About FAULTIVA
FAULTIVA helps U.S. households understand appliance problems and make smarter repair decisions. When a washer stops draining or a refrigerator stops cooling, most people face the same questions: Is it safe to check this myself? What is likely causing it? Is the repair worth the money? FAULTIVA answers those questions in plain language.
What you'll find here
- Troubleshooting guides for washers, dryers, refrigerators, freezers and dishwashers, organized by symptom. Each guide explains the likely causes, the checks a homeowner can do safely, and the signs that it is time to call a technician.
- The Symptom Explorer, a step-by-step tool that narrows down a problem through simple questions.
- Free calculators to compare repair quotes, weigh repair against replacement, estimate energy costs and plan a household repair budget. Every calculator shows its math, and no account is needed.
How our guides are made
Our guides are built from manufacturer owner's manuals and support pages, U.S. government guidance such as the FDA's food-safety advice, and other primary sources. Every guide lists its sources so you can check them yourself. We update guides when manufacturers or agencies change their guidance, and we fix reported errors quickly. Learn more in our Editorial Policy and Methodology.
Who runs FAULTIVA
FAULTIVA is an independent website created and maintained by Yasir Ahmed Farhan, a designer and web developer. Yasir researches and writes the guides and builds the calculators.
Safety comes first
FAULTIVA focuses on checks a homeowner can do safely. Gas connections, refrigerant, sealed systems and internal electrical work belong to licensed professionals, and every guide says clearly when to stop. See our Disclaimer for details.
Independence and advertising
FAULTIVA is free to use. Google AdSense is being configured to support the site through advertising. Advertisers have no influence over our guides, calculators or recommendations. See our Advertising Disclosure.
Contact us
Questions, corrections or ideas are always welcome. Email khoq1970@gmail.com or use our Contact page. We reply within 3 business days.