This Fix-It Guide tells how a clothes dryer works, what often goes wrong, how to identify the problem, and what parts and tools you will need to fix it. It then gives simple step-by-step instructions for how to disassemble a dryer and service the drive belt and idler pulley. It also directs you to other guides to help you test and repair or replace the motor and heating element. Fix-It Tips, illustrations and cautions are included. You can do it!

This Fix-It Guide tells how a clothes washer works, what often goes wrong, how to identify the problem, and what parts and tools you will need to fix it. It then gives simple step-by-step instructions for how to disassemble a washer, service the pump, test the water level switch assembly, and service the water inlet valve. Fix-It Tips, illustrations and cautions are included. You can do it!

This Fix-It Guide tells how a dishwasher works, what often goes wrong, how to identify the problem, and what parts and tools you will need to fix it. It then gives simple step-by-step instructions for how to access dishwasher controls, check dispensers, clean the spray arm(s), test a heating element, test and replace a door latch and switch, test the water inlet valve, test the drain valve mechanism and solenoid, inspect the float and float switch, test the pump and motor assembly, service the door springs and cables, and replace door gaskets. Fix-It Tips, illustrations and cautions are included. You can do it!

This Fix-It Guide tells how an electric cooktop works, what often goes wrong, how to identify the problem, and what parts and tools you will need to fix it. It then gives simple step-by-step instructions for how to check a plug-in burner element, check and replace a wired electric burner, test an electric burner switch, change an accessory fuse, replace a clock/timer, and replace a control panel receptacle. Fix-It Tips, illustrations and cautions are included. You can do it!

This Fix-It Guide tells how an electric oven works, what often goes wrong, how to identify the problem, and what parts and tools you will need to fix it. It then gives simple step-by-step instructions for how to test and replace an oven element, temperature control and oven selector switch, calibrate oven temperature, service an oven door, replace oven gaskets, and replace door-mounted gaskets. Fix-It Tips, illustrations and cautions are included. You can do it!

This Fix-It Guide tells how a gas cooktop works, what often goes wrong, how to identify the problem, and what parts and tools you will need to fix it. It then gives simple step-by-step instructions for how to disassemble a gas cooktop, relight a gas pilot light, clean a pilot light, adjust the pilot height, check and replace igniters, clean burner ports, adjust a burner's air shutter, and check and replace the internal range plug. Fix-It Tips, illustrations and cautions are included. You can do it!

This Fix-It Guide tells how a gas oven works, what often goes wrong, how to identify the problem, and what parts and tools you will need to fix it. It then gives simple step-by-step instructions for how to relight an oven pilot, clean an oven burner, adjust an oven flame, check and replace an oven spark igniter, check and replace a glow bar, service an oven door, replace oven gaskets, and replace door-mounted gaskets. Fix-It Tips, illustrations and cautions are included. You can do it!

This Fix-It Guide tells how a gas water heater works, what often goes wrong, how to identify the problem, and what parts and tools you will need to fix it. It then gives simple step-by-step instructions for how to light a pilot light, clean the pilot orifice, service a thermocouple, replace a thermocouple, test and replace a relief valve, replace a drain valve, test and maintain the flue and vent, and drain a hot water tank. Fix-It Tips, illustrations and cautions are included. You can do it!

This Fix-It Guide tells how a refrigerator works, what often goes wrong, how to identify the problem, and what parts and tools you will need to fix it. It then gives simple step-by-step instructions for how to test and replace door gaskets and directs you to instructions for testing and repairing the electrical cord, thermostat, and motor. Fix-It Tips, illustrations and cautions are included. You can do it!

This Fix-It Guide tells how a water softener works, what often goes wrong, how to identify the problem, and what parts and tools you will need to fix it. It then gives simple step-by-step instructions for how to clean the injector, flush the brine line, and clean the brine compartment. Fix-It Tips, illustrations and cautions are included. You can do it!

This Fix-It Guide tells how a whirlpool bath works, what often goes wrong, how to identify the problem, and what parts and tools you will need to fix it. It then gives simple step-by-step instructions for how to clear a blocked water intake, replace a jet, test and replace a heating element, and replace a pump union gasket. Fix-It Tips, illustrations and cautions are included. You can do it!