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Questions tagged [washing-machine]

For questions about clothes washing machines (also referred to as clothes washer or laundry machine).

A washing machine is a mechanical device used to wash clothes, and/or other fabric items found throughout the house. It is a laundry machine (though note that a is also a "laundry machine") that may also be known as a "clothes washer," or simply a "washer."

Questions containing this tag typically will be questions dealing with the installation, maintenance, and repair of a washing machine.

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Is there any danger in pulling a washing machine forward?

Our washing machine broke, specifically it stopped draining water. The water has been in there for a few days now and has started to smell. I researched this problem a bit and all possible solutions involve having access to the back of the machine.…
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Old washing machine takes long and longer to do a cycle

I have an old washing machine from the 90s, likely to be ~25 years old (make and model: Zoppas Pratica PTX43). The machine has been working fine up to about two months ago. More recently, however, I noticed that every wash cycle seems to be taking…
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How do I hook up a washing machine drain line to this box?

I had a plumber come out and install a drain line and hook up the supply water for a washing machine. This is the state he left the project: How am I supposed to hook up the waste line? Do I need to drill out that center hole?
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Do front loader washing machines need more electricity?

I am planning to buy a washing machine. I see online that front loaders use more electrical power (around 1500 watts) than top loaders (max 500 watts). If that's true, then why are front loaders called energy efficient?
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Can I replace one of the units in a stackable washer/dryer combo?

We have two individual units and the washer needs to be replaced but not the dryer. One appliance store said I have to buy both washer and dryer/two new units. If the dimensions are the same or as long as the washer is bigger than the dryer, is…
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What went wrong with my Washer and how do I fix it?

For about a month or more my to-loaded washer was getting more and more off balance. Then it started ticking and not spinning, then recently it stopped spinning altogether. Everything else still works...it just doesn't spin (which basically means…
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Securing washer drain hose to standpipe box

The hose connected to our washer came out of the drain pipe last night and caused a huge mess, 1" of standing water in our basement, and that's with my wife catching it early. Is there a way to secure the hose to the drain pipe to prevent this from…
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Maytag top loading washing machine full of water at end of cycle

The machine begins to agitate but I never stick around the whole time. All I know is that at the end of the cycle it's sometimes filled with water. But most of the time it's not. This happened a few times in a row a month ago and then didn't…
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Why would it matter whether a front-loading washer is upstairs?

We have an old front-loading Maytag Neptune washing machine. The bearings are going bad. I'm looking into having someone swap the bearings out for me, but also considering getting a new machine. I found that Puget Sound Energy has a program where…
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How can I solve an F-28 code problem on a Kenmore HE2 clothes washer?

Our six year old Kenmore HE2Plus washer is flashing code F-28 about every third wash during its final spin. It's really irritating my wife as she has to stop the cycle and rerun the Rinse/Drain & Spin again, which washes out the fabric softener. I…
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Washing machine: where to put laundry detergent?

I noticed, that washing machines usually start with flushing the detergent from the dispenser drawer into the drum. So I wonder, what is the difference if I put the detergent into the dispenser, or into the drum?
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What causes a washer to spin slowly but is resolved by manually moving the basket around?

Washer Details Kenmore Whirlpool Series 80 Model #11024862300 Direct Drive Top Load Washer Manual with diagrams Video of the problem Washing machine spin problem on direct drive Kenmore Whirlpool top load washer Skipping past the exposition to…
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Why does my washing machine shift around while operating?

My washing machine shifts around slightly during the entire washing procedure. It doesn't move that obvious that I could tell what part of the washing procedure makes it do this. However, the obvious reason may be the spinning cycle. My theory is…
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How can I quiet my loud washing machine?

I have a Amana washer and during the rinse and spin cycles it is EXTREMELY loud. Like so loud I can hear it while I'm outside. My baby doesn't sleep while I'm doing laundry!! It's not a banging noise it's just a constant volume.
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why doesn't my washing machine spin when it's full of water?

I bought a brand-new washing machine, a 3.4 cubic foot Whirlpool top-loader (model # WTW4800XQ), and it's not working properly. When I put in even a very small quantity of dirty clothes and set it on a wash cycle, it fills the tub up with water and…
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