Small or hollow cubes from a Samsung ice maker usually mean the mold is not getting enough water because of low supply pressure. Start with the shut-off valve and supply line, then the water filter, then confirm the pressure meets Samsung’s 20 PSI minimum. If cubes stay small after that, a plumber or appliance technician … Read more
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. In the impeller vs. agitator comparison, impeller (high-efficiency) top-loaders clean better on average than agitator top-loaders. They also use less water and handle bulkier loads. Agitators run faster cycles, but they are tougher on fabric. For most LG shoppers with mixed everyday laundry, an impeller model … Read more
A GE washer leaking water onto the floor is usually caused by something you can check yourself. On a top-load, that is typically too much detergent, an unlevel machine, a loose drain hose, a backed-up standpipe, or worn fill-hose washers. On a front-load, the first place to look is the rubber door boot. If those … Read more
A GE SmartHQ washer can send push alerts to your phone, such as a finished cycle or a low detergent tank. Alerts arrive only when they are enabled on the washer’s Notifications page in the app and when the phone allows push notifications for SmartHQ. Which alerts exist depends on the washer model. A smart … Read more
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Choose a detergent that carries an HE mark, then pick the format that suits how you like to dose: pods for a pre-measured unit that goes into the drum, or liquid for a measuring cup and the main wash cup. All four picks below carry HE … Read more
Editor’s note: Details below reflect information available as of the publish date. Pricing, availability, and specs may change or vary by region. At IFA 2026 in early September, Bosch showed off the Bosch Series 8 Heat Pump Washer-Dryer, a combo machine it says uses approximately 55% less energy than conventional washer-dryers that use condenser technology. … Read more
Many Frigidaire owners never realize their washer has a built-in diagnostic mode until a repair technician activates it and the display starts cycling through sensor readings like a dashboard. That hidden layer is service mode, and once you understand how to reach it and, just as important, how to exit it cleanly, you can rule … Read more
Many of my washer’s weird problems turn out to be a setting nobody knew was on. A locked panel, a cycle clock that seems to lie, or a cold wash that isn’t cleaning can each feel like a broken machine when it’s really the machine doing exactly what it was told. This Frigidaire washer settings … Read more
A washer that quits mid-cycle can often be fixed for far less than the cost of a service call. Many Frigidaire washer repair jobs come down to five commonly failing parts, and a patient homeowner with basic tools and a free afternoon can replace most of them. If you’re still trying to work out what … Read more
The door is shut, the drum is loaded, the detergent is in, and pressing Start produces nothing. When a Frigidaire washer won’t start with the door closed, the cause usually sits in one of three places: a control lock that quietly disabled the panel, a start button that expects a different kind of press, or … Read more