Amana Dryer Not Heating? (Possible Causes & Fixes)

With so many different options on the market, finding a quality dryer is easier than ever. There are more than a few brands that have reliable offerings across their entire line. One of those brands is Amana, a name you may or may not know.

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Whirlpool Washer Stops Mid-Cycle? (How to Troubleshoot and Fix)

It’s a frustrating situation.  A washer load of clothes and a tub full of water and the Whirlpool washer decides to quit.  Everything seems to be normal, yet the washer will not restart.  Why do Whirlpool washers stop in the middle of a cycle?

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Musty Smell In The Laundry Room? (Possible Causes & Fixes)

Most of us associate a laundry room with fresh cotton and pleasant-smelling detergent. We all want to know that our clothing is clean and smells good after a wash. But far too often, the laundry room becomes a zone of smelly, musty odors. Why does your laundry room smell like sweaty socks instead of fresh laundry?

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Maytag Centennial Washer Stuck On Sensing?

The auto-sensing feature on your Maytag Centennial washer is perfect for ensuring you use just the right amount of water. It measures the weight of the load and determines the water amount before proceeding to the next cycle. But if your Maytag Centennial washer gets stuck on sensing, it can be really frustrating.

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What Does "UR" Mean On A Samsung Washer? (Find Out Now!)

Samsung washing machines are top of the line, and they’re the choice of many homeowners due to their consistency. However, problems can still arise, and various error codes appear on the digital display that is hard to make sense of. One common Samsung error code is “UR”, but what exactly does that even mean?

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Can You Use PVC Pipe For Dryer Vent? (Find Out Now!)

PVC pipe is relatively cheap, easy to use, and comes in a wide variety of sizes. In some cases, PVC pipe is routinely used for vents on waste systems in a home. Many homeowners faced with replacing or repairing a dryer vent see PVC pipe as a solution. However, PVC pipe is not a viable option for dryer vents.

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What Are The Pros And Cons Of A Washer Without An Agitator?

Washing machines seem like a fairly stable invention, right? Dirty clothes go in, clean ones come out. Simple. Though the concept is simple, innovation never stopped. For example, let’s take a look at agitators. Once not too long ago, they were a staple of the washing machine design. Nowadays, you can find machine models without agitators. But, are they really all they’re cracked up to be?

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Can You Use Dishwasher Pods For Laundry? (Find Out Now!)

We’ve all been there when we are stuck with a full load of laundry, and we are fresh out of laundry detergent. If running to the store isn’t an option, you may have been tempted to use a dishwashing pod in your washing machine to get the job done. Although a dishwashing pod and a laundry pod may look the same, these two cleaning pods function very differently.

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Can You Use Regular Detergent In High-Efficiency Washers? (Find Out Now!)

If you’ve bought a washing machine recently, there is a good chance that you have a high-efficiency washing machine. These higher-tech machines are characterized by their larger capacity and lack of an agitator in the middle of the tub. If you still have regular laundry detergent, you might be wondering whether it’s safe to use in your HE washer.

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Why Does My Washing Machine Smell Like Sewer? (Find Out Now!)

Washing machines are wonderful tools that make modern life simple and easy. Washing machines are supposed to leave your clothes clean and fresh smelling, but if you start to smell sewer gas when you run your washing machine, you may have a bigger problem on your hands.

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Can You Wash Bathroom Rugs With Towels?

You know what goes on in your bathroom, so it’s important to clean your bathroom towels, rugs, and other linens regularly in order to remove soap scum, germs, and bacteria. While you may wash loads upon loads of towels each week, what about your bathroom rugs. More specifically, can you wash bathroom rugs with towels in the same load?

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Whirlpool Dryer Won't Start But Has Power? (Possible Causes & Fixes)

We rely on our appliances, to help us get through the day. Sometimes though, they break down, and that can be extremely frustrating. We know that feeling all too well, so, we are going to show you some solutions, for when your Whirlpool dryer won’t start but has power.

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Water In The Bottom Of The Washing Machine Tub? (Fix It Now!)

The washing machine seems to have completed its cycle, but you find water still standing in the tub. The clothes are still wet and no matter what you do, the washing machine doesn’t pump away the standing water. Why is there water in the bottom of your washing machine?

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Smell In Washing Machine? (Possible Causes & Fixes)

Don’t you just love the fragrant smell of clean laundry? It’s so nice to run a load, open the washer door and get hit with the aroma of fresh clothes. But what if you open your washer and get hit with a different smell? The musty, eggy kind that makes you want to run in the other direction? Many of us have been there, and it’s not fun.

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GE Front Loader Washer Leaking Water? (Possible Causes & Fixes)

General Electric, also known as GE, is famous for making solid washers and dryers. They’re especially famous for their front-loading machines, but every once in a while, you’ll hear of a front loader that malfunctions. One of the most common issues front loaders have is leaking water during their use. So, what can you do to fix this issue?

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Washing Machine Making A Humming Noise When Trying To Fill?

What would we do without our trusted, reliable, and always ready  washer and dryer? Unfortunately, at some point in our lifetimes, most of us will likely experience some interruption in the service of these unheralded appliances. The good news is in many cases these problems can be fixed at reasonable prices, and some fixes can even be done yourself.

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Dryer Smells Like Burning? (Possible Causes & Fixes)

When your dryer smells like burning, it can be alarming, but you don’t need to panic. It could be a simple reason with an easy fix, so assess the situation before you start to fear the worst.

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How To Stack A Washer And Dryer Without A Kit

When planning the layout of a home, space is your priority. Often, the laundry room is the lowest on the list. Even if you are lucky to have a spacious laundry room, there’s always a possibility to optimize the use of the space you have. This is where stacking your washer and dryer comes in handy, but what if you don’t have a stacking kit? Can you still stack them?

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Kenmore 70 Series Washer Won't Spin? (Possible Causes & Fixes)

A broken washing machine can be very frustrating, especially if you have a large family. What should you do when your washing machine doesn’t spin? Don’t call a professional just yet; diagnosing the problem may be easier than you think.

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Washing Machine Filling With Water When Off? (We Have a Fix!)

Waking up to a small lake inside of your washing machine isn’t fun. If you find that this is happening to you, don’t panic. Instead,  start this process by turning off the water. Once you’ve done that, we can explore what’s causing your water machine to keep filling after the water is off.

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Roper Washer Won't Spin? (Possible Causes & Fixes)

It’s essential for washing machines to be in tip-top shape so they can wash your clothes and wring them out before you transfer them to your dryer. So, when your washer doesn’t spin, this becomes a significant issue and hinders you from throwing your clothing into the dryer. So, what is keeping your Roper washer from spinning?

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Washer Spins But Clothes Are Still Wet? (Possible Causes & Fixes)

Your washing machine is one half of the equation that makes getting your laundry done conveniently. Load the washer, add the soap, and switch it to the appropriate setting and your washing machine will do the rest.

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Kenmore Washer Model 110 Won't Spin? (Fix It Now!)

Your washing machine may be one of the most useful and most often used appliances in your home. When your washing machine stops working, this can halt everyday necessities like clean clothes or bath towels. If your washing machine stops spinning, it’s best to address the problem quickly, so other issues don’t arise.

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Washing Machine Drain Hose Too Long? (We Have A Fix)

The positioning of your washing machine’s drain hose (or discharge hose) plays a significant role in how your machine functions. Plus, it also has a big impact on how your laundry room smells. If a drain hose isn’t the right length or poorly placed, it can lead to a host of problems. 

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How To Tell If A Washer's Suspension Rods Are Bad

Your washing machine is a complex piece of machinery. There are many different internal components that make it easy to do the wash at a moment’s notice. When one of those components goes bad, it requires repair or replacement before the washer can be used again.

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12 Washing Machine Brands to Avoid [with Recall Data]

A washing machine is often the most frequently used tool out of all of your home appliances. Unfortunately, various lacking washing machine brands shake violently, the washer’s basket flies out, or even catch on fire. 

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Why Is My Washing Machine Not Rinsing Out All the Soap?

A malfunctioning washing machine can be a huge inconvenience, especially when the laundry starts to pile up. It can also cause worry that you might have to spend money on repairs or even purchase a new machine. 

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What Size Drain Pipe For A Washing Machine?

Running a washing machine is simple work, you throw the clothes in, dump the soap and start the machine. The rest is the machine’s job. However, installing a washer machine is a different story. There are many different components to this, to which the size of the drainpipe is perhaps the most important. So, what size drain pipe do you need for your washer?

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Can You Put Scent Beads In The Dryer? (Find Out Now!)

The smell of fresh laundry is one most individuals enjoy. Understanding this, many companies have endeavored to create a product which gives the ultimate aroma of fresh laundry, and such in part explains the creation of scent beads and similar products.

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Dryer Making A Loud Screeching Sound When Turning? (Try This!)

Your dryer is one appliance that is in use nearly every day, so you become accustomed to the sound of it running. So, if there is something wrong with it, you’ll most likely catch it because it won’t sound the way it usually does. It’ll have an odd screech to it, which could be loud or quiet, depending on the problem.

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How Long Do Water Hammer Arrestors Last? (Find Out Now!)

If you have ever heard a loud thud when turning on your washing machine, you have experienced water hammer. This noise results from a lack of air in the pipes, so there’s no cushion to absorb the water shock. If you notice this jolting noise when turning on your appliances, you need a water hammer arrestor. 

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How To Run Washing Machine Drain Outside (Do This!)

It’s no secret that washing machines use a lot of water, and that dirty water has a need to be drained somewhere. If you have “city plumbing,” this isn’t a problem. If you have a septic tank, it doesn’t make sense to put all that washing machine water in your tank. You can just run a washing machine drain outside. Doing this, though, can be a little hard to do.

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Samsung Dryer Thermal Fuse Keeps Blowing? (Fix It Now!)

Don’t you just hate when you start the dryer and walk away, only to find later the dryer turned itself off mid-cycle? Now, your Samsung dryer won’t start at all. There is a 10% chance your Samsung dryer has a blown thermal fuse.

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Amana Washer Won't Spin? (Possible Causes & Fixes)

Owning laundry appliances is seen as a significant benefit because you don’t have to go to a laundromat where you have to share the washer and dryer with hundreds of other people. However, what a lot of people don’t realize is you’re stuck with fixing the machine if it stops working. To do so, you first have to figure out what’s wrong with it.

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Dryer Door Keeps Popping Open? (Possible Causes & Fixes)

You’re hurrying to finish yet another load of laundry. You throw the wet clothes into the dryer when, bam! The door popped back open on you, refusing to close.

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Kenmore Dryer Not Heating? (Possible Causes & Fixes)

When a dryer will not heat, our clothes and our routines suffer. We are going to show you how to troubleshoot the problem, and perform tests, that will help you figure out how to fix it.

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Samsung Dryer Not Heating? (Possible Causes & Fixes)

Thanks to the invention of clothes dryers, we can dry large loads of laundry in no time. It’s a far cry from hanging clothes outside or near a fireplace. But, if your Samsung dryer isn’t heating, you might need to dust off your clothesline.

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How To Get Crayon Out Of A Dryer

Oops! You didn’t notice that red crayon in your kid’s pant pocket when you tossed the laundry into the dryer. Now, you have melted crayon stuck to the inside of your dryer (not to mention on your clothes). Learn how to get crayon out of a dryer before you assume your dryer is doomed.

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Dryer Makes Noise When Tumbling? (Possible Causes & Fixes)

Noises coming from your dryer, especially when it’s tumble drying, is usually an indicator that there is a part in your dryer that needs to be replaced. However, if you don’t know what you’re looking for then this can be an issue when you are trying to diagnose the problem.

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Dryer Spins But There Is No Heat? (Possible Causes & Fixes)

Doing the laundry is not a fun endeavor but technology has made it a lot easier than it used to be. Keeping the laundry going, you can take care of all the clothes for a family of four in a matter of hours. Talk about convenience.

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