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What should I do if my front-loading washing machine is stuck in the rinse cycle?

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The rinse cycle is the point in a wash where the machine utilizes cold water. If your machine keeps running on the rinse cycle, it's a sign that your cold water connection is clogged and your machine keeps running while it tries to pull in enough water. Close the connection on the water supply line by turning the valve and remove the line to see if it's damaged or clogged. Either replace the line or remove the blockage to see if that solves your problem.

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Why won't my washing machine spin?

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Is the electricity on? If it is, try adding fewer clothes per cycle. Some older machines have an overload function where the drum won't turn if there's too much weight inside. If you can't tell if the electricity is on, try flipping the breaker on your fuse box to see if the connection was bad.

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Is there any other reason the washer would shake besides level?

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It could be the suspension rods. Replacing them is doable. Pull up a video on YouTube for your make/model.

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Where are shipping bolts located?

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The bolts are located on the back of the machine, depending on the type machine 3 or 4. These are normally larger than the bolts for holding the back cover and would have a rubber casing. When removing the bolts, you will notice that they are about 6 inches long.

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Will step four ruin adjusting screws?

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Only if your wrench slips and you strip the screws. Otherwise it's the most practical way to adjust the screws when your machine is no longer new.

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What kind of lubricant or grease do I need for the inside of the shock absorber and how do I refill it?

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Just replace the shock absorbers or call a repairman. No grease or lubricant is needed

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What do I do if I overload my washing machine and it doesn't spin or drain?

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You can unload all of the cloths and try letting it drain. You can add back half of the amount of clothes and see if you can rinse and drain them. If it still doesn't work, you will need to contact a repairman.

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Why does my washer get very loud after a spin cycle and shake my floor?

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It is probably unbalanced. Make sure it is level by adjusting the leveling legs.

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How do I get to the screws?

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Tilt the machine up to one side. This is easier if you have someone to help hold it while you adjust the bolts.

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What do I do when I disconnected my washing machine and I have still have water leaking from one of the hoses?

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First, make sure that you turned the water supply to the house all the way off. If so, put the hose into a bucket until it eventually stops.

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What do I do if I have a squeaky washing machine?

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You can either ignore the squeak, try to diagnose its cause yourself and fix it or call a repairman to diagnose the problem. Your last resort would be to buy a new washing machine.

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Why is my new washing machine shaking excessively during the start of a spin cycle?

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I was brought here for this exact issue. After several years of owning my washing machine, this had never occurred, where only on the spin cycle does it start to shake violently. I noticed that it was simply too heavy a load, and upon removing some towels, which accounted for a lot of weight, the shaking ceased.

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What can I do if my floor is made from chipboard and is not solid enough to keep my machine level?

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Place a piece of 3/4" plywood under the machine if there is no way to reinforce the floor.

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What do I do if my washing machine sounds like a jet plane?

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That would mean that the bearing is gone and you need to replace it. Depending on what machine you have, check the repair manual for repair instructions.

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What do I do if my washing machine shakes when it's empty or with a load?

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This means that the suspension springs are either bent or broken. A set comes in 4 for each corner, depending on what machine you have.

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