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

An LG washer that does not start, does not respond properly, or seems stuck on the control panel can be frustrating because the problem is not always visible from the outside. A button may light up, the washer may make no response, or the cycle may not begin as expected. When this happens, the control panel is the only one possible starting point. The issue can be connected to the user interface, power supply, lid lock, wiring, control board, or another washer system. That is

When an electric oven sparks during cooking and then stops heating, it is a sign that the appliance needs proper diagnosis before any repair decision is made. Sparks can look dramatic, but the visible spark is only the symptom. The real question is what failed and whether the rest of the stove is still operating safely and correctly. Appliance Fix Lab recently handled a service call for an electric stove where the customer saw sparks while cooking. After that, the oven stoppe

Dryer making a loud squeaking sound while running A dryer should not make a sharp, loud squeaking sound during a normal cycle. When the noise appears while the drum is turning, it usually means the dryer needs to be inspected. The sound may come from a moving part inside the machine, but the exact cause should not be guessed by sound alone. Appliance Fix Lab recently received a dryer repair request for this problem. The dryer was running, but it was making a loud, unpleasa