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Home & garage repair, in plain English

Something broke? See if you can fix it.

Answer a few easy questions. We'll tell you what's probably wrong, what it should cost, and whether it's a job for you or a pro. Then we walk you through it, one step at a time.

People are asking:Furnace or heater blowing cold airFurnace not turning onNo hot water
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Where's the trouble?

Start with what's acting up

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How does this work?

Three steps, about two minutes

  1. Tell us what you see

    One question at a time, in everyday words. Each one comes with how to check, like "hold your hand in front of a vent."

  2. Get a straight answer

    What's probably wrong, how sure we are, how hard it is and what it should cost.

  3. Fix it, or call

    A numbered plan for either one. If you call, we give you the words to say and a fair price to check quotes against.

    Fix it yourselfCall a pro

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Why trust a website with this?

Our promise to you

We'll tell you when not to DIY

Anything with gas, refrigerant or high-voltage parts is a pro job, every time. Every guide follows the order a technician works in, safe checks first.

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Nobody can pay us to change a verdict. Parts stores and local pros may pay us when you use them, and that never decides whether we say fix it or call a pro.