"Reliance appliance repair" specialize in washer machines, but sometimes there is a simple solution to a simple problem.
Washer does not work and makes no noise:
Check the washer is plugged in securely./ Check the circuit breaker or fuse box./ Test the outlet for current./ Check that the water supply valves are turned on./ Inspect the filter screens./ Test for overheating./ test the water level switch./ Test the timer control./ test the water inlet valve./ Inspect the water pump./ test the motor
Washer does not work but it makes noise:
Check that the water supply valves are turned on./ Inspect the filter screens./ Test for overheating./ Inspect the water pump./ Test the water inlet valve./ test the motor.
Water drains out while it is filling:
Check the drain hose, it should be at least as high as the top of the wash tub, about 38 inches./ The drain hose must sit loosely in the house drain. Do not seal the air gap around the drain hose or a siphon will occur./ Check the drain control lever./ Test the drain control coils./ Check the cam bar.
Water does not drain out of the wash tub:
Inspect the drain hose for kinks./ Test the timer control./ Test the lid switch./ Inspect the water pump./ Inspect the drive belt./ Inspect the motor coupler.
Agitator does not move:
Test the lid switch./ Inspect the motor coupler./ inspect the drive belt./ Inspect under the washer for soot./ Test the motor./ Inspect the pulley./ Test the transmission./ Inspect the agitator./ Inspect the pump coupling./ Test the water level switch.
Drum does not spin:
Test the lid switch./ Test the timer control./ Test the centrifugal switch./ Test the water level switch./ Inspect the motor coupler./ Inspect the drive belt./ Inspect under the washer for soot./ Test the motor./ Inspect the pulley./ Test the transmission./
Noisy or vibrates to much:
Balance the load./ Level the machine./ Inspect the water pump for blockage./ Inspect the coupling./ Inspect thetransmission./
Adjust the drive belt tension./ Check the motor bearings./ Check the drum brakes.
caution. It is not recommended to fix an appliance on your own. Gas and electricity can be very hazardous. Please call a professional appliance repair technician for all your appliance needs.
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