No, there's nothing that I'm aware of in the act that specifically covers stuff like this, but in general the act does say that the landlord is responsible to keep the property reasonably safe and in good repair. A working fridge I believe falls under that category, I think the full details of the standards of comfort and safety are in the Public Health Act.
Stuff happens, the last time we had a fridge go bad it took 3 days for one to come in, there wasn't one in Calgary that I could find that would fit without getting a questionable used one or a really expensive one. So is it a case of the landlord not doing anything because he didn't feel like it, or he just got it as quick as he could.
For the washer, it's not like the landlord knew ahead of time that it was going to leak oil so I don't think he should be responsible, your content insurance would be a better option for that.
In any case, you cannot withhold rent for this (even if you are 100% in the right). You have to apply to the court to recover damages. The courts are pretty slanted towards the tenant, but that would wreck any possibility of a good relationship with the landlord.
Try asking for something in compensation. Mention that part of the act and whatever part of the public health act that would apply, and say you'd rather have a good relationship with them rather than take them to court over something small.
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