Correcting problems that occur with your washing machine will require knowing where to look for the problem. This can be accomplished by determining what the washer is supposed to be doing based on the cycle that it is on. When the washer enters the spin cycle but does not start to spin, you will need to see if there is a solution or fix that is needed to get the spin cycle working again.If it is, the washing machine doesn’t spin. The switch is inside the washing machine main housing near the door frame. Often you have to raise or open the top or front of the washing machine to get to the switch. If it’s defective, you need to replace it.Many Whirlpool®-manufactured washers use a small, relatively inexpensive motor coupling. It’s plastic and rubber and is mounted to the shaft of the motor on one side, and to the transmission on the other. Over time, the coupler wears out and fails. You may need to replace it.Many washing machines have one or two belts. If a belt is broken or badly worn, you need to replace it with a genuine belt from the manufacturer.

(Some washing machine belts are designed with special characteristics not found in automotive belts.)Older washers produced by Whirlpool® have a transmission with an electro-mechanical shifter. If the shifter becomes even partially defective, the unit may drain the water but not spin. This is a complex system, if your washer has a shifter problem, you may want to hire a qualified appliance repair technician to repair it.Depending on the brand the solutions will vary. In our years of front load washing machine we suggest this 3-step diagnosis:The most common mechanical causes for a Front Load Washing Machine not spinning are the Door-Lock, Water Pump, Motor or Motor Drive Unit.Please visit our Washer & Dryer Repair Frequently Asked Questions Page →.WestsideBel AirBel Air CrestBeverly HillsBrentwoodCentury City Cheviot HillsCulver CityLadera HeightsMalibuMar VistaMarina Del ReyPalmsPacific Highlands Pacific PalisadesPlaya Del ReySanta MonicaVeniceWestwood West Los AngelesHollywood AreaAtwater VillageGriffith ParkHollywoodLos FelizMount OlympusWest HollywoodSilverlakeMid-City to DowntownHancock ParkKorea TownDowntown Los

AngelesSouth Beaches & LAXEl SegundoHawthorneHermosa BeachInglewoodLawndaleLAXLos FelizManhattan BeachPalos Verdes EstatesRancho Palos VerdesTorranceWestchesterWasher does not work but it does make noise Check that the water supply valves are turned on Inspect the filter screensHouse For Sale In Battleground Wa Test the water inlet valveHouse Sale Reykjavik No water is entering the wash tub- or no hot waterWaterfront Homes For Sale In Catawba Nc - or no cold water Check that the water supply valves are turned Inspect the water supply hoses for kinks Test the water temperature switch The water fills the wash tub too slowly Check that the water valves are turned on full Check the water pressure at the tap

The tub does not fill with enough water Test the water level switch Check that the drain hose is positioned roughly as high as the top of the inner tub The water overflows the wash tub Inspect the air tube for damage Water drains out during the wash or rinse cycle Check the drain control lever Test the drain control coils Wrong temperature of water is used Water supply hoses may be reversed Hot or cold water supply valve may be turned off Water supply hose may be kinked Water drains out while it is filling Check the drain hose, it should be at least as high as the top of the wash tub, about 38 inches. The drain hose must sit loosely in the house drain. Do not seal the air gap around the drain hose or a siphon will occur. Water drips into the wash tub when the washer is off Replace the water inlet valve Water does not drain out of the wash tub Inspect the drain hose for kinks Test the lid switch (some models)

Inspect the drive belt (belt drive only) Inspect the motor coupler Water is leaking onto the ground Inspect the water supply connections Inspect outer tub for cracks or corrosion Inspect under the washer for soot (clutch) Inspect the pump coupling Agitator movement is weak or moves in only one direction Test the centrifugal switch Clothes are too wet after spin cycle This may be a spin problem or a drain problem Make sure the drain line is clear Check the drain hose for a partial blockage If the washing machine fills with water and begins agitating, but the timer does not advance, the timer probably needs to be replaced If the timer does not advance while the washer is in a spin cycle, the timer probably needs to be replaced If the timer does not advance during the rinse cycle, check whether water has filled the tub, if not, it is likely cold water related. Check the cold water supply valve, check the supply hose for kinks, check the filter screen and check the water inlet valve

Burning or electrical smell Locate the source of the odor then read the instructions in the related section Foul or stale odor coming from washer or clothes Check that the drain line is clear Check the drain hose for kinks or blockages Check for build up of soap in the outer tub Check for article of clothing stuck in the outer tub Noisy or vibrates too much Inspect the water pump for a blockage Adjust the drive belt tension Goes out of balance too often Inspect agitator for cracks or rough spotsWashing machine leak repairs: this article describes both oil and water leak causes at washing machines. We discuss where oil may be coming from if it shows up on clothes after washing or on the floor under or around the washing machine. The article describes typical repairs at washing machine drums, baskets, and transmissions. Here we also warn about building flooding and mold contamination that can result if a washer hose bursts while no one is at home.

Links are included to related appliance diagnostic and repair procedures. Reader Question Pete said: [1/29/2014, originally posted at x] My ejector pump went out and the basin was filled with oily water. Where did that oil come from? Could my washing machine water which drains into the basin, have oil in it? Could that mean my washing machine is about to break down? Where did that oil come from? I'm guessing that the pump motor failed and you are seeing pump lubricants in the basin. Certainly a washing machine motor and transmission also contain oil. Photo at left: a floor stain behind a washing machine. Feel this stain: if it's greasy the washer has an oil leak that needs to be diagnosed and repaired. We've seen oil inside the cabinet or even on the floor beneath a failed washing machine. But how oil from components that are below the washer tub (the tub bearing, pump or transmission) enters the washer tub and from there would be pumped to a drain is more interesting.

A bad seal on a top loading or front loading washing machine tub may allow bearing lubricant into the washing water. I've seen this show up as surprising new black or dark brown stains on clothes that have ploveed through a wash cycle. A washing machine "hub and seal kit" can often repair this problem that may also show up as squeaks and squeals when the washer is running. Conversely, I think that most transmission oil leaks (from a washing machine) drip to the space below the appliance. On some washer transmissions such as Whirlpool, there are two transmission seals, a top transmission cover seal and an input shaft seal - both of which can be replaced. At below left we show a different washing machine leak problem: water leak stains on the under-side of subflooring beneath a washing machine that was leaking from a supply hose. At below right is an example of a sewage ejector pump where one might detect oil or grease from a leaky washing machine. Some washing machine transmissions have a fitting through which transmission oil can be added, but doing so without fixing the transmission oil leak would be pointless IMHO.

Replacing an entire washing machine transmission is possible (I've done it in the past) but the cost can be about half the cost of a new machine. If you are not a do-it-yourself'er (or maybe even if you are) you may still be able to diagnose this problem far enough to decide whether or not to call an appliance repair person. Look at the floor beneath your washing machine, look inside the washing machine body at the upper surface of its bottom floor (more trouble), and look in the washer as well as on clothes that went through the washer for signs of oil or grease stains. Since we're talking about your sewage ejector pump basin (photo above), keep in mind that any oil source in the building would end up there. But the washing machine is a good start. Watch out: for leaky or worn washing machine hoses connected to the water supply. Leaving home without turning off water supply to the washer can mean you return to a flooded building if one of these hoses bursts. Our moldy drywall (and clump of clothes dryer lint) at above left was caused by a small leak at a washing machine.

Our second photo (above left) shows a burst washing machine hose. This washer hose broke open when the building owners were out of town. The un-attended home was flooded and suffered extensive and expensive mold contamination discovered a week later when the homeowners returned. Watch out: as well while you are checking your clothes washing system, take a look at your DRYER VENTING instllation too: you want to be sure that system is safe as well. A leaky washer transmission may stain clothes or leak onto the floor but an unsafe clothes dryer vent can set the building on fire. 2 August 2015 Lucy said: My washer is 19 yrs old. I just detected a brown ,greasy material under one side of washer .Is it worth repair or should I purchase new? If the brown goop is from a leaking washing machine transmission the typical repair cost is a bit steep - typically around $500 USD for parts and labor, enough that I'd consider replacing an almost 20-year-old washer. You'll see that the transmission part alone may be a bit under $200.

but an expert repair will typically replace a few other parts to give a more reliable overall repair job. That plus labor is how we estimate around $500. for a new direct-drive washing machine transmission replacement job. in 2015 at a price of about $130. You could buy a new Frigidaire washing machine for about $550. making those choices appealing. Before deciding to buy a new washer, take a closer look inside the machine you have. That will involve getting some help (as the machine may be a bit heavy) to disconnect the washer and move it to a spot where it can be opened from its back or bottom access panel. Take a look at the transmission that drives the machine to confirm that oil is leaking from the transmission. You'll see a silver colored cast or casing that is typically below the center of the washing machine tub. If that component is oozing oil it should probably be replaced. Or it's time for a new washing machine, as we discussed above. Continue reading at WASHING MACHINES & SEPTIC SYSTEMS or select a topic from the More Reading links or topic ARTICLE INDEX shown below.