Laundry Articles & Tips

Does your washing machine overflow and won’t stop filling with water? Watch our video for tips on troubleshooting an overflowing washer and how to check the drain hose to fix the problem. No one wants a flooding appliance in their home — and... Read more .

Has your washing machine stopped working or have you just discovered that it won’t start? Our video provides a simple checklist of common issues to look into — before calling a washer repairman. If your washer won’t start, there are some simple... Read more .

When is a washing machine overloaded? Can you put that extra sweatshirt in with that large load? Find out how much to load a washer and whether you have an overloaded washer. Washing machines aren’t created equal. Both top- and front-loaders can... Read more .

These simple DIY tips from our dryer experts will help troubleshoot the reason your dryer won’t heat. They call them dryers for a reason. They’re supposed to actually dry your clothes. So when you’ve got wet clothes after running a load in the... Read more .

Why does your top-load washing machine not fill up? Watch our video to discover if the problem is your washing machine water valves, a kink in the water hose or some type of clog. Your top-load washing machine obviously needs water to do its job.... Read more .

Is your washer leaking? Here are the top five reasons, plus simple tips on how to fix the most common washing machine problems. Got a puddle of water on the floor after doing a load of laundry? Don’t panic. It could be a simple problem with a DIY... Read more .

Is your top-load washer making a loud noise during the wash cycle? Watch our video to for tips to eliminate the top causes of washing machine noise. Your washing machine shouldn’t be rumbling and grumbling like some sort of monster. Here are some... Read more .

What’s the point of washing your clothes if they come out less clean than when they went into your washer? If you’re frustrated with detergent residue on your clothes, there are a few things you might be doing incorrectly that should solve the... Read more .

Find out the top causes of a washing machine leaving laundry too wet. Does your washing machine leave your clothes soaking wet? If you’re pulling out soggy loads of laundry that take more than one dryer cycle to actually dry, there could be... Read more .

From unbalanced loads to trouble with your drain hose, we tackle the most common explanations for why your washing machine won’t drain or spin — and how to fix them. In the most popular video series on our YouTube channel, the pros at Sears Home... Read more .