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Plain-English explanations, the most common causes in diagnostic order, and step-by-step fix guides — for Samsung, LG, Whirlpool, GE, and Maytag.

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Washer won't drain
Water left in the drum
Laundry
Washer won't spin
Clothes come out soaking
Laundry
Dryer not heating
Runs but clothes stay cold
Laundry
Dishwasher not draining
Standing water at the bottom
Kitchen
Fridge not cooling
Runs but won't get cold
Kitchen
Ice maker not working
No ice or tiny cubes
Kitchen
Oven not heating
Won't reach temperature
Kitchen
Microwave not heating
Runs but food stays cold
Kitchen

Most searched error codes

The errors people look up most — fully explained
Samsung 4E / 4C
Water supply not detected
Samsung Washer
LG OE
Drain fault
LG Dishwasher
Whirlpool F21
Long drain time
Whirlpool Washer
GE H2O
Water supply fault
GE Dishwasher
Samsung UE
Unbalanced load
Samsung Washer
LG IE
Inlet (fill) fault
LG Dishwasher
Whirlpool F9E1
Long drain condition
Whirlpool Washer
Samsung 5E / 5C
Drain fault
Samsung Washer
LG D80 / D90 / D95
Airflow restriction
LG Dryer
Whirlpool F5E3
Door lock can't unlock
Whirlpool Washer
Maytag F5E3
Door lock can't unlock
Maytag Washer
Samsung LE
Leak detected
Samsung Washer

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02

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Causes are listed from most to least common. Start at #1 and work down — most errors are resolved by the first or second check.

03

Fix it yourself

Step-by-step instructions written for DIYers. If a part needs replacing, we link to the exact part at the right price.

04

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