Greg Bennett

Appliance Repair Technician

Greg Bennett is an appliance repair technician based in Hilo, Hawaii. With over 8 years of experience, Greg specializes in home appliance repair and maintenance. On social media, Greg empowers people to repair, not replace, by posting troubleshooting tutorials for washers, dryers, ovens, fridges, and other residential appliances. His videos also include repair jobs, viewer Q&A, and homeowner tool recommendations. Greg received his Bachelor of Science in Automotive Service Technology from Weber State University.

Education

  • Bachelor of Science, Automotive Service Technology, Weber State University

Favorite Piece of Advice

Preventative maintenance goes a long way on appliances.

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Forum Comments (1)

How do I get my front load washer to stop smelling?
When you get done unloading or taking the clothes out of the washer, leave the door propped open a couple of inches. That will allow any water in there to evaporate and the seals that are inside your washing machine to dry out between cycles. It's very common for people to leave those doors shut all the time, and it's not very long until you'll start to get mold and mildew inside the machine.

I always recommend people look at the owner's manual because there are some GE models that require the door to be shut in order to run the system, which is built to vent all the moist air between cycles. But in the vast majority of models, I typically recommend leaving the door open, and it will keep anything from smelling.

Co-authored Articles (14)

What to Do if Your Microwave Isn't Heating Food

Expert tips to diagnose and fix your non-heating microwave It can be frustrating when your microwave isn't heating your food or drinks as fast as it should. Luckily, there are a few things you can do to troubleshoot a mi...

3 Easy Ways to Reboot a KitchenAid Dishwasher

Appliance repair technician Greg Bennett explains the simplest way to reset your dishwasher so it works properly againIf your KitchenAid dishwasher isn’t starting or washing your dishes properly, it might be due for a ...

Everything You Need to Know About Resetting Samsung Washers

The best ways to restore a Samsung washer to its original state If you are experiencing problems with your Samsung washing machine, you may be able to fix these issues by resetting it, but how do you do that? Can you re...

How to Fix a Squeaky Dryer: Disassembly and Repair

Trying to do a load of laundry, but your dryer won’t stop making an awful squealing noise? The good news is, a squeaky dryer rarely means that you need a whole new dryer; instead, there are some common parts that you m...

How to Defrost a Samsung Ice Maker: A Quick Guide

It's frustrating when your ice maker stops making ice, but there are things you can do to get it up and running within a few hours. The ice maker itself is probably just iced over and you need to do a forced defrost. For...

15 Reasons Your Whirlpool Refrigerator Has Stopped Cooling

Troubleshooting common cooling issues with your Whirlpool fridgeDoes it seem like your Whirlpool fridge isn’t keeping your food as cold as it should? Luckily, there are a few things you can do to troubleshoot and possi...

Reasons Why Your Samsung Oven Won’t Heat and How to Fix Them

Appliance repair technician Greg Bennett goes over the common reasons why a Samsung oven won’t heat upHave you ever taken a meal out of your Samsung oven and discovered that it wasn't cooked? Luckily, there are a few e...

How to

Change the Side on Which Your Refrigerator Door Opens

You did some remodeling and now your fridge door opens the wrong way and you want to change it. It's easy to change the door opening swing. Keep reading for more information.

How to

Replace a Microwave Lightbulb

Most microwaves are equipped with an internal light that turns on when the door is opened or when the microwave is operational. This small halogen light is not necessary for the microwave to work, but does enhance its fe...

How to

Stack a Washer and Dryer

Stacking your washer and dryer is a convenient way to save floor space in any home. As long as your washer and dryer models are compatible, you can purchase a stacking kit and make this happen! The kits distribute the we...

How to Locate the Model Number on a Dryer

Easily find the model number on a Whirlpool, Kenmore, Maytag, or any dryerIf you need to troubleshoot, register, or order replacement parts for your dryer, you'll need to know the model number. Fortunately, it's easy to ...

How to

Remove an Over‐the‐Range Microwave

An over-the-range microwave hangs above your stove and frees up a lot of counter space. If your microwave is broken or needs to be replaced, you can easily remove it yourself by undoing a few screws. Once the microwave i...

How to

Install a Cooktop

The idea of installing a cooktop can be intimidating. After all, you're dealing with either electricity or gas while simultaneously handling an expensive appliance. The good news is that none of the individual steps of i...

How to

Repair a Dryer

Appliance repair technician Greg Bennett shares tips for diagnosing a broken dryerIf a clothes dryer won't run or isn't drying materials thoroughly, you can often repair it by following a series of common troubleshooting...