Appliance Questions exists because the answer to a simple appliance question — why is the fridge warm, what does OE mean, is this safe in the microwave — is usually split between a sixty-page manual, a forum thread and a video.

Here it’s in one place, in plain English: the likely cause first, then what to check, then when to call a pro. The site is organized by appliance, by brand and by symptom, and it covers the machines in an American home — refrigerators and freezers, washers and dryers, dishwashers, ranges, microwaves, coffee makers and the small appliances on the counter.

Appliance Questions is independent. It isn’t a manufacturer, a retailer or a repair service, has no connection to the brands it writes about and can’t see your appliance. Models change: before you buy a part or open a panel, check your model number and the manufacturer’s manual.