steps
Dishwasher spray arm stuck or not rotating — 4 steps
Dishwasher spraying poorly / not cleaning dishes — 6 steps

🧊 Fridge (10)

Excessive frost buildup in freezer — 4 steps
Freezer cold but refrigerator warm — 4 steps
GE refrigerator ice maker not making ice (no water to ice maker) — 5 steps
LG refrigerator ice maker not making ice (DE error or no ice) — 5 steps
Refrigerator compressor runs constantly — 5 steps
Refrigerator ice not making ice — 6 steps
Refrigerator making noise — 6 steps
Refrigerator not cooling — 8 steps
Refrigerator water dispenser not working — 5 steps
Samsung refrigerator displays 5C error (water dispenser) — 5 steps

🔥 Oven (4)

Oven door will not lock for self-clean — 4 steps
Oven not heating / uneven heating — 6 steps
Oven takes forever to preheat — 4 steps
Oven temperature inaccurate — 5 steps

🔥 Stove (3)

Electric cooktop burner will not heat — 3 steps
Gas cooktop burner will not light — 4 steps
Stove burner not lighting (gas) — 6 steps

📡 Microwave (4)

Microwave not heating — 5 steps
Microwave runs but does not heat — 5 steps
Samsung microwave displays H1 or H2 error (magnetron) — 5 steps
Sharp microwave displays E1 error (overheating) — 4 steps

📘 In-Depth Guides

🔍 Other References

Error code database — searchable by brand and code
Component failure reference — ohm ranges and test procedures
Brand index — manuals and error codes by manufacturer