Washing Machine

A washing machine is a fundamental appliance in modern households, simplifying the task of laundry and offering convenience and efficiency. Available in various types, including top-loading and front-loading, each washing machine has specific features tailored to different washing needs. Our series of articles on washing machines will guide you through the process of selecting the ideal washing machine for your home, understanding its operation, and maximizing its efficiency. For those facing issues with their washing machine, our resources also include detailed troubleshooting and repair assistance, ensuring your washing machine remains in optimal condition for effective and hassle-free laundry management.

How To Replace A Washing Machine Drain Hose (With Video!)

Is your washing machine leaking at the end of a cycle? It can be hard not to panic when you see a puddle on your laundry room floor, but replacing it is very easy to do yourself. You’ll save yourself money and time by picking up a compatible drain hose and doing the repair with this step-by-step guide.

How To Use An Agitator Repair Kit for Your Washing Machine (With Video!)

Your washer is full of small parts all working in unison to clean your clothes. The agitator contains a number of small plastic parts with teeth, tabs, and seals that will all wear down with use. These little parts are vital to ensuring your agitator stays balanced and turns properly. In this guide, we'll walk you through how to easily replace components found in your washing machine's agitator, including the cam assembly, the dust cap seal, and the thrust washer.

5 Ways To Keep Your Clothes Washer In Great Shape

Your washer is a complex machine with a lot of moving parts, and when something goes wrong, it’s a unique kind of stressful. Your laundry’s delayed, and now you’ve got to worry about the cost of repair or replacement. While you can’t protect your appliance from every possible problem, there are five easy steps you can take to stave off bigger issues. Follow this simple guide to keep your clothes washer operating in great shape.

How To Replace A Washer Pulsator Assembly (With Video!)

Modern high efficiency washing machines tumble laundry with a cyclone of water made by a spinning component called the pulsator. If your clothes are dead in the water, don’t panic! There’s a pretty good chance this part could be to blame. For being such a vital component in your washing machine’s system, the pulsator is a very easy part to fix. With this guide, the right part and some common tools, you can get back to washing your clothes.

How To Replace A Washer Filter Plug (With Video!)

Is there a lot of lint on your laundry? Your first instinct is probably to check the dryer, but the problem could actually be starting even earlier. Older washing machines filter out lint and debris in the tub itself and can leave a whole lot of that lint on your clothes if lint filter plugs aren't operating properly. The lint filter plugs you find on washers are affordable parts, easy to access and replace. With our how-to guide, switching out a set of worn out plugs with new ones should only take you a few minutes.

How To Replace A Washer’s Spider Arm Assembly (with Video!)

Are you hearing an awful lot of racket from your front-load washer? There’s a pretty good chance that the spider arm assembly is to blame and you can fix this issue yourself. In this guide and our video tutorial, we’ll be walking you through how to replace the spider arm assembly.

How To Replace A Washer’s Bearings And Seal (With Video!)

Bearings go bad through normal use over time. In washing machines in particular, they handle a lot of stressful work, easing the friction on the machine, enduring frequent vibration and occasional exposure to water. For a fraction of what it’d cost to buy a new washer, you can replace your washing machine’s bearings yourself. In this guide and the companion video, we’ll be walking you through the process.

How to Fix a Washing Machine That Smells Bad

Get a whiff of something bad when you open your washer door? Laundry not as fresh or bright as it could be? In this guide, we’ll cover why washers get smelly and how to stop the stink and prevent it from happening.

Washing Machine Spin Cycle Slow: Top 5 Reasons and Fixes (With Video!)

When a washing machine has a spin cycle that is going too slow, there are five main elements that may have failed. Follow this easy troubleshooting guide and get your washing machine back spinning at normal speed.

Washing Machine Making Burning Smell: Top 5 Problems and Fixes for Top-Loading and Side-Loading Washers (With Video!)

When a burning smell is coming from the washing machine, there are a five main washer parts that might be broken or damaged. Use this simple guide and video to diagnose your washing machine yourself.

Washing Machine Making Loud Noise: Top 10 Reasons and Fixes for Top-Loading and Side-Loading Washers (With Video!)

When a washing machine is making loud noises, there are ten main parts that can be causing the issue. Follow this easy guide to diagnose the problem and fix it yourself.

Washing Machine Shaking: Top 8 Problems and Fixes for Top-Loading and Side-Loading Washers (With Video!)

A shaking washing machine can cause distracting noise or even damage to your home. If your washing machine is shaking while it is being used, there are eight main components that could be causing the problem. Follow with this easy guide to learn to troubleshoot your shaking washer yourself.

Washing Machine Door is Stuck: Top 5 Problems and Fixes for Top-Loading and Side-Loading Washers (With Video!)

There are many reasons that a washing machine door can become stuck, making it impossible to complete the laundry. The first has to do with the door handle itself. Follow this easy guide to learn how to release a stuck washing machine door.

Washing Machine Timer Won’t Advance: Top-Loading and Side-Loading Washers (With Video!)

If the timer of your washing machine isn't advancing, the washing machine timer isn't working the way it should be. Follow this guide to troubleshoot your washing machine timer and save money fixing or replacing the timer yourself.

Washing Machine Won’t Agitate: Top 8 Problems and Fixes for Top-Loading and Side-Loading Washers (With Video!)

Fix your washing machine that won't agitate with this comprehensive guide, covering agitator, coupling, motor issues, and more for efficient repairs.

Washing Machine Won’t Drain: Top 6 Problems and Fixes for Top-Loading and Side-Loading Washers (With Video!)

Six common parts are associated with a washing machine that will not drain. Follow this easy guide to discover which part is causing the problem while saving time and money fixing the washer yourself.

Washing Machine Won’t Spin: Top 7 Problems and Fixes for Top-Loading and Side-Loading Washers (With Video!)

When a washing machine isn't spinning like it should be, there may be a problem with one of seven washing machine components. Follow this step-by-step troubleshooting guide to save money and fix your washer yourself.

Washing Machine Door Won’t Close: Top 4 Problems and Fixes for Top-Loading and Side-Loading Washers (With Video!)

There are four main components that can cause a washing machine door to be stuck open and not able to close. Troubleshooting the problem and repairing your washer yourself can save you money and time. Follow this easy guide to diagnose which washing machine part is causing the problem.