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Oven won't light after your building's gas is restored? Learn why air in the line delays ignition, what's safe to try and what to leave to the utility.

Seeing roaches in your appliances, behind the fridge or in the microwave panel? Learn why they move in, what not to spray and how to protect the electronics.

If your washing machine drain smells like sewer, the trap, drain hose or building vent may be to blame. Try a quick sniff test and fixes that usually clear it.

Want to reduce washer noise for downstairs neighbors? Check shipping bolts, leveling, load balance and spin speed, then learn which noises point to worn parts.

Leak sensor going off by your washer? Learn how to find the source fast, from hoses and the drain pipe to sweating pipes, and when to alert your building.

Portable washer not draining into the sink? See how hose height, kinks, a slow sink and lint in the pump stop the water, plus quick checks to get it draining.

Refrigerator water filter housing leaking onto a shelf or the floor? See the usual causes, from a filter not locked in to a cracked housing, and what to do.

Is your portable dishwasher faucet adapter leaking? Check the rubber washer, threads and faucet type, and learn how to connect it without a spray of water.

Ice maker noise at night keeping you up in a studio? Learn which buzzes, cracks and clatters are normal, which point to a problem and how to quiet things down.