Dave Holt · February 14, 2026
In my 15+ years of fixing dryers, inefficient drying is one of the top three complaints I hear from homeowners, and it almost always comes down to a clogged exhaust system or a failing heating element. I’ve worked on dozens of cases just like Emily’s, and the good news is that most of these repairs … Read more
Dave Holt · February 14, 2026
After 15+ years in the field, I see detergent-related appliance damage more than almost any other issue. Using the wrong detergent — especially regular detergent in an HE machine — is one of the leading causes of premature washer and dishwasher failures I diagnose every week. The good news is that once you understand which … Read more
Dave Holt · February 14, 2026
In my 15 years of wrenching on refrigerators, a progressively worsening hum is one of the most common calls I get — and it’s almost always the evaporator fan motor or condenser fan motor struggling to turn. This is a very fixable DIY repair that I see homeowners tackle successfully all the time. Dave Holt … Read more
Dave Holt · February 13, 2026
I’ve worked on quite a few Asko D5894XXLFI units over the years, and a worn upper spray arm support bearing is one of the more frequent complaints I see with this model. It usually shows up as poor wash performance on the top rack or a wobbling spray arm. Replacing the bearing assembly along with … Read more
Dave Holt · February 13, 2026
I’ve worked on quite a few Bosch 800 Series dishwashers with the MyWay rack, and drying fan motor failure on the SHXM78W55N is more common than most people realize — especially in units that are 3–5 years old. In my experience, about 70% of the time the motor itself has burned out, but always check … Read more
Dave Holt · February 13, 2026
I’ve worked on quite a few Asko D5894XXLFI units over the years, and the F11 overflow error is honestly one of the most common calls I get for this model. Nine times out of ten, the fix comes down to drying out the base pan and inspecting the aqua stop float sensor — it’s rarely … Read more
Dave Holt · February 13, 2026
I’ve worked on the Asko D5894XXLFI quite a few times, and a dirty turbidity sensor is honestly one of the most common calls I get for this model. Hard water deposits and grease buildup on the sensor are usually the culprit, and in most cases a thorough cleaning and a fresh calibration cycle gets it … Read more
Dave Holt · February 13, 2026
I’ve worked on the Frigidaire FGID2476SF Gallery Series more times than I can count, and the control lock issue is honestly one of the most common service calls I get for this model. Nine times out of ten, it’s not a hardware failure at all — it’s simply a matter of knowing the right button … Read more
Dave Holt · February 13, 2026
I’ve worked on quite a few Frigidaire FGID2476SF Gallery Series units over the years, and OrbitClean spray arm failure is one of the most common complaints I see with this model. The rotating spray arm motor burns out or the gear mechanism seizes up, leaving dishes dirty and spotted. In most cases, replacing the motor … Read more
Dave Holt · February 12, 2026
I’ve worked on quite a few Bosch 800 Series dishwashers with the MyWay third rack, and the adjuster mechanism breaking is honestly one of the most common complaints I see on the SHXM78W55N. The plastic tabs on the height adjustment clips wear out or snap, especially when the rack gets forced past its travel limits. … Read more
