- If your washer will not start at all, check to make sure that the circuit breaker hasn't tripped. If it has, just flip it back on and the washer should start. Check your plug as well and make sure it is securely in the wall socket. Make sure that the door is completely closed as well.
- If you are not getting water to the machine, make sure that the hoses are turned on. Look for kinks in the hoses as well. If everything looks fine, turn the water supply off. Remove the hoses from the back of the machine and clean out the inlets on the machine. Sometimes a buildup of sediment will stop the water flow. After cleaning, reattach the hoses and turn the water back on.
- A common problem with water not draining is that the drain hose gets kinked. Check also that the drain hose is not clogged. Make sure that your house drain is not the problem. Place a bucket near the washer and stick the washer drain hose inside it. Turn your washer back on and select the drain cycle. If it drains, the problem is in the house drain not the washer.
- Many things can make your washer completely stop in the middle of a cycle. Check the circuit breaker to make sure it has not tripped. If you are washing a heavy load, the motor might have cut itself off to cool down. This will usually last for about 30 minutes. It is designed to do this so that the motor does not burn itself out. Wait for it to cool down and attempt to finish the wash cycle.
Troubleshooting your Frigidaire washer in this way will help prevent having to pay costly repair bills. It is usually the simple things that cause the most problems. Do not attempt any repairs to your washer if it is still under warranty. See your owner's manual for any additional information.