In America, washing machines are found in nearly every house and building. Before washers became common, people used to either send their clothes to laundry or they used to wash them on their own, which wasted a lot of money and time for people. Over the years, these appliances got cheaper and nearly everyone started buying them. Washers have been infamous for breaking down a lot, but the main reason behind it is improper maintenance and usage. If your washer is also posing a lot of issues, you can contact companies that provide services like washer repair Los Angeles.

The following are a few issues that are commonly found in washer and below discussed are some tips to resolve them.

• Grinding noise

This is one of the most common issues found in washers and can be caused due to a damaged coupler. The coupler is located on the motor of the wash tub and plays a major part in making the machine work properly. If you are also experiencing such noises, you will need to replace your existing coupler in order to make it work. Open the front panel and remove the motor from its resting place, now remove the existing damaged coupler and replace it with a new one and your work is done.

• Drainage issues

These issues are extremely common and may be caused due to blockage in the drain pipes or due to a broken drainage pump. In order to avoid it, first you need to identify the exact issue. First, check if the drainage pipe is clear and there is no blockage in it. If there is a blockage, use a stick to clear it out of the pipe. If the problem continues, it means that the drainage motor is shot and needs to be replaced. Open the panel to gain access to the inside and remove the existing pump. Now, replace it with a new one and check if it is working properly.