Bay Appliance Repair Blog: Appliance Tips and Troubleshooting

Freezer Frost Buildup Ice walls, frosted packages, and a freezer that needs constant scraping A freezer that builds a thick frost wall — on the rear panel, around the evaporator,…

Oven Temperature Uneven Hot spots, undercooked centers, or an oven that will not hold the set temp An oven that browns one side of a tray while leaving the center…

Dishwasher Not Cleaning Dishes Food left on plates, cloudy glassware, or a wash that looks like it never happened A dishwasher that finishes a cycle but leaves food on dishes…

Washer Leaking Water Puddles under the washer, drips at the door, or water during fill and spin A washing machine that leaks onto the laundry-room floor — or weeps from…

Microwave Won’t Heat Runs, lights, and turns — but food stays cold A microwave that lights up, spins the turntable, and runs the timer while food stays cold is a…

Dryer Takes Forever Long cycles, damp clothes, and weak exhaust A dryer that finishes the timer but leaves towels damp — or needs two and three cycles to dry a…

Gas Stove Won’t Light Clicking burners, no flame, and cooktop ignition faults A gas stove or cooktop that clicks without lighting — or lights only with a match — is…

Refrigerator Leaking Water Puddles under the fridge or inside the fresh-food section A refrigerator that leaks water onto the kitchen floor — or drips inside the fresh-food section — is…