Repair Stories
Real jobs we've done around the Tampa Bay area — what broke, how we found the problem, and how we fixed it.
Electrolux Washer E57 in Dunedin: Won't Start a Cycle, Failed Inverter Board
Electrolux front-load washer (EFLS527UIW) won't start and shows E57? In Fairway Estates, Dunedin the motor tested fine and the inverter board had failed.
KitchenAid Oven Slow to Heat in Westchase: A Burned-Through Hidden Bake Element
KitchenAid dual fuel range (KSDB900ESS0) oven taking forever to heat? In Westchase the hidden bake element under the oven floor had burned through. We replaced it.
Whirlpool French Door Ice Maker Not Working in Westchase: New Ice Maker and Wiring Kit
Whirlpool French door fridge (GZ25FSRXYY2) ice maker not working at all? In Westchase we replaced it with kit W10882923, a standard ice maker plus new wire harnesses.
Frigidaire Range Showing SF and Not Responding in Oldsmar: A Sabbath Mode Lockout, Cleared Without Parts
Frigidaire Gallery range (FGEH3047VFD) showing SF, no buttons work, not even OFF? In East Lake Woodlands, Oldsmar it was a Sabbath mode lockout. Reset, no parts.
GE Washer Always Filling With Hot Water in Tarpon Springs: The Hoses Were Swapped
GE laundry center washer (GUD27ESSM1WW) filling with hot water on every setting? In Tarpon Springs the hot and cold hoses were on the wrong inlets. We swapped them.
GE French Door Fridge Not Cold Enough in Lake Valencia, Palm Harbor: A Slow Fresh Food Fan
GE French door fridge (GFE28GMKJES) cooling, but not enough? In Lake Valencia, Palm Harbor the fresh food fan was running below full speed. Replaced from the truck.
Monogram Panel-Ready Dishwasher in Safety Harbor: Replacing the Stainless Control Panel Trim
Need to replace the stainless and glass control panel trim on a panel-ready Monogram dishwasher? In Safety Harbor it meant pulling the unit and taking the door apart.
Electrolux Washer E11 Error in Tarpon Springs: A Dead Coil on the Water Inlet Valve (Plus How to Enter Test Mode)
Electrolux front-load washer (ELFW7437AG) showing E11, fill time too long? In Tarpon Springs one coil on the water inlet valve had failed. New valve, plus test mode.
Thermador Range Hood Not Working in Pinellas County: A Burned Control Board, Repaired Instead of Replaced
Thermador wall hood dead, no fan or lights, but getting power? In Pinellas County the hood control board had burned at a terminal. We repaired the board on the spot.
Whirlpool Fridge Freezer Fan Noise and Warm Fridge in East Lake Landing, Palm Harbor: A Bad Defrost Thermistor
Whirlpool French door fridge (WRF560SEHZ) freezer fan noisy, fridge warm? In East Lake Landing, Palm Harbor a bad defrost thermistor stopped the defrost. Fixed on site.
Samsung Washer Stuck in a Rinse-Spin Loop in Safety Harbor: Worn Suspension Rods
Samsung top-load washer (WA45T3200AW) won't finish the spin and keeps going back to rinse, no error? In Safety Harbor the suspension rods were worn. Replaced on the spot.
GE Dryer Not Working in Tarpon Springs: A Snapped Drum Belt
GE electric dryer (GTD65EBSJ3WS) stopped working, drum not turning? In Woods at Anderson Park, Tarpon Springs the belt had snapped. Fixed with a new genuine GE belt.
Kenmore Washer Won't Spin or Agitate in Clearwater: A Broken Motor Coupling
Kenmore 90 Series top-load washer (110.20922990) not spinning or agitating? In Clearwater the motor coupling had fallen apart. New Whirlpool coupling fitted on the spot.
LG Dryer Not Heating in Westmonte Estates, Palm Harbor: A Blown High Limit Thermostat and a Stuck Vent Flap
LG electric dryer (DLEX3370W) not heating? In Westmonte Estates, Palm Harbor the high limit thermostat had failed. The outside vent flap wasn't opening all the way.
Frigidaire Refrigerator Stopped Working in Oldsmar: Compressor Fine, Start Device Bad
Frigidaire side-by-side (FFHS2611LWMA) compressor not starting? In Oldsmar the compressor tested fine, but the start relay and overload had failed. Fixed same visit.
LG Refrigerator Freezer Drawer Stuck in Palm Harbor: A Jammed Drawer Slide
LG French-door fridge (LFXC22526S) freezer drawer opening a few inches and then stuck? In Highland Lakes, Palm Harbor the drawer slide had jammed. Cleaned, dried, lubed.
Sub-Zero Refrigerator Not Cooling in Tarpon Springs: A Dead Condenser Fan
Sub-Zero 600 series side-by-side (685/S) not cooling well, with a service warning? In Tarpon Springs the condenser fan had stopped. Replaced on the spot from the truck.
Bosch Refrigerator Not Cooling in Westchase: Fridge Section Iced Over From a Dead Defrost Heater
Bosch French-door fridge (B21CT80SNB) not cooling, back wall of the fridge iced over? In Westchase the fresh food defrost heater had failed. New heater in.
Samsung Electric Range Burner Not Heating in Palm Harbor: The Element Was Fine, the Switch Wasn't
One burner on a Samsung glass-top range (NE63T8111SS) not heating? In Highland Lakes, Palm Harbor the element was fine. The burner switch had failed. New switch in.
Frigidaire Refrigerator Not Cooling in Town 'n' Country: A Dead Freezer Fan Motor
Frigidaire top-freezer fridge (FFTR2021TWA) not cooling, fresh food at 62°F? In Town 'n' Country the freezer fan had stopped. Replaced on the spot from truck stock.
GE Dryer Timer Knob Not Working in Clearwater: A Cracked Knob Spinning on the Shaft
GE dryer (GTD38EASW0WS) cycle knob spinning and the timer won't change? In Clearwater the plastic knob had cracked inside — a very common GE failure. New knob fitted.
GE Refrigerator Evaporator Iced Over in Oldsmar: A Failed Defrost Thermostat
Older GE top-freezer refrigerator (GTS22KBPBRCC) with the evaporator coil packed in ice? In Oldsmar the defrost system had failed. New defrost thermostat, coil defrosted.
Whirlpool Duet Washer Draining Poorly and Showing Errors in East Lake, Palm Harbor: Drain Pump and Pressure Switch Replaced
Whirlpool Duet front-load washer (WFW95HEDC0) draining poorly and throwing an error at times? In East Lake, Palm Harbor we replaced the drain pump and pressure switch.
GE Profile Washer Off Balance and Not Spinning Dry in Safety Harbor: Worn Suspension Rods
GE Profile top-load washer (PTW600BSR1WS) badly off balance and leaving clothes wet after spin? In Safety Harbor all four suspension rods were worn. Replaced and tested.
GE Refrigerator Ice Maker Not Working in Westchase: A Frozen Fill Tube and a Dripping Water Valve
GE side-by-side (GSS25IYNXHFS) ice maker sitting empty with no water? In Westchase the fill tube was frozen — the water valve wasn't shutting off and kept dripping.
Frigidaire Refrigerator Warm in Palm Harbor: A Failed Evaporator Fan Motor
Frigidaire French-door fridge (FGHF2366PFEA) showing an error, fresh food section at 70°F? In Palm Harbor the evaporator fan had failed. New fan motor installed.
KitchenAid Built-In Refrigerator in Palm Harbor: Peeling Ice Maker, Leaking Filter Housing, and a Filter That Was Never Installed
KitchenAid built-in fridge ice maker coating peeling, a leaking filter housing, and no water filter ever installed? In Palm Harbor all three were fixed in one visit.
Samsung Dryer Not Heating in Clearwater: A Burnt-Out Heating Element
Samsung electric dryer (DVE50R5200W) running but not heating? In Clearwater the heating element coil had burnt through — a very common Samsung failure. Replaced on the spot.
GE Washer Filling Itself With Water in Clearwater: A Water Valve That Wouldn't Hold Back
GE top-load washer (GTW750CSL0WS) filling itself even while off? In Clearwater the water inlet valve wasn't sealing — a common failure on these washers. New valve installed.
KitchenAid Built-In Refrigerator Not Cooling in Palm Harbor: An Evaporator Worn Through at the Defrost Heater
KitchenAid built-in refrigerator running but not cooling? In Palm Harbor the evaporator had worn through at the defrost heater — a known weak spot. Replaced the next day.
LG Refrigerator Ice Maker Overflowing in Palm Harbor: A Damaged Fill Cup
LG refrigerator (LRMDC2306S) ice maker overflowing with water? In Palm Harbor the fill cup was damaged, so the whole ice maker assembly was replaced and tested.
ZLine Range With Both Bake Elements Out in Tarpon Springs: A Known Wiring Weak Point
ZLine dual-fuel range (RA48) with both bake elements out? In Tarpon Springs one had burnt wiring from a poor factory connector — a recurring ZLine issue.
Bosch Dryer Not Draining in Clearwater: A Homemade Drain Tube Extension Was the Culprit
Old Bosch condensation dryer not draining with a clean lint filter? In Clearwater a homemade drain tube extension created a narrow spot that clogged. Removed — drains again.
LG Washer Water Supply Error in Oldsmar: A Stray Piece of Plastic Blocking the Line
LG washer (WM4000HWA) showing a water supply error though the valve tests fine? In Oldsmar a piece of plastic was blocking the cold water line. Cleared — no parts needed.
Whirlpool Built-In Refrigerator Not Cooling in Tarpon Springs: A Sealed System Leak
Whirlpool built-in fridge/freezer column set not cooling, and another tech couldn't find why. In Tarpon Springs, gauges showed a refrigerant leak in the sealed system.
Samsung Dishwasher Making Noise in Palm Harbor: Pump Worn Out by Hard Water
Samsung dishwasher (DW80R5060UG) noisy during the wash? In Palm Harbor hard water had worn out the main pump; on a 5-year-old unit the client chose to replace it.
LG Refrigerator Not Making Ice in Westchase: Cracked Ice Maker Replaced
LG French-door fridge (LFX21976ST) making no ice with water coming from the dispenser? In Westchase the ice maker had cracked — LG only sells the full assembly.
Thomson Mini Fridge Compressor Seized in Palm Harbor
Thomson mini fridge compressor humming and drawing 6 amps but never starting? In Palm Harbor the start device tested fine — the compressor itself was seized.
Everstar Wine Cooler Not Working in Safety Harbor: A Loose Plug
Everstar dual-zone wine cooler (HDC36SS) completely dead in Safety Harbor — nothing had failed, the plug had worked loose behind the unit. Check this before paying for parts.
LG Range Oven Not Responding in Ozona, Palm Harbor: Child Lock Was On
LG range oven ignoring every button while the cooktop works? In Ozona, Palm Harbor it was just Child Lock. What to check before paying for a service call.
Sub-Zero Refrigerator Dispenser Turning On By Itself in Clearwater: Rats Got to the Cable
Sub-Zero dispenser activating on its own? Usually a board issue — but in Clearwater rats had chewed the connecting cable. Factory cable installed with the door removed.
KitchenAid Refrigerator Evaporator Leak in Safety Harbor: Tracking Down a Refrigerant Leak
KitchenAid Superba built-in losing refrigerant? In Safety Harbor we traced the leak to the evaporator with nitrogen, replaced it, and got water and ice working again.
LG Refrigerator Compressor Replacement in Clearwater: Brazing and Flammable Refrigerant
6-year-old LG French-door fridge (LFXS26596S) needed a new compressor, supplied by LG. In Clearwater we brazed it into an R600a sealed system — work not every tech takes on.
Samsung Dryer Not Heating in Westchase: A Blown Thermal Fuse
Samsung dryer runs but won't heat? In Westchase a blown thermal fuse was replaced — but the real cause is usually a clogged vent, especially the run through the roof.
Whirlpool Over-the-Range Microwave Won't Stay On in Safety Harbor: A Damaged Door Frame
Whirlpool OTR microwave (WMH78019HZ-1) runs a few minutes, then dies? In Safety Harbor a cracked door frame disrupted the touch panel — the part is unavailable, so replace.
Bosch Dishwasher Intermittent E31 Error in Curlew Mobile Home Park, Palm Harbor
Bosch dishwasher throwing E31 only sometimes? In Palm Harbor a slow leak under the zeolite container gasket left residue at the float switch. Fixed with a metal nut.
Maytag Dryer Repair in Brookfield, Palm Harbor: Same-Day Fix for a Busy Household
Maytag dryer (MEDC400VW0) quit on a Sunday in Brookfield, Palm Harbor. A failed heating element — common on this model — was replaced the same day.
Sub-Zero Refrigerator Repair in Davis Islands, Tampa: Dead After a Lightning Strike
Sub-Zero built-in dead after a lightning surge — only the interior light on, no compressor, fans, or display. In Davis Islands, Tampa a factory control board fixed it.
GE Dishwasher FTD Error in Westchase: A Pressure Sensor Fix
GE dishwasher FTD error but no water in the tub? In Westchase (GDF640HSM5SS) the water-level pressure sensor had failed — replaced from the truck and tested the same visit.
LG Front-Load Washer Won't Power On in East Lake Woodlands, Palm Harbor: A Control Board Fix
LG front-load washer won't power on and a relay keeps clicking? In East Lake Woodlands, Palm Harbor it was the control board — replaced the same day.
Sub-Zero Refrigerator Not Freezing in Tarpon Springs: A Failed Evaporator Fan
Sub-Zero built-in freezer not holding temperature? In Tarpon Springs the evaporator fan motor had failed — replaced the same visit despite the tight compartment.
Reviving a Flood-Damaged Atosa Ice Machine: A Personal Project
A 'for parts' Atosa undercounter ice machine (YR280-AP-161) turned out to be flood-damaged. A new control board, condenser fans, and start relay brought it back to life.
GE Dishwasher Display Issue and Refrigerator Handle Fix in Los Prados, Safety Harbor
GE dishwasher (GDT695SSJ2SS) display turning on by itself? A known display board issue — in Safety Harbor the client chose to shut it off. Plus a loose GE fridge handle fix.
GE Profile Refrigerator Leak in Largo: A Frozen Defrost Drain
GE Profile refrigerator (GFE26GMHFES) leaking onto the floor? In Largo the freezer's defrost drain had frozen solid, so meltwater backed out. Thawed, cleaned, and tested.
Amana Washer Repair in Oldsmar: Replacing a Faulty Whirlpool Control Board
Amana top-load washer stopping mid-cycle or draining nonstop? In Oldsmar it was the control board — a known weak spot on this Whirlpool-built platform. Fixed with a new board.
Frigidaire Dishwasher Repair Near Sleepy Hollow, Dunedin: A Worn Circulation Pump
Frigidaire dishwasher suddenly running loud mid-cycle? In Dunedin a worn circulation pump on a 7-year-old unit was the cause — replaced on the spot. Video included.
GE Dishwasher Repair in Palm Harbor: Dead Drain Pump
GE dishwasher leaving water in the tub after the cycle? In Palm Harbor the drain pump had failed — replaced and tested the same day.
GE Dryer Repair in Paradise Park, Largo: A Snapped Drive Belt
GE dryer (GTD42EASJ2WW) stopped tumbling? In Paradise Park, Largo the drive belt had snapped — replaced the same day, with a lint cleanout while it was open.
GE Upright Freezer in Trinity: A 23-Year-Old Compressor Start Device Giving Out
23-year-old GE upright freezer with a compressor that wouldn't reliably start — a failing start device. Repairable, but in Trinity the client chose to replace the freezer.
GE Refrigerator Repair in Clearwater Beach: Second Opinion Finds the Real Problem
Another tech quoted a fan motor and bimetal sensor for this GE refrigerator (PSF26NGTA). Our re-diagnosis in Clearwater Beach found a cracked glass defrost heater instead.
GE Wall Oven in Tarpon Springs: Not the Oven, a Bad Breaker
GE wall oven (JK5000SF3SS) dead right after closing on a house in Tarpon Springs — one 120V leg was missing. The culprit was a defective breaker, not the oven.
GE Washer Repair in Palm Harbor: A DIY Knob Fix Gone Sideways
GE washer temperature knob fell off, and pushing it back shoved the switch into the panel. In Palm Harbor we reset the switch properly — just a service call.
GE Front-Load Washer Repair in Safety Harbor: Seized Drain Pump
GE front-load washer stuck full of water after the wash? Cleaning the filter didn't help — in Safety Harbor the drain pump had seized. Replaced on the spot.
Kenmore Washer Diagnosis in Clearwater: A Control Board Failure and a Landlord's Call
Kenmore top-load washer (110.20362813) draining nonstop after the cycle? In a Clearwater rental it was the control board — the landlord chose to replace the washer.
KitchenAid Dishwasher in Salem Square, Palm Harbor: A Decade-Idle Unit Won't Start
KitchenAid dishwasher (KUDS30IXSS6) idle for 10 years wouldn't start. In Palm Harbor every component tested fine — only the user interface board needs replacing.
KitchenAid Superba 42 Refrigerator Repair in Safety Harbor: A 30-Year-Old Unit Running Warm
30-year-old KitchenAid Superba 42 built-in running warm — freezer at 35°F, fridge at 55°F. In Safety Harbor the condenser fan motor had failed, not just dirty coils.
LG Front-Load Washer Repair in East Lake Woodlands, Oldsmar: A Leak and a Loose Shock Absorber
LG front-load washer leaking during cycles? In East Lake Woodlands, Oldsmar a torn door boot was the cause — plus a detached shock absorber found during the repair.
Samsung Refrigerator Repair in Boot Ranch: Fridge Section Not Cooling
Samsung French-door fridge section at 70°F while the freezer seems fine? In Boot Ranch, Palm Harbor it was ice buildup at the evaporator fan — a known issue on this design.
Samsung Washer Repair in On Top of the World, Clearwater: Stuck Spin-Rinse Loop
Samsung washer keeps refilling, re-rinsing, and trying to spin? At On Top of the World, Clearwater worn suspension rods were the cause — replaced the same day.
Samsung Washer Repair Near Regis Circle, Palm Harbor: A Stuck Water Valve Flooded the Garage
Samsung top-load washer kept filling and flooded the garage — even unplugged. In Palm Harbor one coil of the water inlet valve had stuck open. Replaced on the spot.
Samsung Front-Load Washer in Safety Harbor: Insect Damage and an Honest Recommendation
Samsung front-load washer won't start and the display turns on and off by itself? In Safety Harbor insects had damaged the display board — replacement didn't make sense.
Commercial Ice Machine Repair in Palm Harbor: Fixing a Bad Bin Level Reed Switch
Sion OCU-130 ice machine stopping as if the bin were full when it's empty? In Palm Harbor a damaged reed switch in the bin level sensor was stuck open. Repaired.
Sub-Zero Refrigerator Repair in Westchase: A Dispenser That Turns Itself On
Sub-Zero BI-48SD dispenser turning on by itself? In Westchase the fix was replacing the display and dispenser boards as a set — a known Sub-Zero issue.
THOR Gas Range Repair in Clearwater Beach: Oven Running 100°F Cold
THOR gas range oven baking about 100°F below the setting? In Clearwater Beach the oven thermostat had failed — no calibration option, so it was replaced.
Whirlpool Refrigerator Icemaker Repair in Palm Harbor: Jammed Mid-Cycle
Whirlpool side-by-side (WRS325SDHW05) ice maker jammed mid-harvest? In Palm Harbor a broken internal gear was the cause — the ice maker module was replaced.
Whirlpool Refrigerator Repair in Dunedin: A Frozen Coil and a Dead Defrost Heater Circuit
Whirlpool fridge (WRS315SDHZ08) at 65°F with a fully iced coil? In Dunedin the control board wasn't powering the defrost heater — defrosted same day, board replaced.
Whirlpool Washer Repair in Eniswood, Palm Harbor: Worn Cam and Shifter
Whirlpool top-load washer noisy only on some loads? In Eniswood, Palm Harbor diagnostic mode showed the shifter not engaging — the cam and shifter were replaced.
Thermador Built-In Refrigerator Repair in Palm Harbor: Saving a 2006 Unit
2006 Thermador built-in (KBUDT4270A02) leaking refrigerant at the evaporator. In Palm Harbor we found it with nitrogen and rebuilt the sealed system instead of replacing it.