Washer won’t drain water
Water remains in the tub or clothes are left soaked.
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Water and draining
Washer not filling with water
The cycle starts but little or no water enters.
Washer leaking
Water appears under, around, or behind the washer.
Maytag washer SD code
The washer detects excess suds or takes too long to drain the load.
Miele Waterproof System activated
The leak-protection system stops the cycle and needs a cause-first check.
Spin and noise
Door, lid, and start issues
Washer door won’t unlock
A front-load washer stays locked after the cycle.
GE front-load washer door won’t unlock
A GE front-load door remains locked after draining or the cycle ends.
Washer lid won’t lock
A top-load washer will not sense a locked lid.
Washer won’t start cycle
The washer powers up but will not begin washing.
