Aaron Beth

Quickest Way to Defrost a Freezer (According to an Expert)

Appliance technician Aaron Beth explains how to quickly defrost a freezer & the reasons for ice buildupOver time, a thick layer of ice can build up on the inside of your freezer if you have one without an automatic defro...

How to Adjust Your Fridge to the Right Temperature

Find the best fridge temperature setting with this simple guide Have you noticed that the food in your fridge is spoiling faster than usual? When your fridge runs a little too warm, food might not stay fresh and it coul...

Easy Steps to Remove & Replace a Fridge Door Seal

Keep your fridge sealed tight with this basic gasket replacement Have you noticed your fridge running more frequently or not feeling as cold as normal? One of the most common culprits is a damaged rubber seal (gasket) a...

6 Reasons Your Fridge is Leaking Water Inside (Plus How to Fix It)

DIY fixes for your interior fridge leaks and when to call a repair personIf your refrigerator is water leaking inside, there are only a few possible causes and we're here to help. The good news is you can easily fix some...

3 Ways to Stop & Prevent Ice Build Up in Your Fridge & Freezer

Tired of your fridge giving you the big freeze? Take a closer look into why your fridge is getting frostySure, you want your fridge to be cold… but it’s a whole other story when the inside of your appliance starts re...

How to Test Your Fridge PTC Start Relay & Troubleshoot Compressor Failures

If your refrigerator stops producing cold air, there may be something wrong with the PTC (positive temperature coefficient) relay, also known as the start relay. The PTC relay starts the compressor inside the fridge to m...

How to Factory Reset a Nespresso Vertuo: VertuoPlus, Lattissima, & More

Get your Vertuo machine back on track with a factory reset Are you trying to reset your Nespresso Vertuo? Whether it's because your coffee isn't brewing right or you're trying to fix a network connectivity issue, there's...

9 Reasons Your Fridge Is Making a Buzzing Sound (& How to Fix It)

Expert tips to quiet a noisy fridge It’s normal to hear some noise coming from your fridge, but what should you do if it suddenly starts buzzing? Don’t worry—in many cases, you can fix a buzzing refrigerator yourse...

The Complete Guide to Defrosting a Refrigerator Fast

Defrosting is easy with our simple stepsRefrigerators can become frosty and icy for lots of reasons — whether the door has been left open, you’ve put hot food in to cool, or the door just has a bad seal, annoying fro...

How to Level a Refrigerator (With Leveling Feet or Rollers)

Plus, how to level your fridge doors so they close properlyA leveled refrigerator not only looks great in your home, but it also helps your refrigerator function properly. If your refrigerator isn't currently sitting eve...

How to Remove & Clean a Fridge Condensation Tray

Refrigerator specialist Aaron Beth shares the simplest way to clean a drip panThe drip pan (also known as the drain pan) in your refrigerator captures defrosted ice from your freezer so it doesn’t leak in your kitchen....

How to

Put Freon in a Refrigerator

Adding Freon to a refrigerator is a tough task. If you add too much Freon, use the wrong kind of Freon, or don’t accurately install the bullet-piercing valve, you’ll risk damaging your refrigerator permanently. Freon...

How to

Fix a Leaking Refrigerator

A refrigerator that’s leaking water won’t work as efficiently as it should, may not keep your food safely chilled, and can cause expensive water damage to the flooring and structure beneath the appliance. Luckily, th...

How to Reset the Water Filter Light & Change the Filter on Whirlpool Fridges

Turn off the light on French door & side-by-side models If you’ve already changed the water filter on your Whirlpool refrigerator, the water filter light might still glow orange or red on your fridge’s control panel....

How to

Remove a Scratch from a Stainless Steel Refrigerator Door

With proper cleaning and maintenance, stainless steel refrigerators can retain their original shine and splendor, even if scratched. You can buff out minor scratches with a little elbow grease, a gentle polishing cleanse...

How to

Diagnose Refrigerator Problems

Sometimes you notice there's something wrong with your appliance right away. Maybe the light in your refrigerator won't turn on or your food isn't staying cold enough. You might not know if it’s necessary to call a pro...

How to Replace a Refrigerator Water Valve: A Complete Repair Guide

The water inlet valve is an electronically operated device that connects the household water supply to your fridge if you have an icemaker and/or water dispenser. This valve is usually located at the back of the fridge n...

How to

Make a Refrigerator Door Close

When your refrigerator door refuses to close, either the refrigerator has a faulty gasket (the rubber seal that forces your door to close), or your door hinges need to be tightened. Depending on the cause, you can make y...

How to

Take a Radiator Off the Wall

Removing a wall radiator is a pretty straightforward process, but you have to make sure that you take the proper precautions before disassembling it to avoid damaging your pipes, floors, or radiator. Close the main valve...

How to

Keep Food Cold

Whether you're heading out on a camping trip and want to enjoy your favorite on-the-go meals or the power in your home is temporarily out, everyone needs to keep food cold at some point. You have a few different options ...