Washing machine just hums
Why does my washing machine just hum?
by
Tikva Morrow
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Hi everyone,
My washing machine just hums when I turn it on, but nothing else happens. I've tried unplugging it and checking the circuit breaker, but it's still not working. What could be causing this problem, and how can I fix it?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
It sounds like the pump is jammed. There may be a piece of clothing stuck in it. Check your manual for how to access it and see.
Washing machines need a reliable flow of water, both incoming and out going. check and see if you washer is getting water coming in. It also could be in the door switch-not engaging the locking mechanism.
I would have the make and model of the washer written down and call the company, they will help you trouble shoot the problem.
Call an appliance repair man. Pretty hard for anyone to diagnose without being there to see what it is doing. Do you still have the manual it came with. Some have a short diagnostic section in the back of the instruction manual.
If people are not repair personnel, don't waste your time with silly guesses. Call a repairman and get it fixed it the manual does not help you.
If it just hums and no water the pump may have something stuck in it. If you get water then the drive motor is stuck or shot. Go to https://www.repairclinic.com/. They have repair guides, schematics, and sell parts. Punch in your make, model number.
There is a site called Repair Clinic.com which not only sells parts but gives instructions on how to fix appliances. Give them a call.
You can pick up an electrical tester to see if there are any shorts. They are fairly inexpensive and something handy to have around in any case the electrical isn't working "just right". We used one recently to see why an outdoor light wasn't working at our youngest daughter's house. It showed good then we figured our son in law didn't screw the bulb in all the way.
call the mfg of your washer and ask them what is the best thing to do to fix this problem
Hi Tivka, hope this helps you out. Sounds like your pump may be plugged, hope this helps you out.
HAVE YOU CHECKED THE PLUG? tHE WIRING MIGHT NOT BE FULLY CONNECTED.
Definitely sounds like something is awry and likely not a DIY fix. I'd call the manufacturer to see what they think is up then find a local repair person to check it out.