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Learn common reasons why your washing machine is leaking from the bottom and get expert tips from Sears Home Services to find and fix the leak.

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Learn about blower motor replacement costs, factors influencing prices, and the benefits of professional installation with Sears Home Services.

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As a homeowner, you understand the importance of well-functioning appliances.

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Find expert tips for how to unclog a garbage disposal from Sears Home Services.

Glossary Terms

A heat pump is an energy-efficient device that transfers heat from one place to another, providing heating in the winter and cooling in the summer.

A dryer thermal fuse is a safety device designed to protect a dryer from overheating by cutting off the power if the air temperature exceeds a safe level.

A dryer thermistor is a temperature sensor that plays a critical role in regulating the heat levels within a dryer, ensuring clothes are dried efficiently without overheating.

A dual ice maker is a feature in some refrigerators that includes two separate ice makers: one in the fridge compartment and another in the freezer section. This setup doubles the appliance's ice-making capacity.

Recent Appliance Symptoms

The most common reasons your Kenmore Elite refrigerator stopped working are a locked compressor, damaged evaporator or a defective electronic control board.

The most common reasons your Maytag refrigerator stopped working are a locked compressor, damaged evaporator or a defective electronic control board.

The most common reasons your Bosch dishwasher has no heat are a defective electronic control board, clogged water valve or a broken detergent dispenser.

The most common reasons your Kenmore Elite microwave has no power are a bad thermostat, malfunctioning electronic control board or a broken switch.