Repair Guides & Tips

Straightforward repair guides from the Smart Repair technicians — what common problems mean, what you can safely check yourself, and when it’s time to call a pro. Serving Dublin, Pleasanton, San Ramon, Livermore, Danville, Fremont, Hayward, and nearby cities.

Refrigerators

• Sub-Zero Refrigerator Not Cooling: 5 Common Causes — dirty condenser, failed fan, bad sensor, refrigerant leak, control board.
• LG Refrigerator Not Cooling: 5 Common Causes — dirty condenser coils, blocked vents, failed fan, bad relay or compressor, damper or board.

Washers & Dryers

• Samsung Washer Error Codes: What 4C, 5C, UE, DC and LE Mean — what each code means and which you can fix yourself.

Water Heaters

• Water Heater Leaking from the Bottom: Causes and What to Do Next — drain valve, T&P valve, cracked tank — and what to do right now.

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