April 19, 2023

DIY laundry center repair

Laundry centers are a space-saving invention that combines a washer and dryer in one unit, with the dryer stacked above the washer. The laundry center's compact size makes it a great option for small living spaces. And because the two components are permanently joined, a laundry center is often more stable than stacking a dryer and front-load washer and joining them with brackets. If you're having a problem with your laundry center—maybe your washer won't start, spin or drain or your dryer won't work—our troubleshooting guidance can help you narrow down the cause.

Use our laundry center error code charts to help you find the cause of a problem if the control displays a code or flashes its lights in a repeating pattern. Once you figure out what's wrong, our laundry center repair guides give you step-by-step instructions for replacing a part. For answers to common questions and other laundry center tips, see our articles and videos page.

To find the owner’s manual or a complete list of replacement parts for your laundry center, search for your model number.

Laundry Centers

Most common symptoms to help you fix your laundry centers

Choose a symptom to see related laundry center repairs.

Main causes: lack of water supply, failed lid switch or lid lock, bad water level pressure switch, control system failur…

Main causes: bad lid switch or lid lock, drive motor failure, broken motor coupler, bad timer, faulty electronic control…

Main causes: blocked exhaust vent, clogged lint screen, bad timer, moisture sensing problems, weak gas valve coils, bad …

Main causes: broken dryer drive belt, weak drive motor, binding drum seals…

Main causes: control system failure, broken heating element, bad gas valve coils, gas supply failure, voltage supply pro…

Main causes: unbalanced load, broken suspension springs or shocks, worn snubber ring…

Main causes: door not fully shut, bad door switch, faulty push-to-start switch, wiring failure, bad drive motor, blown f…

Main causes: clogged drain system, blocked drain hose, bad drain pump…

Main causes: broken lid switch or lid lock, faulty drive motor, drain system problem, broken drive system components…

Most common repair guides to help fix your laundry centers

These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your laundry center.

How to replace a laundry center washer timer

How to replace a laundry center washer timer

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

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
How to replace a laundry center washer snubber ring

How to replace a laundry center washer snubber ring

If the washer tub bangs the cabinet during the spin cycle even though the load is balanced, you might need to replace th…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
How to replace a laundry center dryer door switch

How to replace a laundry center dryer door switch

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

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less

Effective articles & videos to help repair your laundry centers

Use the advice and tips in these articles and videos to get the most out of your laundry center.

How to repair broken or damaged wires video

How to repair broken or damaged wires video

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

How to use a multimeter to test electrical parts video

How to use a multimeter to test electrical parts video

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

7 tips for cleaner clothes

7 tips for cleaner clothes

Help your washer do its job better by following these simple tips.…