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What do you do if your washing machine starts acting up? You can either call the service company and wait several days for an expensive repair work, or if you are handy with tools, you can use our washing machine repair guide to fix the machine itself. This repair guide is provided for informational purposes only. We can give you ideas on how to repair your washing machine, but because of the differences between manufacturers, we can not guarantee your problem will be discussed here. However, this guide is educational and will give you a better understanding of how your washing machine. And with the understanding that you are better equipped to attempt your own repairs, or to discuss intelligently with the service company, if someone comes to fix your washing machine. CAUTION washing machines use electricity and water! This can be a deadly combination, so make sure you read our safety guidelines before attempting one of your own repairs.
Problem 3 - drum not spinning, not working or slow down the spin cycle stops when the washer door open, so if the machine does not work at all, the first thing to check is the switch that is operated by the top . When you close the lid closes the switch? There may be a tab to activate the switch or can be activated by the movement of the hinge cap. Access to the switch by removing the top of the washer. You can see the type of mechanism and whether or not activated by the action of the lid. If the mechanical action seem right, use a voltmeter to see if it works. If not, replace it. new appliance spares are available onlne.
Other possible causes include worn washing machine belts. They are commonly found on older machines, new machines generally use a direct drive mechanism to the function of spin. If yours is a fairly recent computer, you can watch the direct-drive coupling. If none of them is the source of the spin valve magnetic ring problem or a timer can be replaced.
