How To Fix A Washing Machine

A change in a person’s lifestyle and work habits make them busier. They become preoccupied with regular activities and loses time to care for their home. Today, most people use technology to help them get their tasks on time. For those who don’t have a lot of time to get their household chores done, they use the washing machine. It is however a big inconvenience when your washing machine is not functioning properly. Below are some of the most common problems washing machine owners can face with their machines.

technician Checking Washing Machine At Home

Noisy

Perhaps the most common of all washing machine problems that a user need to face. Check the following components to identify and fix the problem.

The pump
Drive belt
Pump motor
Drive motor
Tub dampening strap
Shock absorbers
Clutch assembly
Pump pulley
Agitator directional cogs.
Tub bearing

It could take a lot of your time to check each part’s condition. It would be a lot easier if you just call and hire an expert from a home appliance repair company. Most of these companies employ experienced and qualified plumbing and electrical technicians that can handle simple or major repairs.

Does Not Start

This problem is catastrophic for the users who need to get the job done on time. For washing machines that won’t start, the first thing you need to check is the actuator and lid switch. You may also need to check the following:

The start switch
Timer
Door switch

Check the drive motor, main control board, and knob in case you didn’t find problems with the parts listed above.

Leaking

Small leaks can become worse. You can inspect the following parts to pinpoint the culprit.

Hoses
Gasket
Pump
Water inlet valve
Pressure switch
Door boot seal
Water level switch
Air dome tube
Door catch
Tub seal
Boot seal

Inspecting these parts thoroughly will help you solve the problem. Always remember to unplug the machine from the power outlet before doing the investigation.

Does not Agitate

Inspect the following parts to determine what causes the problem:

Agitator assembly
Drive belt
Drive motor
Transmission
Timer
Lid switch
Water level switch
Select switch

It is difficult to check these parts and you might require some electronic tools. It is a good idea to seek help from your local technician if it is your first time to do a washing machine repair.

Problem with Timer

Problem with the machine’s timer is usually caused by the following:

The lid switch
Water level control
Timer motor
Timer knob
The water inlet valve
Drain pump

These parts will most likely cause the timer to malfunction. You need to get help from a professional if it’s difficult for you to repair.

Machine Shakes and Moves

If your washing machine moves or shakes, then its suspension spring, tub spring, dampening strap, shock absorber, or snubber ring could be damaged. Start checking the suspension spring and the shock absorbers. Then move to the ring, pads, leveling leg, and strap if they are in good condition.

Problem with Water Level

This is another major problem to face if your machine fails to fill water to the right level, or in some cases it continues to fill water. Check the following to identify and fix this problem:

The water inlet valve
Air dome tube
Water level switch
Pressure switch
The inlet hoses
Electronic controls

Check the electric board and switch with a multi-meter and replace any worn out part immediately to fix this problem.

Burning Smell

If you can smell something burning in your machine, it may be because of a problem with the following:

The spin belt
Motor pulley
Drive belt
Pump belt
Clutch assembly
Drain pump
The drive motor
Spring, glide

A burning smell means that there is a serious problem with your washing machine. Do not use the machine until you fix the problem.

Machine Is Filling and Draining the Water at the Same Time

Check the electronic control board, pressure switch, water inlet valve, and air dome tube first. It requires technical knowledge to fix this type of issue making it difficult to fix. You will need the help of a reputed home appliance repair technician to fix this type of problem.

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