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Dishwasher: How do I get an awful, rotten smell out of my dishwasher?

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 14:55:58 -0700

It's a stainless steel dishwasher. It was stinky when I moved into the house about a year ago, but running it through a wash cycle clears up the problem... for a day or so. If I leave the door of the dishwasher closed, whether there are dishes inside or it's empty, it develops a rotten smell. It does this even when I leave the door open after running it to make sure it's completely dry. I've tried the following tips that I've read on the internet, to no avail: running a cycle of vinegar and water; running a cycle of bleach in the detergent cup with the racks removed. Any help with how to get to the drainage lines to clean them (or other ideas!) would be appreciated.

⟐ Commented Haziran 06, 2025 at 14:55 GMT-7

GE Refrigerator: GE refrigerator gsh22sgress Freezer is cold but fridge is not

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 23:19:31 -0700

It's that simple. Freezer is cold but fridge is not. Adjusting temp doesn't seem to matter. The flap between the two is open but air not circulating into fridge.

⟐ Commented Ekim 14, 2024 at 23:19 GMT-7

Microwave: My microwave is not heating, but the timer is working.

Sat, 05 Apr 2025 10:10:48 -0700

My Frigidaire microwave oven is not heating. The countdown timer runs as if it was heating, but that's about it. Any suggestions?

⟐ Commented Nisan 05, 2025 at 10:10 GMT-7

Kenmore Elite HE3 Dryer: Why are my clothes not drying?

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 12:25:52 -0700

the settings seem to work, and the dryer turns and even heats but the clothes don't get dry. I have to go through 3 or 4 cycles to get the clothes dry.

⟐ Commented Ocak 05, 2024 at 12:25 GMT-7

Refrigerator: Freezer on bottom- floor filling with water & freezing/leaking out

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:57:49 -0700

freezer is on the bottom and the freezer floor fills with water and freezes. Occasionally it is leaking out ruining my cabinets on each side. The ice maker still makes ice and I don't see the tube leaking?

⟐ Answer edited Şubat 11, 2026 at 14:57 GMT-7

Keurig Coffee Maker: Why is it spitting coffee/grounds from top?

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 06:09:57 -0700

Wet coffee grounds are spitting out the top instead of dispensing into cup making a huge mess. We have tried cleaning, wiping and probing, same result. Where/what is the problem?

⟐ Commented Mart 14, 2026 at 6:09 GMT-7

Whirlpool Refrigerator WRS325FDA 0: Whirlpool Refrigerator Interior Lights Flickering

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:29:38 -0700

My Whirlpool WRS322FDAW01 is just over a year old and all of a sudden the interior lights on both the fridge side and the freezer side are strobing when the door is open. From what I've gathered the lights are LED and may have to be replaced in their entirety. Not sure. Please help!

Also, all of the lights on both sides of the fridge are in sync regarding the strobe effect. I'd even be ok with just shutting them off completely instead of the strobe. Any help will be much appreciated!

Thanks in advance!

⟐ Commented Şubat 03, 2026 at 17:29 GMT-7

GE Profile Refrigerator PFSS9PKY: Refrigerator Will not dispense water after replacing filter.

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 15:50:39 -0700

After replacing the filter on a GE Profile PFSS9PKY French Door water would not dispense. I put the old filter on and it worked fine. I have tried the Ge brand as well as another brand filter and had the same result. I followed the directions for filling the filter first with out success. The fridge would make a hammering noise only with the new filter which would then stop however no water would come out or sometimes very little water would come out at first then nothing. After a couple months with the old filter I tried again with the new filter and now water will not come out with either the old or new filter.

⟐ Commented Şubat 14, 2026 at 15:50 GMT-7

Breville BOV800XL toaster oven: Fixing the start button

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 12:08:51 -0700

Pressing the start button on my Breville BOV800XL toaster oven also triggers the convection button, and sometimes the Fahrenheit/Centigrade button, instead of turning on. I have to press the button many times, carefully, before the cycle actually begins.

I suspect the button is flexing the PCB behind the control panel and display.

How do I get the cover off, and how could I fix this?

⟐ Commented Şubat 06, 2026 at 12:08 GMT-7

GE Refrigerator: Why are my fridge and freezer not cooling?

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 02:23:33 -0700

Earlier today I noticed that a bottle of juice I put in the fridge last night wasn't cold. The temperature control for the freezer said -10 (should be 0) and the fridge said 57 (should be 37). I've tried to reset the controls, to no avail. I unplugged it, vacuumed off the back (although there wasn't much to vacuum) and plugged it in again. It's only getting warmer. Any ideas? I don't remember exactly when I bought the fridge, but I believe it's less than 10 years old.

UPDATE: The fridge is 7 years old. Also, the freezer is now at 2 and the fridge is at 63. So the temp of the freezer is moving in the right direction, but the fridge is definitely not.

I sure hope AB Cellars sees this. He was amazing when I posted about my clothes dryer.

ANOTHER UPDATE: The GE Technician just arrived. It's the freezer sensor (aka thermistor). I'm getting 50% off parts and labor, so my total cost is $146.77 (including the service call).

Thanks everyone for your help! Mayer... you nailed it. The evaporator coils were covered in ice.

⟐ Commented Temmuz 14, 2025 at 2:23 GMT-7

Maytag dryer: electric dryer wont start and led lights are on

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 08:26:38 -0700

maytag electric dryer wont start when switch is pushed but all lights are on

⟐ Edited Aralık 19, 2023 at 8:26 GMT-7

Kenmore 110 Series Washing Machine: Why won't my washer spin or drain?

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 06:20:30 -0700

It will fill with water but won't spin or drain on its own. I can drain it if I put the hose on the ground, but not if it's in its usual spot.

⟐ Answered Eylül 11, 2025 at 6:20 GMT-7

Dyson DC58: I can't open my Dyson to empty the rubbish

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 12:01:32 -0700

I can't release the red lever that opens the bottom area to empty the trash.

I've had my Dyson for nearly 2 years and this problem is new. Please can you help.

⟐ Commented Ocak 21, 2026 at 12:01 GMT-7

LG washing machine: What is CL error code on my top loading lg washer

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 04:42:27 -0700

What does the code CL mean on my top loading LG washer

⟐ Commented Şubat 08, 2026 at 4:42 GMT-7

GE Refrigerator: Why is my G E refrigerator cool but not cold?

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:30:58 -0700

Both the refrigerator and freezer are blowing cool air on the coldest setting. The ice maker is still making ice but some food is starting to thaw out. What could be the problem?

⟐ Answered Mart 16, 2026 at 10:30 GMT-7

Keurig Elite: only brews small cups regardless of setting

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 20:17:00 -0700

My Keurig has started to brew small cups of coffee regardless of the setting it have it on. I usually make a large cup of coffee. I have cleaned it as per the directions to no avail.

⟐ Commented Şubat 10, 2026 at 20:17 GMT-7

LG washing machine: LG WASHER won't drain or spin

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 04:52:38 -0700

I opened and cleaned up the terminal in the door interlock, replaced and could hear the drain pump running. Put washer on cycle and washed but won't drain or spin. What next

⟐ Commented Mart 28, 2026 at 4:52 GMT-7

Whirlpool Quiet Partner II: Dishwasher whirlpool quiet partner I push start button nothing happens

Sun, 20 Apr 2025 12:34:20 -0700

i was having problems with the door latch it is fixed working great i pushed the start button it only flashes green no noise or anything just flashes any ideas ?

⟐ Answer edited Nisan 20, 2025 at 12:34 GMT-7

Keurig Elite: Hot water coming out of the soft vent into the Water Reservoir

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 20:32:20 -0700

Original Post: Keurig Elite B-40 Brewer

This morning, instead of sending hot water through the K-cup, the hot water is coming out of the soft vent over the Water Reservoir, and is draining into the Water Reservoir

⟐ Answered Ocak 29, 2026 at 20:32 GMT-7

Toaster: How do you fix a toaster lever?

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:30:48 -0700

My toaster, just past warranty, won't toast any more because the lever won't stay down. I know it's cheap, but I don't want to throw away what used to work fine.

⟐ Commented Ocak 27, 2026 at 0:30 GMT-7