Washing Machine Problems

Washing machines are also known as a clothes washer designed to accomplish the objective of washing all kinds of laundry. They are mechanical devices consisting of various components to carry out different functions like washing, rinsing, spinning, and many more. They have actually made our lives very easy. Earlier, washing machines were considered to be a luxury but now they are a necessity. Imagine coming home after working the whole day long and washing a heap of clothes with your hands!! Awful, isn't it?

We can't even imagine our lives without the fully automatic washing machine, where you just need to feed the clothes in its tummy (at least that's what I call it), and the work is done. But what if our dear companion who helps us so much is suffering from a problem or probably has stopped working. The only thing that comes to our minds is the big bundle of clothes waiting to be washed, and we have no other option left but to panic. Well, we can't deny that all mechanical devices face certain problems and need to be repaired, no matter how perfectly they have been created.

Common Problems in a Washing Machine

There are certain common problems which are a part and parcel of getting a washing machine in the first place. If the problem is severe, it is necessary to call the repairer, because rectifying the problem yourself would not be an easy task. Nevertheless, let's see the different problems with washing machines and how you can deal with them.

It Won't Spin: This problem can occur if you stuff too many clothes at one time. Remove some clothes out and then try the spin cycle again with a less number of clothes. The other reasons can be broken lid switch and the tab on the lid, broken or loose belt or control problem. If you are good at home repair, you can remove the switch or belt and replace them if needed, otherwise you would need to call an expert.

It Won't Drain: This problem may occur if the water pump is clogged, the belt is loose or the drainage hose is kinked. You can replace the belt or call an appliance repair person to deal with this problem.

It Won't Fill With Water: You might face this problem if the inlet hoses are clogged, fault in the timer, and the lid switch or the water level switch which is located in the control panel with a clear tube attached to it (with the VOM on RX1). Examine the three terminals and all the optional pairings to see whether you are getting a 0 reading on one and infinity reading on the others.

It Doesn't Run: Recheck if the washing machine is plugged in (receiving electrical power). If it is plugged in and still does not work, then check the outlet with the VOM for the voltage and the power cord (if it is damaged). If all the devices are fine, then the lid switch or timer may have a problem. Call the repair person and replace the parts if necessary.

It Leaks: The leakage might take place due to damaged hoses or loose connections. Check the water pump in case of a leakage.

It Does Not Agitate: Check the lid switch, belt, timer or bad transmission (spin solenoid). There is a possibility that any cloth must have got wrapped around the agitator resulting in this problem.

It Makes Noise: This problem might occur due to unbalanced/heavy load. Do not stuff too many clothes in the machine. Remove some of the clothes and try again. If the problem does not get solved, then there might be a bad transmission or the agitator might be broken. Call the home appliances repair person to get it repaired.

The key is not to panic if your washer stops working or faces any problems. You can repair them at home if there is a minor problem, which it usually is. Otherwise call a repair person to do the job if you are unsure of the actual problem.