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   Are you having problems with your washing machine? Washers can be very expensive and since most people depend on them on a daily basis, it’s really a pain when yours break down. It can also be very expensive to have to call a repair shop to fix your broken washing machine, especially when you have no idea what’s wrong with it.

 

 There are some easy servicing and troubleshooting tips you can learn that can help you know what is wrong with your washer. There are three very common problems that occur with washers:

• Water leaking
• Broken or damaged water pump
• Drive belts and pulleys

These are some of the most common problems with washers and here are some tips on how you can fix them.
Water is Leaking from the Washer
If water is leaking from the washer, it can be difficult to trace. Sometimes it is hard to know exactly where the water is coming from because of how the washer is built and designed. Usually a leak can be easily solved by tightening the water connections or replacing old and deteriorated components but first you have to be able to locate the source of the leak. Here is how you can do that:

1. Check the lid seal and replace gasket if needed.
2. Check the hoses where they connect with the faucets. Tighten the connections and replace the hoses if needed.
3. Check where the hoses connect at the water valves. Tighten or replace if needed.
4. Check the inlet and outlet hoses. Tighten or replace if needed.
5. Check your drain hoses and tighten the connections. Replace the hoses if needed.
6. Check plastic valve for leaks or loose connections.
7. Check the splash guard and tighten or replace as needed.

Faulty Water Pump
The water pump is the one part of your washing machine that has the hardest job. It takes a lot of regular stress and strain so it is often one of the first pieces to become faulty. Some signs that your water pump is broken us when you hear a loud ruling noise inside the machine and/or the water does not drain out after a wash cycle. Here is what you should do if you suspect that you are having a problem with your water pump:

1. Check all of the drain hoses to be sure they are draining properly. Go ahead and remove the water supply hoses from the back of the washing machine.
2. Now remove and wash the filter screens then replace them. If you are still having problems with the washer, continue to the next step.
3. The pump is usually located along the bottom of the machine, but with the unit tipped on its front it’s easier to remove the pump through the back than through the bottom of the washer.
4. Unscrew of unclip the hinges to remove the hoses connected to the pump.
5. Take the pump apart and look for link, dirt and other clogs that may be causing it not to function properly. Then reassemble it.

6.     If this doesn’t work, you may need to purchase a new water pump.

 

Replacing Drive Belts and Tightening Pulleys
Another very common problem with washers involves the drive belts and tightening pulleys. They often have to be serviced or replaced for the washer to function properly. When the belt becomes faulty, you will hear noises from your washer while in operation or it may cease to work altogether. It’s very easy to replace a damaged belt. Here is now you do it:

1. Loosen the bolt on the back of the motor bracket and move the motor so the belt has some slack in it.
2. Remove the old or broken belt and stretch a new one over in place of the pulleys.
   
3. You will need to put tension on the new belt so use a hammer handle or pry bar to push the motor back into position. If the belt is too tight, it will break or cause problems and if it is too loose, it will slip on the pulleys and your washer will not work.

Those are the basics on how to fix three of the most common washer related problems.

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