The iFixit Pro Tech Toolkit That Has Every Bit I Need for Appliance Work
Dave Holt · June 9, 2026
The iFixit Pro Tech Toolkit That Has Every Bit I Need for Appliance Work…
Dave Holt
Dave Holt · June 9, 2026
I Moved a 300-Pound Washer With a Milwaukee Appliance Hand Truck: Life Saver
Dave Holt · June 9, 2026
If you’ve ever stared down a 300-pound front-load washer and wondered how on earth you’re going to move it without destroying your back — or your floor — you know exactly why I started researching every appliance hand truck dolly…
What 18 Years of Appliance Repair Taught Me About Which Brands to Buy
Dave Holt · June 8, 2026
I remember a specific Tuesday in 2009 when I pulled apart my fourth Samsung dishwasher that month — all different households, all the same failed control board. That was the moment I stopped giving vague answers when customers asked me…
The Dishwasher Repair I See Every Week (And How to Prevent It for Good)
Dave Holt · June 8, 2026
Last Tuesday I pulled up to a job that I have pulled up to hundreds of times before. Homeowner had a three-year-old Bosch, dishes coming out cloudy, food still stuck to the bottom rack, and a faint smell that had…
The Refrigerator Coil Brush That Dropped My Energy Bill After One Cleaning
Dave Holt · June 8, 2026
The Refrigerator Coil Brush That Dropped My Energy Bill After One Cleaning…
Maytag MFI2570FEZ Ice Maker Water Inlet Valve Replacement — Step-by-Step Guide
Dave Holt · June 7, 2026
Complete repair guide for ice maker water inlet valve replacement on the Maytag MFI2570FEZ French Door Refrigerator. Includes symptoms, parts needed, step-by-step instructions, and troubleshooting tips.
Why I Always Check This Before Replacing a Refrigerator Compressor
Dave Holt · June 7, 2026
A few years into my career, I replaced a compressor on a Kenmore side-by-side that a homeowner had already paid another tech to diagnose. The previous guy said compressor, I said compressor, and we were both wrong. The real problem…
The Dryer Fire Hazard Most Homeowners Do Not Know About
Dave Holt · June 7, 2026
About six years into my career, I got called out to a job in a suburb outside of Columbus. The homeowner had a dryer that “just stopped working.” When I pulled the unit away from the wall and looked at…
Frigidaire FFHB2750TS Ice Maker Not Making Ice — Step-by-Step Guide
Dave Holt · June 7, 2026
Complete repair guide for ice maker not making ice on the Frigidaire FFHB2750TS French Door Refrigerator. Includes symptoms, parts needed, step-by-step instructions, and troubleshooting tips.
The Washing Machine Error Code That Looks Serious But Is Almost Always a Simple Fix
Dave Holt · June 7, 2026
I got a call a few years back from a homeowner who had already scheduled a new washer delivery for the following Saturday. Her LG front-loader had thrown an error code she’d never seen before, the drum wouldn’t spin, and…