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Washer troubleshooting basics

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The three most common washer complaints, what to check first, and when to call us.

Before you call — these three checks solve a surprising number of washer complaints. (And if they don't, service for normal wear is included: request a visit.)

It won't drain or spin

  1. Check that the load isn't badly out of balance — redistribute heavy items (towels, jeans) and run a drain/spin cycle.
  2. Make sure the door or lid is fully latched; most machines refuse to spin otherwise.
  3. If it still won't drain, stop there and call us — a clogged pump or drain line is a normal-wear repair and it's on us.

It smells musty

  • Run an empty hot cycle with a cup of white vinegar.
  • Leave the door or lid open between loads so the drum dries.
  • On front-loaders, wipe the rubber door gasket — moisture collects in the fold.
  • Use high-efficiency (HE) detergent, and less of it than you think. Excess suds are the usual culprit.

It's leaking

  1. Turn off the water valves behind the machine.
  2. Look at where the water is: front-of-door on a front-loader usually means the gasket; underneath usually means a hose or pump.
  3. Call or text us at (913) 214-1115 — don't run another load until we've looked at it.

When in doubt, call

You're never bothering us. A five-minute call that catches a small problem beats a flooded laundry room every time.