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Refrigerator
Refrigerator Not Cooling? Common Causes and What to Check
A refrigerator that stops cooling is most often dealing with dirty condenser coils, a failed evaporator or condenser fan, a defrost problem that has i…
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Samsung Refrigerator Not Cooling: Causes and Fixes
When a Samsung refrigerator stops cooling, the most common cause is ice building up on the evaporator coil behind the freezer's back panel because par…
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Refrigerator Leaking Water? How to Find the Source and Stop It
Most refrigerator leaks come from one of four places: a clogged or frozen defrost drain, the water supply line or inlet valve that feeds the ice maker…
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Refrigerator Making Noise? Normal Sounds Versus Warning Signs
Refrigerators make a range of normal sounds, including a low hum, gurgling refrigerant, cracking ice and the click of controls. Noises worth attention…
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Refrigerator Too Cold and Freezing Food? Causes and Fixes
A refrigerator that freezes food is usually set too cold, has food blocking or sitting in front of the cold air vent, or has a fast-cool mode left on.…
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Refrigerator Ice Maker Not Making Ice? What to Check First
A refrigerator ice maker that stops producing ice is most often switched off, starved of water by a clogged filter or a frozen fill tube, or sitting i…
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Refrigerator Water Dispenser Not Working? Causes and Fixes
When a refrigerator water dispenser stops working, the usual causes are a clogged or wrongly installed water filter, a frozen water line in the door, …
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Dishwasher
Dishwasher Not Cleaning Dishes? Causes and Fixes
Dishes usually come out dirty because of a clogged filter, blocked spray arms, water that is not hot enough, or poor loading, and those are all things…
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Dishwasher Leaking? How to Find the Source and Stop the Water
Dishwasher leaks usually come from the door gasket, the wrong detergent creating excess suds, a dishwasher that is not level, a cracked spray arm or l…
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Dishwasher Not Drying Dishes? Causes and Easy Fixes
Wet dishes at the end of a cycle are often caused by an empty rinse aid dispenser, a heated dry option that is turned off, loading that traps water, o…
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Washing Machine Not Draining or Spinning? Causes and Fixes
A washer that will not drain or spin usually has a clogged drain pump filter, a kinked or blocked drain hose, a failed drain pump, or a lid or door lo…
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Washer Leaking Water? How to Find the Leak and Fix It
Washing machine leaks most often come from worn fill hoses, a torn or dirty door gasket on front-loaders, too much detergent, a loose drain pump filte…
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Washer Shaking, Banging or Walking? Causes and Fixes
A washer that shakes violently or walks across the floor is usually unlevel, unevenly loaded, or sitting on a floor that flexes. On new front-loaders,…
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Washer Won't Start? Step-by-Step Checks and Common Causes
When a washer will not start, the cause is often simple: no power at the outlet, a tripped breaker or GFCI, a control lock or delay start that is turn…
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Why Does My Washer Smell Bad? How to Clean It and Stop Odors
A bad smell from a washing machine is almost always caused by moisture and residue: mildew in a front-loader's door gasket, buildup in the detergent d…
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Dryer Not Heating? Causes, Safe Checks and Fixes
A dryer that runs but does not heat usually has a blown thermal fuse, a failed heating element (electric) or igniter (gas), a bad thermostat, or a tri…
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LG Dryer Not Heating: Causes and What to Check
An LG dryer that tumbles but stays cold usually has a blown thermal fuse, a failed heating element or igniter, a bad thermistor, or a tripped thermal …
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Dryer Takes Too Long to Dry? Causes and Fixes
A dryer that needs two or three cycles to finish a load is usually held back by restricted airflow: a clogged lint screen, a crushed or lint-packed ve…
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Dryer Making Noise? Squeaking, Thumping and Grinding Explained
Dryer noises usually trace to a handful of wear parts: drum support rollers, the idler pulley, the drive belt, drum glides or bearings, and the blower…
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Oven Not Heating? Causes and Fixes for Gas and Electric
An electric oven that will not heat most often has a burned-out bake element, a tripped breaker, or a failed temperature sensor or control, while a ga…
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Oven Not Heating Evenly? Causes and Fixes for Uneven Baking
Uneven baking is often caused by rack position, pans that block airflow, a short preheat, or a door that is opened often. If those are ruled out, the …
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Microwave
Garbage Disposal
General appliance advice
Repair or Replace an Appliance? How to Decide
Repair usually makes sense when the appliance is in the first half of its expected life and the repair costs well under half the price of a comparable…
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Common Appliance Problems and When to Get Them Fixed
The most common household appliance problems are a refrigerator not cooling, a washer not draining, a dishwasher not cleaning, an oven not heating and…
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How Often Should You Schedule Appliance Maintenance?
Most major appliances benefit from basic upkeep every 6 to 12 months: refrigerators and dishwashers about every 6 months, washers and dryers every 6 t…
Read the guide →What repairs cost in Atlanta
How Much Does It Cost to Fix a Dishwasher in Atlanta?
In the Atlanta area, dishwasher repairs typically run roughly $120 to $450, depending on which part failed, the brand, and how long the job takes, wit…
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How Much Does Refrigerator Repair Cost in Atlanta?
At Mr. Fixer, refrigerator repair on standard brands begins with an $80 diagnostic visit, and that fee is credited toward the repair if you go ahead. …
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How Much Does Washer Repair Cost in Atlanta?
Washing machine repair at Mr. Fixer starts with an $80 diagnostic, credited toward the repair when you go ahead, and repairs on standard brands start …
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How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost in Atlanta?
For gas and electric dryers from standard brands, Mr. Fixer charges an $80 diagnostic that is credited toward the repair if you go ahead, and repairs …
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How Much Does Oven Repair Cost in Atlanta?
Oven repair pricing at Mr. Fixer depends on the type of oven. For a freestanding range oven, the diagnostic is $80 and repairs start from $180 plus pa…
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How Much Does Microwave Repair Cost in Atlanta?
Microwave repair at Mr. Fixer starts with a $120 diagnostic, credited toward the repair if you go ahead. Repairs on standard over-the-range, built-in …
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How Much Does Ice Maker Repair Cost in Atlanta?
Repairing an ice maker built into a refrigerator or freezer starts with an $80 diagnostic at Mr. Fixer, credited toward the repair if you go ahead, an…
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How Much Does Stove Repair Cost in Atlanta?
Stove and cooktop repair at Mr. Fixer starts with an $80 diagnostic, credited toward the repair if you go ahead, and repairs on standard gas and elect…
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How Much Does Appliance Repair Cost in Atlanta?
At Mr. Fixer, most household appliance repairs start with an $80 diagnostic and a repair price from $180 plus parts. Built-in ovens, double ovens, mic…
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Call now or book online. Diagnostic from $80, credited toward your repair, plus a written estimate before any work starts.