Condensation in control panel on Samsung washing machine

Your washing machine may shake, move, and make noise while spinning. This can happen when the four washing machine legs are not all making secure contact with the ground, or if a large bulky item or huge amount of laundry is in the washing machine. If you just got your front load washer, but didn't remove the shipping bolts, then it will shake a lo

Your washer door locks to prevent water from coming out (especially for front load models). Child Lock also will lock the door on some models, like front loaders. Normally waiting for the cycle to end is all you need to do to unlock the door, or turn your washer on if it's off. If you get stuck, though, you can drain the water from front load washe

Whether the washer tub is not spinning, kind of spinning, won't stop spinning, has an unbalanced load error, or just runs way too long, the troubleshooting is the same. Usually, improper installation or balancing of the washer is to blame. This also applies for when clothes are coming out soaking wet or the wash cycle never ends at all. Load size a

Error codes play a vital role in making sure your washer stays in good condition, and give you a starting point if there are ever any issues. You can usually resolve error codes (also displayed as blinking lights) with a few simple steps. Here is a list of the most common error codes and the next steps to take.

Sulfur, sewage, burning odors, and foul odors like mildew or mold are all unwelcome and alarming, especially when they come from your washer. If wet laundry sits in this foul odor, it will quickly smell just as bad. Luckily, there are steps you can take to eliminate these odors and prevent them from coming back.