Samples · Appliances
AI prompts for appliance problems that don't have to be guesses.
A dishwasher that won't drain, a fridge that won't cool, a washer that's leaking onto the floor. These workflows help the AI ask the right intake questions, separate safe DIY checks from the calls you should be making, and weigh repair against replacement.
Dishwasher won't drain
“There's standing water in the bottom of my dishwasher after every cycle.”
Use when
- Pool of water in the tub at end of cycle.
- Foul or musty smell from the unit.
- Recently installed a new garbage disposal.
What H0U53 produces
- Likely causes (clogged filter, kinked drain hose, knockout plug left in new disposal, failed drain pump).
- DIY-safe checks (pulling the filter, inspecting drain hose, sink airgap).
- Stop conditions (electrical, sealed pump access).
- Repair-vs-replace math (age, repair cost, brand reliability).
My dishwasher is leaving standing water in the bottom. Help me figure out why one step at a time. Ask me first: - Approximate age and brand of the dishwasher? - Was a new garbage disposal recently installed? (Common cause: knockout plug.) - Any foul smell, or just standing water? - Have you cleaned the filter recently? Then walk me through: - Safe DIY checks in order (filter, drain hose, airgap, disposal knockout) - What I should NOT touch (sealed pump, electrical components) - Repair-vs-replace math given the age - A short summary I could send an appliance tech if I escalate Use "possible," "likely," "verify." Don't invent part numbers — say "match what's printed on the inside of the door."
Refrigerator not cooling enough
“My fridge isn't keeping food cold, but the freezer is fine.”
Use when
- Fridge section warm, freezer still freezing.
- Compressor running constantly.
- Visible frost buildup on back wall or vents.
What H0U53 produces
- Likely causes (blocked vents between freezer and fridge, dirty condenser coils, failing evap fan, door seal leak).
- DIY-safe checks (vent paths, coil cleaning, door seal dollar-bill test, thermostat setting).
- Repair-vs-replace decision factors (age, sealed-system vs. component, brand).
- Stop conditions (sealed refrigerant system, compressor).
My fridge isn't keeping food cold but the freezer is fine. Help me figure out what's going on without guessing. Ask me first: - Approximate age and brand? - Where is the food warmest — top shelf, bottom, door? - Have the condenser coils been cleaned in the last year? - Any frost buildup on the back wall of the freezer or visible vents? - Door seal still tight? Then walk me through: - Likely causes (airflow vs. coils vs. seal vs. sealed system) - DIY-safe checks (vacuum coils, vent inspection, door-seal dollar-bill test) - When the answer is "call an appliance tech" vs. "replace the unit" - A short summary I could share with a tech if I escalate Use "possible," "likely," "verify." Don't quote refrigerant pressures or compressor specs — say "verify with a sealed-system tech."
Washing machine leaking from underneath
“I keep finding water on the floor under my washing machine.”
Use when
- Wet floor after a wash cycle.
- Water visible from front, bottom, or back of unit.
- Soap residue near the leak.
What H0U53 produces
- Likely sources ranked (supply hose, drain hose, tub seal, pump, overloading).
- DIY-safe checks (shut-off valves, hose inspection, run cycle empty).
- When to call appliance tech vs. plumber vs. replace.
- Containment steps (pan, shut-off valve, drain location).
My washing machine is leaking from underneath. Help me locate the source one step at a time. Ask me first: - Front loader or top loader? Approximate age and brand? - When does the leak appear — fill, agitation, spin, drain, or all the time? - Is the floor wet from the front, back, or directly underneath? - Any soap residue around the leak? - Is there a drain pan or is it sitting on the floor? Then walk me through: - Likely sources in order (supply hoses, drain hose at standpipe, tub seal, pump) - DIY-safe checks (run a short cycle with no clothes, watch for leak timing) - What I should NOT do (open the cabinet on a front-loader) - Repair-vs-replace decision given the age - Whether this is an appliance-tech call or a plumber call Use "possible," "likely," "verify." Don't invent part numbers — say "match what's printed inside the door or on the back panel."
Be ready for the curveballs your house throws at you.
The scenarios above are common examples. Your house will not always hand you a neat, predictable problem.
A leak may show up behind a cabinet. An outlet may fail after a storm. A quote may leave out the permit. A product may look compatible until the manual says otherwise.
The H0U53 Toolkit gives your AI the workflow behind these examples: start with safety, ask a few observation questions, separate what you can see from what might be causing it, check what needs to be verified, and guide you one step at a time.
So yes, the prompts are there for common scenarios. But the real value is being ready for the weird, vague, expensive, or confusing problems that come up when you own a home.
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