What to Check Before Calling a Tech: Washing Machines (Troubleshooting Guide)

A printable, digital download troubleshooting guide for the average consumer to follow to determine whether or not they need to call an appliance repair tech for their residential washing machine!

Written by Renae DuHaime “renduh” (an appliance care & maintenance specialist and former appliance repair tech), this troubleshooting guide can be used for the majority of residential washing machines sold and used in the United States. Not recommended for troubleshooting appliances outside of the United States.

This troubleshooting guide covers the following issues that consumers commonly experience with their washing machine:

1. No Power/Won’t Turn On

2. Has Power, but the Display and/or Buttons are Unresponsive

3. Not Draining

4. Not Filling/Filling Slowly

5. Leaving Stains/Flecks/Marks/etc. on Laundry

6. Overflowing

7. Washer Ripping/Damaging Laundry

8. Leaking

9. Washer Smells Bad/Makes Laundry Smell Bad

10. Excessive Shaking/Vibration

11. Not Spinning

ALSO INCLUDED: How to Check for Detergent Build Up!

THESE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDES ARE FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY.

Do not use for commercial purposes.

Do not copy or redistribute without written permission.