Whether you wash clothes every day or once a week, having that washer in your home is an essential luxury of home. No laundromat, no laundry service. You can throw in a load of clothes and enjoy the dryer-fresh result in a couple of hours. Until your washer stops working. Few things are more inconvenient than a malfunctioning washing machine. …
Your washing machine is an essential part of your home. For many households, it is the constantly running cornerstone of the chore roster. But with the washer running non-stop, shaking and vibrating can cause a real disruption. A shaking washer can make a serious racket, not to mention that it’s bad for the machinery itself. A shaking washer may rattle, …
One of the more alarming problems a washing machine can develop is an issue with the belt. The belt is what most washers use to spin the drum which agitates, washes, and then spin-wrings the clothes before you put them in the dryer. You know something is wrong with your belt when you notice that your washer is running, but the drum …
There are washer problems you can expect, like it to stop spinning altogether one day. Then there are washer problems you don’t quite expect like it works just fine except that your clothes are still soaked after the spin cycle. However, there are certain problems that can manifest which will result in clothing still being wet after the spin cycle …
The control board is the central control for all of your GE washer’s functions. The switches, dials, and knobs all connect to the control board. If it shorts out or gets damaged, your machine will start to lose functionality or will stop working entirely. Models with a digital readout can also display an error code telling you when the control …
The drain pump tub filter is a plastic filter with large holes. It catches larger items like coins, buttons, and jewelry. But if it cracks or gets too full, it can’t do its job. Order replacement part #134640200 for a new tub filter for your Frigidaire washer. Then follow these steps to get it installed. 1. Unplug the washer and …
Most individuals automatically assume they need a new washer when their current one doesn’t start, and although in certain instances this can be true, a more likely scenario is easy to fix the malfunction. Two components that when faulty lead to a non-operational GE washer model WHDVH680JMR are the user control board and the door lock. Luckily, replacing either part is …
If your Maytag washer isn’t agitating or draining, the motor that powers these steps may be broken. This is the drive motor, which powers the transmission and the drain pump. To replace the part, order a replacement drive motor (part #12002351 for most Maytag models) and follow these steps. 1. Unplug the washer. While you remove the old drive motor …
When your washer’s motor isn’t working, it can be difficult to isolate the cause. Anything from a part that enables the agitation motion to the motor itself could be at fault. If your washer has a computer, it can quickly point out if the motor stator needs to be replaced. This part carries the electrical current near the motor. If …
If you have been keeping an eye on the news recently, you may have heard about a problem with certain models of Samsung top-loading washers losing their tops. It is also possible you have heard these machines are being recalled. But what is going on with these machines? Which ones are affected? How do I know if my machine is …
