Washer Repair Tips
Washing Machine Tips
Leaks!
Check Fill Hoses at each end for loose connections and also for cracks.
If leaking from drain pipe, check for too much soap(suds overflowing) or restriction in drain pipe.
Water Leaking on the floor when filling!
Check Hoses going to Tub.
Check Pump and Hoses to Pump.
Check Water Fill Tube.
Check Tub Seals.
Washer overfilling!
Water InLet Solenoid Valve.
Check Pressure Switch and tube going to Pressure Switch.
Slow water inlet valve flow!
Check Water Solenoid Valve Screens.
Hot & Cold Inlet Hose Screens.
Water Solenoid Valve.
Water Dripping Into Tub When Washer is Off!
Replace Water Solenoid Valve.
Does Not Spin!
Defective lid switch. .
Lid plunger not making contact with lid switch.
Worn or broken drive belt.
Broken Drive Coupling: Whirlpool/Kenmore(110.series), Roper, Estate.
Clutch
Motor.
Pressure Switch.
Timer.
Does Not Agitate!
Worn drive belt.
Worn agitator dog cam assembly: Whirlpool/Kenmore(110.series), Roper, Estate.
Agitator.
Lid switch.
Transmission.
Timer.
Does Not Pump Water Out!
Pump.
Belt.
Clogged drain hose.
Motor.
Timer.
Excessive Vibration or Shaking During Spin!
Washer not leveled properly.
Water Level to Low.(over-loaded)
Washer located on a weakened wood floor.
Worn damper pads or snubber pads.
Leaks!
Check Fill Hoses at each end for loose connections and also for cracks.
If leaking from drain pipe, check for too much soap(suds overflowing) or restriction in drain pipe.
Water Leaking on the floor when filling!
Check Hoses going to Tub.
Check Pump and Hoses to Pump.
Check Water Fill Tube.
Check Tub Seals.
Washer overfilling!
Water InLet Solenoid Valve.
Check Pressure Switch and tube going to Pressure Switch.
Slow water inlet valve flow!
Check Water Solenoid Valve Screens.
Hot & Cold Inlet Hose Screens.
Water Solenoid Valve.
Water Dripping Into Tub When Washer is Off!
Replace Water Solenoid Valve.
Does Not Spin!
Defective lid switch. .
Lid plunger not making contact with lid switch.
Worn or broken drive belt.
Broken Drive Coupling: Whirlpool/Kenmore(110.series), Roper, Estate.
Clutch
Motor.
Pressure Switch.
Timer.
Does Not Agitate!
Worn drive belt.
Worn agitator dog cam assembly: Whirlpool/Kenmore(110.series), Roper, Estate.
Agitator.
Lid switch.
Transmission.
Timer.
Does Not Pump Water Out!
Pump.
Belt.
Clogged drain hose.
Motor.
Timer.
Excessive Vibration or Shaking During Spin!
Washer not leveled properly.
Water Level to Low.(over-loaded)
Washer located on a weakened wood floor.
Worn damper pads or snubber pads.