Sometimes old washing machines will stop agitating properly. That’s because these moving parts are often under the most stress and are the first to break down. If your clothes are soaked at the end of the washing cycle and the machine isn’t agitating them properly, check the washplate for broken splines. Order a replacement washplate #WPW10215115 for your Whirlpool washer and follow … Read More
What to Do If a Washer Keeps Filling With Water
The way your washing machine is supposed to work is that it fills with a certain amount of water, stops, and then washes your clothes. That is how it is supposed to work, but if your washer just keeps filling with water, then it is a big problem. If your washer is overfilling with water and causing spills that no … Read More
Replacing the Noise Filter on a Samsung Top-Load Washer
With a busy lifestyle, there may be nothing more frustrating than a broken-down appliance, especially a washing machine. If your Samsung top-load washer has been excessively noisy, like static, or if the power simply is not working it could be the noise filter. The machine’s power goes through the noise filter and then out to the control board. Checking the … Read More
How to Disassemble the Front of a Samsung Front-Loader Washing Machine
Are you searching for a simple, yet concise way to access the front of your Samsung Front-Loader? Before we get into troubleshooting, remember to use safety principles first. Always unplug electrical appliances before working on them. Be cautious around sharp edges, lifting heavy objects, and have towels and bucket ready for water spills. How to Access Components Such as the Water … Read More
How to Replace a Faulty Timer in Your Maytag Washer
The timer in your Maytag washer model LAT9605AAE controls when your appliance advances from one function to the next. A malfunctioning timer can cause your appliance to stop mid-cycle, skip cycles altogether, or refuse to progress from one cycle to the next. Swapping out the defective timer for a new one is not difficult and can be done in a short amount … Read More
How to Replace Your Whirlpool Washer’s Rear Leveling Leg 285244
Washing machines only work well when they are level. If the machine is at a tilt, the internal parts may start to grind together. A tilt is usually caused by a lost or damaged rear leveling leg. Order replacement part #285244 for your Whirlpool washer and follow these steps to replace the part. 1. Unplug the washer. Even though this repair does … Read More
What to do if Your Washing Machine isn’t Spinning
If your washing machine, a Maytag PAVT234AWW Top Load Washer, for example, isn’t spinning and draining, it pays to consider the simplest solutions first. First, if the washer is not spinning and draining, pay attention to what’s in the washer. Bulky items like bedding can become off balance and cause the unit to stop working. Redistribute the load manually, then set the … Read More