Frigidaire Washing Machine Troubleshooting
The last thing you need when doing laundry is the washing machine to break down. If you find your Frigidaire washer giving you problems, let us help you troubleshoot them. Take a closer look at the Frigidaire washing machine troubleshooting tips we have to offer, then you can get back to washing.
Frigidaire Washing Machine Won’t Start
If you’re finding that your washing machine is having issues starting up, there could be a variety of things causing it. Here are a few components to check before you schedule maintenance:
- Check that the washer is sitting level.
- Double check that you pressed Start after selecting the load size.
- Make sure the Delay Start button wasn’t pressed.
- Check that the machine isn’t in a paused stage.
- Close the lid completely.
- Check that the power cord is plugged in all the way and that there are no frayed wires.
- Make sure the water valves are turned on.
- Ensure there’s enough water pressure.
- Check the circuit breaker.
Washer Isn’t Spinning
A Frigidaire washer won’t spin if there are too many items in the machine or if the machine is unbalanced. Try removing a few items and make sure to check that the unit is level, then try starting it up again.
Washer is Draining Slowly
Having Frigidaire top load washer draining issues? Check these few components to see if the problem can be corrected easily. If not, make sure to contact a local service company. Here’s what you should check:
- Make sure the drain hose has no kinks
- Check that the standpipe isn’t more than 96 inches high
- Check the seal around the drain hose and standpipe
Washer is Leaking
Leaks can be an indicator that something is wrong. Check out the following causes to make sure you know where the leak is coming from and how to repair it:
- Clogged drain
- Drain hose disconnected from the standpipe
- Loose fill-hose connections
- Using a non-high-efficiency detergent
- Soft water
How to Reset a Frigidaire Front Washer
- Step 1. Make sure the unit is plugged into a working outlet and turned on.
- Step 2. Press and hold the Spin Speed and Soil Level buttons simultaneously for a few seconds.
- Step 3. Once you hear a signal sound, release the buttons. Your unit is now reset to the factory settings.
If you want more detailed information on Frigidaire washing machine troubleshooting, check out the Frigidaire manuals and diagrams we have to offer.