Washer & Dryers

Paying to repair a Maytag washer or dryer can get costly, and many repairs can easily be done by the do-it-yourselfer at home. Parts are available online or at an appliance parts store. Most...

Water leaking around the washing machine area is not a good sign. You need to find out where the leak is coming from quickly. There are a number of places that will leak around the washer. Most of...

If your washing machine spins out of control or makes banging noises, chances are that it can be repaired easily, saving you from expensive service costs. If the problem turns out to be more...

It can be extremely irritating when the washing machine breaks down. Unfortunately the only way to tell is when you try to wash your clothing and are left with a wet, sometimes soapy, mess. When...

The motor coupling to the Whirlpool washer is between the motor and the transmission. When the motor coupler is worn, the washer will not agitate or spin properly. Once you learn how to pull a...

The pump assembly is the second workhorse of your washer. It discharges the water from the washer during the spin cycles. Over time parts on the water pump will wear out. The water pump assembly...

When the Maytag washer is not agitating properly or there is a plastic burning smell, it may be time to replace the pump belt. The pump belt on a Maytag washer is positioned between the motor and...

This article will explain how that sometimes your washing machine will need to be cleaned. This don't sound like something you would need to do, but I would like to ask you if you have ever had...

When you find water coming from under the washing machine, it probably means you have a leaky water pump. Most water pumps are in the bottom on the right hand side like on the Whirpool Calypso....

A washing machine needs to drain all of the used water before the next load of clothes can be cleaned. If the water does not drain, it could be due to a faulty drain pump. If that is the case, the...

The Maytag Performa washing machine is a reliable appliance. Sometimes, however, parts wear out and need to be replaced. The belt on the washer is no exception. Knowing how to easily replace a...

It is inevitable that when your washer breaks down it will have a tub full of water. What is worse is that the reason it usually breaks down is because the drain is stopped up. Once you know how...

Kenmore Calypso washers, considered a top seller for the company, have been known to have their share of problems. One of the most common is the LD, or "long drain," error that occurs while...

GE washing machines are dependable appliances. However, just like all appliances, parts wear down and break. When you notice water on the floor beneath your washer, you need to find out where it...

It's not hard to replace the pump on a Maytag washing machine once you get the washing machine in position to work on it. If you're like most people you take your washing machine for granted...

Setting up a washing machine in the basement presents challenges not faced by above-ground installations. In a normal washing machine setup, the water drains out of the tub and into the home...

If you have noticed a leak under your Maytag Performa and have ruled out the obvious causes, the water pump may need to be replaced. Make sure that you purchase a new water pump designed for the...

Knowing how to fix a leaky clothes washer will save money. When there's water on the floor under the washer, the water pump should be inspected. Replacing the pump will require access to the...

The washer shuts off and you go to take out the last load of laundry for the day only to discover dirty, sudsy water all over the floor. In many cases, the cause of this is a problem with the...

If water is not draining properly from your Whirlpool Duet washer, the tub outlet line and drain hose may require cleaning. This process requires removing the water pump for accessing the hoses....

Over time, washing machine parts go bad. This applies to Kenmore washers as well. When the washer does not work as it should, do not automatically call the repairman. When troubleshooting a...

There are several reasons that a washing machine won't drain or spin. The cause could be something as easy as a clog or something difficult that will need a licensed repairman. Start with the...

The drain hose on a washing machine connects the drain pump to a stand pipe, a U-pipe under the sink, or another place for draining dirty water into the sewer. If your washer won't drain properly,...

The drain pump on a GE washing machine is the part of your appliance that pumps the water out after the unit is done using it. If you have noticed that your GE washer is not draining properly and...

The operation of a washing machine starts with its installation in the home. Without proper installation, a washing machine isn't capable of doing much. Every washing machine is connected into...

The water pump on a GE washer is the part of the washing machine that pumps water into the unit. Without a fully functioning water pump, your GE washer will not operate correctly. For that reason,...

The average washing machine uses a spin belt that transfers the power from the motor to the transmission to pump water in and out of the machine and runs the spin cycle. If your washing machine's...

You have a direct drive Whirlpool , correct? These machines are awesome to work on. Changing the coupling and other parts are a snap! This applies for: Roper , Kenmore , and kitchenaide , some are...

Most washing machines in the United States are top-loading and employ rubber drive belts to transport the motor energy to the transmission and, in some cases, to the pump. Because electric motors...

GE Hotpoint Washers are some of the best appliances out there because of their well designed features and long lifespan. Like anything else, some problems could happen from time to time. Making...

Have you ever had a washing machine that needed to be relocated to an area where there was no drain or the drain was too high? Well here is a solution to your problem at a low cost

Washing machine breakdowns are common and expensive. An ohm meter is the only specialty equipment needed to check a washer for electrical continuity. After checking the timer and lid switch...

When you open the washing machine lid and discover it full of water, it means it didn't drain before the spin cycle. You may be confronted with a tub full of sopping wet clothes at an inconvenient...

A washing machine that won't drain can be as simple as a small clog or it might be time to call the maytag repair man. Follow these trouble shooting steps to possibly save some dough.