Questions tagged [washing-machine]
For questions about clothes washing machines (also referred to as clothes washer or laundry machine).
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New washing machine using the same valve as the sink, water smells and tastes like plastic
So I have been using the same valve for actually two washing machines and a sink, and when I got the new washing machine the problem started appearing. I am guessing this is because of the new washer ...
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Frigidaire FEX831FS4 washer dripping water after fixing agitator. How to find and fix leak?
The washer was not leaking any water before I fixed the agitator. Now agitator works fine, but some water drips on top of transmission.
So I am backtracking the work I did to understand what is ...
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Besides welding, are there other ways to connect this gear to its axle?
This is washing machine's agitator axle and a gear from transmission. The weld that connected them both had failed.
Since I don't have welder at my disposal, I am wondering, if besides welding there ...
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New washing machine inlet valve (the one in the machine, not one on the wall pipe) sounds like it periodically leaks water inside, does it need a fix?
So I have bought a front loading LG washing machine and I sometimes notice a hum noise starts and it seems like water flows through the hose into the washing machine, but not always just from time to ...
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Hooking a fridge/freezer and washing machine to one cold water supply
Is it possible to connect a fridge/freezer and a washing machine to a single cold water supply? I need to know what sort of adapter I would need for the water supply to feed both appliances.
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Noisy Maytag laundry machine when spinning
My front-loading Maytag washer is making noise during its spin cycle. The noise sounds like loose objects within the washer. I balanced the washer but the noise remains. What can I do to repair this?
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Is the washer's transmission broken?
The drum spins fine during wash cycle. However, the agitator does not spin at all on my FEX831FS4 Frigidaire washer.
So, I removed the plastic agitator and inspected this rod on which the agitator ...
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How to get agitator off for this Frigidaire washer?
I have seen plenty of youtube videos on how to release the agitator from rest of washing machine. Seems easy.
However, for my FEX831FS4 washer the bolt is kinda surrounded by the agitator's plastic ...
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Frigidaire washing machine's agitator does not spin, but the drum spins. What could be the issue?
Have a Frigidaire fex831fs4 washer and dryer combo where washer has following symptoms:
when washing machine is off, the agitator can be freely turned by hand both directions.
when washing machine is ...
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How can I tell water pressure is too high for the washing machine?
The technician installing our washing machine said that the water pressure in the pipe to which our washing machine is connected is too high, and that it will break if we use it this way. The manual ...
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Bosch washing machine, E:00, unknown error when turning on
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sI47qvVNiA
Actually works fine after this little blip.
According to bosch telephone support its a malfunctioning door sensor, but I'm not convinced as they ...
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MayTag Front Loader Washer Will Not Fill With Water
My maytag mhw6000xw0 will not fill with water. I have replaced the water intake valve, as well as the door lock latch. After replacing both of these parts the issue still remains.
My question I ...
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Need to run designated lines for electric washer and dryer
I live in Pennsylvania. I need to run one line for an electric dryer and another line for an electric washer. Can you please tell me what wire type (or size) to use and what amp size to use in the ...
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Whirlpool washer stopped mid cycle
I have a Whirlpool washer (wtw5000dw0) that stopped in the middle of a wash cycle. I think it stopped before the drain cycle so the washer is currently full of water. When I try pressing the button to ...
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Front load washer - white stuff around drum bearing
I have an approximately 10 year old Whirlpool front load washer. Today, after washing a load that possibly had some grit in it, there is some white stuff around where the drum spins. Also, when ...
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How to open a GE Hotpoint HTW200 washer?
I'm attempting to disassemble a GE Hotpoint washer (model# htw200ask2ww) in order to check (and likely replace) the suspension rod.
Every video, guide, and manual online says that to open all top-...
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Speed Queen washing machine stopped working mid-cycle
I have a Speed Queen washing machine model AWN432SP111TW01, serial 1110013649.
It's been working fine for years and we had never had any trouble with it, but today it stopped mid-cycle, and won't ...
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Moving wet appliances away from sink around kitchen L bend and past oven
I am renovating my kitchen so that I can introduce a dishwasher and extend my counter top. My kitchen is a small L shaped one, and in order to get everything I want in the design I need to move my wet ...
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Washing Machine Drain direct to drain pipe vs laundry tub
Is it better to have a washing machine drain into a laundry tub vs directly into a drain pipe in the wall? I've always used a laundry tub with a lint sock & catch lots of lint, replacing the sock ...
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Would applying silicone grease to an EPDM seal/gasket be helpful or hurtful?
I'm repairing a Samsung front-load washing machine and had to take the tub apart. The tub consists of two halves which are joined by a number of bolts and a thin (approximately 1/4) seal which ...
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New washing machine. Why we have to perform a cleaning cycle?
I have few questions regarding as to why we have to do few things on new washing machines.
I ran the first wash on quick wash to check if nothing is leaking, but after checking the manual, I see ...
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Can I run my washing machine drain line into a condensate pump so it drains better?
I have this ventless combination washer/dryer from LG:
https://www.lg.com/us/washer-dryer-combos/lg-WM3997HWA-washer-dryer-combo
The unit is installed on an upper level of my house. It's on the ...
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How do I prevent my washing machine stand pipe from overflowing?
I live in a multi story apartment building on the first floor. My washer/dryer are stacked atop each other in a small closet. I've noticed puddles of water on the ground before but did not know the ...
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Do my washing machine and dryer need to be close to the water heater?
I just purchased a house and near the kitchen it has a location for the washing machine and dryer. The water heater is near by in a separate cabinet. I would like to move the washer and dryer into the ...
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How to replace a leaking transmission seal on my washing machine
My GE washer is an old model (WWA8364VJLWH) and I need to find out how to repair the upper transmission seal on a WH38X39 Transmission.
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Hose Washer Maytag
One of my old rubber washer had one of those plastic filters in it. Do i take it out n put it in the new steel o E? Does it go in the hot water hose connected at the washer?
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Hotpoint 9 cycle washer won't finish draining after agitate cycle
My washer fills, then agitates, then drains out, but gets stuck draining. I can move the knob to get the machine to move to the next step in the cycle, but when it needs to drain again after the rinse,...
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My LG washing Machine Model F1203CDP has error DE
I read online that DE error is due to Door Not Locking properly. I also read its because of drain hose which I don't understand. Can any one help me in this regard how can drain hose cause DE error ...
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Which of the two laundry drain ports should I use for my washing machine?
I’m trying to connect my washing machine and can’t figure out which of these two outlets my drain pipe goes? I’ve always seen only one drain pipe outlet, but this one has two. Any ideas?
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Amana washing machine making a humming noise and vibrating
My Amana washing machine is not working correctly. The machine was starting like normal but then it would just start humming and do nothing. I tried unplugging it and plugging it back in. It spins ...
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Help With Washer Drain Pipe
I have to install a washer on the second floor of a new home we purchased. I'm comfortable with the water lines, but I'm not 100% clear on the drain line and don't want to make a mistake.
There's an ...
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Samsung Washer WF218ANS-XAC troubleshooting help needed, smoke in the drum compartment
I think that our washer is toasted and I would like to know if it can be fixed before I decide to buy another one
Here is the history of this issue:
Yesterday my wife was doing the laundry and the ...
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AFCI Trips When Stainless Steel Hoses Touch Washing Machine Cabinet. Why?
I noticed the hot water hose on my washing machine (SpeedQueen Top Loader) was corroded, so I decided to replace the hoses.
I bought braided stainless steel hoses and installed them.
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Beko washing machine pump cuts out. Machine freezes
I have a Beko WM6143W that has started playing up.
The water pump runs for ~6 seconds then cuts out. The machine is then left in an unusable state. None of the controls seem to do anything including ...
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Connecting a Washing Machine with Aquastop
We've just moved into a new flat and bought a new washing machine. The provided cable isn't long enough to fit to the water outlet.
I bought an extension cable, along the lines of this:
https://www....
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GE front load washer model WCVH6800J1WW doesn’t agitate or spin in wash mode
GE front load washer model WCVH6800J1WW doesn’t agitate or spin in wash mode. At start of wash cycle it fills with water. Then pumps out water no problems. But never spins or agitates. Pauses until ...
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washing machine makes clicking noise but won't start at rinse cycle
Frigidaire stackable washer/dryer
The washer does the wash cycle normally and drains the water. Then it re-fills for the rinse cycle. The motor clicks like it is trying to transition to the spin ...
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How to find leak in washing machine?
My Bosch WAS32783SN washing machine that is 7 years old, and often I get Error F-23, which according to this list is
F23 is flood protection in base of machine activated. Pull machine forward onto ...
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How do I remove this Electrolux drum paddle?
I have a Simpson SWF-1076 (now owned by Electrolux). The paddles look exactly like this Electrolux part no. 50249701009, though I can't be sure it's the same underneath.
How do I remove this design ...
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GE Front Load Washer Problems
Recently I’ve had issues with my front load washing machine GE model GFAN1000L not completing cycles and pausing multiple times throughout. After completing everything down below my machine now also ...
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How to fix my front load washer, it wont spin or agitate?
I have a LG front load washing machine, we recently changed the bearings and reassembled the washer. Now the washer will not agitate or spin. When I turn the washer on it seems to be trying to agitate ...
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Side spacing inside laundry bay
I'm making a stacked laundry bay and would like it to be as narrow as possible. Are there minimum spacing requirements for the sides of the stack? I would like 2" each side between the machines and ...
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Can I run PEX directly into my clothes washer?
Aside from the difficulty of finding the right fitting, is there a specific reason I need to connect my clothes washer to the taps via a hose instead of directly via PEX?
I ask because hoses are ...
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Fixing clogged washer drain pipe
My washer drain pipe backed up today and I tried fixing it with one of these with no luck so far
I imagine it has to do with this tight turn in the drain pipe:
I thought maybe an auger would be ...
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How many shock absorbers are in washing machine LG F1480QDS?
I would like to disassemble my washing machine in order to replace all dampers. I would like to do it only after they get delivered because the appliance is not easily accessible so I want to save ...
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Why can't I get water out of my washing machine taps?
I just moved in and ordered a new washer/dryer that were installed on Monday. There doesn't seem to be any water running to the washing machine. I unattached the hoses from the taps, tried turning the ...
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Why does my washing machine trip the GFCI breaker? [duplicate]
My Samsung washer WA52M7750AV/A4 occasionally pops the GFCI breaker. This a new home not quite a year old. The only item on the breaker is the washer.It always completes the wash cycle and the breaker ...
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What is a “washing machine filter”?
I read an article on leach fields that recommended that a "washing machine filter" be used to prevent lint from getting into the septic system.
What is that? The portal for my washing machine ...
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Washing machine not agitating (very loud)
About a week ago, our washer started making a loud klunk when agitating when it switched directions. This weekend we noticed that stuff wasn't getting clean. I started it with nothing in it and ...
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Can't get drive hub out of washing machine to replace gearcase
I have a Kenmore "VMW" model 110.21302012
I am pretty certain the problem with this machine is the gearcase has worn out. To that end, I already have purchased and received the replacement, as well ...
