My washing machine got stuck in the Rinse cycle for over an hour and just ran water but never filled up the tub. I had to move the dial to the spin cycle to get it to move on. Is this the timer?? and How hard is this to do by yourself??
2006-09-11 09:56:03 · 8 answers · asked by chickadee_ajm 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Does this only occur on the rinse cycle, or does it occur on the wash cycle as well? If only in the rinse cycle it could very well be the timer. Is water actually running into the washer? If not, verify that the water has not been turned off at the hookup. Also, try both warm and cold rinse to see if a valve is stuck or not being activated. Is the water just running through the machine? Usually this is not the case as water must be pumped out or ejected by the spin cycle. Is the water level sensor working properly?
If you do replace the timer, the cover usually can be removed from the machine by removing couple of screws. If you label the wires , it should not be too difficult to replace.
2006-09-11 10:17:54 · answer #1 · answered by sloop_sailor 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It does sound like the timer. If you can get a new timer, they are not that hard to replace. UNPLUG the washing machine and remove the cover for the dial. You should see that it is connected to a wire cluster via a plug. Replacing that should not be too hard. MAKE SURE YOU UNPLUG THE MACHINE FIRST.
2006-09-11 17:01:59 · answer #2 · answered by united9198 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Here is what I would try.. Call the 800 number fo the company that makes the machine.. If you do not know the number, go to google.com and plug in the name of the company and they will give email and telephone number.... Or. If you have the owner's manual, look it up in the back of the book for problems with the washer, etc.. Be prepared though to give them the make, model and serial number so have that ready
2006-09-11 17:06:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The timer is "usually" pretty easy to replace. It may be costly. I know they are pretty expensive. You just have to make sure you put all the wires in the right places.
2006-09-11 17:07:48 · answer #4 · answered by bugear001 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've fixed mine a hundred times and it still broke buy a new one like I did before the thing nickle and dimes you to death.
2006-09-11 20:09:09 · answer #5 · answered by Jack 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like it could be. Go see our good buddy at Home Depot.
2006-09-11 17:01:41 · answer #6 · answered by Papa John 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask a pro.
2006-09-11 16:59:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
go to www.repairclinic.com they have pros there that will help you troubleshoot and fix your problem!!!
2006-09-12 05:15:33 · answer #8 · answered by fuzzykjun 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋