Straight talk from the technicians who repair appliances across Greater Boston every day. Buying advice, troubleshooting you can do yourself, and clear guidance on when a problem is worth a call. New guides added regularly.
Boston Winter Appliance Problems, and the November Fix ListFrozen dryer vents, split washer hoses, porch refrigerators that stop freezing, and what a nor'easter does to control boards. Plus the November list that…What a Commercial Refrigeration Maintenance Contract Should SayThe clauses that decide whether a refrigeration maintenance contract is worth signing: scope, response times, parts billing, and what Boston kitchens must add.Commercial Ice Machine Short Cycling? What Keeps Stopping ItAn ice machine that starts and stops is tripping a limit. Usually high head pressure from a dirty condenser or hot room. How to…Dryer Making a Loud Noise? What Each Sound MeansThumping, squealing, grinding or rattling? What each dryer noise means, which part is worn, and when to stop using it. Boston dryer repair, same…Electrolux Dryer Not Heating? Causes and How to Fix ItOn an Electrolux dryer, no heat is usually a blown thermal limiter caused by a clogged vent, or a failed element. Why the vent…Beverage-Air Cooler Not Cooling? Causes and FixesA Beverage-Air bar cooler that is not cooling usually has a clogged condenser, an iced coil, a stopped fan or a failed start relay.…Manitowoc UDF0140 Not Making Ice? Causes and FixesOn a Manitowoc UDF0140, no ice usually means a clogged water filter, blocked front airflow or a dirty condenser. A Boston service diagnosis, in…Commercial Refrigerator Temperature Requirements in MassachusettsMassachusetts requires cold holding at 41°F or below under the Merged Food Code. We counted 24,000 cold holding violations in Boston inspection records.Traulsen Refrigerator Error Codes: ELE, Los, Hi, CAb and C28 ExplainedTraulsen reach ins show ELE for low voltage, Los for a lost probe, CAb for the cabinet probe, Hi and Lo for temperature alarms,…Turbo Air Refrigerator Error Codes: E1, E2, E3, E4 ExplainedTurbo Air reach ins show E1 for the cabinet probe, E2 for the evaporator probe, E3 for a defrost fault, and E4 for a…Turbo Air Refrigerator Not Cooling? Causes, Codes, and FixesA Turbo Air reach in that is not cooling usually has a dirty condenser, an iced evaporator, a stopped fan, a probe fault (E1…True T-49 Commercial Refrigerator: Honest Review and Repair GuideThe True T-49 is a workhorse two door reach in. An honest review of its temperature control, NSF 7 rating and 7 year warranty,…Are GE Monogram Appliances Reliable? An Honest Look From a Boston Repair TeamGE Monogram is a premium built in line with strong build quality but premium repair costs. An honest look at reliability, lifespan, the common…What Size Commercial Ice Machine Do You Need? A Boston Sizing GuideSize a commercial ice machine right the first time. The per guest and per seat formulas for Boston restaurants, bars and hotels, the peak…Slime or Mold in a Commercial Ice Machine? What to DoPink, orange, or black slime in a commercial ice machine is a food safety problem from mold and bacteria, because ice is food. How…GE Refrigerator Not Cooling? Causes and How to Fix ItOn a GE fridge, a warm fresh food side with a cold freezer usually means the evaporator fan, a defrost fault, or dirty coils,…Walk In Freezer Icing Up? The Ice Location Tells You the CauseWhere ice forms in a walk in freezer reveals the cause: ceiling snow means a defrost fault, door ice means warm air infiltration, floor…What Does Appliance Repair Cost in Boston? A Real Price GuideWhat appliance repair actually costs in the Boston area: the $125 diagnostic waived with repair, real price ranges by appliance, what drives the cost,…Samsung Refrigerator Not Cooling? Causes and FixesA Samsung fridge not cooling is very often stuck in Cooling Off or demo mode, a two minute fix most owners miss. Then the…LG Washer Not Spinning or Draining? Error Codes and FixesLG washer OE, UE, IE and LE codes explained. Why an LG front or top load washer will not spin or drain, the drain…Washer Not Spinning or Draining? Causes and FixesA washer that will not spin or drain almost always traces to a clogged drain pump or filter, a kinked hose, a failed lid…Dryer Not Heating but the Drum Still Spins? Causes and FixesA dryer that tumbles but leaves clothes cold and damp is almost always airflow or heat supply, not a dead machine. The fix order,…Repair or Replace an Appliance? The Rules Technicians Actually UseWhen to fix versus replace an appliance: the 50/50 rule, average lifespans by appliance, the failures never worth repairing, and the hidden costs people…Commercial Ice Machine Not Making Ice? A Boston Kitchen DiagnosisA commercial ice machine that stops making ice is almost always starving for one of three things: water, airflow, or a cool enough room.…Sub-Zero Refrigerator Not Cooling But the Freezer Is Fine? Causes and FixesA warm Sub-Zero fridge with a cold freezer points to a few specific causes: the top mounted condenser coils, the door gasket, the evaporator…True Commercial Refrigerator Not Cooling? The Fix OrderThe bottom front condenser coil is the number one no cool cause on True commercial units. Cleaning, fan checks, gasket tests, and when it…Your Dryer Smells Like Burning? Stop and Read This FirstA burning smell from the dryer is a fire warning, so unplug it now. Here is what each smell means, what is a safe…Gas vs Electric vs Induction: Which Range Should You Buy?Induction is about 84% efficient and the safest, gas gives instant flame but wastes heat and worsens air quality, electric sits in between. Here…