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Freezer Is Cold but Refrigerator Is Warm: What to Check
A cold freezer does not prove the refrigerator compartment is working properly. Learn the useful checks, how to record the symptoms, and when to request a diagnosis.
September 29, 2026
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Washer Won't Drain or Spin: What the Symptoms Mean
Standing water and soaking-wet clothes can point to different washer problems. Learn what to check safely and which details to include in a repair request.
Sep 22, 2026

Refrigerator Ice Maker Not Working? 7 Things to Check Before You Call for Repair
If your refrigerator ice maker is not working, check the controls, freezer temperature, water supply, filter, ice bin, and warning signs before scheduling repair.
Aug 10, 2026

Snowstorm Appliance Safety: Power Outages and Restarting
A practical snowstorm checklist for refrigerator food storage, appliance power interruptions, and a safe, model-specific restart.
Feb 13, 2026

How to Find and Use Your Appliance’s Exact Owner’s Manual
Find the correct appliance manual and use its model-specific instructions for settings, maintenance, error codes, and service preparation.
Jan 15, 2026

Leaving for the Holidays? Check These 3 Appliances
Prepare your refrigerator, washer, and dishwasher before a holiday trip without guessing at shutoff procedures or assuming every model works the same way.
Dec 15, 2025

Prepare Your Kitchen Appliances for Thanksgiving
A Thanksgiving preparation timeline for checking kitchen appliances, recognizing faults early, and keeping the final cooking day manageable.
Nov 19, 2025

Thanksgiving Appliance Safety: 3 Kitchen Risks to Avoid
Three kitchen risk areas to review on Thanksgiving: cooking appliances, electrical connections, and garbage disposals. Know when to stop and get help.
Oct 16, 2025

Fridge Thermostat Failing? 7 Warning Signs and Next Steps
Seven symptoms that can point to a refrigerator temperature-control problem, why they do not prove a failed thermostat, and what to check before buying parts.
Sep 30, 2025

AC Maintenance Checklist: A 3-Month Review Plan
A practical three-month review cycle for air-conditioner filters, airflow, and visible warning signs, with clear limits on owner maintenance.
Sep 15, 2025

Best AC Temperature for Summer: Comfort, Humidity and Filters
How to choose a workable summer thermostat setting, why a clean filter matters, and when weak cooling needs attention beyond a temperature adjustment.
Aug 27, 2025

How to Keep Your Home Cooler During Extreme Summer Heat
Practical ways to reduce indoor heat during extreme weather and distinguish heavier appliance operation from a persistent cooling problem.
Aug 12, 2025

Why Is My Refrigerator Running Constantly? 3 Checks
Find out when longer refrigerator operation can be normal, three safe areas to inspect, and which cooling symptoms need professional diagnosis.
Jul 31, 2025

White Residue on Laundry? Check Detergent, Load and Drainage
Troubleshoot white marks on washed clothes with three checks covering detergent, loading, and model-approved cleaning or drainage observations.
Jul 16, 2025
Stories from our team

From Worry to Relief: Customer Service at Triple A Plaza
A first-person account from Lacie Gordon, logistics manager and head of customer service, about listening and helping customers feel understood.
Feb 27, 2026

Inside Triple A Plaza’s Parts Department: Juan’s Perspective
Juan Hernández shares the parts department’s role in organizing components and supporting the team’s appliance repairs.
Jan 31, 2026

How Working at Triple A Plaza Helped Me Grow
Leyris Peña reflects on moving from telecommunications into appliance and HVAC administration, and growing through new responsibilities.
Dec 30, 2025

Are You Stuck or Growing With Purpose? Armida’s Perspective
Armida Peña shares her perspective on business growth, including changes she made at Triple A Plaza and questions to discuss with a team.
Nov 27, 2025

More Than a Job: Vanyeli’s Administrative Role
Vanyeli’s first-person account of the daily coordination and communication behind her administrative-assistant role at Triple A Plaza.
Oct 30, 2025
