Showerthought: My nephew noticed the dryer hum before I did
I was fixing my brother's dryer that wouldn't heat up. My nephew, who's eight, was watching me and said the motor sounded like his toy car. I checked the heating element first, but he kept pointing at the back panel. When I opened it, I found a sock stuck in the blower wheel, causing a drag. Removing it fixed the heat issue right away. It taught me to listen to what others hear, even if they're not pros. Now I let the kids in the house describe sounds when I start a job. Ever had a young one clue you in on a repair?