Dryer Taking Two Cycles? Fix a Crushed Dryer Vent Hose
If your dryer takes two or three cycles to dry a single load of towels, a crushed dryer vent hose might be the culprit. Learn how to diagnose and fix this hidden airflow issue.
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If your dryer takes two or three cycles to dry a single load of towels, a crushed dryer vent hose might be the culprit. Learn how to diagnose and fix this hidden airflow issue.
Is your freezer freezing hard but your fresh food section feels suspiciously warm? Before calling a repair pro, check for a blocked refrigerator air vent.
Is your dryer taking two cycles to dry a single load? The real culprit might not be the dryer at all. Learn how a clogged washer filter leaves clothes soaking wet.
Freezer perfectly cold but your fridge is warm? The hidden culprit is often a stuck or broken refrigerator damper control. Here is how to test and fix it yourself.
Finding a puddle of dirty water in your dishwasher is frustrating, but it rarely means a broken pump. Learn how to diagnose, locate, and clean the check valve to fix the issue yourself.
Finding an inch of foul-smelling water in your dishwasher is frustrating. Before replacing the drain pump, check your air gap and under-sink drain loop to fix the issue in minutes.
Learn how to diagnose and clear a clogged dryer vent to restore your appliance's drying power. This step-by-step DIY guide saves you money and eliminates a major home fire hazard.
Discovering a puddle behind your washing machine is stressful. Learn how to quickly diagnose a clogged standpipe, clear the blockage safely without harsh chemicals, and prevent future laundry room floods.
A burnt batch of cookies doesn't mean you need a new oven. Learn how to diagnose uneven baking and temperature swings using simple tools before calling a repair tech.
Finding murky water at the bottom of your dishwasher after a wash? The problem usually isn't a broken pump—it's likely dirty sink water siphoning back through the drain hose.
Tired of burnt cookies and undercooked casseroles? Learn how to accurately test and calibrate your oven's temperature settings in just 10 minutes with this complete DIY guide.
If your dryer shuts off while clothes are still damp, a clogged vent might not be the issue. Learn how a simple 5-minute cleaning of your dryer's moisture sensor can fix the problem and lower your energy bill.
Opening your dishwasher to a pool of murky water is frustrating, but rarely requires a plumber. Learn how to clear the most common blockages in under 15 minutes.
If your dryer takes two cycles to dry clothes but the main vent is clean, the culprit is likely a crushed hose, dirty sensors, or a stuck exterior flapper.
Opening your refrigerator to find frozen groceries is frustrating and expensive. Learn four simple, DIY troubleshooting steps to stop your fridge from overcooling before you pay for a service call.
Is your freezer freezing but your fridge feels warm? Discover the common airflow and defrost issues causing this problem and how to troubleshoot them before calling a pro.
Cleaning your refrigerator coils is a 15-minute task that can save you hundreds on energy bills and prevent a costly compressor failure. Here is how to do it safely.
Emptying the lint trap isn't enough. Learn how to clean your dryer vent to prevent dangerous house fires, reduce drying times, and lower your energy bills.
