Appliance Guides and Error Codes
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68 guides, each answering one question with a primary source named on the page: 36 error-code explainers in the manufacturers' own words, and 32 guides on hard water, costs, safety and disposal for homes in Winnebago and Boone counties.
Guides
Costs, water, safety and disposal
- How Hard Is Rockford's Water? Hardness by Town (Illinois EPA Data)
- What Hard Water Does to Dishwashers, Ice Makers, Washers and Water Heaters
- Cloudy Glasses and White Film in the Dishwasher: The Hard-Water Fix
- Repair or Replace an Appliance? The 50 Percent Rule and Real Lifespans
- How Long Do Appliances Last? Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range and More
- What Does an Appliance Service Call Cost and Cover?
- Refrigerator Not Cooling? Whirlpool's Checklist Before You Call
- Can a Refrigerator Stay in a Cold Rockford Garage in Winter?
- How Long Is Food Safe When the Refrigerator or Freezer Fails?
- What Temperature Should a Refrigerator and Freezer Be?
- Who Can Work on Refrigerant? EPA Section 608 Explained for Homeowners
- How to Get Rid of an Old Refrigerator in Rockford and Nearby Towns
- Illinois White Goods Law: Can You Throw Away an Appliance? (415 ILCS 5/22.28)
- ComEd and Nicor Gas Appliance Rebates in 2026: What Is Actually Offered
- Ice Maker Not Making Ice? Water Pressure, Filters and Hard Water
- Washer Not Draining? What Whirlpool, Samsung and LG Say to Check
- How Often Should Washing Machine Hoses Be Replaced?
- Dryer Running but Not Heating? Whirlpool's Checks, Gas and Electric
- Dryer Vent Fire Safety: USFA Numbers and NFPA Rules (Including Snow)
- Smell Gas Near the Stove or Dryer? What Nicor Gas Says to Do
- Carbon Monoxide Alarms in Illinois: What the Law Requires
- Propane (LP) Ranges and Dryers: Conversion Kits and Warning Signs
- Dishwasher Not Draining? Filter, Hose, Knockout Plug and Air Gap
- Oven Not Heating? Bake Element, Igniter, Sensor and Door Seal
- Gas Burner Clicking but Not Lighting? GE's Fixes
- Microwave Runs but Does Not Heat: Settings First, Then a Technician
- How Often to Clean Range Hood and Microwave Grease Filters
- How to Reset a Garbage Disposal (InSinkErator's Red Button)
- Where Is the Model Number on My Appliance? Locations by Appliance and Brand
- How to Check If Your Appliance Has Been Recalled
- Does an Independent Repair Void My Appliance Warranty? What the FTC Says
- Extended Warranty or Pay for Repairs? The FTC's Checklist
Error codes
Error codes by brand
LG
- LG Washer OE Code: Not Draining
- LG Washer IE Code: Water Supply Problem
- LG Washer UE Code: Unbalanced Load
- LG Washer dE Code: Door Will Not Lock
- LG Washer FE Code: Overfilling
- LG Washer PE Code: Water Level Sensor
- LG Washer tE Code: Heating Error
- LG Washer SUD Code: Too Many Suds
- LG Dryer d80, d90 and d95 Codes: Blocked Vent (Flow Sense)
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