Spin cycle failures, drainage problems, vibration and front-load vs top-load comparisons.
A washing machine that vibrates so hard it walks across the floor is a serious problem — and it's almost always one of four causes you can diagnose yourself.
A repair technician's unvarnished opinion on which type of washer is more reliable, more efficient, and easier to live with over the long term.
If your washer fills, washes, but refuses to spin the clothes dry, the problem is almost always one of five things. Here's how to diagnose each.
A musty washing machine is more common than you think, especially on front-loaders. Here's what causes the smell and how to eliminate it for good.
A washing machine that won't drain, spin or finish a cycle can leave you with a tub full of soaking laundry and no quick fix. This section gathers our most useful washer troubleshooting guides, covering the problems we're called out for most: a washer that won't spin or drain, water leaking onto the floor, a drum that shakes violently during the spin cycle, error codes that stop the wash, and that musty smell that lingers in front-load machines.
Many of these problems trace back to a handful of causes — a clogged drain pump or filter, an unbalanced load, a worn door seal, or a drain hose that's kinked behind the machine. Our articles show you how to check these safely, how to keep a high-efficiency washer fresh, and how to weigh front-load versus top-load designs if you're shopping for a replacement. They also flag the symptoms that mean a motor, bearing or control board needs professional attention.
We repair front-load and top-load washers from Samsung, LG, Whirlpool, GE Profile, Maytag and more, throughout Arlington, Alexandria, Tysons Corner, McLean and Washington DC. Every visit comes with upfront pricing and a 90-day parts warranty. Start with the guides below, or book a washer repair and get your laundry routine back on track.