Tip of the Month

Washer Safety Tip

Before making repairs, pull the plug and turn off the faucets. Note: Appliance models vary; see your owner's manual for information specific to your washer.

When your washer doesn't work.

Check for:

• Proper power supply.
• Unplugged or defective cord.
• Blown fuse or circuit breaker.
• Kinked water supply or drain hose.

Remedies:

• Repair power supply.
• Plug in or replace cord.
• Replace fuses or turn circuit breaker back on.
• Straighten the kink. If you can't, replace the hose.

Washer doesn't fill.

Check for:

• Blocked water inlet screens.
• Clogged filters
• A kink in one of the hoses
• Timer that is not set
• Defective timer or temperature selector.

Remedies:

• Clean or replace water inlet screens.
• Check the inlet hose filters and clean them.
• Straighten the water supply hoses.
• Turn the timer slightly or press the buttons firmly.
• Replace timer or temperature selector*  
• *Problem is best left to a professional.