laundromat, or expensive drop-off and pickup service. That’s why you want to get your washer fixed as soon as possible. What you might not realize is that you can troubleshoot a few washing machine issues on your own, before picking up the phone to call a repair professional. Of course, major repairs should be left to the experts to ensure that you don’t damage your unit further by taking apart something you can’t put back together.
Washer Won’t Run at All
It may seem like common sense, but the reason your washing machine isn’t running could be that it’s unplugged, or the plug is loose. Check the power connection first. If everything is properly plugged in, you can check that power is running to that outlet by unplugging the washing machine and plugging in another small appliance, such as a hair dryer. If the hair dryer works, the outlet is fine and the washer is broken; if the hair dryer doesn’t work, check to make sure the GFCI has not been tripped and inspect your electrical panel to see if a circuit breaker has been flipped. If all the breakers are on and the outlet isn’t giving any power, you need an electrician rather than a washing machine repair technician.
Washer Won’t Fill or Drain
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