Washing Machine Repair and Troubleshooting Tips
One of the most devastating things that can go wrong with the washing machine is leaks or flooding. The local washer repair man addresses many common issues with laundry appliances. Here are some washer repair and troubleshooting tips:
LEAKY WASHER
- Check the fill hoses, water intake vales and the washer fill valve
- Make sure the drain pipe is not clogged
- Tub water injection hose leaking
- Pump leaking
- Tub leaking
- Damaged water inlet fill valve.
POOR SPINNING
- Broken lid switch
- Worn lid plunger
- Burned out spin solenoid
- Worn or broken belt
- Bad timer contact
No Agitation
- Worn drive belt.
- Worn agitator cam assembly or drive spindle
- Bad internal timer contact
- Worn wig-wag plunger/lifter or transmission mode lever
- Bad lid switch
- Bad pressure switch
VIBRATION AND SHAKING DURING SPIN
Washer must be level and installed on a solid floor to prevent vibration and shaking during spin
Serious problems will require serious attention. Washer repair should only be performed by a qualified service technician. The washer combines water and electricity to operate so only a trained professional should service the appliance.
Georgia B
January 31, 2017 5:12 pmI definitely agree that washer repair should only be performed by a qualified service technician. I’m glad you explain that part of this is because it uses both water and electricity in its operation. This can be a dangerous thing to try to repair on your own, so it’s much safer and smarter to hire an appliance repairman!
Braden Bills
April 4, 2017 2:18 pmMy washing machine hasn’t been spinning as good as it usually does, and I don’t like it too much. I didn’t know that it could be so many different things! I’ll be sure to get a professional to see if they can diagnose it for me.
Jade Brunet
April 14, 2017 8:53 pmIt is good to know that one should check fill hoses when it comes to a leaky washer. I did not know that this water could also be coming from a damaged water inlet fill valve. Calling for professional help would be the best option when it comes to appliance repair. Ideally, it would be best to hire someone with quality equipment and tools.