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The 4 most common washing machine problems and how to fix them

Washing machine repair: Fix 90 percent of clothes washer breakdowns with these four easy fixes, including filling and draining problems, grinding noises and a failure to spin. You'll avoid the service ...
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Fix your broken washer control board for cheap! How to use an ESR meter for board repair

Is it possible to repair a washer control board? YES! You may be surprised at the cost of repairing an appliance control board like a refrigerator control board. I want to show you how to use an ESR ...
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There Might Be a Cheaper Fix to Your Expensive Appliance Repair

When an appliance starts throwing error codes, you might think you’re in for an expensive professional repair—but there's another option. When not writing, Jeff ...
Consumer Reports

Should You Repair or Replace Your Broken Washing Machine?

When your washing machine breaks, how do you know whether to roll up your sleeves, work the phones to find a repair technician, or give in and swipe your Visa at the nearest appliance dealer? It’s a ...