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Oven door stuck locked after a self-clean cycle, or the oven won't turn on afterward? Why it happens and what to try before calling.

Yellow, orange or weak gas burner flames often mean clogged ports or a misaligned cap. When it is normal, when it is not, and Massachusetts gas rules.

A gas smell near your range can be normal for a second or a real leak. What to do immediately, who to call in Massachusetts and what comes next.

Range hood fan dead, noisy or barely pulling smoke? Greasy filters, switches and motors are the usual causes. Easy fixes and when to call.

Power outages, surges and basement water from nor'easters damage appliances. A before-and-after checklist for Boston-area homeowners.

Basement flooded? Do not plug in water-damaged appliances. What can be saved, what must be replaced, and how to document it for insurance.

Narrow doors, steep triple-decker stairs and condo rules can make replacing an appliance costly. Why repair often wins in older Boston buildings.

A simple appliance maintenance schedule for Boston homes: what to do each month and season to prevent breakdowns, leaks and fires.

A refrigerator that drifts warm while the freezer holds is almost never low on refrigerant. What the frost on the freezer back wall means, and the ninety-second check that sorts it.