Appliance Tips & Guides
for Boston, MA
Written by certified TrueFix technicians. Repair guides written for Greater Boston homes — soft water, old buildings, basement laundry and the brands we see most.
Refrigerator Making Noise? A Sound-by-Sound Guide
Buzzing, clicking, gurgling or rattling? Most fridge sounds are normal, but a few signal a failing part. Here is how to tell which is which.
Why Is My Refrigerator Freezing Food?
Lettuce frozen, milk icy? A fridge that runs too cold usually has a stuck damper, bad sensor or wrong setting. Causes and fixes.
Refrigerator Sweating on the Outside? Here's Why
Condensation on your fridge doors or sides in humid weather? It is usually a door seal or anti-sweat heater issue. What to check and when to call.
Garage Fridge Quitting in Winter? Why Cold Is the Problem
Garage or porch freezer thawing in a New England winter? Cold air can stop a fridge from running. Why it happens and what fixes it.
Fridge Water Line Frozen? What to Do When the Ice Maker Stops in Winter
Water dispenser stopped or ice maker quit when the weather turned cold? A frozen supply line is the likely cause. How to thaw it safely.
Washer Won't Spin? Here's What Usually Stops It
Clothes soaking wet after the cycle? A washer that won't spin usually has a drain clog, lid lock, belt or coupler issue. What to check first.
Washing Machine Leaking? How to Find Where It's Coming From
Water under your washer? Where it pools tells you the cause: hoses, door boot, pump or overflowing suds. A simple way to trace any washer leak.
Too Many Suds in Your Washer? Boston's Water Might Be Why
Too many suds, residue on clothes or a suds error code? Boston's soft MWRA water needs less detergent. How much to use and when it's a repair.
Basement Laundry Problems in Older Boston Homes
Basement laundry backing up, laundry pump failing or washer drain overflowing? Common problems in older Boston homes and how to fix them.
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