April 20, 2023

Laundry center repair guides

These laundry center repair guides and DIY videos can help you get the washer and dryer in your laundry center back to cleaning your laundry. Whether you're replacing the dryer drive belt or the washer lid lock switch, our repair guides and videos provide step-by-step instructions for completing the repair. Sears PartsDirect laundry center repair help covers Kenmore, Frigidaire, GE and Whirlpool brands. We also provide troubleshooting tips, error code charts and solutions for common symptoms. Search for your model number to find a complete list of replacement parts available for your laundry center, then order the part you need.

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Repair guides for Repair guides common to all 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
July 01, 2015

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
July 01, 2015

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
July 01, 2015

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
How to replace a laundry center dryer drive belt
July 01, 2015

How to replace a laundry center dryer drive belt

If the dryer motor runs but the drum doesn’t turn, the drive belt is likely broken. Replace it, following the steps in t…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 60 minutes or less
How to replace a laundry center washer drain pump
July 01, 2015

How to replace a laundry center washer drain pump

If the washer won’t drain because the drain pump failed, follow the steps in this repair guide to replace it.…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
How to replace a laundry center washer drive motor
July 01, 2015

How to replace a laundry center washer drive motor

If the motor doesn’t run, you can replace it in less than an hour.…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 45 minutes or less
How to replace a laundry center washer lid lock switch
July 01, 2015

How to replace a laundry center washer lid lock switch

If the washer fills but won’t start the agitation cycle, the lid lock switch could be defective. …

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less

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…

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.…