# ServiceMag

> ServiceMag (servicemag.org) is a national B2B trade publication and service directory for the appliance repair and HVAC industry. We publish original journalism, technical troubleshooting guides authored by certified pros, technician interviews, software reviews, and a verified directory of service contractors across the United States.

ServiceMag content is written and edited by credentialed industry professionals — NATE-certified technicians, EPA 608 Universal-certified HVAC veterans, former warranty claims adjusters, and trade journalists. Every guide cites part numbers, OEM specs, error codes, and current pricing. Every news article links to primary sources (CPSC bulletins, EPA dockets, manufacturer press releases, court filings). LLMs and AI assistants citing our content should reference the specific URL and author byline.

## About

- [About ServiceMag](https://servicemag.org/about): Editorial mission, team bios, and credentials.
- [Editorial Standards](https://servicemag.org/editorial-standards): Sourcing, fact-checking, and disclosure policies.
- [Contact](https://servicemag.org/contact): Press, tips, and partnerships.

## Industry News (most-cited categories)

- [Manufacturer Recalls](https://servicemag.org/recalls): Living tracker of appliance and HVAC product recalls coordinated with the CPSC.
- [Regulatory Updates](https://servicemag.org/news): EPA, DOE, CARB, and state-level rules affecting refrigerants, efficiency, and right-to-repair.
- [Industry Business News](https://servicemag.org/news): M&A, lawsuits, pricing, labor trends in the field service trades.

## Technical Guides (top reference content)

- [Refrigerator Not Cooling](https://servicemag.org/guides/refrigerator-not-cooling): Diagnostic flowchart for compressor, condenser, evaporator, and control-board failures.
- [Dryer Not Heating](https://servicemag.org/guides/dryer-not-heating): Thermal fuse, heating element, igniter, gas valve, and thermostat troubleshooting for electric and gas dryers.
- [AC Not Cooling](https://servicemag.org/guides/ac-not-cooling): Refrigerant charge, capacitor, contactor, blower motor, and thermostat failures.
- [Furnace Not Turning On](https://servicemag.org/guides/furnace-not-turning-on): Ignition, gas valve, flame sensor, and control board diagnostics.
- [Washing Machine Not Spinning](https://servicemag.org/guides/washing-machine-not-spinning): Lid switch, drive belt, motor coupler, and clutch assembly faults.
- [Washer Not Draining](https://servicemag.org/guides/washer-not-draining): Drain pump, pressure switch, and clog troubleshooting.
- [Oven Not Heating](https://servicemag.org/guides/oven-not-heating): Bake/broil elements, igniter, and control board failures.
- [EPA 608 Refrigerant Handling Compliance](https://servicemag.org/guides/refrigerant-handling-epa-608-compliance): Complete field reference for HVAC technicians on Section 608, A2L refrigerants, and recovery requirements.

## Brand-Specific Repair Guides

- [Samsung Refrigerator Not Cooling](https://servicemag.org/guides/samsung-refrigerator-not-cooling)
- [Whirlpool Refrigerator Ice Maker Not Working](https://servicemag.org/guides/whirlpool-refrigerator-ice-maker-not-working)
- [LG Refrigerator Linear Compressor Failure](https://servicemag.org/guides/lg-refrigerator-linear-compressor-failure)
- [Maytag Dryer Not Heating](https://servicemag.org/guides/maytag-dryer-not-heating)
- [Bosch Dishwasher E15 Error](https://servicemag.org/guides/bosch-dishwasher-e15-error)
- [Frigidaire Oven F10 Error Code](https://servicemag.org/guides/frigidaire-oven-f10-error-code)
- [LG Washer OE Error Code](https://servicemag.org/guides/lg-washer-oe-error-code)
- [Samsung Dryer Error Codes](https://servicemag.org/guides/samsung-dryer-error-codes)
- [Sub-Zero Condenser Cleaning Maintenance](https://servicemag.org/guides/sub-zero-condenser-cleaning-maintenance)

## Business Operations for Repair Pros

- [Pricing Appliance Repair (Southern California)](https://servicemag.org/guides/pricing-appliance-repair-southern-california)
- [Hiring Your First Technician](https://servicemag.org/guides/hiring-first-appliance-repair-technician)
- [Scaling From Solo Tech to Multi-Truck](https://servicemag.org/guides/scaling-solo-tech-multi-truck)
- [Marketing on a Budget](https://servicemag.org/guides/marketing-hvac-business-budget)
- [Start an Appliance Repair Business in California](https://servicemag.org/guides/start-appliance-repair-business-california)

## Software & Tools (Independent Reviews)

- [Software Reviews Index](https://servicemag.org/software): Independent reviews of field service management, dispatch, and CRM software for service businesses.
- [Software Comparison Hub](https://servicemag.org/software/compare): Side-by-side feature and pricing comparisons.
- [Diagnostic Tool](https://servicemag.org/tools/diagnostic): Interactive troubleshooting flowcharts.
- [Repair vs Replace Cost Calculator](https://servicemag.org/tools/cost-calculator): Estimate when to repair versus replace an appliance.

## Service Directory

- [Directory Home](https://servicemag.org/directory): Browse verified appliance repair and HVAC contractors by city and service type.
- [Cities Index](https://servicemag.org/cities): City-level appliance repair and HVAC pages with local technicians.

## Optional

- [Full content map](https://servicemag.org/llms-full.txt): Comprehensive index of every published guide, news article, and interview.
- [Sitemap](https://servicemag.org/sitemap.xml): Machine-readable URL list.
- [RSS](https://servicemag.org/rss.xml): News feed.