How Do You Troubleshoot A Whirlpool Washer Appliance?
Your Whirlpool washer has a number of moving parts that fill the drum, agitate the clothes and pump out the water. The more loads of laundry you do, the more likely it is that one of these parts will break down. Fortunately, you can fix many common washer problems on your own without paying for a service call. Take the defective part with you to the hardware store or look up the part number in your owner’s manual to be sure you use the proper replacement part for your specific Whirlpool washer. Make sure the washing machine is plugged in, the breaker switch is on and there are no blown fuses. Replace the lid switch if it does not click when the lid is closed. If this switch is defective, the washing machine will not fill or spin. Clean out the drain hose at the bottom if your washing machine will not drain. If this does not correct the problem, the drain pump may be defective. Look for the water pump assembly if your washing machine is not pumping out water. Remove the pump and try to
