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8 symptom guides

Washing-machine symptom guides.

Troubleshooting paths for draining, spinning, filling, door, leak, vibration, odor, and startup problems. Begin with safe external checks and stop before internal electrical or mechanical work.

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Washing machine will not drain

A blocked filter or hose, a jammed pump, an installation problem, or incorrect cycle behavior can leave water in a washing machine after the cycle ends.

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Washing machine leaks underneath

A loose hose connection, overflowing detergent, a blocked drain path, a damaged door seal, or an internal hose or pump leak can produce water under a washer.

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Washing machine will not start

A power issue, an open or unlocked door, control lock, delayed start, water-supply problem, or failed control component can keep a washer from beginning a cycle.

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Washing machine door is locked

A washer door normally remains locked while water is present, the drum is moving, the machine is hot, or the control has not completed its release sequence.

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Washing machine has a bad smell

Detergent residue, trapped moisture, low-temperature washing, a dirty gasket or filter, and a slow household drain can produce musty or sewage-like odors.

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Washing machine will not fill

Closed valves, low pressure, kinked hoses, blocked inlet screens, a door-lock issue, or a failed inlet system can prevent a washer from filling.

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