When a dryer drum does not move smoothly, makes an unusual noise, or the belt drive system is not holding proper tension, the belt tensioner is one of the parts that needs to be inspected. In this service call, Appliance Fix Lab worked on a Maytag dryer. The dryer was opened, the belt drive area was inspected, and the worn belt tensioner was replaced. What the belt tensioner does The belt tensioner helps keep the dryer belt tight while the motor turns the drum. If the tension

Appliance Fix Lab has reached 101 Google reviews, and we are truly grateful. For our family-run appliance repair company in Winnipeg, this milestone means more than a number. Every review represents a real home, a real appliance issue, and a customer who took the time to share their experience after a service visit. Over the past months, our customers have written about washer repairs, dryer repairs, dishwasher repairs, oven repairs, cooktop repairs, fridge repairs, honest di

A Whirlpool dryer was not heating. Before the service visit, the owner had already partially disassembled the dryer while trying to find the cause. When Appliance Fix Lab arrived, the technician inspected the dryer and tested the related heating components. The tested parts were working, so replacing parts was not the right repair path. Further inspection showed that the dryer needed electrical contact cleaning. After the affected contacts were cleaned and restored, the dryer

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