Articles & Guides
⚠️
If you try a DIY check — first unplug the appliance or switch off the breaker.
Smell gas? Don’t touch igniters — ventilate and call a pro.
Not sure what you’re doing? Stop and call Alex — I’ll handle it safely.
Quick checks, safety notes, and when it’s time to book a service. High-end brands welcome (Sub-Zero, Viking, Thermador, Wolf, Miele).
Why your fridge isn’t cooling — 7 common reasons
Coils, vents, settings, gaskets, fans, defrost, compressor — what to check first.
Washer not draining? 6 quick checks before you call
Filter, hose kink, coin trap, pump, lid switch, control reset.
Dryer runs but no heat — gas & electric basics
Vent clog, thermal fuse, igniter/heating-element, thermostat.
Dishwasher not draining — the fast checklist
Air-gap/garbage-disposal plug, filter, drain hose, pump.
Oven won’t light? Signs your igniter is dying
Slow light-off, weak glow, breaker trips — what to look for.
Sub-Zero warm but freezer OK — what it usually is
Evaporator fan, iced-up coils, damper, sealed-system red flags.