Fridge never shuts off: Slide it out a couple of inches. A fridge jammed in tight at the top and back has nowhere to dump heat. Still running nonstop? Dirty coils, or the condenser fan's going. See
refrigerator repair.
Old gas range won't light: Most of the time the igniter's cracked or gunked up, or a burner cap got knocked crooked when somebody cleaned. Worn valves and thermostats happen, just less often. See
range repair.
Oven runs cold: A weak igniter on a gas oven is the classic one: it glows but doesn't get hot enough to open the valve. On electric ovens, a burnt bake element. See
oven repair.
Shared washer acting up: Banging on spin, leaking, or stopping mid-cycle. Worn suspension, a tired pump or a door lock that's done. Two families on one washer will do that. See
washer repair.
Dryer takes forever: In these older houses it's usually a crushed or clogged vent. Vent's fine? Then it's on us to test the element on an electric, or the valve coils on gas, plus the thermal fuse. See
dryer repair.
Dishwasher leaves a puddle: Gaskets flatten out over time, so we start at the door. Then spray arms (they crack) and the drain fitting under the sink. Flipped kitchen? Somebody may never have leveled the dishwasher. See
dishwasher repair.