Repair notes
Four in-depth guides written by Adam, one of our technicians: what you can safely check yourself, what the parts inside are doing, and what to tell the office when you call.
By Adam, Larch technician · Updated October 2026
Each one separates the checks a homeowner can safely make from the work that belongs to a technician.
Furnace · 10 min read
When a gas furnace blows cold or lukewarm air, it is usually not heating at all while the blower runs anyway. Here is how to find out why, what you can safely check, and what to write down before you call.
Heat pump · 10 min read
Frost on the outdoor coil is part of how a heat pump works in winter, and the unit is built to melt it off. A solid block of ice that stays for hours is a different story.
Dryer · 10 min read
When the drum turns but the air stays cool, or a load needs two or three cycles, the cause is usually power to the heat, airflow through the vent, or a failed heat part. Here is what you can safely check and what we test.
Refrigerator · 9 min read
If the freezer still freezes but the fresh-food side keeps creeping up, the cold is being made but not delivered. The usual causes are a frosted-over evaporator coil or a fan that has stopped.
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Technician · heating, cooling and appliances · Updated October 2026
Adam works on furnaces, heat pumps, AC and household appliances on our Spokane-area calls. He tests first, shows you the failed part and writes the price before any repair.
“Adam came out on a moments notice and got my air conditioner working.”
“Adam came to my house because my dryer was making a weird noise. He quickly diagnosed the problem…”
“They came out for an inspection the same day I called and were clear about what the problem was.”
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You will be talking to the same people who answered as Adam & Sam Brothers Repair. Ring or text (509) 370-5361, or book through the site to save up to $50 on heating and cooling work or up to $22 on an appliance repair. The diagnostic sits inside whatever repair you say yes to.
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Prefer to text? Send a photo of the model tag to (509) 370-5361.
