Clothes washer repair troubleshooting

How to fix washer agitator? Why is my Maytag washing machine not spinning? Why do clothes turn inside-out in the washing machine?

If necessary, check the receptacle it’s plugged into for power, using. If the receptacle seems dea check the circuit breaker or the fuse that serves it. Check the power cord.

Unplug the washer and check its. When the washing machine fails to start, the plug to the wall outlet is worth a look before going any. Filling and Rinsing Cycles. If the washing machine does not fill properly, chances are something is restricting water. If your washer won’t stop filling with water, then troubleshoot the common reasons like the water inlet valve, water level pressure switch and the air dome tube.

Burning or electrical smell. Locate the source of the odor then read the instructions in the related section. Foul or stale odor coming from washer or clothes.

The Kenmore washing machine troubleshooting process begins with a list of symptoms. Some washers display an error code when a part breaks. Switch To LG For Reliability You Can Trust.

Turn off the water valves. Get a bucket to catch the remaining water in the hoses. Wash Cycles Remotely.

Unscrew the hoses from your machine, and check to see if there is a c the filter. A simple cleaning may do the trick to get your washer working again. If you hear coins or other items rattling in the drain pump of your front-load washer, you can learn how to clean out the drain pump filter and stop the rattling that happens when the washer drains.

To find the owner’s manual or a complete list of replacement parts for your washer, search for your model number. Bigger problems, like a drain leak, for example, may require the replacement of Maytag drain parts. Have your Maytag washer user guide ready to help you solve these sometimes model-specific problems. Start by checking the plunger located on the door for dryer troubleshooting.

If it’s missing or bent, replace it. If the plunger checks out, the next step of dryer troubleshooting is to remove the top cabinet panel to gain access to the door switch. See the disassembly instructions.

Make sure the lid is completely closed.

Your washer will not operate with the lid open. Filter on water valve. If the filter screens on your water valve are clogge turn off your water faucets and remove the hoses from the valve connections. If your washer is clanking like something is broken, check to make sure there are no loose objects rattling around in the drum or drain. Coins, paperclips and other items left in the pockets of clothes will occasionally come out and rattle around in the washer.

Open circuit in timer. Short (bare wire touching metal). Water will not enter washer. Try our FAQ links below or search our washer and dryer support articles to find help.