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What Is a Hall Sensor in a Washing Machine?

The hall sensor, also known as the rotor position sensor (RPS) is part of the automated system of your washing machine. It helps the control board make sure that everything is running as it should....

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Troubleshooting GE Quiet by Design

GE’s Quiet by Design series of washing machines are designed to produce less noise than conventional washers. Using the HydroWave system, the machine senses the size of the washer load as soon as you...

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My Dryer Is Vibrating at the Top

If your dryer has started making a vibrating noise when you are drying the laundry, you can probably stop the noise. While a few different things can be the cause of a vibrating or rattling dryer, you...

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Dryer Runs Cold and Has a Gas Smell

If you find that your gas clothes dryer smells of gas and runs cold, immediately stop the dryer and shut off its main gas valve until you can detect the issue. A component related to the dryer’s...

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My Whirlpool Top Loader Will Not Drain

Whirlpool top loaders are washing machines made for consumer home use. As you use your Whirlpool washer, you may experience performance issues with the wash cycle. When your top load washer won’t...

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My Dryer Leaves a Burnt Smell on My Clothing

Because dryers are manufactured to operate safely, the risk of fire in a properly maintained and functioning dryer is minimal. If your clothes are coming out of the dryer with a burnt or smoky odor,...

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Troubleshooting KitchenAid Superba Washing Machines That Are Not Draining

The KitchenAid Superba line includes dishwashers that wash, sanitize and dry your dishes without the typical loud noises that occur during the cleaning cycle. The dishwashers support plates and...

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How to Force My Kenmore Elite Calypso to Drain

When you begin a load of laundry in a Kenmore Elite Calypso washing machine, the washer fluffs the load to evenly distribute it. The machine then fills the tub with water, washes the load based on the...

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How to Get to the Springs on a Kenmore Washer

Kenmore top-loading washing machines have four suspension springs that secure the wash tub in place. The springs are located at the bottom of the wash tub and if damaged or stretched, it must be...

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How to Fix an LG Washing Machine That Is Leaking Water

The LG front-loading washing machine provides the best clean cycle for your clothes by detecting the weight of your wash load, and adjusts the amount of water used for efficient water consumption. A...

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How to Drain the Water Out of a Kenmore Elite HE3T

Kenmore's Elite HE3T family of washers are front loaders with king-size capacity. However, if you experience problems with draining functions on the machine, then the excess water can become a...

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How to Balance an Admiral Washing Machine

The Maytag Admiral washer shakes and rumbles when a load is not balanced, as an imbalance of heavy and delicate fabrics affects the washer's spin speed sensor. The washer's sensor detects the weight of...

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KitchenAid Washer Fills Up With Water & Agitates Slow With No Spin

KitchenAid no longer manufactures washing machines, which may make finding support information more difficult. For instance, if the washing machine is filling with water slowly and agitates but does...

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Removing the Shell of a Maytag Bravos Washer

The Maytag Bravos is a high-efficiency, residential washer manufactured by the Maytag division of the Whirlpool Corporation. The washer features ten automatic washing cycles, five temperature settings...

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My KitchenAid Washer Squeaks During Agitation

A subsidiary of the Whirlpool Corporation, KitchenAid makes washing machines for home use. As you use your KitchenAid washer, you may begin to notice noises during the cycle. While some noise is...

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How to Change the Belt on a Samsung Dryer DV2C6BEW/XAA

The Maytag division of the Whirlpool Corporation produces a line of residential washers and dryers under the Samsung brand name. The Samsung DV2C6BEW/XAA is one such dryer. It features an electronic...

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Kenmore Washer with a Loud Knocking Sound

It is common for Kenmore washing machines to make some noises during the wash cycle. However, if the noise is extremely loud or new, like a knocking sound, it may be a problem that you can diagnose and...

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My Kenmore Washer Is Leaking During the Drain Cycle

A puddle of water underneath your Kenmore washer invariably indicates that you've got a leak. If this leak is only happening during the drain cycle, you can rule out certain components, such as the...

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GE Profile Washer Stalls

GE Profile washing machines are a common line of consumer washers. These washing machines operate in a similar manner to other home use units. As you use the washer, stalls and pauses may occur during...

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What Causes My New Whirlpool Dryer to Keep Blowing the Heat Fuse?

Most Whirlpool clothes dryers have a heat or thermal fuse that blows when the dryer begins to overheat. The fuse’s activation automatically shuts off the heater to let the dryer cool down. If your...

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