Appliance tips and advice
Practical guides from our technicians: what to check before you call, how to keep appliances running longer, and how to decide between repair and replacement.
Refrigerator Not Cooling? 7 Things to Check Before You Call
Seven safe checks for a refrigerator that is not cooling, from temperature settings to dirty condenser coils, and the signs that mean you need a technician.
Dryer Taking Too Long to Dry? Start With the Vent
Why dryers take two or three cycles to dry clothes, how to check the lint screen and vent, and when the problem is a heating part that needs repair.
Dishwasher Not Draining: What to Check First
Standing water in the dishwasher? Check the filter, the garbage disposal and the drain hose before you call. Here is how, and when it is time for a repair.
How to Get Rid of Front-Load Washer Odor
A musty front-load washer usually comes from the door gasket, detergent drawer or drain pump filter. Simple steps to clean it and keep the smell from coming back.
Repair or Replace? How to Decide on a Broken Appliance
A practical way to decide whether to repair or replace a refrigerator, washer, dryer, dishwasher or range, with typical lifespans and the 50 percent rule.
What Happens During a Mr Fix Indy Service Call
How a Mr Fix Indy appliance repair visit works: booking, arrival windows, the $115 service call, the repair quote, follow-up visits and payment.