Laundry center articles
These laundry center articles and videos from Sears PartsDirect can help you get the most from your laundry center. Find the answers to common questions and learn tips and tricks to use a laundry center effectively. For more DIY advice, check out our laundry center repair help section for error code information, common symptoms and their causes and step-by-step repair instructions.
Articles and videos common to all laundry centers

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Find out how to clean and flush household appliances once a boil water advisory is lifted.

Step-by-step directions for entering the diagnostic test mode.

Take our quiz to see how well you treat your appliances. Then, find out what you can do to help them last longer.

Learn how to repair broken, frayed or damaged wires in your appliances.

Learn how to use a multimeter to check for wiring problems in an appliance that's not working

Check out the questions our experts often hear about laundry centers.

Learn about the typical noises the washer in a laundry center can make, and the reasons for the different sounds.

Help your washer do its job better by following these simple tips.
Symptoms common to all laundry centers
Repair guides common to all laundry centers

If the washer doesn't fill, spin or drain, the timer could be the problem.

If the washer tub bangs the cabinet during the spin cycle even though the load is balanced, you might need to replace the snubber ring in the base of the washer.

The dryer won’t start if the door switch is defective. Your can replace it in about 15 minutes.