Appliances repairs you can do yourself
Before you book a repair visit, a few owner-level checks solve a lot of appliance problems. These guides follow the manufacturers' own troubleshooting steps.
Appliances guides
What appliances jobs are safe to DIY?
Clearing jams, cleaning filters, coils and vents, and checking hoses are owner-level maintenance in most manuals. Replacing motors, control boards, compressors or gas parts is technician work.
Tools for appliances work
Most of these jobs use the same short list of hand tools. See the basic home toolkit for what to buy first.