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Tangled or wrinkled laundry is not attractive. Although it helps to fold your clothes or hang them, some wrinkles (and tangling) can be reduced or prevented with a few minor adjustments in how you do the wash.

If your washer won't start, the buttons won't work, or the control knob won't select a different cycle, you probably have Child Lock turned on. If your Child Lock icon is lit or flashing, this confirms it. Turning Child Lock off will usually take care of your problem.

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.

Whether your washer will not turn on or turns off by itself, stops unexpectedly, or won't turn off, it's likely due to an issue with the washing machine's power cord or its electrical connection to your home's power grid. Checking whether it's your washing machine's issue or your power supply's issue doesn't take long and will save you time.

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