Washer Repair Guides
Step-by-step DIY fixes for the most common washer problems. Each guide is reviewed by an Axis technician before publishing.
How to Clean a Washing Machine Drain Pump Filter
Cleaning your front-load washer's drain pump filter is one of the easiest and most effective maintenance tasks you can do. Grab some towels and a shallow dish, and let's clear out those trapped coins, lint, and bobby pins to get your washer draining perfectly again.
Read the guideHow to Remove Mold from a Front-Load Washer Gasket
Banish that swampy smell and black sludge from your front-load washer. This easy DIY guide walks you through safely cleaning your rubber door gasket and keeping mold away for good.
Read the guideHow to Descale a Washing Machine with Vinegar (Hard Water Fix)
Combat Southern California's notoriously hard water by descaling your washing machine with white vinegar. This simple maintenance task dissolves mineral buildup, prevents costly pump failures, and keeps your laundry smelling fresh.
Read the guideHow to Decode Washing Machine Error Codes (LG, Samsung, Whirlpool, GE)
Don't panic when your washer's display starts flashing mysterious letters and numbers. We'll help you decode the most common error codes across major brands and walk you through practical, step-by-step DIY fixes.
Read the guideWashing Machine Shaking and Vibrating: Causes and Fixes
A washer that shakes the laundry-room floor or 'walks' across it during the spin cycle is almost always a setup or balance issue, not a failed component. The four leading causes — uneven floor, forgotten shipping bolts, unbalanced loads, and worn shock absorbers — are all DIY-fixable, and most calls we run get resolved in well under an hour.
Read the guideWashing Machine Leaking from Bottom: Find and Fix the Source
A puddle under your washing machine is a quick way to ruin your flooring. We'll show you how to track down the source of a bottom leak—from faulty drain pumps to worn tub seals—and fix it before water damage sets in.
Read the guideHow to Level a Washing Machine to Stop Vibration
Stop the earthquake in your laundry room. A perfectly leveled washer runs quieter, lasts longer, and won't walk across the floor during a high-speed spin cycle.
Read the guideWashing Machine Not Spinning: How to Fix It
A washer that fills and agitates but won't spin is one of the most frequent calls our dispatch handles. In most cases the cause is an unbalanced load, a failed lid switch or door lock, a broken drive belt, or a worn motor coupling — and roughly two out of three of those you can fix yourself in under an hour.
Read the guideHow to Replace a Washing Machine Drive Belt
If your washer motor runs but the drum refuses to spin, a snapped or slipping drive belt is the likely culprit. Learn how to safely access, remove, and install a new drive belt to get your laundry day back on track.
Read the guideWashing Machine Smells Bad: How to Eliminate Mold and Mildew
A musty, swampy smell coming from your washing machine usually means mold, mildew, or a buildup of detergent biofilm. This guide walks you through deep-cleaning the gasket, clearing the drain pump filter, and flushing the tub to eliminate odors for good.
Read the guideWashing Machine Won't Drain: Step-by-Step Fix
A washer that fills but never empties is the most fixable major washer fault we see — about 70% of these calls are resolved by clearing a clogged pump filter, a kinked drain hose, or a coin lodged in the impeller. Most homeowners can complete this repair in under an hour with basic tools.
Read the guideWashing Machine Won't Start: Step-by-Step Diagnosis
Is your washing machine completely dead or refusing to start a cycle? This step-by-step diagnostic guide walks you through checking the power supply, door locks, and control boards to get your laundry routine back on track.
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