Dave Holt

I’ve worked on quite a few Samsung RB38T776CS9 units over the years, and fan motor noise is honestly one of the most frequent calls I get on this bottom freezer model. In most cases, the culprit is a worn evaporator fan motor in the freezer compartment, and replacing it usually clears the problem completely. Dave … Read more

I’ve worked on dozens of GE GTS22KSNRSS units over the years, and evaporator fan noise is one of the most common calls I get on this model. Nine times out of ten, the culprit is either a failing evaporator fan motor or ice buildup around the fan blade causing it to rub. Replacing the fan … Read more

I’ve worked on dozens of LG LBNC15221V units over the years, and condensation buildup is easily one of the top three complaints I hear from owners of this model. Nine times out of ten, the culprit is a faulty door gasket or a failing defrost drain system letting moisture accumulate where it shouldn’t. The good … Read more

I’ve worked on the LG LBNC15221V quite a bit over the years, and a freezer that won’t seal properly is one of the most common calls I get on this model. Nine times out of ten, it comes down to a worn or warped door gasket, though a sagging door hinge can also be the … Read more

I’ve worked on quite a few LG LBNC15221V units over the years, and defrost timer failure is one of the more common calls I get for this bottom freezer model. Most of the time, the culprit is a faulty defrost control board or a failed defrost thermostat rather than a standalone mechanical timer, since LG … Read more

I’ve worked on dozens of GE GTS22KSNRSS units over the years, and the temperature alarm is one of the most frequent calls I get on this model. Nine times out of ten, it comes down to a failing thermistor or a dirty condenser coil restricting airflow. The good news is this is a very DIY-friendly … Read more

I’ve worked on dozens of Samsung RB38T776CS9 bottom freezer units, and water leaking from the bottom is honestly one of the most frequent calls I get for this model. In about 80% of cases, it comes down to a clogged defrost drain line or a cracked drain pan — both very manageable DIY repairs that … Read more

I’ve worked on the GE GTS22KSNRSS more times than I can count, and a stopped ice maker is easily the number one complaint I hear about this model. In most cases, the fix comes down to a failed ice maker assembly or a faulty water inlet valve — both are straightforward DIY repairs. Dave Holt … Read more

I’ve worked on dozens of Maytag MRT311FFFZ units over the years, and a not-cooling complaint is one of the most frequent service calls I get on this model. In my experience, the evaporator fan motor or a failed defrost system are the culprits about 70% of the time. The good news is both repairs are … Read more

I’ve worked on dozens of Frigidaire top-freezer models like the FFTR1821TS, and “not making ice” is one of the most frequent calls I get. Nine times out of ten, the culprit is either a failed ice maker assembly or a frozen water inlet valve — both straightforward fixes most homeowners can handle themselves. Dave Holt … Read more