Repair guides

The safe, everyday fixes — written in plain words, with an honest note about when to stop and call someone.

Clothes dryerDryer tumbles but clothes stay dampRestricted venting is the usual culprit, and it is both the cheapest fix and a genuine fire risk worth clearing.DishwasherDishwasher leaves dishes dirtyAlmost always the filter, the spray arms, or how the dishes are stacked.Game consoleGame console shuts off after a few secondsHeat and dust cause most sudden shutdowns. Rule those out before assuming the console is dead.Lawn mowerPetrol mower will not startFuel, air, spark — check them in that order and most mowers come back to life.PrinterPrinter jams, streaks or shows offlineClear the path properly, clean what touches the paper, and fix the queue — in that order.RefrigeratorRefrigerator not cooling: the safe checksBefore calling anyone, rule out airflow and door problems. These are the checks a technician does first, and they are all safe.TelevisionTV says "No Signal"Nine times out of ten this is the input, the cable, or the box the TV is plugged into — not the TV itself.Washing machineWashing machine will not drainMost drain faults are a blocked filter or a coin in the pump — both reachable without tools in many machines.