Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About Washing Machine Repair

Washer

  • Is my washing machine worth fixing if it doesn't drain?
    Probably yes!

    The most common causes for not draining are a clogged lint filter, clogged or defective drain pump or a kinked or clogged drain hose.

    These are all repairable for much less than the cost of a new washer. Sometimes, a washer won't drain because of a bad control board, but generally a non-draining washer is repairable.

  • Is my washing machine worth fixing if it doesn't spin?
    Probably yes!

    The most common cause for a front load washer not spinning would be a bad rotor position sensor, which is definitely worth fixing. Sometimes it's something more serious, but frequently, it's reparable.

  • Is my washing machine worth fixing if it makes a grinding noise during spin?
    Sorry, no. It's time for a new washer.

    This is caused by worn out bearings, which is a very expensive repair, even if the parts are available. Many times, if a washer is old enough to need new bearings, the parts are no longer available.

  • Is my washing machine worth fixing if the drum just wiggles back and forth instead of washing or spinning?
    Probably yes!

    The most common cause for a front load washer to wiggle and not spin or agitate, is a bad rotor position sensor, which is definitely worth fixing. Sometimes it's something more serious, but frequently, it's reparable.
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