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Microwave Making Strange Noises Heres How to Fix It

Is your microwave making a strange grinding, buzzing, or squeaking noise? Don't panic. Our guide will walk you through simple, safe steps to diagnose and fix the most common causes, and help you know when it's time to call a professional.

A person looking at an oven that will not turn on

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How To Fix an Oven That Wont Start or Heat Up

An oven that won't start or heat up can ruin your dinner plans. This guide walks you through simple power checks, circuit breaker resets, and specific troubleshooting steps for both electric and gas ovens to get you cooking again.

A microwave with smoke coming out of it and a burning smell in a modern kitchen

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What to Do When Your Microwave Is Smoking or Smells Burnt

A smoking microwave is alarming, but don't panic. This guide walks you through immediate safety steps, how to diagnose the cause—from burnt food to electrical faults—and when to call a pro. Learn how to fix it and keep your kitchen safe.

A malfunctioning digital oven timer display on a modern oven

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How to Fix an Oven Timer That Isnt Working

A broken oven timer can ruin a meal. Whether your digital display is blank or your mechanical dial is stuck, our guide will walk you through simple troubleshooting steps to reset, clean, and fix your oven timer yourself, saving you a costly repair call.

A dryer's control panel with a malfunctioning timer

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How to Fix a Dryer Timer That Is Not Working

Is your dryer timer stuck, not counting down, or completely unresponsive? Don't call for an expensive repair just yet. Our guide walks you through diagnosing and fixing common issues with both digital and mechanical dryer timers, from simple resets to checking internal components.

A person looking confused at a silent, non-starting clothes dryer in a laundry room.

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How to Fix a Dryer That Wont Turn On

It's a frustrating moment: a full load of wet clothes and a dryer that won't start. Before you call for a costly repair, follow our simple guide to troubleshoot the most common causes, from simple power issues to a faulty door switch. You might be able to fix it yourself in minutes!

A stove that is causing a circuit breaker to trip.

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How to Fix a Stove That Keeps Tripping the Circuit Breaker

Is your stove constantly tripping the circuit breaker? This guide will help you safely diagnose the issue, from overloaded circuits and faulty heating elements to bad breakers, and walk you through the steps to fix it.

A washing machine making loud noises in a laundry room

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How to Fix a Noisy Washing Machine

Is your washing machine making a racket? A loud thumping, scraping, or vibrating washer is a common problem, but often an easy fix. Our guide will help you diagnose the noise, from unbalanced loads to unlevel feet, and walk you through the simple steps to get your laundry room quiet again.

A person trying to identify a strange smell coming from their kitchen stove.

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How to Fix a Weird Smell From Your Stove

A strange smell from your stove can be alarming. Is it a dangerous gas leak, burning food, or melting plastic? This guide will help you safely diagnose and fix the source of the odor, whether you have a gas or electric stove.