A dryer can look normal from the outside, but the real issue may be inside the cabinet. In this Appliance Fix Lab repair case, a GE dryer was inspected and the rubber belt was found worn. The worn belt was replaced as part of the repair. What the dryer belt does The dryer belt wraps around the drum and helps it rotate during the drying cycle. When the belt is in good condition, the drum can turn properly while the dryer runs. When the belt becomes worn, stretched, cracked, or

A dishwasher that starts making unusual noise and later stops draining properly often indicates a problem somewhere in the wash or drain system. While the symptoms may seem straightforward, the actual cause is not always obvious without proper diagnosis. Appliance Fix Lab recently serviced a Kenmore dishwasher built by Bosch that was experiencing both of these symptoms. The dishwasher became noisy during operation and eventually stopped draining properly. After inspection and

Finding water under a refrigerator can be frustrating. Many homeowners assume the door gasket, water line, or a major component has failed. In some cases, however, the problem may be a clogged drain line inside the refrigerator's drainage system. Appliance Fix Lab recently inspected a top-freezer refrigerator after the customer noticed water leaking from under the lower refrigerator door. During diagnosis, the technician found that the drain line was clogged. The drain line i

Most homeowners clean the lint screen after every load. While that is an important habit, it is only one part of dryer maintenance. Over time, lint and dust can build up inside the dryer cabinet, around internal components, and in the airflow system. Because this buildup is hidden, many people do not realize how much can accumulate inside the appliance. 1. Longer Drying Times If clothes are taking longer to dry than they used to, restricted airflow may be one of the reasons.

Water near a washing machine can look like an appliance leak, but the washer is not always the source of the problem. Appliance Fix Lab recently checked an LG washing machine after a customer reported water leaking near the unit. The technician tested the washer by filling it with water and running a drain cycle while watching the machine during operation. During testing, the washer itself did not leak. It did not need replacement parts or appliance repair. The water was comi

A Maytag dryer control board helps manage the dryer’s cycles, signals, and commands. When a dryer is not responding properly, not starting correctly, or acting inconsistently, the control board area may need to be checked as part of the diagnostic process. The control board is not something that should be guessed. Dryer problems can come from several different parts, including switches, wiring, sensors, heating components, motor-related parts, or the control system itself. Th