Laundry center repair guides
These laundry center repair guides and DIY videos can help you get the washer and dryer in your laundry center back to cleaning your laundry. Whether you're replacing the dryer drive belt or the washer lid lock switch, our repair guides and videos provide step-by-step instructions for completing the repair. Sears PartsDirect laundry center repair help covers Kenmore, Frigidaire, GE and Whirlpool brands. We also provide troubleshooting tips, error code charts and solutions for common symptoms. Search for your model number to find a complete list of replacement parts available for your laundry center, then order the part you need.
Repair guides for Repair guides common to all 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.…
How to replace a laundry center washer drive motor
If the motor doesn’t run, you can replace it in less than an hour.…
How to replace a laundry center washer lid lock switch
If the washer fills but won’t start the agitation cycle, the lid lock switch could be defective. …
How to replace a laundry center washer timer
If the washer doesn't fill, spin or drain, the timer could be the problem. …
How to replace a laundry center dryer door switch
The dryer won’t start if the door switch is defective. Your can replace it in about 15 minutes.…
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...
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