Cleaning & Maintenance

Why Is My Dryer Squeaking?

A squeaking dryer can be caused by something simple around the drum or installation, or by internal parts that are wearing and need service.

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Cleaning & Maintenance

Why Won’t My Dryer Start?

A dryer that will not start may have a control-lock, door-latch, cycle-selection, Start-button or power-supply issue.

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Cleaning & Maintenance

Why Is My Dryer Taking So Long to Dry Clothes?

Long dryer cycles can come from restricted airflow, an overloaded drum, very wet laundry, a dirty lint screen or a heating problem.

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Cleaning & Maintenance

Why Is My Dryer Not Heating?

A dryer that tumbles but does not heat can have a power-supply, cycle, heating-system or thermal-fuse issue.

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Cleaning & Maintenance

Should You Remove Washing Machine Shipping Bolts Before Use?

Front-load washer shipping bolts are transport hardware and must be removed when the manufacturer's installation instructions require it.

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Cleaning & Maintenance

Can Low Water Pressure Stop a Washing Machine From Filling?

Low water pressure can make a washing machine fill slowly, while other inlet restrictions can create similar symptoms.

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Cleaning & Maintenance

Why Is My Washing Machine Shaking During the Spin Cycle?

Spin-cycle shaking can come from an unbalanced load, an unlevel washer, shipping hardware left in place, or installation conditions that let the machine rock.

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Cleaning & Maintenance

Why Is My Washing Machine Not Draining?

A washer may fail to drain because the drain hose is kinked, blocked, frozen, installed incorrectly, or because the pump filter is clogged.

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