Washing machines
Washing Machine Repairs
Front loaders, top loaders and washer-dryers. When the wash stops mid-cycle, floods the floor or won’t spin, we diagnose the cause and repair it in your laundry.
About this service
How we approach washing machine repairs
A modern washing machine combines mechanical parts — drum bearings, belt, shock absorbers and the door seal — with electrical ones such as the motor, water-inlet valves, drain pump, door lock and control board.
Most machines show an error code when something goes wrong. A code is a useful starting point, but it isn’t a diagnosis on its own: a “drain” error can be a blocked filter, a kinked hose or a failed pump. We check the machine through its cycle and test the parts involved so the repair fixes the cause.
Before we leave, we run a wash or spin cycle and check for leaks.
What we work on
- Front loaders
- Top loaders
- Washer-dryer combos
- Freestanding & integrated
Common problems
Washing machine faults we see most often
The symptom points us in the right direction — testing confirms the cause.
- 01
Won’t drain
A blocked pump filter, kinked drain hose or failed drain pump. The machine often stops with water in the drum.
- 02
Won’t spin
Usually linked to drainage, an unbalanced load, worn motor brushes or a broken belt.
- 03
Leaking water
A torn door seal on front loaders, a loose or split hose, a cracked detergent-drawer housing or a pump seal.
- 04
Banging or grinding
Worn drum bearings, broken shock absorbers or springs — or a coin or underwire stuck between drum and tub.
- 05
Door stays locked
A faulty door lock (interlock), or water still in the drum. Don’t force it open.
- 06
Won’t fill or fills slowly
A closed tap, blocked inlet filter screen or failed water-inlet valve.
Switch the machine off at the wall. Check the drain hose isn’t kinked. Many front loaders have a drain-pump filter behind a small flap at the bottom front — put towels down before opening it, then clear out fluff, coins and hair clips.
The repair process
What happens when we repair your washing machine
Run a test cycle
We read any error code and watch how the machine fills, washes, drains and spins.
Inspect and test
Filter, hoses and door seal are checked; pump, valves, door lock and motor are tested.
Explain and quote
You approve the repair and price before we start.
Repair
Parts are replaced and the machine is levelled and reconnected.
Leak and spin check
A final cycle confirms it drains, spins and stays dry.
Why choose CLEARFIX
Why customers book CLEARFIX for washing machine repairs
Error codes read properly
We use the code as a clue, then test the parts to confirm the real fault.
Repaired where it stands
No need to move a heavy machine — most repairs happen in your laundry.
Leak-checked before we go
We run the machine after the repair and check every connection.
FAQ
Washing machine repairs: your questions answered
Still unsure? Send us the details or a WhatsApp with a photo of the problem.
Codes differ between brands and even between models. Send us the code, brand and model number when you book and we’ll tell you what it usually points to.
It depends on the machine. On many modern front loaders the bearings sit inside a sealed tub, which makes the job bigger. We’ll quote so you can compare it with the cost of a new machine.
Don’t overload the drum, clean the pump filter regularly, use the right amount of detergent (low-suds detergent for front loaders), and leave the door ajar after washing so the seal can dry.
Yes — the washing side works like a normal machine, and the drying side shares parts with tumble dryers.
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Other appliances we repair
Tumble Dryer Repairs
No heat, drum not turning or clothes still damp after a full cycle — vented, condenser and heat-pump dryers.
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Dishwasher Repairs
Water left at the bottom, dirty dishes, leaks or flashing lights — freestanding and built-in dishwashers.
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Oven & Stove Repairs
Ovens that won’t heat, plates that won’t work, and stoves that trip the power — electric ovens, stoves and hobs.
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