Dave Holt · January 29, 2026
I’ve worked on dozens of GE GTE18GTHWW refrigerators over the years, and defrost system failure is honestly one of the most common calls I get for this model. You’ll typically notice ice buildup on the evaporator coils and warm temps in the fresh food section. In most cases, a failed defrost heater or defrost thermostat … Read more
Dave Holt · January 28, 2026
I’ve worked on the LG LRMVS3006S more times than I can count, and Smart Diagnosis errors are one of the most frequent calls I get on this model. Nine times out of ten, it’s either a loose wire harness connection at the main control board or a failing temperature sensor triggering false fault codes. A … Read more
Dave Holt · January 28, 2026
I’ve worked on the Bosch B36CL80ENS quite a few times, and temperature fluctuations are honestly one of the most common calls I get for this French door model. Nine times out of ten, it comes down to a failing thermistor or a compromised door gasket letting warm air sneak in. Once you identify which one … Read more
Dave Holt · January 28, 2026
I’ve worked on dozens of GE GTE18GTHWW units over the years, and a compressor that won’t start is honestly one of the most common calls I get for this model. Nine times out of ten, the culprit is a failed start relay — a cheap, easy fix that homeowners can absolutely handle themselves with a … Read more
Dave Holt · January 28, 2026
I’ve worked on the Bosch B36CL80ENS quite a bit over the years, and slow ice production is honestly one of the most frequent calls I get on this French door model. Nine times out of ten, it comes down to a clogged water filter, incorrect freezer temperature, or low water line pressure — all straightforward … Read more
Dave Holt · January 28, 2026
I’ve worked on dozens of GE GTE18GTHWW refrigerators over the years, and a failing temperature control thermostat is one of the most common calls I get for this model. It’s classic — the freezer stays cold but the fresh food compartment climbs into the 50s. The good news is this is a straightforward fix most … Read more
Dave Holt · January 28, 2026
I’ve worked on quite a few Bosch French door refrigerators over the years, and the B36CL80ENS water filter housing leak is something I see fairly regularly — especially in units that are 3–5 years old. Nine times out of ten, the culprit is a cracked filter head assembly or worn O-rings, and swapping out the … Read more
Dave Holt · January 27, 2026
I’ve worked on the Samsung RF23J9011SR more times than I can count, and fan noise is hands-down the most common complaint I hear from owners of this counter-depth model. In most cases, the culprit is either a failing evaporator fan motor or ice buildup around the fan blades — both very fixable problems you can … Read more
Dave Holt · January 27, 2026
I’ve worked on the LG LRMVS3006S quite a few times, and compressor failure is unfortunately one of the more common calls I get on this French door model. LG’s Linear Compressor design, while efficient, has a known failure pattern that shows up around the 5-7 year mark. The fix almost always means a full compressor … Read more
Dave Holt · January 27, 2026
I’ve worked on the Samsung RF23J9011SR more times than I can count, and ice maker freeze-overs are hands down the most common call I get for this model. The root cause is almost always a failing ice maker assembly combined with poor temperature regulation in the ice room. Replacing the assembly and addressing the sensor … Read more
