Troubleshoot by Symptom
No error code on the display? Start from what the appliance is doing. Each guide covers the most likely causes in order, what to check first, and the matching error codes for every major brand.
🫧 Washing Machine Problems
Washer Won't Drain
A washer that won't drain almost always has a blocked drain pump filter, a clogged or kinked drain hose, or a …
Washer Won't Start
A washer that won't start is usually a power, door-lock, or control issue. Confirm the outlet has power, the d…
Washer Not Filling With Water
A washer that won't fill usually has closed or low-pressure water supply, clogged inlet screens, kinked fill h…
Washer Leaking Water
Washer leaks usually trace to loose or worn hose connections, a torn door boot (front-loaders), too much deter…
Washer Shaking or Loud During Spin
Violent shaking or a washer that 'walks' during spin is usually an unbalanced load, unlevel feet, or shipping …
Washer Not Spinning
A washer that fills and washes but won't spin usually has a drainage problem (it must drain before it spins), …
Washer Error Codes
Washer error codes identify which subsystem failed — water supply, drainage, door lock, motor, or balance. The…
🌀 Dryer Problems
Dryer Not Heating
A dryer that tumbles but won't heat usually has a blown thermal fuse, a failed heating element (electric) or i…
Dryer Not Drying Clothes
Clothes still damp after a full cycle is almost always an airflow problem: a lint-clogged screen, a restricted…
Dryer Won't Start
A dryer that won't start usually has a power problem, a door that isn't fully latched (the door switch must cl…
Dryer Error Codes
Dryer error codes point to airflow restriction, heating faults, or sensor problems. Airflow codes are the most…
🍽️ Dishwasher Problems
Dishwasher Not Draining
Standing water in the bottom of a dishwasher usually means a clogged filter, a blocked drain hose, a plugged a…
Dishwasher Not Cleaning Dishes
Poor cleaning usually comes from clogged spray arms, a dirty filter, low inlet water temperature, hard-water s…
Dishwasher Leaking
Dishwasher leaks usually trace to a worn door gasket, oversudsing from the wrong detergent, an overfilled or t…
Dishwasher Won't Start
A dishwasher that won't start usually has a door that isn't latched, an active Control Lock or Delay Start, or…
❄️ Refrigerator Problems
Refrigerator Not Cooling
A fridge that runs but won't cool usually has dirty condenser coils, a failed evaporator fan, or an iced-over …
Refrigerator Ice Maker Not Working
An ice maker that stops usually has a frozen fill tube, a closed or kinked water line, a clogged water filter,…
Refrigerator Freezing Food
Food freezing in the fridge compartment usually means the temperature is set too low, items are sitting direct…
🔥 Oven Problems
Oven Not Heating
An oven that won't heat usually has a failed bake element (electric), a weak igniter (gas), or a drifted oven …
Oven Won't Turn On
An oven with a dead display usually has a power problem — a tripped breaker or a failed control board. If the …
Oven Door Stuck Locked
An oven door that won't unlock is almost always stuck in the self-clean lockout. The latch won't release until…