Washing Machine Troubleshooting: Fix Common Problems

Your washing machine is only getting half the job done. It isn't spinning and the clothes are still wet. The cycle isn't complete. Perhaps the spin cycle isn't really doing its job; it spins but slower. Maybe you have to run it twice. We will look at the possible causes and solutions.

In the spin cycle, does your washing machine sound like it's going to shake and bang itself apart? Let's get that machine settled down. Here are some possible fixes.

Your washing machine is full of water but at the wrong time. Let's get you emptied out and going again.

Experiencing issues with your washing machine can be inconvenient, but many common problems can be quickly resolved through basic troubleshooting. This guide aims to assist you in identifying and fixing prevalent washing machine issues from the comfort of your home.

Your washing machine won't start. You press the right button, turn the knob or pull the knob out, but nothing or nothing much. Amazingly there are a lot of fixes that are simple and straightforward. Also, you don't even have to dig into the machine to get going. Let's start with the simple solutions.

Your washing machine isn't holding its water. It's leaking all over the floor. Puddles are forming. You need to track down why. We can walk through the causes of a leaking washer.

Your washing machine has no water to wash the clothes, it will not fill. You turn it on but no water comes in. Maybe the water comes in really slowly. Or maybe it's only just the cold or hot water that flows. What can you do? There are a whole bunch of things to check. Let's go see a solution.

Your Washing Machine door is locked and your clothes are stranded inside. This page is meant to help you find a way in, and find out what went wrong. Then we will look at some solutions, once we know what went wrong. Don't despair, you can repair! Most of the issues are centered around failures in the door locking mechanism which is a straightforward fix. Some issues are encountered with defective control parts; in a few cases, these can be caused by the latch failing as well.