Fix-It Fast AI
AI home repair help

Snap the problem.Get the fix.

Photograph the leak, the error code, or the breaker panel. Fix-It Fast AI tells you what most likely broke, the safe next step, the tools, and what it should cost. Before you pay $150 for someone to show up.

Diagnose free with a photoSee plans from $10
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Fix-It Fast AIDiagnosis

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“No hot water since this morning”

Most likely cause

Tripped high-limit resetLikely
Failed upper elementPossible

20 min

$0 to $35

Easy

Safety first: switch off the water heater breaker before opening the upper access panel.

How it works

From “what is that noise” to a plan in under a minute.

  1. 01

    Snap it or say it

    Take a photo of the leak, the error code, or the label. Or just type what it is doing.

  2. 02

    Get the likely cause, ranked

    See what most likely failed, what to check first, and what you can safely skip.

  3. 03

    Fix it, or call the right pro

    Tools, parts, time, and cost for the DIY path. A clear stop sign when it is pro-only.

What broke?

Pick a system and start a free diagnosis.

PlumbingLeaks, clogs, running toilets, low pressureDiagnose ElectricalDead outlets, tripping breakers, flickerDiagnose Heating and coolingNo heat, no cool, weak airflow, thermostatsDiagnose AppliancesWasher, dryer, fridge, dishwasher, rangeDiagnose
Appliance label scannerPhotograph the model sticker and get advice for your exact unit.Wiring scanPhoto of a switch, outlet, or thermostat wiring. Get the terminals identified.Error code lookupYour washer is flashing a code. Find out what it means in seconds.Describe it insteadNo photo? Describe the noise, the smell, or when it started.

Pricing

One service call costs $150. Pro costs $10.

Diagnosis is free. Choose Pro at $10/month for repeat repair help, or the Home Repair Field Guide at $10 once for a printable PDF you keep.

Most popular

Fix-It Fast Pro

Your on-call repair buddy for every leak, error code, and breaker trip.

$10per month

  • Unlimited photo and symptom diagnoses
  • Model-specific follow-up questions
  • Home Repair Field Guide and Seasonal Kit included
  • Cancel anytime
Start Pro for $10What is inside
Best value

Fix-It Fast Pro Annual

A full year of Pro, furnace season and AC season both covered.

$79per year

  • Everything in Pro
  • About $6.58 a month
  • Both downloads included
Get a year for $79What is inside

Downloads you keep

Printable PDFs, delivered right after checkout.

Home Repair Field Guide

The printable DIY repair manual: symptoms, cause, parts, fix, and when to call a pro.

$10one time

  • Plumbing, electrical, HVAC, appliances
  • 20-tool starter kit list
  • Emergency quick reference
Get the guide for $10What is inside

Four-Season Home Maintenance Kit

The small jobs that prevent the big bills, on a calendar you will actually follow.

$24one time

  • Spring, summer, fall, winter checklists
  • 12-month maintenance calendar
  • Home systems record and shutoff map
Get the kit for $24What is inside
For landlords

Every call you solve by text is a truck roll you did not pay for.

The Rental Property Maintenance System gives landlords with 1 to 10 units the tenant scripts, turnover checklist, condition reports, and per-unit calendar that keep small problems small.

Rental Property Maintenance System

For landlords with 1 to 10 units. Fewer truck rolls, faster turnovers.

$149one time

  • Tenant troubleshooting text scripts
  • Unit turnover checklist and condition reports
  • Per-unit maintenance calendar and work order log
  • Licensed for all your properties
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Fresh repair guides

Step-by-step fixes for the problems people search for most, written for homeowners.

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Microwave Trips the Breaker? Stop Using It and Check These Causes

A microwave that trips its breaker may be overloading a shared circuit or developing a dangerous internal power fault. Use these external checks, then call a qualified appliance technician or electrician when the breaker trips again.

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Refrigerator Rocking or Not Level? Stabilize It Before It Damages the Floor

A refrigerator that rocks, rolls, or leaves its door ajar may need a leveling-leg adjustment or professional floor assessment. Stabilize it safely without tipping or crushing the water line.

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Water Softener Bypass Valve Leaking? Isolate the Water Before It Damages the Floor

Water around a softener bypass valve often points to worn seals, a loose fitting, or a cracked valve body. Isolate the system safely and leave pressurized valve repair to a pro.

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AC Condensate Drain Line Clogged? Stop the Leak and Clear Safe Blockages

Water around an indoor air handler or a full condensate pan often points to a clogged AC drain line, float switch, or drain-pump issue. Stop cooling if water is leaking and use only safe, accessible checks.

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Furnace Won't Start After You Replace the Panel? Check the Door Safety Switch

A furnace that goes dead after its blower-door panel is reinstalled may have a misaligned safety switch or panel. Check only the exterior fit and leave switch and wiring repair to HVAC service.

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Air Conditioner Freezing Up? Thaw It Safely Before It Gets Worse

Ice on an AC line or indoor coil usually means an airflow problem, low refrigerant, or a control issue. Turn cooling off, let the system thaw, and avoid chipping at ice.

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Questions

Emergency

Gas smell, flooding, or sparks?

Skip the diagnosis. Here is what to do in the next five minutes.

Emergency steps