Common washing machine problems: causes and fixes

Choose what your machine is doing. For each problem you will find the causes, what you can safely check yourself and when you need a technician.

A washing machine usually stops draining because the pump filter is clogged (coins, buttons, lint), the drain hose is ki…

A washing machine that will not spin usually has an unbalanced load, water left in the drum (blocked drain), worn motor…

If your washing machine only washes in cold water, the most common cause is a burnt-out heating element, often due to li…

When a washing machine leaves water on the floor, the most common sources are a torn or dirty door seal, a loose inlet o…

A loud rumbling noise, like a plane taking off, during the spin almost always means worn drum bearings. Banging and shak…

A washing machine door stays locked mainly when water is left in the drum, or for 1–3 minutes after the programme ends w…

If your washing machine does not start at all, first check the socket, the fuse box and that the door is properly closed…

When a washing machine does not fill with water, check the tap and the inlet hose, then the small filter screen where th…

Is your machine showing a code? See error codes by brand.

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