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Fixing washer troubles


There are a whole range of problems, big and small in magnitude, which can cause your washer to malfunction. Whenever your washer malfunctions, try to single out the source of the problem. This will help you to repair your washer at the earliest, saving you a lot of time and effort. In this article, we present a list of washer troubles and what you can do to resolve them.

When your washer does not turn on, don’t panic. More often than not it will be a problem with the power. Check that the power cord is properly plugged in. Inspect the power cord for damage. If it is damaged, you will need to get a replacement. After this, inspect the electrical outlet and the switch. Make sure it is receiving power and that the switch is working. After this, check for bare wires touching metal or shorts. Make sure that no bare wire is touching a metal surface and there is no short circuit.

Many sources can restrict water from entering your washer. Firstly, make sure the washer is properly plugged in, the electrical outlet and its switch are working properly and that there is no fuse in the circuit. If all these are fine, check the water faucets. It may happen that they are off ad you are trying to fill the washer with water. Turn them on and try again. Another source which can restrict water from entering your washer is kinked inlet hoses.

To remove kinking from these hosing, move them around. If this is also not causing trouble, then the inlet hose screens may be plugged. In this case, you need to remove the screens from hoses, clean them and put them back. After this, inspect the water valve and make sure it is not creating the problem. Move on to inspect the water level switch. If there is something wrong, set it properly. Next, inspect the water temperature switch and ensure it is not blocking water from entering your washer. Lastly, move on to inspect the timer. Check all wiring to and from the above mentioned parts. Make sure that there are no broken wires. Also, check all terminal connections. If there is a loose terminal, fix it to get your washer back to smooth operation.

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