Common Symptoms & Problems

Washer Won't Drain

Your washing machine won't drain? Find error codes and ranked DIY fixes for washers that won't drain across Samsung, LG, Whirlpool, Maytag, GE, and more.

Washer Won't Spin

Washing machine won't spin? Find error codes for unbalanced loads, lid switch failures, and motor issues across all major brands.

Washer Leaking

Water leaking from your washer onto the floor? Find error codes and fixes for door seal, hose, inlet valve, and tub seal issues across all brands.

Washer Vibrating

Washer shaking, vibrating, or walking across the floor during spin cycle? Find error codes for suspension, leveling, and load balance issues.

Washer Won't Start

Washer won't start or respond to buttons? Find error codes for control board, door latch, power supply, and thermal fuse issues.

Washer Won't Fill

Washer not filling with water? Find error codes for water inlet valve, water supply, pressure switch, and flow sensor issues.

Washer Bad Smell

Musty or moldy odor from your washer? Find fixes for mold in door seal, drum cleaning, and drainage issues across Samsung, LG, Whirlpool, and more.

Clothes Still Wet

Clothes soaking wet after a complete wash cycle? Find error codes for spin issues, drain problems, and load sensor failures.

Washer Loud Noise

Grinding, banging, or squealing noises from your washer? Find error codes for bearing, motor, belt, and suspension issues.

Washer Door Won't Lock

Front-load washer door won't lock or latch? Find error codes for door lock assembly, strike, wiring, and control board issues.

Dryer Not Heating

Dryer running but not heating? Find error codes for heating element, thermostat, and igniter problems across Samsung, LG, Whirlpool, and more.

Dryer Slow Drying

Dryer taking multiple cycles to dry clothes? Find error codes for clogged vents, thermistor, heating element, and airflow issues.

Dryer Won't Start

Dryer won't start or respond? Find error codes for door switch, thermal fuse, start switch, motor relay, and control board issues.

Dryer Won't Tumble

Dryer motor runs but the drum doesn't spin? Find error codes for broken belt, drum roller, idler pulley, and motor issues.

Dryer Overheating

Dryer getting extremely hot? Find error codes for clogged vent, faulty thermostat, heating element, and thermal fuse issues.

Dryer Squealing

Dryer making squealing, thumping, or grinding noises? Find error codes for drum rollers, belt, idler pulley, and bearing issues.

Dishwasher Not Draining

Water standing in your dishwasher? Find error codes for drain pump, filter clog, and disposal connection issues across top brands.

Dishwasher Won't Start

Dishwasher won't start or respond? Find error codes for control board, door latch, and power issues across all major brands.

Dishes Not Clean

Dishes coming out dirty or with film? Find error codes for spray arm, water temperature, detergent dispenser, and water inlet valve issues.

Dishwasher Leaking

Water leaking from your dishwasher door or underneath? Find error codes for door gasket, spray arm, tub seal, and float switch issues.

Dishes Not Drying

Dishes still wet after the cycle? Find error codes for heating element, rinse aid dispenser, vent fan, and thermostat issues.

Fridge Not Cooling

Refrigerator not cold enough? Find error codes for compressor, condenser, evaporator fan, and defrost issues across all major brands.

Freezer Not Freezing

Freezer not keeping food frozen? Find error codes for evaporator fan, defrost heater, compressor, and temperature sensor issues.

Ice Maker Broken

Ice maker not making ice or making small/misshapen cubes? Find error codes for water inlet valve, ice maker module, water filter, and temperature issues.

Fridge Leaking

Water pooling under your refrigerator? Find error codes for defrost drain, water inlet valve, and ice maker leak issues.

Fridge Noisy

Unusual buzzing, clicking, or humming from your refrigerator? Find error codes for compressor, evaporator fan, condenser fan, and defrost timer issues.

Freezer Frost Buildup

Excessive frost or ice buildup in your freezer? Find error codes for defrost heater, defrost thermostat, defrost timer, and door seal issues.

Oven Not Heating

Oven won't heat up? Find error codes for bake element, igniter, temperature sensor, and control board issues.

Oven Uneven Heating

Food cooking unevenly — burnt on one side, raw on the other? Find error codes for convection fan, bake element, temperature sensor, and calibration issues.

Oven Door Stuck

Oven door locked and won't open after self-clean? Find error codes for door lock motor, latch switch, control board, and thermal lock issues.

Burner Won't Ignite

Gas burner clicking but won't light? Find error codes for igniter, spark module, gas valve, and burner cap alignment issues.

Microwave Not Heating

Microwave runs but food stays cold? Find error codes for magnetron, diode, capacitor, and door switch issues.

Turntable Not Spinning

Microwave turntable plate not rotating? Find fixes for turntable motor, coupler, roller guide, and drive bushing issues.

Microwave Sparking

Sparks or arcing inside your microwave? Find error codes for waveguide cover, rack paint, diode, and magnetron issues.

Microwave Display Dead

Microwave control panel blank or unresponsive? Find error codes for control board, fuse, display board, and power supply issues.

Microwave Door Issue

Microwave door won't close or latch properly? Find error codes for door switch, latch, spring, and hinge issues.

AC Not Cooling

Air conditioner running but not cooling? Find error codes for refrigerant leaks, compressor failure, frozen coils, and more.

AC Blowing Warm

AC blowing warm or room-temperature air? Find error codes for low refrigerant, compressor, reversing valve, and thermostat issues.

AC Freezing Up

Ice forming on your AC evaporator coil or refrigerant lines? Find error codes for low refrigerant, dirty filter, blower motor, and airflow issues.

Furnace Won't Ignite

Furnace won't light or keeps shutting off? Find error codes for igniter, flame sensor, gas valve, and pressure switch failures.

HVAC Short Cycling

Furnace or AC turning on and off rapidly? Find error codes for thermostat, flame sensor, high-limit switch, and oversized system issues.

Weak Airflow

Barely any air from the vents? Find error codes for dirty filter, blower motor, ductwork, and damper issues.

Heat Pump Not Heating

Heat pump running but blowing cold air in heat mode? Find error codes for reversing valve, defrost board, refrigerant, and thermostat issues.

Heat Pump Icing Over

Outdoor unit covered in ice? Find error codes for defrost control board, reversing valve, low refrigerant, and fan motor issues.

Mini Split Leaking

Indoor mini split head dripping water? Find error codes for clogged drain line, condensate pump, tilt angle, and frozen coil issues.

Mini Split Flashing

Mini split LEDs blinking in an error pattern? Decode blink codes for Mitsubishi, Daikin, Fujitsu, LG, and other ductless systems.

HVAC Blinking Lights

Blinking LED lights on your HVAC unit? Decode error blink patterns for Carrier, Lennox, Trane, Goodman, Rheem, and more.

Thermostat Issues

Smart thermostat blank or unresponsive? Find error codes and fixes for Honeywell, Nest, Ecobee, and more.

No Hot Water

Water heater producing no hot water? Find error codes for heating element, gas valve, thermocouple, thermostat, and pilot light issues.

Water Not Hot Enough

Hot water lukewarm but never hot? Find error codes for thermostat setting, dip tube, sediment buildup, and undersized tank issues.

Water Heater Leaking

Water pooling around your water heater? Find error codes for T&P valve, drain valve, tank corrosion, and inlet/outlet fitting issues.

Pilot Light Out

Gas water heater pilot light keeps going out? Find error codes for thermocouple, gas valve, draft, and flame sensor issues.

Water Heater Noisy

Water heater making rumbling, popping, or knocking sounds? Find fixes for sediment buildup, expansion, and overheating issues.

Generator Won't Start

Generator won't start or cranks but doesn't run? Find error codes for fuel, spark plug, carburetor, and battery issues.

Generator No Output

Generator engine runs but no electricity at the outlets? Find error codes for AVR, stator, breaker, capacitor, and brush issues.

Generator Surging

Generator engine speed fluctuating up and down? Find error codes for carburetor, fuel filter, governor, and air leak issues.

Generator Overload

Generator tripping on overload? Find error codes and solutions for wattage management, breaker issues, and load balancing.

Standby Won't Transfer

Standby generator starts but power doesn't transfer to the house? Find error codes for transfer switch, ATS, utility sense, and wiring issues.

Mower Won't Start

Lawn mower won't start? Find error codes and fixes for spark plug, carburetor, fuel, and safety switch issues.

Mower Uneven Cut

Mower leaving streaks, scalping, or cutting unevenly? Find fixes for dull blades, deck leveling, spindle, and tire pressure issues.

Mower Vibration

Riding mower shaking excessively? Find fixes for bent blades, damaged spindles, loose hardware, and engine mount issues.

Mower Belt Slipping

Mower deck belt squealing, slipping, or won't engage? Find fixes for worn belt, idler pulley, spindle, and PTO clutch issues.

Mower Steering

Riding mower pulling to one side or steering feels loose? Find fixes for tie rod, steering gear, front axle, and wheel bearing issues.

Push Mower No Start

Push mower won't start after repeated pull cord attempts? Find fixes for spark plug, carburetor, stale fuel, and air filter issues.

Mower Engine Surging

Push mower engine revving up and down? Find fixes for dirty carburetor, clogged fuel cap vent, governor spring, and air leak issues.

Self-Propel Broken

Self-propelled mower not driving forward? Find fixes for drive cable, belt, transmission, and wheel gear issues.

Mower Smoking

White or blue smoke from your mower engine? Find fixes for oil overfill, head gasket, piston ring, and tilted storage issues.

Chainsaw No Start

Chainsaw won't start even with choke? Find fixes for spark plug, carburetor, fuel line, ignition coil, and compression issues.

Chain Won't Turn

Chainsaw engine runs but chain doesn't move? Find fixes for clutch, sprocket, chain brake, and bar issues.

Chainsaw Bogging

Chainsaw losing power under load? Find fixes for dull chain, dirty air filter, carburetor tuning, and exhaust port issues.

Trimmer No Start

Gas string trimmer won't start? Find fixes for spark plug, carburetor, fuel line, primer bulb, and ignition coil issues.

Trimmer Line Stuck

Bump-feed trimmer won't advance new line? Find fixes for tangled spool, worn bump knob, incorrect line size, and spring issues.

Trimmer Stalling

Trimmer runs at full throttle but dies when idling? Find fixes for carburetor adjustment, fuel filter, air leak, and exhaust issues.

Blower No Start

Leaf blower won't start? Find fixes for spark plug, carburetor, fuel filter, ignition coil, and recoil starter issues.

Blower Low Power

Leaf blower running but weak airflow? Find fixes for clogged air filter, dirty carburetor, exhaust port, and fuel issues.

Blower Won't Idle

Blower stalls when throttle is released? Find fixes for carburetor idle screw, fuel filter, air leak, and gasket issues.

Snow Blower No Start

Snow blower won't start in the cold? Find fixes for stale fuel, carburetor, spark plug, electric starter, and choke issues.

Auger Not Turning

Snow blower engine runs but auger doesn't spin? Find fixes for shear pin, auger belt, auger cable, and gearbox issues.

Won't Throw Snow

Auger turns but snow won't discharge from the chute? Find fixes for clogged chute, impeller clearance, wet snow packing, and deflector issues.

No Pressure

Pressure washer running but no pressure? Find fixes for unloader valve, pump seal, nozzle blockage, and inlet screen issues.

Pressure Washer Leak

Water leaking from pressure washer pump, hose, or gun? Find fixes for O-ring, pump seal, hose connection, and thermal relief valve issues.

Pressure Washer Pulsing

Pressure washer surging or pulsing instead of steady stream? Find fixes for air in pump, unloader valve, nozzle, and inlet supply issues.

Pool Pump Won't Prime

Pool pump losing prime or running dry? Find error codes for air leaks, suction issues, and impeller problems across Hayward, Pentair, and more.

Pool Pump Leaking

Water leaking from your pool pump? Find error codes for shaft seal, lid O-ring, housing gasket, and plumbing connection issues.

Filter Pressure High

Pool filter gauge reading too high? Find fixes for dirty filter cartridge, DE grid, sand channeling, and return line blockage issues.

Pool Heater Issues

Pool or spa heater not heating? Find error codes for ignition, flow switch, temperature sensor, and gas valve issues.

Salt Cell No Chlorine

Salt chlorinator running but no chlorine output? Find error codes for low salt, dirty cell, flow issues, and expired cell problems.

Hot Tub Jets Weak

Spa jets producing little or no water pressure? Find error codes for pump, air lock, clogged jets, diverter valve, and filter issues.

Hot Tub Heater Error

Spa displaying a heater fault code? Find error codes for flow switch, hi-limit sensor, heating element, and pressure switch issues.

Pump Motor Humming

Pool pump motor hums but the impeller won't spin? Find error codes for capacitor, seized bearing, stuck impeller, and motor winding issues.

TV No Signal

TV showing "No Signal" or blank screen? Find error codes and fixes for HDMI, input, and connection issues across Samsung, LG, Sony, Vizio.

TV Won't Turn On

TV won't power on? Find error codes for power board, capacitor, backlight, and standby issues across major brands.