Common Washing Machine Problems
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A list of common reasons why your washing machine might not be working.
No water coming into washing machine
Check the washing machine hoses are not kinked and that the feed taps are turned on. If these are ok, then check to see if the fill valve is making a humming sound. If the fill valve is humming than it may need replacing.
Washing machine's water is not emptying
Check whether the washing machine's filter is blocked, or its waste pipe blocked. If these are ok, the washing machine's pump may have a bad connection or need replacing.
Water is coming into washing machine when its not on
If the water is clear, it means that the fill valve is letting by and the machine needs a new valve. If the water is dirty, it means the waste pipe is blocked. Also, you should also check the grey waste pipe for blockages.
Washing machine not spinning
Motor brushes may be worn and need replacing.
Washing machine is banging on spin
Loose concrete weight.
Washing machine whirling like an "Aircraft Taking Off" when on spin
Can you move the stainless steel drum up and down? If so, then the bearings have gone. Replace bearings.
Washing machine has a rattling noise on spin
Coins or buttons stuck between inner and outer tubs of the machine. Remove pump and tip the washing machine towards the pump and the cause of the rattling should come out.
Washing machine sticks shortly after initial fill
Washing machines commonly wait whilst the water is brought up to the correct temperature. If the machine's heater is not working, the water will not get up to temperature and will not start its cycle.
Washing machine sticks when on rinse
Usually caused when no cold water is coming into the washing machine.
Clothes still wet after the washing machine has finished
Often caused by a dirty filter. Clean the washing machine's filter out.
Washing machine's conditioner tray is full of water at the end of the cycle
You should take out the conditioner tray and clean it.
Washing machine's conditioner tray is sill full of conditioner
Washing machine's second cold valve is not opening. On many washing machines there is a mechanical arm that diverts water to the conditioner tray. Check that this arm is moving or change complete twin valve.
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