Washing machines come in a number of different shapes and sizes. Some of them seem to last forever, while other seems to break down almost as soon as you get them home. Many times the problems that we face seem to be huge problems, but really are very basic washing machine repairs that you could probably do at home. While many of these problems are very easy to fix, if you don’t feel comfortable don’t hesitate to hire an appliance professional to take care of the problem for you.
One of the big problems that people with have with their washers is the draining. Water just sits in the machine and won’t drain out, or will do so very slowly. There are a couple of different problems that could be causing this. One of them is a kinked or broken drain hose. Simply check your drain hose’s condition and make sure there are no sharp turns or holes in it. Next ensure that there is nothing clogging the hose. Tube sock will often be the culprit. Finally check that the lid clicks shut. If none of these things solve your draining problem, it could be the drive coupling. If your washer won’t spin, it is possible that you have a broken or loose drive belt. These are easy to replace and very inexpensive. If your belt is fine, it again may be the drive coupling.
Because the drive coupling is often the problem and the focus for many washing machine repairs, we will explain how to do it. First you will need a coupling replacement kit. These are again cheap to buy. Now you will need to remove the cabinet of the washing machine after you disconnect the wiring behind the control panel. Now, in the back you will see the water pump, and you can slide that out after removing the clips. Don’t disconnect the hoses or tubing however. The motor will be behind the water pump. Again, it will be held on by clips and then can be slid out. You will see the coupling now. One on the motor and one on the transmission and both can be popped off with a screwdriver. Now simply replace them with the new ones and put the washer back together.
These are very common washing machine repairs that you can tackle at home and can cost you plenty of money.
