DIY laundry center repair
Laundry centers are a space-saving invention that combines a washer and dryer in one unit, with the dryer stacked above the washer. The laundry center's compact size makes it a great option for small living spaces. And because the two components are permanently joined, a laundry center is often more stable than stacking a dryer and front-load washer and joining them with brackets. If you're having a problem with your laundry center—maybe your washer won't start, spin or drain or your dryer won't work—our troubleshooting guidance can help you narrow down the cause.
Use our laundry center error code charts to help you find the cause of a problem if the control displays a code or flashes its lights in a repeating pattern. Once you figure out what's wrong, our laundry center repair guides give you step-by-step instructions for replacing a part. For answers to common questions and other laundry center tips, see our articles and videos page.
To find the owner’s manual or a complete list of replacement parts for your laundry center, search for your model number.
Most common symptoms to help you fix your laundry centers
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Main causes: clogged drain system, blocked drain hose, bad drain pump…
Main causes: broken dryer drive belt, weak drive motor, binding drum seals…
Main causes: door not fully shut, bad door switch, faulty push-to-start switch, wiring failure, bad drive motor, blown f…
Main causes: bad lid switch or lid lock, drive motor failure, broken motor coupler, bad timer, faulty electronic control…
Main causes: broken lid switch or lid lock, faulty drive motor, drain system problem, broken drive system components…
Main causes: blocked exhaust vent, clogged lint screen, bad timer, moisture sensing problems, weak gas valve coils, bad …
Main causes: unbalanced load, broken suspension springs or shocks, worn snubber ring…
Main causes: lack of water supply, failed lid switch or lid lock, bad water level pressure switch, control system failur…
Main causes: control system failure, broken heating element, bad gas valve coils, gas supply failure, voltage supply pro…
Most common repair guides to help fix your laundry centers
These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your laundry center.
How to replace a laundry center dryer drive belt
If the dryer motor runs but the drum doesn’t turn, the drive belt is likely broken. Replace it, following the steps in t…
How to replace a laundry center washer snubber ring
If the washer tub bangs the cabinet during the spin cycle even though the load is balanced, you might need to replace th…
How to replace a laundry center washer drain pump
If the washer won’t drain because the drain pump failed, follow the steps in this repair guide to replace it.…
Effective articles & videos to help repair your laundry centers
Use the advice and tips in these articles and videos to get the most out of your laundry center.
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