Editorial Review
IS YOUR WASHER:
Leaking water?
Leaking oil?
Overflowing?
Not filling, or filling too slowly?
Not agitating, or agitating weakly?
Not spinning?
Not draining?
Not doing anything?
Leaving your clothes too wet at the end of the cycle?
Vibrating uncontrollably?
Spinning and agitating at the same time?
Screeching, squeaking, clattering, knocking, buzzing, or making grinding or other strange noises?
Do you smell smoke?
Our washer repair manual can help!
Your Maytag washer is leaking; what things do you check first? How about if it was a Whirlpool or GE washer? It's a different set of likely problems. The same things tend to fail in the same designs. Why not save yourself some time, hassle and money, and just go there first? Diagnosis and repair procedures are included for the most common symptoms, such as leaks, no fill or slow fill, clothes too wet after cycle ends, no agitate, no spin, no drain, timer, drive motor and other electrical troubles. Covers all major appliance brands commonly available in the US, including Whirlpool / Kenmore, GE, Maytag, Hotpoint, JC Penney, Amana, Norge, Speed Queen, Westinghouse, Kelvinator, Frigidaire, Gibson, Montgomery Ward, Signature and many others.
Note: This manual does not cover front-loading washers; only top-loaders.
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Customer Reviews
Saved me $60 and got an old washer running again 
2002-02-11
My mom's old (and I mean old) Sears washer wouldn't fill with water on any cycle. After making sure all the water connections were clear and on, I still couldn't get the water to flow into the tub. I went straight to Amazon.com and purchased this book. Spent the afternoon reading it, and discovered the water is let into the machine by way of a coil. I switched the hot water coil with the cold water coil, and now the washer works perfectly. We don't use hot water in this particular washer, so it made no difference. I keep this book on my workbench book shelf at all times now. This book is easy to understand for those with basic mechanical understanding.
Are we talking about the same book? 
2001-08-23
I found this book to be most UNHELPFUL. The diagrams are worthless and appear to come from other service manuals (without the explanation). I was quickly able to diagnose my problem of a faulty break (as this appears to be common in front access GE washers; however, the explanation of how to fix this problem is so scant (and, isn't this why we buy this book?) and mixed together with the explanation as to how to fix three other problems, I don't believe a disassembly could be achieved with the information given. At one point, it tells you (if the problem is the brake) to skip the next three steps. First off, the steps are not numbered. Second important point are ommited, and third, you would never be able to determine where the FORTH step starts.
Then he covers cost. The replacement part $75.00 ("but don't worry, the part comes with directions for installation", which is good because the book doesn't), Two or three "expensive special design tools" are needed to properly disassemble the basket. Price of these tools are not mentioned. An "Aluminum nut", (which is impossible to remove without another "expensive special design tool") also needs to be removed. Where this nut is, is anyones guess, no diagram or discription is given.
Scant, Scant, Scant. Covers many models in seperate chapters with "scant" information on each.
I learned what I knew in the first place, it would be more economical (with guaranteed results) to replace the washer than to attempt to fix it. If i did attempt to fix it, I would need instructions from another book.
Excellent diagrams and directions for the do-it-your-selfer 
1999-08-09
My GE Washer had leaked most of its oil from its transmission out onto the floor. The washer was still working and washing clothes, albiet the transmission was starting to sound a little worn out. Given the cost to have it repaired (by a repairman) was greater than the cost of a new machine. I decided I'd have to fix it myself or buy a new washer.
So I flipped the washer on its side and started to work on it. 20 minutes later I had oil up to my elbows and had come to the realization that there was no way I was going to get the transmission out of this thing and get it back together. Since my goal was to fix it, not disassemble it into an unusable piece of junk, I put the motor back on and put the washer back into service.
Now I don't like being beat by a dumb piece of machinery. I searched the web for some more info and eventually ran across this book on Amazon.
Well the book came in. I skimmed the section on GE Washers and went to work. 15 minutes and one stubborn torx screw later I had the transmission out. Exchanged it for a rebuilt tranmission the next day. Got home that evening and 20 minutes later I had the new transmission in and the machine up and running.
Bottom line - knowledge is power! This book has excellent diagrams and clear instructions. Knowing how to do the repair is 90% of the job. I certainly had no idea how to do it. You do need some mechanical ability and a good toolset (sockets, WD-40, torx driver, etc), knowledge how to use the tools and some common sense. But, you don't need to be a Nascar motor tech to get the job done.
Bottom line - if you can change the oil in your car - you can certainly do this repair.
Money Saver 1999-06-20
This book is great for anyone taken once too many times to the cleaners by appliance repairmen. It's written in easy to understand language that any novice do-it-yourselfer can follow. In just the few times I have used this book it's saved me more money than buying 10 copies. Excellent.
Fix my Washer!! 2007-01-18
A well-written and easy to read and understand manual. He covers common problems for all washers, then breaks everything down by manufacturers, telling you the most common problems each individual brand of washer usually has. The manual also lets you know what is and isn't usually worth the money and trouble to repair. Douglas Emley wrote the manual assuming you haven't worked in appliance repair all your life. For me, the book was well worth the money.
Useless 2006-11-05
I flipped through this book for five minutes, then threw it in the trash. It's old, has poor diagrams, and is simple a waste of money. Sears sells a book on dryer repair, which you can usually find at their Parts department. It can be used for any brand, not just Kenmore. I was able to give my dryer a complete tuneup using that book.
With a little bit of help from me friends like 2005-12-18
It took 4 weeks for it to arrive but that was my fault like. The book was helpfull in some ways and in other it wasn't. I was a litle confused that it did not include my dishwasher. However with a lttle bit of studying I sucesfully fixed, it, in a fashion. However my wife didn't like the noise the machine made after I fixed,(we have since divorced, but it was other problems). I hope this was helpfull.
Washing Machine Repair 2005-09-11
This book covers the main parts of the wahing machine and shows pictures of the parts so that you can identify them. With a little knowledge of machanics you can fix a lot of the problems that come up , without calling a repair man for every little thing. Well worth the investment.
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Good But A Few Problems 2004-07-28
I used this book to fix a jammed Maytag pump and replace the destroyed pump belt ($15 incl. s/h thanks JOWAYNES PARTS SUPPLY COM). I probably saved beaucoup bucks, so I can't complain TOO much. However the book could be better organized and the illo's aren't much. It is necessary to flip back and forth between some parts of the book in order to review one problem. Furthermore, when I removed the front cabinet plate the clips sprang off and I had to pretty much wing it in putting 'em back - they seem to be holding but an illustration would have been helpul...
If you don't have the confidence to just leap right in and start toolin' around, though, this book is a LOT better than nothing!
