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An induction cooktop that keeps shutting off may be protecting itself, sharing power or reporting a fault. Here's how a technician sorts out which one it is.

A dishwasher humming but not washing is diagnosed by checking the filter and sump, the water level, the wash motor's capacitor and windings, and the control.

An oven that shuts off while baking may be following a timer or a safety limit, or reacting to a fault. Here's how a technician tells which one it is.

Why a front-load washer door won't lock, and how a technician finds out: the latch and strike, soap buildup, a power reset, the lock test and the control.

How a gas dryer that won't heat is diagnosed: the shutoff valve, thermal fuse and limits, igniter, flame sensor, gas valve coils and a manometer reading.

How an electric dryer that tumbles but won't heat is diagnosed, from the two breakers and 240-volt supply to the thermal fuse, element and thermostats.

Thumping, roaring or rattling when a washer is loud during the spin cycle? See how load, level, suspension, drum and drive checks narrow down the cause.

A radiant glass cooktop element that won't heat is diagnosed through the control lock, power supply, element and limiter, switch or control board, and wiring.

Often a dishwasher that stops mid-cycle is protecting itself. See how the door switch, fill, overflow float, drain path and stored codes are checked in turn.