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    Appliance Parts Apps

    Fix it yourself. Save $200+/repair.

    AppliancePartsPros

    Varies, no shipping deals

    Largest US appliance parts site. Type model, find part. Repair videos for each.

    Best overall.

    RepairClinic

    Varies

    Same idea. Strong videos. Easy returns.

    Best videos.

    Sears PartsDirect

    Varies

    Large catalog. Diagrams of every appliance. Genuine OEM parts.

    Best diagrams.

    Amazon (search part #)

    Often cheapest

    Type model + part number. Often cheaper. Fast shipping.

    Best price hunt.

    eBay (search part #)

    Often discounted

    New + used parts. Often discontinued parts only here.

    Best for old parts.

    Find your model number

    • Refrigerator — sticker inside on left wall or ceiling.
    • Dishwasher — inside top edge (open + look up).
    • Washer / dryer — top opening rim or back panel.
    • Stove / range — inside oven door, lift drawer.
    • Microwave — back of unit or inside door.
    • Take photo. Type into parts website — gets exploded diagrams of every part.

    Easy DIY appliance fixes

    • Refrigerator water filter — $30, swap in 5 min.
    • Dishwasher spray arm clogged — pop off, rinse, reinstall.
    • Washer hose replacement — $20, pinch + swap.
    • Dryer thermal fuse — $15, blocked vent burns it. 30-min repair.
    • Microwave fuse — $5, often kills it during power surge.
    • Garbage disposal jam — Allen wrench in bottom socket, twist.

    When to call a pro

    • Compressor / sealed system on fridge or AC.
    • Anything gas-related (stove, dryer, furnace).
    • Inside an electric panel / hardwired electric.
    • Repair cost over 50% of new appliance — replace instead.

    Save warranty info

    Snap photo of every appliance receipt + serial number. Save in a "Receipts" album in Photos. Many appliances have 1-10 year warranties. With proof, repair often free.