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1. Washing Machine is Leaking
Puddles – or worse – around your washing machine can have a variety of causes. Let’s start with the simplest to fix, which would be a loose water hose connection between the washer and the wall. The hose can loosen due to the constant vibrations from washing machine cycles. If you suspect your leaking washing machine is the result of a loose hose connection, all you have to do to fix it is tighten the hose.
Washers sit on the water fill hose and ensure no water escapes. Time, though, causes the washer’s original shape to distort, allowing water to pass through and causing a leak, so it’s important to replace washers when they lose their form.
Finally, it could be a deteriorated drain hose.
To check hoses, disconnect your washer machine from the power source and either open the cabinet or unscrew the access panel from the back. The inside of a washer contains many internal hoses, so make sure to check each for any signs of damage that could be causing the leak. Keep your eyes out for clues like calcium deposits or rust. If you do find a damaged hose, you’ll have to replace it. Don’t worry though – it’s actually a very quick process! Follow our step-by-step guide to replacing a washing machine hose.
2. Washing machine is making too loud noise
Loud noises could simply mean something is bouncing around, e.g. coins from the pocket of a pair of pants. Usually, these items will fall into the sump hose or filter making them easy to remove. Other times, they stay in the drum, rattling around with each cycle. It might take a while but eventually, you should be able to get rid of the obstruction. A professional technician will need to fix these problems for you; ultimately, it may be in your best interest at this point to simply purchase a new washing machine.
3. Washing Machine Moves Around
It’s not unusual for a washing machine to move about a bit during a wash cycle. However, if it’s bouncing around loudly, there could be another issue. Most commonly, this simply means the washing machine isn’t level on the ground.
If the problem only presents itself occasionally, it could simply mean you have an unbalanced load. When it’s vibrating noisily, stop the machine and open it up to see if there are more clothes on one side of the drum. If that’s the problem, move the clothes around and try to spread them as evenly as possible. Be sure to check out our blog Small vs. Large Loads of Laundry: Which Is Best for a Washing Machine?
If the problem is not leveling or load size, you may have faulty suspension rods. Sometimes they become disconnected which can cause your washing machine to bounce around.
4. Washing Machine Won’t Spin
Overloading the appliance can stop it from spinning, so try removing some items. If that’s not the issue, you may have a blocked drain pump. See #7 for how to remove blockages.
If an unbalanced load or blockage is not the culprit, there may be a faulty internal component, such as the motor or the control board. To fix these components or replace them, you need to take the panels off the washer so you can check them with a multimeter.
5. Washing Machine Won’t Fill with Water
Drum not filling with water? First, check the water hoses.
If the washing machine is humming but not filling with water, this indicates that it is trying to take water in but can’t, so check the taps. To fix the problem, turn the taps off to clean them.
If you are getting a flow of water through your hose but your washer is still not filling with water then the problem could be with your water valve. It may just be a matter of cleaning the filter. If the water valve filter is clean then the issue could be due to the valve’s connectivity. Unless you’re a pro, you’ll want to call in a technician.
6. Washer Door Doesn’t Open
First, try turning your washing machine on to a new cycle, which should drain it and allow you to open the door. Then, check the drain and filter to ensure there is no blockage (see #7 for dealing with blockages).
It’s also possible that your washing machine has overheated, which can happen if you’re washing load after load. Thankfully, overheating is usually a problem that will rectify itself. Just give your appliance time to cool down and then try the door again.
7. Washing machine Won’t Drain / Clogged
If your washing machine doesn’t drain properly, you may have a blockage in the washing machine’s draining system. A blocked washing machine drain pipe is typically the result of soap residue buildup, leftover dryer lint, items from pockets (tissues, coins, etc), or grease, oils, and other materials on clothing.
First, check the filter for debris.Remove any blockages you find. If the filter is free from blockages, you’ll want to check the hoses. To do this, you’ll first want to manually drain the washer. Then, pull your washer out from the wall and disconnect the power and the hoses. Check the hoses for any blockages and remove any you find.
If your washing machine still won’t drain, you may need to manually clear debris from your laundry drain. To do this, remove the unit’s drainage pipe, located on the back of most washing units. This hose is typically where washing machine drain clogging occurs, serving as the main connection between your laundry unit and home plumbing system. Once you have disconnected this drain hose from the washing unit’s drainage pipe, you should be able to snake the hose like you would any other drain fixture. Read more about snaking a washing machine drain.
After accomplishing these tasks, set your washing machine on a short wash/rinse cycle.
8. Washer Is Smelly
Washing machines may begin to smell due to a build-up of bacteria and grime. First, try running on a cycle with hot water; this should do the trick. If it doesn’t, try taking it for a spin with this safe mixture of ingredients:
- ¼ cup of baking soda
- ¼ cup of water
- 2 cups of white vinegar
Put the baking soda and water in your washing machine’s detergent draw and the white vinegar in the washing machine’s drum and then run a cycle on a high heat setting.
If the smell persists, check the filter on your washing machine. The drain trap filter can contain a lot of buildup from debris from your clothes.
9. Washer Is Ruining Clothing
Finding small holes in your clothes following a wash? One of the easiest things you can do to prevent holes in clothes during the washing and drying process is to do a better job of sorting clothes before you wash them. That means never washing a delicate item with heavy jeans or clothes with zippers and studs. Lace and silky fabrics can snag on zippers and even embellishments like beads and sequins.
Chlorine Bleach could also be the problem. Using too much, or not allowing the bleach to thoroughly mix with water before putting in clothes, can cause holes.
You should also consider spin cycle speeds.
Lastly, overloading the washing machine can damage clothing. Always zip, button, and fasten all clothing before washing and turn items inside out.
10. Washing Machine Won’t Turn On
When a washing machine won’t turn on or stops during a cycle, it’s usually a problem with the power source. However, if it is tripping every time you plug the washing machine in then you may have a bigger issue that an electrician will need to solve.
A blown fuse may be the culprit. However, if the appliance’s lights are working, it’s not a fuse. So, you’ll then want to check the socket. Try plugging something else into the socket and see if it works; if it doesn’t, the socket is faulty, not your washing machine.