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SAVE 50% ON APPLIANCE REPAIRS:DIY FIXES THAT CUT COSTS IN HALF

Imagine your washing machine suddenly stops working, or your refrigerator starts making strange noises.
Your first thought? Call a repair service.
But what if you could fix it yourself and save 50% or more on repair costs?

How to Repair a Washing Machine Yourself: Expert Tips

If your washing machine has stopped working properly, don’t rush to call a repair technician. Many common problems can be fixed with a few tools and some basic troubleshooting. Here are expert tips to help you repair your washing machine yourself.

Possible Causes & Solutions:

1. Washing Machine Won’t Turn On

Power Supply Issue: Check if the machine is plugged in properly and if the circuit breaker hasn’t tripped.
Faulty Door/Lid Switch: If the lid switch is broken, the machine won’t start. You may need to replace it.
Control Board Malfunction: Inspect the control panel for burned-out components. If necessary, replace the board.

2. Machine Won’t Drain

Clogged Drain Filter: Locate the drain filter (usually at the bottom front of the machine), remove it, and clean it.
Blocked Drain Hose: Detach the hose and check for obstructions. Clear any blockages with a plumber’s snake or by flushing it with hot water.
Faulty Drain Pump: If the pump makes a humming sound but doesn’t drain, it may need replacement.

3. Washer Doesn’t Spin Properly

Unbalanced Load: Rearrange clothes inside the drum and ensure the machine is on a level surface.
Worn Drive Belt: If the belt is loose or broken, replace it.
Motor or Control Board Issues: Check for burnt connections or malfunctioning components.

4. Washing Machine is Leaking

Loose or Damaged Hoses: Inspect water supply and drain hoses for cracks or loose connections
Overloading with Detergent: Too much detergent can cause excessive suds and leaks. Use the recommended amount.
Faulty Door Seal: If water leaks from the front, check the rubber gasket for tears. Replace it if necessary.

5. Strange Noises or Vibrations

Loose Drum Bearings: If the drum wobbles or makes grinding noises, the bearings may need replacement.
Foreign Objects: Coins or small objects stuck in the drum or filter can cause noise. Remove them.
Uneven Flooring: Adjust the washer’s feet to make sure it sits level on the ground.

Essential Tools for DIY Repairs:

  • ✓ Screwdriver set
  • ✓ Adjustable wrench
  • ✓ Multimeter (to check electrical components)
  • ✓ Pliers
  • ✓ Bucket and towels (for draining water)

If your washing machine has a major issue like a faulty motor or electronic control panel, it may be best to call a professional. However, for many common problems, these DIY solutions can save you time and money.
Would you like guidance on a specific issue with your washer?

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Prices for Household Appliance Repair

Unnamed: 0 Economy Standard High End Etc... Commercial
Prices updated for July 2024 GE, Whirlpool, Frigidaire, Electrolux, Megic Chef, Hot Point, Amana, Roper, Admiral, Akea LG, Samsung, Maytag, Kenmore Bosch, Miele, Kitchen Aid, Sub Zero, Monogram, Dacor, Viking, Jenn-Air, Fisher&Paykel, Wolf, Thermador, Asko, U-Line, Thor Etc... Speed Queen, True
Cleaning and Regular Maintenance (without any parts replacement) Code: 2.1 $219 Code: 2.2 $239 Code: 2.3 $289 $239 Code: 2.4 $389
On-site repair. Board restart. Soldering work. Test and Maintenance Code: 2.5 $319 Code: 2.6 $359 Code: 2.7 $459 $359 Code: 2.8 $649
Customer part installation without warranty Code: 2.9 $299 Code: 2.10 $339 Code: 2.11 $419 $339 Code: 2.12 $469
Not Heating
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Fuse, Thermostat, Heater, Igniter, Solenoid		 Code: 2.13 $359 Code: 2.14 $419 Code: 2.15 $509 $419 Code: 2.16 $599
Does Not Spin
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Rollers, Idler Pulley, Belt		 Code: 2.17 $379 Code: 2.18 $449 Code: 2.19 $539 $449 Code: 2.20 $639
No Power, does not work correctly
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Main Control Boards, User Interface, Gas Valve, Timer, Drive Motor		 Code: 2.21 $568 Code: 2.22 $599 Code: 2.23 $829 $599 Code: 2.24 $999
Additional Parts (markup is added to the Parts price) 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.3 0.5
Unnamed: 0 Economy Standard High End Etc... Commercial
Prices updated for September 2023 GE, Whirlpool, Frigidaire, Electrolux, Megic Chef, Hot Point, Amana, Roper LG, Samsung, Maytag Bosch, Miele, Kitchenid, Sub Zero, Monogram, Dacor, Viking, Jenn-Air, Fisher&Paykel, Admiral Etc... Speed Queen
Cleaning and Regular Maintenance (without any parts replacement) Code: 2.25 $219 Code: 2.26 $239 Code: 2.27 $329 $239 Code: 2.28 $389
On-site repair. Board restart. Soldering work. Test and Maintenance Code: 2.29 $319 Code: 2.30 $359 Code: 2.31 $459 $359 Code: 2.32 $649
Client's part installation without warranty Code: 2.33 $299 Code: 2.34 $339 Code: 2.35 $419 $339 Code: 2.36 $469
Not drain
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Drain pump, draine hose, draine filter		 Code: 2.37 $359 Code: 2.38 $419 Code: 2.39 $509 $419 Code: 2.40 $599
Does Not Spin
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Lid Switch, Water intel valves, Agitator, Washer clutch, belt, Agitator dogs kit, Rotor position sensor, suspension rod kit, drum shock absorber set		 Code: 2.41 $379 Code: 2.42 $449 Code: 2.43 $539 $449 Code: 2.44 $639
No Power, does not work correctly
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Main Control Boards, User Interface, Stator, Timer, Drive Motor, Rotor		 Code: 2.45 $563 Code: 2.46 $599 Code: 2.47 $829 $599 Code: 2.48 $999
Additional Parts (markup is added to the Parts price) 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.3 0.5
Unnamed: 0 Economy Standard High End Etc... Commercial
Prices updated for September 2023 GE, Whirlpool, Frigidaire, Electrolux, Megic Chef, Hot Point, Amana, Roper LG, Samsung, Maytag Bosch, Miele, Kitchenid, Sub Zero, Monogram, Dacor, Viking, Jenn-Air, Fisher&Paykel,Admiral Etc... Speed Queen
Cleaning and Regular Maintenance (without any parts replacement) Code: 2.49 $219 Code: 2.50 $239 Code: 2.51 $329 $239 Code: 2.52 $389
On-site repair. Board restart. Soldering work. Test and Maintenance Code: 2.53 $319 Code: 2.54 $359 Code: 2.55 $459 $359 Code: 2.56 $649
Client's part installation without warranty Code: 2.57 $299 Code: 2.58 $339 Code: 2.59 $419 $339 Code: 2.60 $469
Leak
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Clean drain line,		 Code: 2.61 $299 Code: 2.62 $359 Code: 2.63 $509 $359 Code: 2.64 $619
Does Not Cool refrigerator
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Fan Motor, Sensor, damper		 Code: 2.65 $469 Code: 2.66 $509 Code: 2.67 $709 $509 Code: 2.68 $799
Don't make ice
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Ice maker, Water valve		 Code: 2.69 $509 Code: 2.70 $539 Code: 2.71 $699 $539 Code: 2.72 $799
Gasket, Defrost Heater Code: 2.73 $419 Code: 2.74 $539 Code: 2.75 $619 $539 Code: 2.76 $799
Charge freon Code: 2.77 $469 Code: 2.78 $569 Code: 2.79 $709 $569 Code: 2.80 $759
No Power, does not work correctly
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Main Control Boards, User Interface, Invertor, Timer		 Code: 2.81 $479 Code: 2.82 $569 Code: 2.83 $709 $569 Code: 2.84 $899
Evaporator coils, condenser coils Code: 2.85 $869 Code: 2.86 $1079 Code: 2.87 $1689 $1079 Code: 2.88 $2489
Compressor Code: 2.89 $989 Code: 2.90 $1199 Code: 2.91 $2199 nan Code: 2.92 $2699
Only Labor for compressor Code: 2.93 $879 Code: 2.94 $929 Code: 2.95 $1899 $629 Code: 2.96 $1899
Additional Parts (markup is added to the Parts price) 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.3 0.5
Unnamed: 0 Economy Standard High End Etc... Commercial
Prices updated for September 2023 GE, Whirlpool, Frigidaire, Electrolux, Megic Chef, Hot Point, Amana, Roper, Admiral, Akea LG, Samsung, Maytag, Kenmore Bosch, Miele, Kitchen Aid, Sub Zero, Monogram, Dacor, Viking, Jenn-Air, Fisher&Paykel, Wolf, Thermador, Asko, U-Line, Thor Etc... Speed Queen, True
Cleaning and Regular Maintenance (without any parts replacement) Code: 2.97 $219 Code: 2.98 $239 Code: 2.99 $329 $239 Code: 2.100 $389
On-site repair. Board restart. Soldering work. Test and Maintenance Code: 2.101 $319 Code: 2.102 $359 Code: 2.103 $459 $359 Code: 2.104 $649
Customer part installation without warranty Code: 2.105 $249 Code: 2.106 $299 Code: 2.107 $419 $299 Code: 2.108 $489
Not drain
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Drain pump, draine hose		 Code: 2.109 $359 Code: 2.110 $419 Code: 2.111 $509 $419 Code: 2.112 $599
Does Not Wash
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Door Latch, Water intel valve, Spray arms, Heating element, racks, detergent dispenser		 Code: 2.113 $379 Code: 2.114 $449 Code: 2.115 $639 $449 Code: 2.116 $789
No Power, does not work correctly
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Main Control Boards, User Interface, circulation pump		 Code: 2.117 $489 Code: 2.118 $589 Code: 2.119 $889 $589 Code: 2.120 $1189
Additional Parts (markup is added to the Parts price) 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.3 0.5
Unnamed: 0 Economy Standard High End Etc... Commercial
Prices updated for September 2023 GE, Whirlpool, Frigidaire, Electrolux, Megic Chef, Hot Point, Amana, Roper, Admiral, Akea LG, Samsung, Maytag, Kenmore Bosch, Miele, Kitchen Aid, Sub Zero, Monogram, Dacor, Viking, Jenn-Air, Fisher&Paykel, Wolf, Thermador, Asko, U-Line, Thor Etc... Speed Queen, True
Cleaning and Regular Maintenance (without any parts replacement) Code: 2.121 $219 Code: 2.122 $239 Code: 2.123 $329 $239 Code: 2.124 $389
On-site repair. Board restart. Soldering work. Test and Maintenance Code: 2.125 $319 Code: 2.126 $359 Code: 2.127 $459 $359 Code: 2.128 $649
Customer part installation without warranty Code: 2.129 $289 Code: 2.130 $319 Code: 2.131 $449 $319 Code: 2.132 $629
Not Heating
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Igniter, Spark igniter, Temperature sensor		 Code: 2.133 $359 Code: 2.134 $419 Code: 2.135 $509 $419 Code: 2.136 $769
Heating Element, Burners, Burners valves Code: 2.137 $419 Code: 2.138 $549 Code: 2.139 $989 $549 Code: 2.140 $1129
No Power, does not work correctly
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Main Control Boards, User Interface, spark modul, Thermostat, Gas valve		 Code: 2.141 $589 Code: 2.142 $639 Code: 2.143 $1189 $639 Code: 2.144 $1389
Additional Parts (markup is added to the Parts price) 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.3 0.5
Unnamed: 0 Economy Standard High End Etc... Commercial
Prices updated for September 2023 GE, Whirlpool, Frigidaire, Electrolux, Megic Chef, Hot Point, Amana, Roper, Admiral, Akea LG, Samsung, Maytag, Kenmore Bosch, Miele, Kitchen Aid, Sub Zero, Monogram, Dacor, Viking, Jenn-Air, Fisher&Paykel, Wolf, Thermador, Asko, U-Line, Thor Etc... Speed Queen, True
Cleaning and Regular Maintenance (without any parts replacement) Code: 2.145 $219 Code: 2.146 $239 Code: 2.147 $329 $239 Code: 2.148 $389
On-site repair. Board restart. Soldering work. Test and Maintenance Code: 2.149 $319 Code: 2.150 $359 Code: 2.151 $459 $359 Code: 2.152 $649
Customer part installation without warranty Code: 2.153 $279 Code: 2.154 $379 Code: 2.155 $549 $379 Code: 2.156 $789
Temperature sensor Code: 2.157 $359 Code: 2.158 $419 Code: 2.159 $719 $419 Code: 2.160 $1129
Heating Element, Igniter, Spark igniter Code: 2.161 $419 Code: 2.162 $489 Code: 2.163 $879 $489 Code: 2.164 $929
No Power, does not work correctly
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Main Control Boards, User Interface, spark modul, Thermostat, Gas valve		 Code: 2.165 $549 Code: 2.166 $629 Code: 2.167 $1189 $629 Code: 2.168 $1389
Additional Parts (markup is added to the Parts price) 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.3 0.5