Your appliance is telling you what's wrong.

A broken appliance is stressful — especially when a repair call costs $150 before anyone even touches a wrench. We've compiled straight-to-the-point diagnostic guides so you can find out what's actually wrong and fix it yourself, the first time.

What's giving you trouble?

Pick your appliance to see common problems and fixes.

Or look up an exact error code

If your display is already showing a code, skip straight to it.
Samsung 4E5EUE3E1EtEOEdE
LG OEIEUELEDEFEtE
Whirlpool F21F5 E2SUDdELO FL
GE / Hotpoint 3827399118
01 — CODE FIRST

No preamble

Every error code page starts with the meaning and the #1 cause. No 4-paragraph story first.

02 — PARTS & TOOLS

Exactly what you need

Each guide lists the parts and tools the fix requires, with links to buy them.

03 — HONEST MATH

Repair vs. replace

Decided with real 2026 numbers and the 50% rule — not guesswork.