Summary: This text provides quick tips for common household issues such as power outages, lights not working, no hot water, stove element malfunction, garbage disposal issues, blocked sinks, washing machine and dryer problems, and garage remote troubleshooting.
HOW TO Click on each topic to reveal a quick tip.
No power
- Check the GFCI outlets to see if they are functioning properly
- Check your fuse box/circuit breaker
- Check for faulty appliances
- Check to see if there is a light switch associated with the outlet
- Check to see if there is a neighborhood-wide outage to ensure it isn't just your home
Lights not working
- Have you replaced the light bulb?
- Have you checked the wall outlet?
- Have you checked the breaker box?
No hot water
- Electric Hot Water System
- Have you checked to see if your hot water system needs refilling?
- Have you checked the fuse on the electrical panel?
- Have you checked to see if the water tap on the hot water system is turned on?
- Gas Hot Water System
- Have you checked to see if your pilot light has gone out?
The stove element is not working
- Have you checked the connections?
- Have you checked the surface element switch?
Garbage disposal is not working
- Is there a blockage in the sink/blades?
- Is it turned on at the switch?
- Have you attempted to reset the safety switch?
- Have you tried to unstick the blades?
The kitchen/bathroom sink is blocked
- Have you poured drain cleaner to clear the blockage?
- Have you removed hair and soap from the drain?
The washing machine is not working
- Is the water turned on at the wall?
- Is the appliance turned on?
- Is the lid closed properly?
The dryer is not working
- Does the filter need to be changed?
- Is the door fully closed?
The garage remote is not working
- Have you checked the batteries?
- Have you checked the safety sensors for alignment or blockages?
- Are the electrical hookups properly installed/plugged in?
- Have you tried to reset the system?