Washer articles
From tips on how to get rid of mold in your washer or clean the drain pump filter to how to troubleshoot a washer that won't fill, drain or spin, these articles and videos from Sears PartsDirect will help keep your washer running efficiently. For more DIY advice, check out our washer repair help section for troubleshooting guidance, error code information and step-by-step repair instructions.
Effective articles & videos to help repair your washers
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Find tips for using your washing machine efficiently to save energy and help reduce utility bills.…
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Learn about Sears Technical Institute and the advanced technical content being developed for aspiring appliance techs.…
![How to remove control parts and the lid switch on a Maytag Atlantis III top-load washing machine](https://images.ctfassets.net/fpe0ec7r30ix/74PDGf12TceaWLbddmKZql/45b204ebb4a8cb8da36a2ef734ea8c7e/Maytag_Atlantis_III_console_repair.png?fm=png&w=270&h=270)
Learn how to open the console and remove control parts from a Maytag Atlantis III top-load washer.…
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Learn how to remove the control panel and main control board in a GE front-load washer.…
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![How to replace the door boot on a Frigidaire front-load washer](https://images.ctfassets.net/fpe0ec7r30ix/NOtXYUrXlVPRphWvrMyUW/5c2440cea20bee1636f6e49fedc5a948/Replacing_the_door_boot_image.png?fm=png&w=270&h=270)
See the step-by-step procedure for replacing the rubber door boot on a Frigidaire front-load washer.…
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Learn some of the most common symbols found in a wiring diagram and what they mean.…
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Find out what’s wrong with your appliance by following a circuit.…
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Get tips on how best to pre-treat stains on clothes, including when to treat them and what kind of product to use on spe…
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5 tips to prevent lint from getting stuck to your clothes.…
![How to repair broken or damaged wires video](https://images.ctfassets.net/fpe0ec7r30ix/eJRHmti4gpnvSq9lK1TKR/7c3f1985fa27a5223d4063945ce22274/shutterstock_22918771_repair_wires_orignal_size.jpg?fm=png&w=270&h=270)
Learn how to repair broken, frayed or damaged wires in your appliances.…
![How to use a multimeter to test electrical parts video](https://images.ctfassets.net/fpe0ec7r30ix/3n7Us2Iad1eEaYpaMCgXZN/030375c94a4ea8a76ff313106bebdda1/ART-How-to-Use-a-Multimeter-to-Test-Electrical-Parts-Video.jpg?fm=png&w=270&h=270)
Learn how to use a multimeter to check for wiring problems in an appliance that's not working…
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Help your washer do its job better by following these simple tips.…
top-load washers
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Find tips for using your washing machine efficiently to save energy and help reduce utility bills.…
![3 Laundry Stain Removal Hacks – Tested](https://images.ctfassets.net/fpe0ec7r30ix/6qwyyZjxvFyOsOjfZmKDuP/441c5ac1e72cde607a496daafc3e89f7/3_Laundry_Stain_Removal_Hacks_Tested.png?fm=png&w=270&h=270)
Find out whether 3 common laundry stain removal hacks actually work.…
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See the type of washer training that Sears Techs get in the Sears Technical Institute training.…
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Find out how to stay safe when repairing your appliances.…
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![Should I get a top-load or front-load washer? -- A fresh new look at this topic](https://images.ctfassets.net/fpe0ec7r30ix/58B8YkzQncurpS8NeBk0K4/400d339d1f60ccaaa9e5d20d3e390112/Top-loader_or_Front-loader.jpg?fm=png&w=270&h=270)
Get help in deciding whether to buy a front-load or top-load washer.…
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Learn how to open the console and remove control parts from a Maytag Atlantis III top-load washer.…
![How to replace the timer and control parts on an Amana top-load washer](https://images.ctfassets.net/fpe0ec7r30ix/40z2y5RikBAUOsQ6NS54ip/a6f5934bf13a8e3ccb188aef6e3203ba/Amana_Searcy_Top_Load_Washer_Console_Removal.png?fm=png&w=270&h=270)
Learn how to open the console and replace the timer and other control components in an Amana top-load washing machine.…
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Learn how to troubleshoot and fix your Maytag Centennial washing machine…
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Learn how to troubleshoot and fix your top-load washer if it won’t drain water or spin.…
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Find out how to protect your smart appliances from malevolent invasions by hackers.…
![How to calibrate a washer after a repair video](https://images.ctfassets.net/fpe0ec7r30ix/3GqG5Qf0WhBXAJV5jwoU0p/0a0b2ddc35e2796b532d31d7ce284952/ART-WASH-How-to-Calibrate-a-Washer-After-a-Repair-Video.jpg?fm=png&w=270&h=270)
Calibrate some washers models after replacing the control board, drive motor, motor capacitor or tub suspension springs.…
![Kenmore top-load washer uE and UE error codes](https://images.ctfassets.net/fpe0ec7r30ix/3oLnHB6c6Y9LDh0sxQ7r80/dfa46e46cae86a0bfdce3f7d656832b3/ART-WASH-Kenmore-Top-Load-Washer-uE-and-UE-Error-Codes.jpg?fm=png&w=270&h=270)
Learn what to do when your Kenmore washer displays the eE and UE error codes.…
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Learn what to do when your LG washer displays the eE and UE error codes.…
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Learn the possible reasons that your washer won't fill and how to fix it when you find the problem.…
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This video shows how to troubleshoot flashing lid lock light errors on your vertical modular washer.…
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Learn how to enter diagnostic mode and view the error codes for Kenmore and Whirlpool vertical module washers (VMWs).…
front-load washers
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Find tips for using your washing machine efficiently to save energy and help reduce utility bills.…
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Learn what steps to take to prevent and get rid of moldy odor in a front-load washer.…
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Learn what steps to take to repair your washer when it displays the dc error code -- unbalanced load.…
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Find out whether 3 common laundry stain removal hacks actually work.…
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See the type of washer training that Sears Techs get in the Sears Technical Institute training.…
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Find out how to stay safe when repairing your appliances.…
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Get help in deciding whether to buy a front-load or top-load washer.…
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Learn how to remove the control panel and main control board in a GE front-load washer.…
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![How to replace the door boot on a Frigidaire front-load washer](https://images.ctfassets.net/fpe0ec7r30ix/NOtXYUrXlVPRphWvrMyUW/5c2440cea20bee1636f6e49fedc5a948/Replacing_the_door_boot_image.png?fm=png&w=270&h=270)
See the step-by-step procedure for replacing the rubber door boot on a Frigidaire front-load washer.…
![How to remove the main control board and user interface from a Maytag Epic Z front-load washer](https://images.ctfassets.net/fpe0ec7r30ix/4RTDAtCHbcSYcO6EOuj1jq/858c74739e174350b69b824a0f97d614/Maytag_Epic_Z_FL_washer_CCU_removal.png?fm=png&w=270&h=270)
Get step-by-step instructions for removing the main electronic control board and the control panel from a Maytage Epic Z…
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Learn what to do if your Samsung washer displays the nd error code.…
![Kenmore front-load washer nF error code](https://images.ctfassets.net/fpe0ec7r30ix/3mayiYKm6DHGCuO81BBdQc/b59e49285889bcda7bf4631a9f8ae413/ART-WASH-Kenmore-Front-Load-Washer-nF-Error-Code.jpg?fm=png&w=270&h=270)
Learn why a Kenmore washer displays the nF error code and how to fix it.…
![Kenmore front-load washer LE error code](https://images.ctfassets.net/fpe0ec7r30ix/3MpRPYCL7gGVaqrQ34EJkH/680887b752966cdea221d442e57e3a96/ART-WASH-Kenmore-Front-Load-Washer-LE-Error-Code.jpg?fm=png&w=270&h=270)
Learn what steps to take to repair your Kenmore front-load washer when it displays the LE error code.…
![LG front-load washer LE error code](https://images.ctfassets.net/fpe0ec7r30ix/3OZgBkSQgiF1FTu24rJ4rO/b41a1c54873888d50da09fcb8b10cd9b/ART-WASH-LG-Front-Load-Washer-LE-Error-Code.jpg?fm=png&w=270&h=270)
Learn what steps to take to repair your LG front-load washer when it displays the LE error code.…
![Cleaning the drain pump filter on a front-load washer with no access door video](https://images.ctfassets.net/fpe0ec7r30ix/r3D9tlbSeQSSSi1kS1tqr/78b39265bc4a093c4f221772280bbb75/ART-WASH-Cleaning-the-Drain-Pump-Filter-on-a-Front-Load-Washer-With-No-Access-Door-Video.jpg?fm=png&w=270&h=270)
See how to access and clean the drain pump filter on a front-load washer without an access door.…
Most common symptoms to help you fix your washers
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Main causes: worn agitator dogs, bad clutch, broken motor coupler, shifter assembly failure, broken door lock, suspensio…
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Main causes: clogged drain hose, house drain clogged, bad drain pump, water-level pressure switch failure, bad control b…
Main causes: bad lid switch or door lock, bad timer or electronic control board, wiring failure, bad water inlet valve a…
Main causes: water heater failure, bad water temperature switch, faulty control board, bad water valve, faulty water tem…
Main causes: no water supply, bad water valves, water-level pressure switch failure, control system failure, bad door lo…
Main causes: broken lid switch or lid lock, bad pressure switch, broken shifter assembly, faulty control system…