Fix it: home problems by appliance

Furnace won't heat?

The furnace runs but the house stays cold, which is usually a clogged filter, a thermostat setting, or an ignition fault.

Heat pump not heating?

The heat pump runs but the house stays cold, which is usually thermostat settings, a clogged filter, or an iced-over outdoor unit.

Washer won't drain?

Water is left in the drum after the cycle, which is usually a clogged pump filter or a kinked drain hose.

Fridge not cooling?

The fridge section is warm or warming. The cause depends on whether the freezer is still cold, and the first fix is often free.

Washer won't spin?

The drum fills and washes but won't spin, which is usually an unbalanced load, the lid switch, or a drain problem.