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Filter light on or dispenser slow? Replace a refrigerator water filter the right way, flush the air and carbon dust out, and reset the indicator light.

Dusty coils make a fridge work harder. Clean refrigerator condenser coils in about 30 minutes, usually without moving it, and know when cooling needs a pro.

Frost by the door or a fridge that never rests? Test your refrigerator door seal with a paper strip, find weak spots, and clean or reshape the gasket.

Vinyl or foil hose behind your dryer? How to replace a dryer vent hose with semi-rigid metal duct, seal both ends and keep it from kinking at the wall.

Water under the crisper drawers or ice on the freezer floor? How to clear a frozen defrost drain with warm water, plus signs the defrost system is at fault.

Find out how to descale a dishwasher safely: clean the filter, run a descaler cycle, wipe the door edges and use rinse aid to keep hard water film away.

Water spitting from the little cap by your sink? Here's how to clean a dishwasher air gap, clear the hose below it and stop the overflow for good.

Is your fridge really at 40°F? Check refrigerator temperature with an appliance thermometer, place it correctly and adjust settings one step at a time.

Frost a quarter inch thick? How to manually defrost a freezer safely with warm water and pans, keep food cold meanwhile, and avoid puncturing the walls.