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How to fix a squeaky door

Open and close the door to locate the squeak, Check hinge screws for tightness, Tighten loose screws, Apply lubricant to the hinges, Open and close the door to distribute

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How to replace a showerhead

Turn off the water supply, Remove the old showerhead, Clean the shower arm threads, Wrap Teflon tape on threads, Attach the new showerhead, Tighten the showerhead, Turn on the water, Check for

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AC not cooling

Turn off power to the AC unit, Check and replace the air filter, Inspect the thermostat settings, Clean the indoor evaporator coil, Clean the outdoor condenser unit, Check for ice

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GFCI outlet won’t reset

Turn off power at breaker, Verify power is off, Remove outlet cover plate, Unscrew and pull out GFCI outlet, Inspect wiring connections, Check for tripped upstream GFCI, Test line voltage with

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Water heater not hot

Turn off power to the water heater, Check the circuit breaker, Remove access panels, Test heating elements with multimeter, Test thermostats with multimeter, Reset high-temperature cutoff switch, Replace faulty heating element

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Refrigerator not cooling

Check power supply, Inspect temperature settings, Clean condenser coils, Check door seals, Ensure proper airflow, Test evaporator fan, Test condenser fan, Check start relay, Inspect thermostat, Defrost manually if needed, Test defrost timer, Call a technician

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Breaker keeps tripping

Turn off the main breaker, Identify the tripping breaker, Unplug all devices on the circuit, Reset the breaker, Check if breaker trips again, Inspect outlets and switches, Test for short circuits, Use

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Outlet not working

Check other outlets and lights, Reset GFCI outlets, Check circuit breaker, Test outlet with voltage tester, Turn off power at breaker, Remove outlet cover, Inspect wiring connections, Tighten loose wires, Replace outlet if

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How to Unclog a Toilet

Put on rubber gloves, Place towels around toilet base, Add dish soap to toilet bowl, Pour hot water into bowl, Use plunger to create suction, Plunge vigorously for 20 seconds, Check

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