Washing Machine Won’t Drain
Clogged Hose or Broken Pump
Your washing machine may have a clogged drain hose, meaning there is nowhere the water can drain to. In other cases, the actual pump could be broken meaning your washer can’t pump the water out enough, or at all.
Broken Lid Switch
A broken lid switch may be the reason your washing machine isn’t getting the signal to drain, as some signals to drain the dishwasher are reliant on the lid switch being flicked to the right place.
Whatever the culprit is, you’ll need to drain the water before you can diagnose anything.
Washing Machine Stops Mid-Cycle
This could be a number of things. Usually, it would mean that the timer is malfunctioning which can be fixed by manually updating the timer on the controls. It could also be a thermostat problem or a heater problem, meaning the machine would be stopping, as it is being told the heat is too high / not right to continue the cycle.
Loud or Noisy Washing Machine
If your machine is rattling while it’s on a cycle, check to see if there is anything loose in there like coins or anything that would have been left in pockets, as this can make a loud sound and wouldn’t warrant a fix. If it is rattling while empty though, it may be an issue with the filter and making sure that’s clear of something stuck that’s rattling around. If none of these then it could also be an issue with your bearings, if you turn the drum by hand while it’s empty and still hear a rattle, it may well mean you need new bearings.
Clothes Smell Bad
If you use biological detergents and wash at a low temperature often, you may have a build-up of bacteria n the machine. One thing that may help if this is the case is running an empty wash at a hot temperature. Also, cleaning the soap dispenser out often if a good practice to get into – along with letting the machine air out for a while with the door open with no washing in it.
Washing Machine Door Won’t Open
Normally this is due to water not draining from your machine, so the door won’t open. Otherwise, it could be a problem with your door lock. If it cannot be worked out by draining your machine manually, then it’ll be a lock problem. You may be able to take the top of the machine off and get to the lock to release it from the inside.
Washing Machine Damaging Clothes
This usually indicates that something is loose within the drum, which is damaging or tearing your clothes. This could be something from a pocket in your clothes or it could be an actual piece of the drum that has been damaged, either way, have a look when empty and see if there are any loose parts or broken bits in the drum that could be doing this. One other cause that could be damaging delicate clothing is washing at too high a temperature.
Washing Machine Won’t Fill With Water
The door being open or not properly closed is one cause for this. Check your inlet hoses to make sure they are clear and also check that your water supply is fully functioning. If everything here is fine then you’ll need an engineer to check it out further.
