3 Reasons Your Dryer Smells Bad and How to Fix It
A dryer should leave your clothes warm, dry, and fresh — not smelling worse than before the cycle started. If you’ve noticed musty, burning, or sour odors coming from your dryer, it’s a sign that something isn’t right. For many homeowners in San Francisco, dryer odors are a common issue due to compact laundry spaces, […]
Convection vs. Standard Ovens: What’s the Difference?
If you’re shopping for a new oven or trying to understand how to get better results from the one you already own, you’ve probably come across the terms convection and standard ovens. While they may look similar on the outside, the way they cook food is quite different — and those differences matter more […]
Why Is My Dishwasher Not Draining? 6 Common Causes
A dishwasher that won’t drain properly can turn a simple kitchen chore into a frustrating mess. Instead of clean dishes, you’re left with standing water, unpleasant odors, and concerns about potential damage to your appliance or flooring. For homeowners in San Francisco, where many kitchens are compact and plumbing systems can vary widely from building […]
How to Troubleshoot a Refrigerator Making Loud Noises
A refrigerator is one of those appliances you expect to work quietly in the background. So when it suddenly starts buzzing, rattling, clicking, or knocking, it can be both annoying and worrying. For homeowners in San Francisco, where kitchens are often part of open living spaces, loud refrigerator noises become impossible to ignore. The good […]
Why Is My Dishwasher Not Getting Water?
You load the dishwasher, add detergent, press start — and instead of the familiar sound of water filling the tub, there’s silence. Or the cycle runs, but dishes come out dirty and dry. If your dishwasher isn’t getting water, it’s not just annoying — it’s a sign that something in the system isn’t working the […]
Why Your Washing Machine Is Leaking Water
Finding water on the floor around your washing machine is one of those moments that instantly raises stress levels. Is it a small issue you can ignore for now — or the start of a bigger, more expensive problem? In San Francisco, washing machine leaks are especially common in apartments and condos with limited space, […]
Why Frigidaire Refrigerator Ice Tastes Bad or Smells Funny
If the ice from your Frigidaire refrigerator suddenly tastes strange or smells off, you’re definitely not imagining things. This is a surprisingly common issue and one of the main reasons homeowners call Prime Fix for refrigerator repair. The good news? In many cases, the cause is simple — and fixable. In San Francisco, refrigerator ice […]
Refrigerator Not Cooling? Here’s What’s Really Going On
Few things are more frustrating than opening your refrigerator and realizing your milk isn’t cold and your leftovers didn’t stand a chance. In San Francisco homes — from classic Victorians to modern condos in SoMa — this is a problem we at Prime Fix see every single week. If your refrigerator is not cooling properly, […]
Gas vs. Electric Stove Repair: What Homeowners Should Know
In San Francisco homes, the kitchen is often the heart of the place — whether it’s a cozy Sunset District house, a Mission apartment, or a modern SoMa condo. When your stove stops working, it’s not just inconvenient, it can throw off your whole routine. One of the most common questions we hear at Prime […]
