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 to Dry If the dryer gets warm but towels still come out damp after a full cycle, the problem is usually airflow, not heat. Wet, warm air…

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…