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Runs but no heat
Dryers, ovens, water heaters. Usually a fuse, element or igniter.
Won't drain or leaks
Washers and dishwashers. Check the filter before the pump.
Not cooling
Refrigerators and freezers. Coils, fan, defrost, then the sealed system.
Showing an error code
What the code means, what it does not prove, and the first check.
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Error codes
What does the code mean, and what does it not prove?
Most codes point at a symptom, not a part. Every code page lists the free check that clears it before you order anything.
Parts explained
Is this part actually bad?
How to test a thermal fuse, heating element, water inlet valve, start relay or igniter with a multimeter, and what the reading means.
How every guide is built
So you never buy a part on a guess.1SymptomWhat the appliance is doing, in plain words.
2Free checksVents, filters, settings, resets. Often the whole fix.
3The testOne multimeter reading that names the part.
4The exact partMatched to your model number, not the part's name.
